Market Prospects 2003 on CTV FARMGATE

Posted February 04, 2003


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 4th, 2003 2003-02-04-AG

Market Prospects 2003 on CTV FARMGATE


Market Prospects 2003 has returned to CTV FARMGATE with annual market
analysis and forecasts for livestock, grains, oilseeds and specialty crops.

The programs air on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. on CTV FARMGATE and on Bell
ExpressVu (Ch.229) and Star Choice (Ch. 315) and runs until April 19.

It will be rebroadcast on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. on CFQC in Saskatoon, CKCK
in Regina, CIPA in Prince Albert, Bell ExpressVu (Ch.229) and Star Choice
(Ch. 315).

The schedule of topics for the remainder of the 2003 season is:

February 8
U.S. perspective: wheat and oilseed outlook

February 15
Specialty crops: peas, lentils, chickpeas

February 22
Specialty crops: mustard, canary seed and spices

March 1
CWB Crops: Wheat and Durum Outlook

March 8
CWB Crops: Feed and Malt Barley Outlook

March 15
Beef: Feed and Market Situation and Outlook

March 22
Climate Change and Weather

March 29
Managing Crop and Livestock Inputs

April 5
World Oilseed Outlook

April 12
Canola and Flaxseed Outlook

April 19
Market Update Prior to Seeding

Market Prospects is co-ordinated by the Extension Service of Saskatchewan
Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization, and the Extension Division and
Department of Agricultural Economics of the University of Saskatchewan.
Funding is provided by the Agriculture Institute of Management in
Saskatchewan (AIMS); the Canadian Wheat Board; and the Agricultural
Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS).

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For more information contact:

Professor Robert Roy
Agricultural Economist
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4029
E-mail: roy@duke.usask.ca
Website: marketprospects.usask