Market Prospects 2004 returns with its annual market analysis and forecasts for livestock, grains, oilseeds and specialty crops Saturdays,
December 6 through 20, 2003 and continuing January 17 through April 10,
2004 on CTV FARMGATE .
Market Prospects delivers timely commodity market and outlook information prior to spring planting. Interviews with leading experts inform farmers about changing production and market conditions that will influence production levels and prices in the coming year. The analysts also provide specific price forecasts for individual crops.
Market Prospects 2004 can also be seen on satellite by subscribers to Bell
ExpressVu and Star Choice in Saskatchewan and across Canada.
The Market Prospects internet site will make many of the 2004 interviews available in audio format.
Watch for Market Prospects 2004 on CTV FARMGATE or your local farm program.
For More Information Contact
• Extension Staff at your local Rural Service Centre
• Robert Roy PAg, University of Saskatchewan (306) 966-4029
• AIMS Tel: (306) 975-8928 Fax: (306) 975-8929
Website: www.sccd.sk.ca/aims/
Access the MP 2004 web page at marketprospects.usask.ca
Market Prospects 2004 Planning Committee
Robert Roy PAg, Agricultural Economist, U of S
Ken Rosaasen PAg, Agricultural Economist, U of S
James Lokken PAg, Research Associate, U of S
Jason Skotheim PAg, Research Economist, SAFRR
Bev Magill, AIMS Program Coordinator
Bob Simpson, Farm News Director, CTV Saskatchewan
Market Prospects 2004 is coordinated 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 for Market Prospects 2004 is provided by:
 Agriculture Institute of Management in Saskatchewan (AIMS), a committee of the
Saskatchewan Council for Community Development (SCCD)
 Canadian Wheat Board (CWB)
 Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS)
Market Overviews CWB Crops
Expert Analysis Specialty Crops
Price Forecasts Livestock Forages
Trade Issues Inputs
International Interviews Oilseeds
Transportation Weather
U.S. Perspective Feed Grains
Co-operation in Agricultural Extension

Broadcast Information
Stations and Times
(Please consult your local listing for exact times in your area)
On all CTV Stations in Saskatchewan and on Bell ExpressVu (ch. 242) and Star Choice (ch. 315)
December 6 through 20, 2003
January 17 through April 10, 2004
on all CTV Stations in Saskatchewan and on Bell ExpressVu (ch. 242) and Star Choice (ch. 315)
Producers who want to keep informed on market outlooks and key policy issues in 2004 should be sure to tune in!
December 6
• Livestock Feed Situation and Outlook
December 13 • BSE Testing: An International Perspective
December 20 • Current Issues in the Prairie Beef Sector
January 17
• Domestic and World Beef Situation and Outlook
January 24 • Domestic and World Crop Market Survey
January 31
• U.S. Perspective: Agricultural Trade
February 7 • U.S. Perspective: Wheat and Oilseed Outlook
February 14 • Specialty Crops: Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas
February 21
• Specialty Crops: Mustard, Canary Seed, Spices
February 28 • CWB Crops: Wheat and Durum Outlook
March 6 • CWB Crops: Feed and Malt Barley Outlook
March 13
• Beef: Feed and Market Situation and Outlook
March 20
March 27
• Climate Change and Weather
• Managing Crop and Livestock Inputs
April 3
April 10
• World Oilseed Outlook
• Canola and Flaxseed Outlook