Steve Freed

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"WEATHER"

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Amazing World Economic Growth in 2007 – Can it Repeated in 2008?

Major Crop Production
Not Keeping up with  Demand

China
The Demand Unknown

China Per Capita GDP In US $
Elevated Food/Raw Material Demand

World Crude Oil Demand – China/India accounts for 71% of the ‘07 increase

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China’s Growing Caloric Intake
(Soyoil Food Use Consumption)

"WHEAT"

US Wheat Outlook

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"CORN"

US Corn Outlook

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"SOYBEANS"

US Soybean Outlook

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The US Economy Slows

US Per Capita GDP
Slowdown Ahead!

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Percentage of Disposable Income
Americans Spend on Food

World Population Density