senior writer Parija B. Kavilanz reported experts expect food prices to continue to rise for at least another 2 years, though there will not be a food shortage. According to Kavilanz experts attribute the prices to worldwide increased food consumption and the diversion of crops likes "corn and soybeans for alternative fuel production." Most experts agree the agricultural market is a five-year cycle. According to Chris Hurt, agricultural economist at Purdue University, prices increase in the first two to three years and level off by year four. 2007 was the first year of this cycle, which means supply should be begin to catch up with demand by 2010.
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