Tell that to the folks (hoarders) trying to stuff two or three bags of rice into their carts at Sam's Club or Costco.
OK, I'll tell them that; as I would be joining them.
I have no idea what is going to happen over the next few months; but if the price of oil stays where it is, things will get worse.
The projected cost of our petroleum-based fertilizer for this Fall (for the '09) crop is four times what it was this year...and that was a ridiculous price at the time.
If we have a weather problem that significantly reduces the yields of any grain crop; I have no idea what might happen.
Just to dispel the ludicrous notion that we "eat" the type of corn that we grow (which is largely fed to livestock); we will not be stockpiling our own corn or soybeans.
We will, however, be planting a large crop of sweet corn; and a good-sized garden. Canning and freezing food can be fun...trust me! And, get to know your local farmer...they would much rather sell chickens, eggs, pork, and beef to you directly.