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NGFA Country Elevator Conference December 10, 2013 Presentation by Terry N. Barr, Senior Director, Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank 1 Presentation by: Terry Barr, Senior Director of Industry Research Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB E-mail: [email protected] NGFA Country Elevator Conference “The Economic and Market Outlook for 2014” Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary) Data source: World bank 0 50 100 150 Agriculture commodity index (2010=100) 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 Old Normal Rising Global Middle class Economic Turmoil 200913 Policy Realignment 201418 Global Economy, Peaking Ethanol and Larger Grain Stocks Will Trigger Market Transition ?

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NGFA Country Elevator Conference December 10, 2013

Presentation by Terry N. Barr, Senior Director, Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank 1

Presentation by: Terry Barr, Senior Director of Industry ResearchKnowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACBE-mail: [email protected]

NGFA Country Elevator Conference

“The Economic and Market Outlook for 

2014” 

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)Data source: World bank

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Old Normal

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Middle class

EconomicTurmoil2009‐13

PolicyRealignment2014‐18

Global Economy, Peaking Ethanol and Larger Grain Stocks Will Trigger Market Transition

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Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

U.S. Economy and Agriculture Faced Significant Turmoil Over The Past Decade … What’s Ahead?

2004‐2008:“Rising Middle Class”Rapid global growth fueled by rising middle class in China and emerging markets.

Stimulative fiscal and monetary policies

Sharply declining U.S. $

Rising financial leverage & “irrational exuberance”

Rising commodity demand & trade

Rapid growth in biofuels

Declining grain stocks

Rising U.S. meat exports 

2009‐2013:“Economic Turmoil”Financial crisis/recession.

Global fiscal deficits and debt reach critical levels.

Massive liquidity / near‐zero interest rates

Continuing emerging market growth/demand

U.S. consumer tempering spending & deleveraging.

Biofuels growth slowing

Reduced crops force low grain stocks‐to‐use, boosted price volatility and insulated crop sector. Stressed livestock/dairy.

Chart source: Cumberland Advisors

The Central Banks Have Added $6‐7 Trillion to  Balance Sheets and Provided Zero Interest Rates

Monthly Central Bank Assets (billion $ equivalents) for U.S., Japan, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank from June 2006 to October 2013

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Advanced Economies Have Run Massive Deficits and Pushed Debt to Unsustainable Levels

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The Global Economy Experienced Subpar Growth With Significant Vulnerabilities

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From 2002 to 2011 ……….......  ‐38 %From August 2011 bottom

to October 2013  ..… +10 %

Declining Value of U.S. Dollar Since 2002  Boosted Dollar Denominated Commodities

Dollar declined by over 25% after floating in 1973!

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

U.S. Economy and Agriculture Faced Significant Turmoil Over The Past Decade … What’s Ahead?

2004‐2008:“Rising Middle Class”Rapid global growth fueled by rising middle class in China and emerging markets.

Stimulative fiscal and monetary policies

Sharply declining U.S. $

Rising financial leverage & “irrational exuberance”

Rising commodity prices, demand & trade

Rapid growth in biofuels

Declining grain stocks

Rising U.S. meat exports 

2009‐2013:“Economic Turmoil”Financial crisis/recession.

Global fiscal deficits and debt reach critical levels.

Massive liquidity / near‐zero interest rates

Continuing emerging market growth/demand

U.S. consumer tempering spending & deleveraging.

Biofuels growth slowing

Reduced crops force low grain stocks‐to‐use, boost price volatility and insulate crop sector. Stressed livestock/dairy.

2014‐2018:“Policy Realignment”Rising fiscal austerity and major global policy shifts. Geopolitical realignments.

Reduced global liquidity, rising interest rates and more currency volatility.

Subdued growth in China and emerging markets.

U.S. consumer recovering.

Bio‐fuels plateauing with new energy paradigm

Global grain/oilseed  stocks rebuilding. Protein and dairy realigning.  Price volatility continues

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PolicyRealignment2014‐18???

RisingMiddleClass

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Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

A Fragile Global Economy Will Experience Subpar Growth With Significant Vulnerabilities

The Global Economy Continues to Struggle With Major Unresolved Strategic Issues

Xi Jinping

New President of China

Ben Bernanke

FED PresidentJohn Boehner

Majority Leader

Harry Reid

Senate Leader

U.S. President 

Angela Merkel

German Chancellor

Mario Draghi

ECB PresidentChristine Legarde

Managing Director IMF

Mother Nature & Black Swans

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Europe: Debt/deficits/austerity; Merkel victory sets stage; ECB promises whatever it takes and 

cuts rates! Out of recession but …..

Japan: devaluation; 

central bank QE actions; debt and  consumption tax; more stimulus?

China: Leadership transition; slower 

exports limit growth; transition to 

consumer sector as driver; vulnerable 

shadow banking and new reform agenda.

U.S.: Policy  inaction limits growth; 

debt/deficit debate may continue for 

years; immigration, health care, farm bill, etc. pending; Federal Reserve tapering.

Fracking /horizontal drilling bring new energy paradigm!.

India

Brazil

Russia

Emerging markets

Emerging markets weakening as trade and capital flows 

slow

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China’s New Leadership Must Manage Transition to Consumer‐Led Economy

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

Xi JinpingNew President of China

Nov. 9th

3rd plenum of communist party normally sets the reform agenda:

• Solidify political control.• Rural land reform; mechanization 

of agriculture.• Reform financial services & banking.

• Reorganize energy (oil & gas) sector.

• Free trade zone in Shanghai.• Pollution  cleanup and control.

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Chinese Growth Likely to Remain Subdued As Advanced Economies Remain Weak

Fiscal stimulus may be needed to stay 

above 7%!

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U.S. Economy Can’t Sustain Momentum

Ben Bernanke

FED PresidentJohn Boehner

Majority Leader

Harry Reid

Senate Leader

U.S. President 

Deficit / Debt and Major Policy Issues Require Balancing Austerity with Growth and Jobs and 

Removing Pressure on Monetary Policy

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U.S. Economic Policy Inaction Creates Headwinds for Economic Growth!

U.S. can’t get beyond short term deficits to address major policy reform:

Risk management and investment strategies cannot deal with policy vacuum. Companies can measure and adjust to risk based on actual policy decisions!

Financial sector Financial sector regulatory reform implementation

Energy sector New energy paradigm; Fracking & horizontal drilling technology change fossil and renewable roles!!

Immigration Reform groundwork being laid for 2014

Health care sector Affordability Care Act, Medicare / Medicaid reform?

Regulatory oversight Increasing regulation; Clean air & water, Food safety

Deficit reduction

Changing tax policy and entitlement programs (including farm and food programs).

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

Trade Agreements TPA vote; Trans-Pacific (TPP); Trans-Atlantic (TTIP)

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60‐70% of U.S. economic growth comes from consumer spending:

Debt, unemployment,  home values and political uncertainty will limit 2013  growth!

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

Economy May Build Momentum Into 2014 But Economic Growth Will Remain Uneven

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Consumption growth will track income growth with slow credit expansion. Consumer seems more comfortable with debt level and home prices are up 13% from year earlier. But jobs and income growth are issues?

Debt Has Been Reduced; Net Worth Is Above Pre‐recession Levels But Consumer Cautious

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Disposable Personal Income Increases Have Been Weak in 2013 

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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November Job Gains Strong; Unemployment Rate Declines But Participation Low

203,000 jobs created in November!(196,000 in private sector)

(averaged 191,000 for last 12 months)

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

Unemployment rate = 7.0 %Underemployment =  13.2%Participation rate =    63.0% Average duration =  37.2 weeks

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Unemployment Rate Coming Down Slowly Excess Capacity Remains in Labor Markets

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Home Prices Edge Higher as Price Momentum Continues Building

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Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

September housing prices were 13.3% above a year ago; 20% below peak.20th consecutive monthly increase after declines in previous 20 months! 

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Housing Rebound Gaining Momentum In Benign Interest Rate Conditions

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

Corporate Profits Weakening; But Investment and Housing Have Good Potential Into 2014

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Policy Paralysis Is Limiting Growth!White House

Congress

U.S. Federal Reserve

U.S. Treasury Department

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

The government is open and will be funded though Jan. 15, 2014 at current levels.

The Federal debt ceiling is raised until Feb. 17, 2014.

A House‐Senate committee will issue a budget resolution by Dec.13, 2013.

Only a small deal to replace sequester cuts for next two years. No grand bargain for long term!

Kick the can to 2015.

Kick the Can to 2015 or Lay Groundwork for Long Term Budget Agreement?

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Assumptions: phase‐out in Iraq/ Afghanistan American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Sequestration

American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Reduces Deficit With Sequestration; But Problems Ahead

2013 Deficit estimate 

Farm Bill Finish Line in Sight But Major Issues Still Need to be Resolved

Farm Bill could be a stand alone bill with savings directed to budget resolution or it could be incorporated into a budget agreement. 

Conference continues but bill may not come until 2014???SNAP, dairy and programs to replace direct payments at issue!! 

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Monetary Policy  Uncertainties ContinueU.S. Federal Reserve

U.S. Treasury Department

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Federal Reserve Will Continue To Promote Growth and Employment in 2014‐15

Extend near‐zero rate guidance to mid‐2015. Total of $85 bil. per month in purchases in 2013. 6.5 % target unemployment; inflation below 2%!

Federal Reserve actions:

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Federal Reserve Will Continue To Promote Growth and Employment in 2014‐15

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Yield Curve Moves on Expectations of Tapering in The Near Future

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2013 Crop Prospects Are Signaling Transitions in Grain/Oilseeds and Animal Protein/Dairy

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A Recovery in Global Grain Stocks Will Require Two Years of Large Harvests

One good harvest will not remove volatility!

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Global Grain Supplies Have Been Driven By Non‐U.S. Production Increases

Since 2007 U.S. grain production has been at or below the 2007/08 level every year but may be 6% above in 2013/14!

Since 2007 non‐U.S. grain production has been volatile but above the 2007/08 level every year and may be 19% above in 2013/14!

U.S. grain output

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Exports Continue to be Major Driver of Markets But Pace of Growth is Question

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Reduced Coarse Grain Supplies and Large Wheat Feeding Have Boosted Wheat Market

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

36Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Reduced Global Wheat Harvests and Strong Feed Demand Will Limit 2013 Stocks Buildup

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37Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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FSU‐12 Countries Have Become Significant Wheat Exporters But Production is Volatile

(Russia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine are major exporters in group)Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Large U.S. Corn Crop Shifts Focus to Demand Side Concerns

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Corn Stocks Rebounding With Large Harvest, Stagnate Ethanol and Rising Feed and Exports

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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41Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Sharp Recovery in Feed Use and Exports Is Key Boost to Corn Demand in 2013/14

Year‐over year change :2012 2013

Corn price …  +12%     ‐ 31%Feed use …..      0%     + 20%Exports …….  ‐ 53%     + 91%Ethanol …….   ‐ 7%        + 5%

Animal protein and dairy sectors have bridged to large 2013/14 harvest but cattle inventory limits feed growth. 

42Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Increased Export Competition From Other Countries Requires Demand Growth

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43Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

Soybean Market Balancing Large South American Crop With China Demand

44Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Another Record Large South American Crop Would Pressure Soybean Market Lower

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45Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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China’s Appetite for Soybeans is Major Market Driver and Source of Volatility

In the last 10 years domestic consumption has more than doubled and imports have tripled with no significant increase in 

domestic production! 

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Strong Export Demand for U.S. Soybeans Will Limit Increase in Ending Stocks in 2013/14

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

ExportMarkets

Export Reliance:Emerging marketsDisease (FMD)U.S. $ reboundRising competitionTrade disputes

Feed Costs:Low stocksRising price volatilityYield/weather  issuesEthanol

Low Cattle Inventory, Record Exports and Lower Feed Costs Spur Meat and Dairy Sectors

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49Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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Pork and Broiler Sectors Riding Wave of Reduced Beef Supplies Lower Feed Costs

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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2013 Crop Prospects Are Signaling Transitions in Grain/Oilseeds and Animal Protein/Dairy

The Transition Path from Tight Supplies is Linked to South America, Demand Shifts and 2014 Crops

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

South American 2013/14 crop outcome; infrastructure issues.

Growth rate of Chinese grain and oilseed demand.

Rate of expansion in U.S. animal protein and dairy sectors.

Global economic conditions, currency movements and capital flows impacting emerging markets. (Driven by shifts in fiscal, monetary and economic policies including trade.) 

Acreage realignments in the U.S., particularly corn/soybeans. (farm program incentives, prices & weather are factors.)

Non‐U.S. grain production, particularly in the exportable surplus countries.

Global and domestic weather variability.Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

What Will Drive the Transition in 2014?

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53Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

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P r ic e s re c e iv e d : l iv e s to c k

Sector is operating at higher price and cost levels with greater volatility …… more working capital to play, less leverage permitted and more emphasis on well-

defined risk management policies!

Larger Crop Supplies Bringing Price Realignment But Potential Volatility Remains

54Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

Farm Income Remained Strong in 2013 With Better Balance Among Sectors

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Improving margins in the protein and dairy sectors limited income declines in 2013. Net cash income was second highest on record in 2013. However lower grain and oilseed prices could push incomes lower in 2014.

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Balance Sheet of Agriculture is Better Prepared for Volatility and Transition

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Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

Change 2010-2013Assets …. +28%Debt ……....+11%