As commodity markets become more mainstream for investors its interesting to know that energy and food shortages may very well come hand in hand. Here is a recent column that my collegue Kevin Kerr wrote for Outstanding Investments, it sheds a little bit of light on the situation.

Food costs skyrocket across the globe…how the latest surge means more than just higher prices. Kevin Kerr on the U.S. agricultural crisis just around the corner. Legendary investor says U.S. market has hit a bottom… for now. Byron King on the latest DOD energy project… and how you can profit from it. Bernanke called to Congress again… our thoughts on his latest testimony.

U.S. markets surge… The 5 reviews the winners and losers of the best start to Q2 in 70 years. M&A activity falls dramatically… Chris Mayer on how to alter your investment strategy. Gas prices still at record highs… striking truckers threaten to grind highways to a halt. IMF says 25% odds of a global recession, calls current U.S. crisis worst since Great Depression. Plus, the coming China boom that’s escaped the mainstream.

U.S. food stamp users hit record high as food prices surge. First quarter in review… how the U.S. market and dollar fared versus their global competitors. Chris Mayer on the sectors looking to stage a comeback in the second quarter. Write-downs return… which banks came forward today with new financial follies. Kevin Kerr on how the latest planting intentions report will affect resource investors.