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The agricultural economist claims a worldwide grain shortage is likely. Why is it likely? Increases in grain production have nearly ceased. Additional increases would be difficult because most available farmland is being used at its maximum. While production is stagnant, demand is increasing because of continuous population growth.
The stimulus text refers to a sub-conclusion. The claim that further increases would be difficult is supported with the evidence that farmland is already being used at near-maximum. This stimulus text gives evidence for the conclusion that a grain shortage is likely - thereby giving and receiving support within the argument.
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