Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher sizes up the November elections and addresses the EPA's effort to avoid litigation over the Endanger Species Act. 

Over 140 GOP members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to leadership calling for action on a new farm bill in the Lame Duck session. 

The Biden administration is warned of the consequences of a major dockworkers strike and the new NASDA board approves a resolution pressing Congress for a new farm bill this year. 

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley wants regular order when Congress debates a new farm bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. government will use incentives to promote productivity and sustainability. 

Rising tension in the Middle East and weather were key drivers in the commodity market to start the week. Washington is focused on the essentials before hitting the campaign trail prior to the November elections.