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. 

The House of Representatives approved a resolution to push back against the EPA's tailpipe emission standards.  The vote included eight Democrats voting with members of the GOP. 

In announcing the final investment of the Biden administration's Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says with the right mindset, he believes Congress can deliver a new farm bill. 

With a long political agenda and a short calendar of sessions Congressional ag leaders are still discussing a new farm bill before the end of the calendar year. 

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley prefers the certainty of a new farm bill to another extension of outdated policy. Economists are anticipating the Feds next steps in managing financial policy. 

Agriculture leaders at today's Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City suggested a period of tight margins and low farm income for U.S. growers.