Randy Russell with the Russell Group believes the political winds of compromise will come soon to Capitol Hill.  Brian Kuehl with Farmers For Free Trade says Congress should become more involved in U.S. trade policy.

Negotiations are said to be underway between Democrat and Republican leaders in Washington to end the government shutdown. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley admits to finger pointing and Brazil's president says he will speak to President Trump soon if trade negotiations to end tariffs don't start soon.

The Trump administration will comply with court rulings and partially fund SNAP benefits for November. Crop production estimates are increasing for Brazilian farmers next year and traders say the harvest is nearing completion in the U.S.

Two federal judges ruled the Trump Administration must use contingency funds to continue SNAP benefits for millions of Americans. The Fed lowered interest rates again this week, but additional cuts this year may not be guaranteed. Halloween candy sales will exceed $3-billion dollars this year.

Food banks across the nation are bracing for what could be an exponential increase in food demand if Washington doesn't fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by tomorrow night. Soybean farmers say they are encouraged by Trump's trade deal with China.

Various news agencies report China purchased U.S. soybeans in advance of trade discussions between President's Trump and Xi. Analysts say the farm economy is teetering on the edge of history. Farm health insurance premiums could be moving much higher.

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley says Senate Democrats have an easy fix to a lack of funds for the SNAP program.  Grassley is hopeful President Trump can secure a trade deal with China, but says Trump could do more at home to help the plight of U.S. crop farmers.

Anticipation of a trade deal with China helped crop prices move higher today. Live and feeder cattle futures were significantly lower on talk of lower beef prices for consumers. A number of hearings are scheduled this week in the Senate to consider Trump nominees as well review price increases for seed and fertilizer.

The U.S. will begin a Section 301 trade investigation into China's purchases under the Phase One trade deal during President Trump's first term. Trump cancels all negotiations with Canada following an advertisement by the Ontario government. The Consumer Price Index was higher during September.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today said Argentina's beef import quota would be increased by at least fourfold. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley said fellow legislators and industry representatives have not been able to sway President Trump's plan.