China is back in play as both the U.S. and Chinese governments indicated trade talks are back on. But is it all just noise? Pro Farmer Washington analyst Jim WIesemyer breaks through the clutter to find some real positive signs on trade.

Meanwhile, the signal grew much more murky on the farm bill side this week as the Senate Whip fanned the fire over work requirements for food stamp recipients. 

This week's DC Signal to Noise also includes analysis of the renewed push on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the return of WOTUS, fallout from the Roundup court loss and a crystal ball look at the midterm elections.

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