We begin the hour with a special report from our newest Big Show journalist, David Geiger, on this morning's confirmation hearing for USDA Deputy Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small. We get some more info on the happenings in Washington D.C. related to agriculture with Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse including the latest on the farm bill hearings and debt ceiling negotiations slowing down legislation on other matters. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities wraps up the day with a look at markets a half hour from the close.