From its inception, the Master Matrix was designed to, and continues to, set a higher standard for barns housing livestock indoors throughout Iowa. When a family farm wants to build a new barn, it is evaluated across three subcategories: air, water and community. Farmers earn points across ...
Q: Why do you work so hard to expand market access for U.S. farm exports?A: Agriculture is woven throughout the social fabric of local communities across Iowa, serving as the lifeblood for generations of families striving to achieve the American Dream. In fact, I encourage Iowans to visit the ...
Q: Are the stars aligned in Washington to enact comprehensive tax reform this year?A: The White House and Congress are collaborating to fix the nation's broken tax code by prioritizing tax relief, tax fairness and tax simplification. Reducing the tax burden on wage earners would fatten ...
"Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold."National Friendship Day is August 6, but in my opinion every day should be a day to celebrate friends and the different types of friendships we have in our lives. From best friends all the way to acquaintances, I know I ...
Q: Are the stars aligned in Washington to enact comprehensive tax reform this year?A: The White House and Congress are collaborating to fix the nation's broken tax code by prioritizing tax relief, tax fairness and tax simplification. Reducing the tax burden on wage earners would fatten ...
"Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold."National Friendship Day is August 6, but in my opinion every day should be a day to celebrate friends and the different types of friendships we have in our lives. From best friends all the way to acquaintances, I know I ...
Keeping with the theme of recent articles, the dog days of summer is upon us. The sun beams down as the days roll on. I hear a sound of fun approaching from the distance. It sounds smooth, delightful, and enjoyable. It is time for another edition of the Music Battle Royale: Songs of the Summer! ...
One of life's frustrations is having to deal with difficult people. Everyone has to interact with them. There is no escaping these troublesome individuals. You can encounter them in virtually any situation.You call your credit card company and customer service is rude. Your boss keeps ...
Summer brings out two vastly diverse species of sports persons wielding sticks, and I'm not referring to hockey and lacrosse. I'm talking about fishing poles and golf clubs.While not impossible, it is a rarity to find a golfer who enjoys the rigors of fishing and vice versa. If you happen to do ...
Q: Why are changes needed to fix the Affordable Care Act?A: No piece of legislation is perfect, especially one that restructures one-sixth of the U.S. economy. The Affordable Care Act is a prime example. When President Obama signed this sweeping health care overhaul into law seven years ago, ...