Iowans proudly lead the nation in the production of many agricultural commodities corn, soybeans, eggs, pork, ethanol and biodiesel. In fact, one in every three rows of the soybeans we raise is exported not just out of Iowa, but overseas. Iowa also raises more hogs than the next two states ...

With cold weather comes warm desserts, it is a joyful time of year. I love eating fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies, hot chocolate, or chocolate brownies. There is only one warm dessert I love more than all other warm desserts. It starts with a p and ends with an e. It is pie. This ...

Like the Terminator, we are back! You may have missed our holiday letter last year because we didn't send one. We weren't trying to be naughty and I hope our lack of communication didn't get us knocked off your Christmas card list. In case it did, I am sending our greetings early this year so ...

Q: Are counterfeit goods a bigger risk during the holiday gift season?A: Americans work hard for their money and look for ways to stretch their dollars, especially when household expenses go up during the season of gift giving. Savvy shoppers scour sales racks and online flash sales to score ...

With cold weather comes warm desserts, it is a joyful time of year. I love eating fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies, hot chocolate, or chocolate brownies. There is only one warm dessert I love more than all other warm desserts. It starts with a p and ends with an e. It is pie. This ...

Like the Terminator, we are back! You may have missed our holiday letter last year because we didn't send one. We weren't trying to be naughty and I hope our lack of communication didn't get us knocked off your Christmas card list. In case it did, I am sending our greetings early this year so ...

Q: Are counterfeit goods a bigger risk during the holiday gift season?A: Americans work hard for their money and look for ways to stretch their dollars, especially when household expenses go up during the season of gift giving. Savvy shoppers scour sales racks and online flash sales to score ...

Snowflakes have fallen, and the air is colder. Days are shorter, and Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror. Christmas time is here, and nothing is better than the cheer. I can hear holiday jingling in the distance. Is it Santa's sleigh? Is a horse drawn carriage going over the hills to ...

The sound of bells signals that The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is once again in full swing.If one needed any further evidence that the holiday season is at hand, the appearance of the familiar bell ringers and the launch of this year's fundraising drive certainly provides proof.The holidays ...

Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?" Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and ...