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Over the last few years, the agriculture economy has taken a turn for the worse. Commodity prices have fallen below producers’ break-even points, our agricultural trade deficit has eclipsed $43 billion, farm debt stands at a record $540 billion, and inflation combined with high interest rates continue to squeeze profit margins.

The other week, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Carroll Chamber of Commerce to Washington, D.C.

Over the last several weeks, we’ve received negative reports and forecasts about the economy and our fiscal outlook.

When I was first elected to Congress, I pledged to visit every county in Iowa’s 4^th Congressional District to hear directly from Iowans about not only the challenges they face, but also see firsthand the amazing investments being made in our communities.

Since I was first elected, I have traveled to every county in Iowa’s 4^th Congressional District at least twice a year.

The other week, I had the pleasure of meeting with members of Iowans Supporting Israel – an incredible non-profit organization of Iowans who are passionate advocates of U.S.-Israel relations -and recounting my recent trip to Israel as part of a congressional delegation.