U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) hosted Luke J. Lindberg, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, in the Big First District of Kansas. During their time in Manhattan, Rep. Mann and Under Secretary Lindberg toured the Kansas State Milling Science facilities and International Grains Program, visited the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, and participated in a global food security lunch with Kansas agricultural leaders, commodity groups, and industry stakeholders. In addition to the Manhattan visits, Rep. Mann and Under Secretary Lindberg toured the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and ADM Milling in Abilene.
As USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Lindberg has successfully implemented programs Rep. Mann has long-championed in Congress, including continued investment in the Market Access Program, Foreign Market Development cooperator program, and now Food for Peace, America’s flagship international food assistance program. Under Secretary Lindberg recently oversaw the reassignment of Food for Peace back to its rightful home at USDA after Rep. Mann introduced legislation in the House to move the program, which was recently included in the 2026 Farm Bill.
“The Big First District is home to farmers, ranchers, producers, researchers, and agricultural leaders who help feed, fuel, and clothe the world,” said Rep. Mann.
Source : house.gov