Rep. Mann Hosts USDA Under Secretary Lindberg in the Big First

May 28, 2026

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

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.