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Intern Blog Series – Kansas Feeds the World: How Agricultural Partnerships Strengthen U.S. Global Leadership

Kansas

During a Senate floor speech in May, Senator Jerry Moran emphasized Kansas’s legacy of global agricultural leadership: “A call to feed the world has been answered by many Kansans, and farmers, and ranchers.” This observation reflects a broader strategic reality: since the 1950s, Kansas has played an integral role in the United States’ efforts to provide life-saving food to communities around the world…

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How Feed the Future Innovation Labs Are Catalysts for Global Food Security and U.S. Leadership

Kansas

The world faces a daunting challenge: feeding a population projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. Meeting this demand will require a 60% increase in agricultural production, a feat complicated by climate change, resource scarcity, and geopolitical instability…

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Feeding the World: How Nu Life Market Leads the Future of Sustainable Agriculture

Kansas

Amidst growing global food insecurity and the challenges posed by a rapidly changing world, few industries embody resilience and innovation like American agriculture. At its heart are the farmers, the lifeblood of our food supply. Earl Roemer, President and Founder of Nu Life Market, exemplifies the critical role agribusiness leaders play in ensuring not only national food security but also a robust global food system…

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Latest News & Press

April 24, 2026

Rep. Zach Nunn Joins Iowa Leaders to Highlight U.S. Global Leadership

Iowa

February 05, 2026

USGLC CEO Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman and Indiana Co-Chair Lee Hamilton

Indiana

August 27, 2025

Representative Sharice Davids Discusses Benefits of U.S. Global Engagement to Kansas Economy, Agriculture, and National Security

Kansas

May 19, 2025

USGLC Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond

Missouri

April 30, 2025

USGLC Recognizes Senator Dick Durbin For Decades of Championing American Global Leadership

Illinois

February 20, 2025

Rep. Greg Landsman, Hon. Heather M. Hodges, Vice Admiral Carol M. Pottenger, U.S. Navy (Ret.) and Other Local & National Leaders Rally Behind U.S. Global Leadership, Highlighting Local Impacts on Cincinnati

Ohio

Past Events

When America Leads, Iowa Wins

April 24, 2026 12:00 pm CDT

Featured Speaker

Featured Speaker

Daryl Bouwkamp

Vermeer Corporation

Featured Speaker

Lt. General John G. Castellaw

Board Member, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture

When America Leads, Illinois Wins

April 21, 2026 12:00 pm CDT

Featured Speaker

Paul Marin

U.S. Trade and Development Agency

When America Leads, Michigan Wins

April 20, 2026 12:00 pm EDT

Featured Speaker

Paul Marin

U.S. Trade and Development Agency

When America Leads, Nebraska Wins

February 25, 2026 12:00 pm CST

Featured Speaker

The Honorable Bonnie Glick

Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, USAID (2019-2020)