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Thursday, October 1, 2026

USGBC Reacts to Ibach's Nomination as USDA Undersecretary

This week, former Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach was nominated to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s next undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, which develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum, ethanol, and other related products, says Ibach is right for the job. “Greg has vast experience at the state and national levels in advocating for U.S. farmers in the international marketplace and will do a great job in this role,” says President and CEO Ryan LeGrand. “The Council looks forward to continuing its strong relationship and track record of earning major wins for U.S. agricultural exporters in tandem with its partners at USDA.” USGBC has nine international offices, with representation in 30 countries and programming in more than 70 countries worldwide.