SW Kansas News

Tracey Mann, a U.S. Congress member representing Kansas' 1st District, has shared his insights and activities through a series of tweets on March 13, 2025. His posts reflect his engagements with key issues concerning international relations, agriculture, and sustainable energy.

On March 13, Mann highlighted the importance of Israel as an ally in the Middle East. He noted that he met with AIPAC to discuss ongoing threats to Israel and emphasized the significance of U.S. security assistance in protecting Israeli citizens. "Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East. I met with @AIPAC to discuss ongoing threats to Israel and the life-saving role that U.S. security assistance plays in protecting our Israeli neighbors and friends."

Later that day, Mann focused on agricultural production within Kansas' Big First district, emphasizing its substantial economic contribution exceeding $10 billion annually from livestock and other products like beef, milk, and eggs. He acknowledged the collective effort required across the animal agriculture chain for this achievement."The Big First produces more than $10 billion worth of livestock, dairy, poultry, and products like beef, milk, and eggs every year."

In another post on March 13th evening, Mann discussed advancements in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which utilizes crops such as corn and soybeans as alternatives to traditional jet fuels. He engaged with the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition to explore how Kansas farmers could influence future developments in aviation fuel."Sustainable aviation fuel is a breakthrough innovation that turns crops like corn and soybeans into an alternative to traditional jet fuels."