Yesterday, the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee held its hearing to consider the nomination of Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The USDA plays a vital role in shaping agricultural policies that address the needs of both Americans and people around the world,

If confirmed, Rollins would take charge of the agency at a time when many farmers have seen their profits plunge and when the Forest Service is joining efforts to fight a wave of wildfires in

Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins on Thursday promised to protect the nation's farmers, ranchers and rural communities if confirmed by the Senate during her confirmation hearing.

Adam Schiff asked Rollins if she would commit to equal treatment from the Forest Service. “Are you committed to employing the same emergency resources to fight wildfires in blue states as would ...

Responding to questions from a Senate panel, nominee Brooke Rollins ... the Forest Service. “Are you committed to employing the same emergency resources to fight wildfires in blue states as ...

Adam Schiff asked Rollins if she would commit to equal treatment from the Forest Service. “Are you committed to employing the same emergency resources to fight wildfires in blue states as would ...

Two years after President Abraham Lincoln created the Department of Agriculture in 1862, he nicknamed it “the people’s department” because half of all Americans lived on farms at that time. Today, fewer than 2% of Americans farm,

At a confirmation hearing, Senator Deb Fischer questioned Brooke Rollins about her plans as Secretary of Agriculture. Topics included holding trading partners accountable, expanding export markets, supporting biofuels,

Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins spoke with Senators on a wide range of topics during her confirmation hearing last week. As President Donald Trump considers another round of tariffs, she said USDA

Neither of Texas’ two senators serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee. But both Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz introduced Rollins at Thursday’s hearing, calling her a “no-brainer.” Both have known Rollins for decades going back to her time in the Texas governor’s office and leading the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Brooke Rollins isn’t a new face in Washington, but she is to the Ag Industry as she is looking to become the next USDA Secretary of Ag. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN COMMUTES LIFE SENTENCE OF LEONARD PELTIER ON HIS WAY OUT OF OFFICE WASHINGTON D.C. (Dakota News Now)…

Brooke Rollins, the Agriculture Secretary nominee, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee, discussing her background and priorities. Growing up in Glen Rose, Texas, she participated actively in FFA and 4-H, which inspired her to pursue Agricultural Development at Texas A&M University.