Agriculture leaders press Senate to confirm Rollins for USDA

Agriculture leaders press Senate to confirm Rollins for USDA: ‘Voice of farmers’
Agricultural leaders urged the Senate to confirm President Donald Trump‘s secretary of agriculture nominee, Brooke Rollins. In a letter, 28 state agriculture leaders voiced their support for Rollins,
Trump Agriculture pick Brooke Rollins vows to protect farmers, ranchers
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.
Key Takeaways from Brooke Rollins’ Confirmation Hearing for Agriculture Secretary
During her confirmation hearing, she emphasized her dedication to agriculture and addressed her stance on ethanol, the Renewable Fuel Standard, tariff impact aid for farmers and Prop 12.
WATCH LIVE: Brooke Rollins testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for agriculture secretary
The former White House aide, who served as Trump's domestic policy chief during his first administration, previously served as the general deputy counsel and policy advisor for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
SPLC Concerned About Brooke Rollins’ Nomination to Lead the United States Department of Agriculture
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,
Trump's agriculture secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies
Brooke Rollins led oil industry-backed Texas Public Policy Foundation, which argued that government support for ethanol contributed to higher emissions, rising food, fuel prices
Trump’s agriculture secretary nominee lays out ‘day one’ priorities for USDA
Brooke Rollins presented her vision to "modernize" the department and sided with the president on controversial issues like immigration and tariffs.
Video: John Thune Asks Trump’s Agricultural Sec. Nominee Brooke Rollins About Food Label Transparency
John Thune Asks Trump’s Agricultural Sec. Nominee Brooke Rollins About Food Label Transparency During Thursday’s Senate Agricultural Committee hearing, Sen. John Thune (R-SD) questioned President Trump’s Agricultural Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins about food labelling standards.
Video: Trump’s Ag Sec Nom Rollins Outlines Her Goals To Embolden The Agricultural Sector During Testimony
Trump’s Ag Sec Nom Rollins Outlines Her Goals To Embolden The Agricultural Sector During Testimony During Thursday's Senate Agricultural Committee hearing, Trump's Nominee for Secretary of the Agricultural Department Brooke Rollins testified before Senators.
Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing
Trump believes tariffs are “a very important tool in his toolkit to continue to bring America back to the forefront of the world, and to ensure that we have a thriving economy,
Video: Ted Cruz Praises Trump’s Agricultural Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins: ‘This Is A No Brainer’
Ted Cruz Praises Trump’s Agricultural Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins: ‘This Is A No Brainer’ During Thursday’s Senate Agricultural Committee hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed President Trump’s Agricultural Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins.
Trump’s Agriculture Pick Addresses Tariff and Immigration Impact on Farmers
Brooke Rollins, the president’s nominee to lead the Agriculture Department, appeared before the Senate Agriculture Committee ...
Trump USDA secretary nominee Brooke Rollins says she has 'a lot to learn' about bird flu
Trump agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins says bird flu will be 'one of the very top priorities' for USDA if she is ...
Brooke Rollins’ to-do list
Here’s what’s on USDA nominee Brooke Rollins’ to-do list. 1. Confirmation hearing: The Senate Ag Committee will meet for ...
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Rollins receives warm welcome at Senate Ag
Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee for agriculture secretary, received a warm response from the Senate Agriculture ...
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Trump ag secretary nominee says food issues from mass deportations are ‘hypothetical’
Farmers have begun raising concerns about the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations on their ...
Food stamps: Agriculture nominee says she ‘can’t commit’ to opposing cuts to SNAP
Rollins said that while she cannot make a commitment to opposing cuts, she can commit to “a lot of time, a lot of thought, a lot of conversation.” ...
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn’t influence California wildfire response
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 ...
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What are Brook Rollins' stances on biofuels, trade, tariffs and mass deportation?
Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, fielding questions before the Senate’s Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee on a variety of hot topics in ag.