Secretary Brooke Rollins discussed strategies to mitigate rising fertilizer prices and the administration's efforts to open trade lines with Venezuela.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingAgriculture

38%·62%

Brownfield Ag News

Apr 16

Proposed USDA staffing cuts questioned as lawmakers warn of impact on farmers

Secretary Rollins defended the proposed USDA staffing cuts by citing technological efficiencies and the 'One Farmer, One File' initiative.

Budget/SpendingAgricultureEconomy

50%·50%

CBS News

Apr 9

Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins received direct communications from a donor that triggered rapid federal enforcement actions.

Ethics/CorruptionAgricultureCriminal Justice

36%·64%

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Fpwellman

Apr 15

Farmers in Missouri are getting squeezed again.

Secretary Brooke Rollins' claims regarding fertilizer price stability were challenged as being out of touch with the reality of Missouri's farming economy.

Foreign PolicyAgricultureEconomy

13%·87%

WhoWhatWhy+2

Apr 15

Forest Service Reorganization Is Illegal. USDA Lawyer Told Them to Do It Anyway.

Secretary Brooke Rollins signed the memorandum initiating the Forest Service reorganization despite explicit congressional bans.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingEnvironment/Climate

15%·85%

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Morning Ag Clips

Apr 20

US Set to Use Tariff Funds to Address High Fertilizer Prices

Agriculture Secretary Rollins outlines administration's strategy to address high fertilizer prices.

InfrastructureAgriculture

60%·40%

AGDAILY

Mar 24

Rodeo vibes help kick off USDA ‘Product of the USA’ campaign

Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a national campaign for 'Product of USA' labels to ensure transparency and support for American ranchers.

Foreign PolicyAgriculture

89%·11%

AgWired

Mar 24

2026 National Ag Day

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the 'Product of USA' labeling campaign to support American ranchers and increase transparency.

Environment/ClimateAgriculture

83%·17%

100 Percent Fed Up+1

Mar 25

800,000+ Acres Impacted In Nebraska Wildfires

Secretary Rollins visited Nebraska to survey wildfire damage and coordinate USDA assistance for devastated farmers and ranchers.

InfrastructureEnvironment/Climate

92%·8%

KOB.com

Apr 1

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated the move will bring Forest Service leadership closer to the landscapes and communities they manage.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

57%·43%

Los Alamos Daily Post

Mar 23

Reps. Vasquez, Davids Stand With Ranchers, Urge Reversal Of Plan To Increase Argentinian Beef Imports

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was urged by lawmakers to reverse executive actions allowing increased beef imports.

Foreign PolicyAgriculture

33%·67%

memeorandum

Apr 14

Grassley Wants Lee or Cruz for Supreme Court if Vacancy Arises (Bloomberg Law)

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins is facing internal pushback for sending religious-themed emails to agency employees.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

50%·50%

The New Republic

Mar 25

MAGA Election Fraud Activist Found Guilty of Election Fraud

Secretary Brooke Rollins discussed strategies to mitigate rising fertilizer prices and the administration's efforts to open trade lines with Venezuela.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

38%·62%

Brownfield Ag News

Apr 16

Proposed USDA staffing cuts questioned as lawmakers warn of impact on farmers

Secretary Rollins defended the proposed USDA staffing cuts by citing technological efficiencies and the 'One Farmer, One File' initiative.

Budget/SpendingAgriculture

50%·50%

farms.com+3

Apr 17

Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood

Secretary Rollins announced the creation of the USDA Office of Seafood to better serve American seafood producers.

Budget/SpendingAgriculture

80%·20%

Fpwellman

Apr 15

Farmers in Missouri are getting squeezed again.

Secretary Brooke Rollins' claims regarding fertilizer price stability were challenged as being out of touch with the reality of Missouri's farming economy.

Foreign PolicyAgriculture

13%·87%

WhoWhatWhy+2

Apr 15

Forest Service Reorganization Is Illegal. USDA Lawyer Told Them to Do It Anyway.

Secretary Brooke Rollins signed the memorandum initiating the Forest Service reorganization despite explicit congressional bans.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

15%·85%

CBS News

Apr 9

Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins received direct communications from a donor that triggered rapid federal enforcement actions.

Ethics/CorruptionAgriculture

36%·64%

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Brooke Leslie Rollins is the 33rd United States secretary of agriculture, serving since February 2025. She previously led the America First Policy Institute.

Born

Apr 10, 1972 (age 54)

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Secretary of Agriculture

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Articles

Rodeo vibes help kick off USDA ‘Product of the USA’ campaign

2026 National Ag Day

800,000+ Acres Impacted In Nebraska Wildfires

Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood

US Set to Use Tariff Funds to Address High Fertilizer Prices

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

Reps. Vasquez, Davids Stand With Ranchers, Urge Reversal Of Plan To Increase Argentinian Beef Imports

Grassley Wants Lee or Cruz for Supreme Court if Vacancy Arises (Bloomberg Law)

MAGA Election Fraud Activist Found Guilty of Election Fraud

Proposed USDA staffing cuts questioned as lawmakers warn of impact on farmers

Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes

Farmers in Missouri are getting squeezed again.

Forest Service Reorganization Is Illegal. USDA Lawyer Told Them to Do It Anyway.

US Set to Use Tariff Funds to Address High Fertilizer Prices

Rodeo vibes help kick off USDA ‘Product of the USA’ campaign

2026 National Ag Day

800,000+ Acres Impacted In Nebraska Wildfires

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

Reps. Vasquez, Davids Stand With Ranchers, Urge Reversal Of Plan To Increase Argentinian Beef Imports

Grassley Wants Lee or Cruz for Supreme Court if Vacancy Arises (Bloomberg Law)

MAGA Election Fraud Activist Found Guilty of Election Fraud

Proposed USDA staffing cuts questioned as lawmakers warn of impact on farmers

Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood

Farmers in Missouri are getting squeezed again.

Forest Service Reorganization Is Illegal. USDA Lawyer Told Them to Do It Anyway.

Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes