Brooke Rollins confirmed as Trump’s agriculture secretary as tariff fights loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative lawyer Brooke Rollins was confirmed Thursday as secretary of agriculture, placing a close ally of President Donald Trump into a key Cabinet position at a time when mass deportation plans could lead to farm labor shortages and tariffs could hit agricultural exports.
Brooke Rollins confirmed as Trump’s agriculture secretary with bipartisan support
Rollins has a history of family farming and previously served in the administrations of former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) and Trump, in his first term.
Brooke Rollins confirmed by U.S. Senate as secretary of Agriculture Department
Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Agriculture secretary, speaks during her Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee confirmation hearing in the Dirksen building on Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
US Senate Confirms Brooke Rollins to Lead the USDA
Brooke Rollins, U.S. President Trump's nominee to be secretary of agriculture, testifies before a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington,
Brooke Rollins confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
The Senate Thursday confirmed Brooke Rollins to be the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The vote, 72-28, fell largely along party lines, although some Democrats who initially supported her, voted against her.
Trump Agriculture pick confirmed as president racks up Cabinet wins
Brooke Rollins was confirmed to be secretary of the Department of Agriculture on Thursday as Trump continues to rack up wins in his new Cabinet.
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Minnesota author rails against corporate agriculture in rural America
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Blain’s Farm & Fleet Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers of 2025
JANESVILLE, Wis.-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--Blain’s Farm & Fleet has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 by Forbes, marking its seventh consecutive year on this prestigious list and ...