The Senate voted 72-28 on Thursday to confirm Brooke Rollins’ nomination to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
National Cattleman’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement congratulating Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
“We are pleased with the bipartisan confirmation of Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture. We know Secretary Rollins will prioritize passing a Farm Bill, protecting America’s cattle herd from the threat of foreign animal disease, and ensuring USDA is focused on supporting America’s cattle farmers and ranchers instead of covering them in red tape. NCBA looks forward to working with Secretary Rollins to passionately defend our rural communities and America’s cattle raising legacy.”
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Christy Seyfert made the following statement on the confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“Congratulations to Secretary Rollins on her confirmation. As America’s farmers and ranchers face a range of challenges, it is crucial to have leaders who understand the unique needs of agriculture. For more than a century, Farm Credit has provided reliable, consistent credit and financial services to rural America, and we look forward to continuing our important mission in good times and in bad. We welcome the opportunity to work with Secretary Rollins to advance policies that strengthen rural communities and benefit producers.”
Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode reacted to Brooke Rollins securing confirmation from the Senate to be the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture:
“Brooke Rollins is poised to be a critical voice for American agriculture in the Trump Administration, and we are pleased to see her confirmed on a bipartisan basis. Strong leadership at USDA is vital to the success of all aspects of American agriculture, including growing the bioeconomy and diversifying the domestic markets available to U.S. corn farmers. We are excited to support Rollins and the rest of the USDA team to advance the interests of American agriculture and related industries, which account for 20% of America’s economy. Through science- and risk-based policies, we can create new jobs, strengthen our food system, and build a stronger rural America.”
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate cast their vote confirming Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
“We congratulate Brooke Rollins on her confirmation to lead USDA and look forward to working with her on our priority issues, including advancing our USDA RCPP projects aimed at ensuring farmers and biofuel producers get properly rewarded for sustainable farming practices under clean fuel programs and tax incentives such as the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit. As 45Z guidance is finalized by the Trump Treasury, we will encourage Secretary Rollins to leverage USDA’s guidelines for crops used as biofuel feedstocks to help maximize opportunities for farmers and ethanol producers. We will also engage USDA on promoting further biofuel infrastructure funding opportunities for E15 and E85, as well as strengthening existing export and new SAF market opportunities.”
Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement following the bipartisan Senate vote to confirm Brooke Rollins as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture.
“The plant-based products industry has a great history of partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and PBPC is enthusiastic to see Brooke Rollins continue that tradition of support. Her bipartisan confirmation comes at a critical time for the ag bioeconomy as we advance solutions that provide markets for American farmers, increase domestic manufacturing and jobs in rural communities, and offer innovative options that meet consumers’ demands. Our industry stands ready to work alongside the Trump Administration in its efforts to improve the farm economy and foster our country’s great strengths of innovation and manufacturing.”
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement:
“USMEF congratulates Secretary Rollins on her confirmation and we look forward to working with her and the USDA team to expand global demand for U.S. red meat. As evidenced by the strong bipartisan support her nomination received in the U.S. Senate, Secretary Rollins is recognized as a champion for U.S. agriculture and a powerful advocate for free market principles.”
National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman Amy France, a sorghum farmer from Scott City, Kan., issued the following statement today regarding Brooke Rollins’ confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture.
“We congratulate Secretary Rollins on her confirmation and welcome her leadership at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her proven commitment to rural America and her innovative vision will play a vital role in advancing our nation’s agricultural industry.
“Sorghum farmers are proud to contribute to homegrown fuels, sustainable farming, and the production of high-quality, nutrient-dense foods for domestic and global consumption. We are eager to work alongside Secretary Rollins to create opportunities that support farmers, strengthen rural economies, and ensure a thriving future for American agriculture.”
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew gave the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brooke Rollins as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture:
“I offer my congratulations to Secretary Rollins on her confirmation on behalf of Farmers Union’s family farmer and rancher members across the country. The Secretary of Agriculture is an incredibly influential public servant role, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) work impacts every farmer, rancher, and rural American across the country.
“I look forward to working with Secretary Rollins to ensure the continued growth of our nation’s agriculture economy and build a strong future for family farmers and ranchers. With a deep background in rural Texas and agricultural education paired with a career in policy at the state and federal levels, Secretary Rollins will provide a unique perspective as Agriculture Secretary.
“USDA plays a critical role in serving agriculture effectively and equitably. I look forward to working with Secretary Rollins to address the priorities NFU members continue to elevate: strengthening risk management tools for farmers, ensuring fairness in the marketplace, supporting the next generation of producers, protecting independent family farms from corporate concentration, expanding conservation programs that improve soil health and reduce input costs, advancing mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, and securing policies that ensure farmers receive a fair share of the food dollar.”
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner issued a statement on Confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary
“On behalf of America’s farmer cooperatives, I would like to congratulate Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture today. In this role, Secretary Rollins will lead an agency that impacts the operations of every farm and ranch in the country and touches every local community across rural America. She will also serve as the voice of producers within the Trump administration at a critical moment. NCFC looks forward to working with Secretary Rollins on a range of issues within USDA that impact farmer co-ops and their members.”
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Senate vote to confirm Brooke Rollins as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture.
“With a heart for agriculture and rural America, we’re confident she’ll prioritize the distribution of disaster and economic aid, ensure adequate staffing for the essential functions of USDA agencies, keep USDA’s contractual promises with farmers, advocate for trade policy that maintains and grows markets for our agricultural products, and work with Congress to pass a modernized farm bill.
“The list is long, but we know she’s up to the challenge. Sec. Rollins knows her way around Washington and her experience navigating complex policies will serve agriculture well in the years to come. She will need a strong team built around her leadership, so we encourage the Senate to quickly confirm the remaining positions at USDA, including deputy secretary and under secretaries. We stand ready to roll up our sleeves and work with USDA, and the new administration, to ensure government policy positions farmers to manage the many risks and barriers in front of us so we can keep America’s pantries stocked.”
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