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.

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.

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,

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’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.