Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins talks about how the Administration plans to tackle water issues

Some side issues that farmers are facing are now becoming front and center.

During her exclusive interview with RFD-TV at Commodity Classic, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told RFD-TV’s Kirbe Schnoor what steps the Administration might take to alleviate water issues (i.e. enlarging dams, building more reservoirs).

Watch the full exclusive interview here

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