News  Agriculture  Crops  USDA

EXCLUSIVE: Ag Sec. Brooke Rollins and Sen. Roger Marshall are reviewing the future of American agriculture

February 18, 2025 10:49 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has hit the ground running in her new role.

Yesterday, she participated in a roundtable discussion led by Senator Roger Marshall to review the future of American agriculture.

They joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to discuss both of their takeaways, Rollins’ actions to optimize USDA, what Marshall is hearing from Kansas farmers regarding trade, and their Top Producer Summit.

Watch Rollins’ full exclusive interview

Related Stories
iFDBpHty.jpg
Livestock
“We’ve got a lot of work to do": USDA is monitoring the threat of New World Screwworm
May 01, 2025 11:01 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
TfXCJuhz.jpg
Crops
USDA unveils a washable antimicrobial wipe made from cotton!
April 30, 2025 01:20 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
GJD3m2bA.jpg
U.S. Farm Bill
Lawmakers are pushing to modernize the Livestock Indemnity Program as part of a new Farm Bill
April 28, 2025 10:39 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Ws15tIT4.jpg
Livestock
NCBA supports the new push against New World Screwworm
April 28, 2025 10:19 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
GaGCzhQH.jpg
News
Next month’s upcoming government reports could impact the markets
Recent trade action could really begin to show up.
April 25, 2025 11:02 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Jlrq9OIJ.jpg
USDA
USDA layoffs are raising concerns in Congress on both aisles
April 23, 2025 10:09 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Load More

Secretary Brooke Rollins Features of Interest
RFD NEWS STAFF
RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

cKqYkR4C.jpg
Business
United Farm Workers Sues Trump Administration over Changes to H-2A Minimum Wage Rate
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that the move will save farmers and ranchers $2.5 billion each year. The group warns that new methods for calculating the adverse-effect wage rate would result in lower pay for foreign workers.
November 24, 2025 11:32 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
A7TLES7k.jpg
Trade
Higher Rail Costs Pressure Oat Shipments into the U.S.
Higher rail tariffs and tighter Canadian supplies will keep oat transportation costs firm into 2026.
November 24, 2025 11:22 AM
 · 
Tony St. James
KOxCIvjh.jpg
USDA
Secretary Rollins Announces $30M Food Purchase to Back U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply
These “USDA Foods” are provided to USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) nutrition assistance programs, including food banks that operate The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and are a vital component of the nation’s food safety net.
November 24, 2025 10:09 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
5wjU4jgY.jpg
On The Record
On the Record Ep. 57 | Mitchell Tenpenny Talks Influences, Success and New Album “The Third”
November 21, 2025 07:30 PM
 · 
Currey McCullough
19297661-g.jpeg
Business
Tyson Plant Changes Signal Pressure on U.S. Beef Sector
Tyson’s closure reflects deep supply shortages in the U.S. cattle industry, tightening packing capacity, weakening competition, and signaling more volatility ahead for cow-calf producers and feedyards.
November 21, 2025 07:02 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
IzWyA6UQ.jpg
Feel Good Stories
California Program Teaches Sustainable Agriculture to Support At-Risk Youth
Gary Hall, co-founder of Hollywood Impact Studios Rehabilitation, joined the program to discuss using agriculture to provide opportunities and mentorship for at-risk youth in Southern California.
November 21, 2025 02:25 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Load More
Agriculture Shows
CLAAS-OutsideCorporateBuilding_1920x1080.jpg
TopCrop_CombineWLogo_1920x1080.jpg
ChampionsOfRuralAmerica_Header-v01b_1920x1080.jpg
Agri-PulseNewsmakers_HdrWLogo_20250307_1920x1080.jpg
CLAAS: Made for More
Special 3-part series tells the story of the Claas family’s legacy, which changed agriculture forever.
Top Crop
From soil to harvest. Top Crop is an all-new series about four of the best farmers in the world—Dan Luepkes, of Oregan, Illinois; Cory Atley, of Cedarville, Ohio; Shelby Fite, of Jackson Center, Ohio; Russell Hedrick, of Hickory, North Carolina—reveals what it takes for them to make a profitable crop. It all starts with good soil, patience, and a strong planter setup.
Champions of Rural America
Champions of Rural America is a half-hour dive into the legislative priorities for Rural America. Join us as we interview members of the Congressional Western Caucus to learn about efforts in Washington to preserve agriculture and tackles the most important topics in the ag industry on Champions of Rural America!
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers
Featuring members of Congress, federal and state officials, ag and food leaders, farmers, and roundtable panelists for debates and discussions.