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
rollins 1280.jpg
News
Friends of Brooke Rollins describe behind-the-scenes of her confirmation hearing
The farm sector heard key priorities from USDA Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Ag Committee.
January 24, 2025 11:06 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
zGKFmceI.jpg
USDA
Former Ag Sec. Sonny Perdue gives his reaction to Brooke Rollins’ hearing
January 24, 2025 10:49 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
0QMngKQE.jpg
USDA
Brooke Rollins reassures her commitment to labor for dairy farmers
January 23, 2025 02:07 PM
 · 
Currey McCullough
oaklaqy8.jpg
USDA
Upcoming USDA reports will help paint a better picture of what producers will see in 2025
January 23, 2025 01:51 PM
pafqwcoa.jpg
USDA
Brooke Rollins outlines her plan to give farmers a better price for their crop
January 23, 2025 01:45 PM
 · 
Currey McCullough
RJANtp7y.jpg
USDA
Brooke Rollins answers questions regarding California wildfires and firefighter compensation
Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins has been in the hot seat before the Senate Ag Committee all morning.
January 23, 2025 01:37 PM
 · 
Currey McCullough
Load More

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

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Bqav1bSp.jpg
Markets
Experts: Increasing Argentine Imports Will Likely Have a Limited Impact on Markets or Beef Prices
The idea of buying more beef from Argentina does not sit well with much of farm country, raising some questions from analysts and producers.
October 28, 2025 01:20 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
kFIAKDzp.jpg
FFA Convention 2025
Countdown to Convention: The Army of Volunteers Making the National FFA Convention a Success
As we continue our Countdown to Convention presented by Culver’s, we meet some of the people who help bring the event to life.
October 28, 2025 12:14 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
es1rXzLE.jpg
World News
RealAg Radio: When Will Trade Talks with Canada and Mexico Resume?
Shaun Haney, Host of RealAg Radio, discusses President Trump’s move to halt trade talks with Canada and Mexico over a commercial about tariffs launched by the Government of Ontario.
October 28, 2025 12:04 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
iA3hwiBH.jpg
Washington Policy
Senate Judiciary Committee Examines Competition Issues in Seed, Fertilizer
Input costs are top of mind for farmers, as they contribute to higher prices and smaller profits.
October 28, 2025 12:00 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
fy6lOizG.jpg
Crops
Iowa Soybean Association: U.S. Soybean Farmers Earned Their Reputation for Quality Around the World
The President’s trip to Asia this week follows a trade mission by the Iowa Soybean Association. Farmers say they were reminded that U.S. soybeans have an international reputation that can be easy to take for granted here at home.
October 28, 2025 11:28 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
cYyqQ8TF.jpg
On The Record
On the Record | Deana Carter describes how her legendary dad, Fred Carter, Jr., influenced her career
She saw him play besides greats like Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Conway Twitty, and more.
October 28, 2025 09:00 AM
 · 
Currey McCullough
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.