Trump Names Brooke Rollins USDA Chief: Can She Tackle a $1.58T Farm Economy with a $213B Budget and 106,000 Employees?

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary marks a notable departure from traditional USDA leadership. The selection of Rollins, who has spent more time in policy think tanks than cornfields, raises questions about the future direction of American agricultural policy. Trump’s weekend announcement ended weeks of internal jockeying that had many betting … Continue reading Trump Names Brooke Rollins USDA Chief: Can She Tackle a $1.58T Farm Economy with a $213B Budget and 106,000 Employees?