Brooke L. Rollins has been confirmed by the Senate as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture, marking a significant shift in leadership at the USDA. Her confirmation received strong bipartisan support, and she is expected to focus on realigning the department with its foundational goals amidst pressing food policy challenges. Various industry organizations and lawmakers have expressed enthusiasm about her new role, highlighting the critical times faced by farmers and the agricultural sector as tariff disputes loom.