Agriculture Secretary Rollins holds oil and gas investments as farm fuel costs surge

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins disclosed millions in oil and gas investments while the USDA reduces support for renewable energy and farmers face rising diesel and fertilizer costs.

First covered Sep 6, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Agriculture Secretary Rollins holds oil and gas investments as farm fuel costs surge — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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jec.senate.gov Jec Report On Big Oil Profits Trump Stock Holdings (jec.senate.gov)

usda.gov Usda Acts Remove Roadless Rule Restrictions Exacerbate Rising Wildfire Risk (usda.gov)

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eenews.net Brooke Rollins’ disclosures show she made $1M at America First Policy Institute - E&E News by POLITICO

wastedive.com Brooke Rollins confirmed to lead Department of Agriculture | Waste Dive

texastribune.org Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing - The Texas Tribune

blog.ucs.org Trump’s Pick to Lead the USDA, Brooke Rollins, Is Inexperienced, Anti-Science, and Extremist - Union of Concerned Scientists

americafirstpolicy.com The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins | Team

Appeared in: 2026-09-07 (#14) · 2026-09-08 (#16)

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