If confirmed by the Senate, Rollins would replace current Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who announced his resignation last month. Rollins is currently the president and CEO of Texas Health Resources, a large healthcare system headquartered in Arlington. She previously served as a policy and budget adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney during the George W. Bush administration.

Rollins has a strong background in agriculture and rural development. She is a member of the board of directors of the Texas Farm Bureau and the Texas A&M University System. She also serves on the advisory board of the National Council for Agricultural Education.

In a statement, Rollins said she is “honored” to be considered for the position of USDA Secretary. “Agriculture is critical to our nation’s economy and our way of life,” she said. “I am committed to working with farmers, ranchers, and stakeholders to ensure that American agriculture remains strong and vibrant.”

The nomination of Rollins has been met with mixed reactions from the agricultural community. Some groups have praised Rollins’ experience and qualifications, while others have expressed concerns about her lack of direct farming experience.

“Brooke Rollins is a proven leader with a deep understanding of agriculture and rural issues,” said Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “We look forward to working with her to advance the interests of our farmers and ranchers.”

However, some farmers’ groups have raised concerns that Rollins is not sufficiently experienced in agriculture. “We’re concerned that Ms. Rollins’ lack of on-farm experience could be a disadvantage in running the USDA,” said Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union.

The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Rollins in the coming weeks. If she is approved by the committee, her nomination will go before the full Senate for a vote.

It is unclear at this time when Rollins’ confirmation hearing will take place. However, it is likely that the Senate will not vote on her nomination until after the November midterm elections.