USDA Commissions Senate-Confirmed Officials Marking a Year into Trump’s Second Term

(Washington, D.C., January 20, 2026) – In a significant event today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins officially signed the commissions for all Senate-confirmed officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This ceremony highlights the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s historic second term in office.

<p>“One year into President Trump’s second term, we have assembled a results-driven team that is fully committed to putting farmers and ranchers first, strengthening our national security through agriculture, restoring common sense to government, and protecting America’s food supply,” said Secretary Brooke Rollins. This marking of the commission signing is not merely symbolic; it encapsulates our unified mission to advocate for the American populace, defend rural communities, and fulfill the commitments made by President Trump to the nation.”</p>

<p>The official signing took place in the Secretary’s office, where USDA’s complete slate of Senate-confirmed leaders was present alongside their families. This collective gathering emphasized the Administration’s dedication to service, accountability, and tangible results. Secretary Rollins took the time to sign each commission individually and commemorated the occasion with photographs alongside every official and their loved ones.</p>

<h2>List of Senate-Confirmed USDA Officials</h2>
<p>The following officials were commissioned:</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Devon Westhill</strong>, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights</li>
    <li><strong>Dudley Hoskins</strong>, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs</li>
    <li><strong>John Walk</strong>, Inspector General</li>
    <li><strong>Luke Lindberg</strong>, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs</li>
    <li><strong>Michael Boren</strong>, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment</li>
    <li><strong>Dr. Mindy Brashears</strong>, Under Secretary for Food Safety</li>
    <li><strong>Richard Fordyce</strong>, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation</li>
    <li><strong>Scott Hutchins, Ph.D.</strong>, Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics and USDA Chief Scientist</li>
    <li><strong>Tyler Clarkson</strong>, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Agriculture</li>
    <li><strong>Yvette Herrell</strong>, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Congressional Relations</li>
</ul>

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