Staff Reports
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is delivering results where the previous administration failed, bringing much-needed relief to American families struggling with skyrocketing grocery prices. Under President Biden, egg prices soared to historic highs, with some markets seeing prices above $8 per dozen and families paying more than $5.37 on average. This was a direct result of failed leadership, burdensome regulations, and a lack of decisive action in the face of the avian flu crisis. Rollins, in contrast, hit the ground running with a bold, five-point plan to tackle the crisis head-on, and the results are already clear: egg prices have dropped nearly 50% in just weeks, with wholesale prices in New York falling to $4.08 per dozen and national averages approaching $3.13.
Rollins’ approach is a masterclass in conservative governance—prioritizing efficiency, cutting red tape, and putting American farmers and families first. Her five-pronged strategy included strengthening biosecurity, supporting affected farmers, investing in vaccine research, temporarily importing eggs to stabilize supply, and slashing unnecessary regulations that had hamstrung producers. Unlike the Biden administration, which seemed content to let prices spiral, Rollins’ USDA is making targeted investments and driving innovation to keep America’s food supply strong and affordable. This is exactly the kind of leadership rural America has been demanding.
Of course, not everyone is pleased with Rollins’ success. Democratic governors like New York’s Kathy Hochul have tried to deflect blame for their own state’s high taxes and regulatory burdens by politicizing food prices, but Rollins has not hesitated to call out these distractions. While Hochul scrambles to explain away her state’s failures, Rollins has focused on real solutions—working across the aisle with governors who are serious about reforming programs like SNAP to promote healthier choices and ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.
Rollins is also pushing forward on international trade, setting an ambitious agenda to open new markets for American agricultural products. With trips planned to Vietnam, India, Japan, and beyond, she’s working to reduce the trade deficit and ensure that American farmers and ranchers have every opportunity to compete and win on the global stage. This is a sharp departure from the previous administration’s insular approach, and it’s exactly what’s needed to restore prosperity to rural communities.
In just a short time, Secretary Rollins has shown what conservative leadership looks like: decisive, practical, and always putting the interests of American families and producers first. As egg prices stabilize and the agricultural sector regains its footing, it’s clear that the Trump administration’s USDA is committed to making American farming great again, proving that when government gets out of the way and lets the private sector lead, everyone benefits.
