If confirmed, Rollins would take charge of the agency at a time when many farmers have seen their profits plunge and when the Forest Service is joining efforts to fight a wave of wildfires in Southern California.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-23 15:47:12">January 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM EST</time>

If confirmed, Rollins would take charge of the agency at a time when many farmers have seen their profits plunge and when the Forest Service is joining efforts to fight a wave of wildfires in South…{ai:summary}<p>If confirmed, Rollins will lead the agency amid declining profits for farmers and increasing wildfires in Southern California, necessitating a coordinated response from the Forest Service. </p><p>#economy</p>

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