Senator Hyde-Smith, a cattle farmer and the former Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, understands the importance of the state’s $7.5 billion agricultural and forestry industries. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Senator will work on legislation, programs, and policies to allow agriculture and related industries to grow in Mississippi and the nation.

The Senator’s record includes protecting private property rights against eminent domain abuses, helping to open foreign markets for Mississippi agricultural products, and supporting country-of-origin labeling.


SEN. HYDE-SMITH, REP. BARR RENEW BID TO TRIGGER BANK FORMATION IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED AREAS

SEN. HYDE-SMITH, REP. BARR RENEW BID TO TRIGGER BANK FORMATION IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED AREAS

New Bicameral Bill Introduced to Spur Community Banking Growth, Stop Decline in Banking Options for Many Mississippians

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-Ky.) today reignited their effort to increase the approval for new banks to provide financial and banking services in rural and other underserved areas.

Hyde-Smith and Barr today introduced the...

HYDE-SMITH REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

HYDE-SMITH REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Again Cosponsors ‘Sunshine Protection Act’ to Benefit Agriculture and Farmers, Public Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she has once again championed the push to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across the United States. 

Hyde-Smith on Tuesday joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (S.29), a...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS MISS. CATFISH, SHRIMP PRODUCERS SHOULD BENEFIT FROM MAJOR USDA PURCHASE DECISION

HYDE-SMITH SAYS MISS. CATFISH, SHRIMP PRODUCERS SHOULD BENEFIT FROM MAJOR USDA PURCHASE DECISION

USDA Section 32 Program to Purchase Up to $55 Million in Farm-Raised Catfish, Gulf Shrimp 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today indicated that catfish and shrimp producers in Mississippi should benefit from a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $30 million in farm-raised catfish products and $25 million in Gulf shrimp for distribution to...

Supplies from JDC delivered to North Carolina hurricane victims

Prentiss Headlight

Supplies from JDC delivered to North Carolina hurricane victims

By Holley Cochran

Over 60 community members, elected officials and stakeholders gathered at the historic Rosenwald School on the Prentiss Institute campus for an informative Lunch and Learn event titled “Everything...

Senator Hyde-Smith visits DSU, views federally funded projects

Clarksdale Press Register

Senator Hyde-Smith visits DSU, views federally funded projects

By THE PRESS REGISTER

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made a special visit to Cleveland and Delta State University on Thursday, October 10, accompanied by 34 staff members from her Washington, D.C. and...

U.S. rice sales to Iraq resume after banking issues resolved

Delta Farm Press

U.S. rice sales to Iraq resume after banking issues resolved

Good news for Midsouth rice farmers as U.S. Rice sales to Iraq have resumed.

By Forrest Laws

U.S. rice sales to Iraq have resumed after months of delays due to newly-placed financial restrictions imposed by the U.S...

Disaster Relief

DISASTER RELIEF

Congressional Record (Senate - May 09, 2019)

Mr. President, I also rise to speak on behalf of thousands of Mississippians who have been affected by catastrophic flooding and other natural disasters this year. Their plight and the unmet 
commitment made to them long ago provide us...

Tribute to Woods Eastland

TRIBUTE TO WOODS EASTLAND

Congressional Record (Senate – March 23, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Woods Eastland of Indianola, MS, for his service and contributions while serving as the 83rd president of Delta Council.

Founded in 1935, Delta Council is a widely...