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.
HYDE-SMITH PRESSES USDA ON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS FOR OKHISSA LAKE TRANSFER
HYDE-SMITH PRESSES USDA ON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS FOR OKHISSA LAKE TRANSFER
Senate Ag Committee Hearing Assesses Implementation of 2018 Farm Bill
VIDEO: Hyde-Smith on Okhissa Lake Transfer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, is seeking assurances that the U.S. Forest Service will act in a timely manner to complete environmental reviews needed to transfer lands to the Scenic Rivers Development...
HYDE-SMITH: USDA OFFERS $4.13 MILLION FOR RURAL WATER PROJECTS IN LAMAR & COPIAH COUNTIES
HYDE-SMITH: USDA OFFERS $4.13 MILLION FOR RURAL WATER PROJECTS IN LAMAR & COPIAH COUNTIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced more than $4.13 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture grant and loan funding for water infrastructure projects in Lamar and Copiah Counties.
The two loan-grant awards to the Progress Community Water Association in Purvis and the Copiah Water Association, Inc...
MISS. LAWMAKERS COMMEND FEDERAL FISHERIES DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. LAWMAKERS COMMEND FEDERAL FISHERIES DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Palazzo Also Fighting for Reforms to Expedite Relief
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today commended U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for approving a federal fishery disaster declaration for Mississippi.
The legislators had previously encouraged Secretary Ross to approve Governor Phil...
Senate unanimously passes $2 trillion stimulus package
News Mississippi
Senate unanimously passes $2 trillion stimulus package
By Steven Gagliano
The Senate has passed a $2 trillion stimulus package in response to the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
With the support of Mississippi’s Senators, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief...
NCFC thanks Senate for support of American businesses and employees, and for $300 million in specific fisheries assistance
American Journal of Transportation
NCFC thanks Senate for support of American businesses and employees, and for $300 million in specific fisheries assistance
By: AJOT | Ports & Terminals
The compromise COVID-19 stimulus package, negotiated by the U.S. Senate Republican and Democratic leadership...
Farmer: ‘We’ve got work to do’
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Farmer: ‘We’ve got work to do’
By Donna Campbell
Farmers farm when it’s hot, cold, dry, wet and bug infested. So they say they’re not going to let a COVID-19 outbreak come between them and their job.
“Coronavirus or no coronavirus, we’ve got work to do,” said Rep. Vince...