HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES FARM AID PLAN OFFERING BRIDGE PAYMENTS TO HARD-HIT PRODUCERS

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES FARM AID PLAN OFFERING BRIDGE PAYMENTS TO HARD-HIT PRODUCERS

Miss. Senator Calls on Congress to Act on Long-Term Solutions to Improve Ag Sector

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed a farm aid package she championed to help farmers in Mississippi and across the country overcome economic headwinds that threaten their futures.

Hyde-Smith, as a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, has been...

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘BACK THE BLUE ACT’

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘BACK THE BLUE ACT’

Legislation Would Increase Penalties for Attacking Law Enforcement Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) renewed her support for legislation to increase penalties for criminals who attack law enforcement officers, federal judges, or other federal public safety officers.

Hyde-Smith is among 35 original cosponsors of the Back the Blue Act (S.3366), which was reintroduced by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas).  Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS ACTION TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY WITH COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE CRACKDOWN

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS ACTION TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY WITH COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE CRACKDOWN

Hyde-Smith Says Recent Tragedies Underscore Need for Federal, State Attention to Illegal Immigrants Driving Commercial Vehicles

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair...

Cotton industry deploys actions to ensure survival

Farm Progress

Cotton industry deploys actions to ensure survival

A sustainability campaign and expanding to new markets are just a couple ways cotton growers and organizations are trying to boost the industry.

By Ron Smith, Contributing Writer, Farm Progress

David Dunlow has grown cotton for 40...

Thompson: At least $10B in additional farm aid needed

Agri-Pulse

Thompson: At least $10B in additional farm aid needed

By Lydia Johnson

Congress needs to provide at least $10 billion in additional aid to farmers to supplement the $12 billion being provided by the Trump administration through its Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, says House...

Republican senators express support for Trump’s meatpacking inquiry

Meat+Poultry

Republican senators express support for Trump’s meatpacking inquiry

By Ryan McCarthy

WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers have expressed various views on President Donald Trump's call to investigate meat companies over the rising price of beef.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)...