The Leland Progress
USDA official says Stoneville staff will remain under reorganization plan
By Editor
A top U.S. Department of Agriculture official said that staff at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility in Stoneville are expected to remain in place, even as the agency advances...
Forward Pathway
Tech-Enabled Modern Agriculture: AI and Remote Sensing Lead a New Era of Precision, Efficiency, and Sustainability
Introduction: The Nexus of Agriculture and Technology
By Pathway Forward
Kirk Stueve’s journey is pretty epic, a true level-up in the agricultural game. He’s not...
National Review
Keeping the Blue Slip
By Michael A. Fragoso
There have been growing calls to eliminate the “blue slip” privilege enjoyed by senators relating to nominees in their states. Briefly, in order for a district judge, U.S. attorney, or U.S. marshal to receive consideration from the...
DeSoto County News
U.S. Sen. Hyde-Smith opens Southaven office
By Bob Bakken
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has opened a new office in DeSoto County to better serve constituents in northwest Mississippi. The office, located at 4716 Pepper Chase Drive in Southaven, will be open by...
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith tours the Mississippi Industries for the Blind
By Shamira Muhammad
Tucked away in an unassuming building on Jackson’s North West street is the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. It’s been in this location since 1942. Senator Cindy Hyde...
Ag Alert
USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities
By Christine Souza
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves forward with its reorganization, questions remain about how the changes will affect farmers.
“USDA has provided little information about the reorganization, but...
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Trump nominates two state Supreme Court justices for federal positions
By William Moore
President Donald Trump announced via social media Tuesday that he was nominating two sitting Mississippi Supreme Court justices to fill a pair of openings in...
Warren (Pa.) Times Observer
Federal act aims to boost duck numbers
By Tom Burrell
In Pennsylvania, deer get all the attention, but they are not the only game that Commonwealth hunters pursue. Some of us like to chase waterfowl as well, especially ducks. But one of the reasons waterfowl do not get...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Equal Shot Act aims to protect gun-related businesses
By Daily Leader Staff
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, recently joined with Sen. James Risch (R-Idaho) to induce legislation to prevent the Small Business Administration from discriminating against...
Portland (Maine) Press Herald
Insulin price cap championed by Collins stripped from spending bill by fellow Republicans
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both have sought to cap the drug's price, which has shot up tenfold in the U.S. – but not other countries - in 20 years.
By Colin Woodard
Mai...
