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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 PREDICTS MISS. CATFISH, POULTRY & RICE PRODUCERS WILL BENEFIT FROM LATEST USDA SECTION 32 PURCHASES

HYDE-SMITH PREDICTS MISS. CATFISH, POULTRY & RICE PRODUCERS WILL BENEFIT FROM LATEST USDA SECTION 32 PURCHASES

USDA Approves $61 Million to Purchase Surplus Farm-Raised Catfish, Chicken & Rice for Use in Food Assistance Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today expressed confidence that Mississippi producers of farm-raised catfish, poultry, and rice will benefit from a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $61 million of those...

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MCOOL in spotlight as 'Four Corners' negotiate a final farm bill

Agri-Pulse

MCOOL in spotlight as 'Four Corners' negotiate a final farm bill

By Olivia M. Bridges and Kim Chipman 

  • Restoring mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef is among top differences between House and Senate farm bills.
  • House and Senate Ag committee aides are working to pave a path for...
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ASI, Members of Congress Support American Sheep Producers

Morning Ag Clips

ASI, Members of Congress Support American Sheep Producers

Sixty-Eight members of congress sign letter in support of ASI, American lamb growers and processors

PUBLISHED ON October 13, 2026

DENVER, Colo. — Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) submitted a letter...

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Hyde-Smith Highlights Rollout of $423 Million Ag Producers

Bolivar Bullet

Hyde-Smith Highlights Rollout of $423 Million Ag Producers

The Daily Bullet - Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Vol. 39 No. 22

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently highlighted the start of an estimated $423 million in farm safety net improvements being made available to...

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HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $5.9 MILLION FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY FROM TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR & WINTER STORM FERN

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $5.9 MILLION FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY FROM TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR & WINTER STORM FERN

Two Federal Highway Administration Grants Will Provide Aid Statewide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced the award of two grants totaling $5.9 million to help Mississippi continue recovery work associated with Tropical Storm Arthur and Winter Storm Fern.

The...

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Mississippi Export Railroad hosts economic development trip

Trains Magazine

Mississippi Export Railroad hosts economic development trip

Excursion using CN business cars includes FRA administrator and members of Mississippi congressional delegation

By Trains Staff

MOSS POINT, Miss. – Mississippi Export Railroad hosted federal officials, elected leaders...

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Lawmakers, officials discuss the issues at Legislative Luncheon

McComb Enterprise-Journal 

Lawmakers, officials discuss the issues at Legislative Luncheon

By Matt Williamson, Managing Editor

Local lawmakers gave a preview of the next legislative session, a U.S. senator gave a report about how business in Washington is making a difference back home and the...

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