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 HELPS BREAK GROUND TO OPEN ACCESS TO OKHISSA LAKE PROJECT IN SOUTHWEST MISS.
Miss. Senator Continues Work on New Bill to Convey Additional Acreage for Lakeside Lodge & Conference Center Project
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Miss. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today vowed to continue working for passage of her bill to authorize the transfer of additional federal property to...
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...
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...
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.)...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Hyde-Smith backs bill to prohibit senators from being paid during future government shutdowns
By Caleb Salers
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing a bill that would prohibit her and her colleagues from receiving a paycheck during future government shutdowns.
The...
Agri-Pulse
Push is on for more farm aid, even before $12B goes out
By Oliver Ward and Lydia Johnson
Republican farm-state senators say row crop growers are likely to need additional aid beyond the Trump administration's newly announced $12 billion "bridge" payment program, and specialty crop...
Seafood Source
US Congress includes update to South Pacific Tuna Treaty, ban on military purchases of foreign seafood in annual defense funding bill
By Nathan Strout
U.S. lawmakers are set to vote on a compromise version of the annual military funding bill – which includes major seafood...
American Ag Network
Trump Administration Announced $12 Billion Aid Package For U.S. Farmers
By Jesse Allen
(Washington, DC) — On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a long rumored aid package for U.S. farmers totaling $12 billion.
“This relief will provide much needed certainty to farmers...
Magnolia Tribune
Mississippi federal delegation unites in effort to protect state’s agriculture, forestry exports from EU regulations
The new regulations are expected to negatively impact producers by installing barriers to the state’s exports.
By Jeremy Pittari
Mississippi’s federal delegation...
Vital Law
PRUDENTIAL REGULATION—Republican senators stress need for tailoring of Basel III, GSIB Surcharge proposals
By Colleen M. Svelnis, J.D.
The senators asked the regulatory agencies to reevaluate its proposals with an approach that takes into consideration the farmers, ranchers, and energy...
