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.
Wood Central
US Senator Tells Housing Department to Make Mass Timber Mainstream
Mississippi Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith uses FY2027 appropriations hearing to press HUD Secretary Scott Turner on Forest Service, state commissions and builder engagement around mass timber for US affordable housing.
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AgAir Update
Delta State Celebrates Graduates of Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway Program
By AgAir Update Staff
CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University celebrated the graduation of 10 students from its Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway program during a Certification...
Wyoming Livestock Roundup
National Beef Month: Support American producers and celebrate the beef industry during the month of May
By Wyoming Livestock Roundup
Each May, the U.S. observes National Beef Month to recognize the importance of the nation’s cattle industry and to celebrate hardworking...
Brownfield Ag News
Cotton tax credit bill gaining momentum in Congress, NCC says support growing
By Carah Hart Filed
The vice president of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council says a bill incentivizing the use of U.S. – grown cotton through tax credits continues to build support...
Beef Magazine
Klobuchar introduces resolution to designate May as National Beef Month
National Beef Month will celebrate the dedication of cattle producers and their impact on agriculture nationwide
Industry Release
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) co-led with Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) a...
Delta News TV, Greenville
Delta Council 91st annual meeting
By Jay Fletcher
Delta farmers and agriculture leaders gathered in Stoneville today as many producers continue facing economic uncertainty. the Delta Council held its 91st annual meeting, with state and national leaders discussing farm...
Agri-Pulse
Agri-Pulse Open Mic: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
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Duration: 21:20
This week's Open Mic guest is U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The Mississippi Republican was pleased to see a new farm bill proposal approved by the House and is eager to discuss policy options with other ag leaders...
Perishable News
Support Builds for the Safer Shrimp Imports Act
By The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA)
At the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on “Healthier America: Legislative Proposals on the Regulation and Oversight of Food,” lawmakers and experts discussed the Safer...
Mississippi State University News
Senator Hyde-Smith’s support ‘instrumental’ as MSU cuts ribbon on new Livestock Evaluation Laboratory
Contact: Vanessa Beeson
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment...
Sugar Producer Magazine
Farm Bill 2.0: Built For Farmers With More Than 100 Bipartisan Measures
Published online: Jul 29, 2026
Washington — U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) recently released the discussion draft for Farm Bill 2.0 that...
