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Senator Hyde-Smith knows dependence on foreign oil poses economic and national security risks for the United States.  The Senator supports responsible exploration and production of Mississippi’s and the nation’s energy resources, including the development of new technologies to support the production of biofuels and other energy sources.

As a fourth-generation farmer, Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of conservation and good stewardship of our natural resources.  She supports balanced and responsible resource management policies to ensure Mississippi’s forests, wetlands, and coastal region remain assets for future generations to enjoy.


Farm Bill Clears Senate Ag Panel

Progressive Farmer

Farm Bill Clears Senate Ag Panel

Farm Bill Clears Senate Committee After Procedural Dispute

By  Jake Zajkowski, DTN Ag Policy Editor

PORTLAND, Maine (DTN) -- The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the 2026 farm bill on a 12-11 party-line vote Wednesday after resuming a...

The Lumber Manufactory Opens First Sawmill In Mississippi

Timber Processing

The Lumber Manufactory Opens First Sawmill In Mississippi

Timber Processing

A Washington, D.C.-based startup with roots in aerospace, defense and autonomous-vehicle technology has opened its first sawmill in northeast Miss., betting more than $15 million that a faster, tech...

Delta Council Names Clarke as New CEO

Cotton Grower

Delta Council Names Clarke as New CEO

Carlisle’s experience is marked by a deep understanding of agriculture, conservation, flood control, and rural development.

Cotton Grower Staff

Delta Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlisle Clarke as the organization’s new...

Interstate project could connect rural MS to cities across the South

Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Interstate project could connect rural MS to cities across the South

By Bea Anhuci

  • The planned Interstate 14 will span over 1,300 miles from Georgia to Texas, connecting military bases and manufacturing hubs.
  • Proponents say the new highway will boost rural economies and...

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLLOUT OF $423 MILLION TO MISS. AG PRODUCERS

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLLOUT OF $423 MILLION TO MISS. AG PRODUCERS

Improved Agriculture Risk Coverage & Price Loss Coverage Authorized in Working Families Tax Cuts Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the start of an estimated $423 million in farm safety net improvements being made available to Mississippi agricultural producers as the Farm Service Agency begins implementing aspects of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act enacted last year.

The...