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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.


Black vultures: A problem with solutions

Ag Proud Idaho

Black vultures: A problem with solutions

By John O'Meara

Cattle producers have reported increasing incidences of black vultures preying on livestock over the past decade. Learning about these birds and the regulations around them can you help protect your herd from these predators...

Coming Soon: Funds Earmarked For Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Museums

Northside Sun

Coming Soon: Funds Earmarked For Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Museums

By Nell Luter Floyd

Thanks to recently appropriated federal dollars, plans for a one-of-a-kind, elevated pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly bridge across Lakeland Drive are moving ahead.

“Our goal is for this to...

D.C. Fly in Shows Producers What Farm Bureau is All About

Nebraska Ag Connection

D.C. Fly in Shows Producers What Farm Bureau is All About

Nebraska Ag Connection - 03/15/2024

Farm Bureau members were in Jackson, meeting face to face with their representatives and senators in the State Capitol.

This time, members sat down with United States Congressmen...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CRUZ BILL TO REPEAL BIDEN NATURAL GAS TAX

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CRUZ BILL TO REPEAL BIDEN NATURAL GAS TAX

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to repeal the natural gas tax included in the Biden administration’s climate change law.

S.4405 would repeal the section of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that authorizes a new fee on methane emissions from certain types of facilities in the oil and gas sector.  The fee is a tax that escalates...

SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 18 AS 'KIDS TO PARKS DAY'

SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 18 AS 'KIDS TO PARKS DAY'

Hyde-Smith & Wyden Lead Resolution Designating Day to Promote Outdoor Recreation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate this week approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to promote healthy outdoor recreation by designating May 18, 2024, as National Kids to Parks Day and to encourage young people and their families to get outdoors.

The bipartisan Kids to Parks Resolution (S.Res.686) was...

HYDE-SMITH WANTS ARKABUTLA DAM FIX PRIORITIZED, LOOKS TO FALL FOR MAJOR MOVES ON YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS

HYDE-SMITH WANTS ARKABUTLA DAM FIX PRIORITIZED, LOOKS TO FALL FOR MAJOR MOVES ON YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS

Senator Focuses on Critical Mississippi Flood Control Projects at Army Corps Budget Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials regarding prioritizing two important Mississippi flood control projects, the Arkabutla Lake dam and the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps.

Hyde-Smith focused on the two...