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Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong.  The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care.  She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically.  The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.


Senate Ag holds hearing on US Grain Standards Act

The Hagstrom Report

Senate Ag holds hearing on US Grain Standards Act

The Hagstrom Report
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Volume 15 Number 165

The Senate Agriculture Committee today held a hearing on reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act.

Some parts of the act are permanent, while others...

Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

Transport Topics

Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

Bipartisan Measure Promotes Safety, Supply Chain Connectivity

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

A Senate panel on July 24 easily approved legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2026.

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Delta Waterfowl Applauds Introduction of HEN Act in Congress

The Outdoor Wire

Delta Waterfowl Applauds Introduction of HEN Act in Congress

Proposed law would authorize funding for duck production and habitat conservation efforts to increase waterfowl populations

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

A bill that would authorize funding for Hen House nest structures and...

DHA set to receive $3M

Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin

DHA set to receive $3M

By FOR THE E-T

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week helped provide unanimous committee approval of funding legislation that would direct funding and support for agricultural and rural development needs in Mississippi.

“I’m grateful...

Meet the next generation of ag pilots

Farm Progress

Meet the next generation of ag pilots

Delta State University prioritizes cutting edge tech to tech ag aviation.

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By Raney Rapp, Senior Staff Writer, Delta Farm Press

At a Glance

  • Program produces 10 graduates yearly, addressing shortage among only 3,400 U.S. aerial...

Hyde-Smith: MSU Fish Innovation Lab to be protected

The Hagstrom Report

Hyde-Smith: MSU Fish Innovation Lab to be protected

The Hagstrom Report
Friday, June 27, 2025 | Volume 15 Number 142

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., said Thursday that the Trump administration has agreed to continue funding for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish at...

Book Now for Amtrak Mardi Gras Service starting August 18

Van Nuys (Calif.) News Press

Book Now for Amtrak Mardi Gras Service starting August 18

By SuperAdmin

MOBILE, Ala., and NEW ORLEANS – Tickets are now available for new twice-daily Amtrak intercity train service starting Aug. 18 between Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans, along the Mississippi Gulf...