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.
Magnolia Tribune
Magnolia Mornings: September 30, 2026
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.
In Mississippi
1. Two Mississippi Delta healthcare organizations to benefit from $2.8...
NBC News
Trump appears to post Sen. Tom Cotton’s cell number in push to make daylight saving time permanent
The House passed a bill in July to make daylight saving time permanent, and the Senate has yet to take up the measure.
By Alexandra Marquez
President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to...
Mississippi Business Journal
Hyde-Smith Introduces Bill to Protect Gulf Shrimpers
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Volume 1 Issue 39
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently introduced new legislation to help protect American wild-caught shrimp producers from the rapidly growing influx of...
Seafood Source
US senator moves to raise tariffs on Ecuadorian shrimp
By Nathan Strout
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) has introduced a bill to raise tariffs on shrimp from Ecuador in a bid to discourage imports and support the domestic shrimp sector.
“Not much has changed since...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Mississippi ag producers to see $423 million in farm safety net improvements
Mississippi agricultural producers could soon get financial relief through legislation passed last year.
By Caleb Salers
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Friday that local...
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...
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT GULF SHRIMPERS FROM INFLUX OF IMPORTED SHRIMP FROM ECUADOR
Bill Would Target Ecuador with Higher Tariffs to Level Playing Field, Boost Inspections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced new legislation to help protect American wild-caught shrimp producers from the rapidly growing influx of imported shrimp from Ecuador, which has overtaken India as the source of foreign shrimp, crawfish, and other seafood products.
The...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES GRANT TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
$2.8 Million Delta Rural Integrated Health Network Program Grants to be Used in Mississippi, Arkansas & Louisiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that two Mississippi organizations will benefit from a $2.8 million grant to improve healthcare delivery in the Delta region by developing networks among rural hospitals, primary care clinics, behavioral health providers, and other...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL
Bipartisan Legislation Authorizing Land Transfer for Visitor Center, Structural Improvements Headed to the President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today celebrated unanimous Senate approval of the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, clearing it to be sent to President Trump.
This legislation (HR.4467) directs the U.S...
HYDE-SMITH, AG COMMITTEE ADVANCE LONG-AWAITED FARM BILL
Miss. Senator Calls on Democrats to Help Move Measure Toward Senate Passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted with a majority of the Senate Agriculture Committee to approve the Farm Bill 2.0, clearing a pathway for the full Senate to debate the long-awaited and long-overdue legislation.
Committee passage of the Agricultural Act of 2026, or Farm Bill 2.0, was a continuation of an August 6 markup that...
