Photo of Brookhaven, a rural town

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.


Biden vetoes ESG resolution

Magnolia Tribune

Biden vetoes ESG resolution

The U.S. House is expected to attempt to override the President’s first veto later this week but getting the two-thirds vote necessary doesn’t appear likely.

By: Frank Corder

President Joe Biden (D) issued his first veto on Monday, over two years into...

Buttigieg addresses teen drivers, truck parking at Senate hearing

Freight Waves

Buttigieg addresses teen drivers, truck parking at Senate hearing

DOT secretary using social media to boost lackluster turnout for entry-level truck driver program

By John Gallagher

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told concerned Senate lawmakers on Capitol Hill...

Large-animal veterinarians at a premium in region

Jacksonville (Ill.) Journal Courier

Large-animal veterinarians at a premium in region

Dave Dawson, Reporter

The number of veterinarians practicing in rural areas is declining at the same time veterinary schools are turning out more graduates than ever. The result is fewer veterinarians available...

Vilsack: USDA strapped by low staff salaries

Agri-Pulse

Vilsack: USDA strapped by low staff salaries

By Philip Brasher

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that relatively low salaries are making it difficult for USDA to retain employees, including Farm Service Agency field staff.

During his second appearance on Capitol Hill in...

Hyde-Smith, AG secretary discuss USDA aid options for tornado victims

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Hyde-Smith, AG secretary discuss USDA aid options for tornado victims

By Daily Leader Staff

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, spoke Wednesday with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources available to Mississippians affected by the deadly tornadoes that tore across Mississippi on Friday.

Hyde-Smith used a Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the FY2024 USDA budget request to...

Shelters among supervisors' items regarding storms

Monroe Journal

Shelters among supervisors' items regarding storms

By Ray Van Dusen

ABERDEEN – During its April 6 meeting, the board of supervisors discussed where Monroe County applicants stand in a 2022 pilot program for individual storm shelters. The county was one of eight approved for the...