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.
Sugar Producer Magazine
Farm Bill 2.0: Built For Farmers With More Than 100 Bipartisan Measures
Published online: Jul 29, 2026
Washington — U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) recently released the discussion draft for Farm Bill 2.0 that...
ForestLandowners.com
FLA Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
July 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Forest Landowners Association applauds Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Bennie...
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
U.S. Senate declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy
Jul 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution by U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., designating July 25, 2026, as the National Day of the American Cowboy.
The...
Biomass Magazine
Merkley, Bentz introduce bill to expand RFS definition of renewable biomass
BY Erin Krueger
The Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 was introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on July 22. The bill aims to expand the Renewable Fuel...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
USDA to purchase $20 million in catfish, benefiting Mississippi catfish producers
By Griffin Ray
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish, which will likely...
Progressive Farmer
Rollins: Farm Aid Buys Time for Ag
Rollins Points to Ag Consolidation as Reason for Aid; Senators Seek Disaster Funds
By Jake Zajkowski, DTN Ag Policy Editor
WASHINGTON (DTN) -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined military leaders on Tuesday to urge Senate...
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
MS lawmaker wants help after catfish industry hits 'crisis' point
By Bea Anhuci
WJTV-TV Jackson
Lawrence County Hospital breaks ground on $8.6M renovation
By Tommy West
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Lawrence County Hospital broke ground on their updated healthcare facilities. Announced during a groundbreaking ceremony on July 17, 2026, the new facility will be designed by...
USA Rice
Iraq Purchases Two Vessels of U.S. Rice as 2026 Harvest Begins, Honors USA Rice MOU
Jul 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, ADM Rice confirmed the sale to Al Awees of two additional vessels of U.S. long grain milled rice totaling 88,000 metric tons. The shipments are scheduled...
Magnolia Tribune
Full Mississippi federal delegation supports bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The legislation is the first comprehensive housing affordability measure approved by Congress in decades.
By Frank Corder
Mississippi’s full congressional delegation supported the 21st...
