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American Ag Network

USDA Launches Great American Cotton Plan to Revitalize Cotton Farm Economy

By Jesse Allen
 
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday unveiled the Great American Cotton Plan, a sweeping initiative aimed at reversing years of financial losses for...

Politico

The White House wants to eliminate housing funds. Republicans aren’t having it.

The presidential budget put GOP lawmakers in an awkward position.

By Cassandra Dumay

Republican lawmakers are publicly criticizing White House proposals to scrap federal programs that help build and...

Magnolia Tribune

Magnolia Mornings: May 22, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.

By: Magnolia Tribune - May 22, 2026

In Mississippi

1. BLEOST approves part-time officer bridge...

SuperTalk Mississippi News

Mississippi congressional delegation urges president to approve federal aid for tornado victims

By Caleb Salers

All six members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation are urging President Donald Trump to approve a recent request by Gov. Tate Reeves for federal aid in...

The Fence Post

Hyde-Smith: Speed up H-2A processing

Hagstrom Report

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., on Tuesday told Labor Department Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling that the Labor Department needs to speed up the processing of the H-2A visas that bring foreign agricultural workers into the...

Wood Central

US Senator Tells Housing Department to Make Mass Timber Mainstream

Mississippi Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith uses FY2027 appropriations hearing to press HUD Secretary Scott Turner on Forest Service, state commissions and builder engagement around mass timber for US affordable housing.

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Darkhorse Press

Mississippi awarding more than $23 million for local infrastructure projects statewide

By Therese Apel

JACKSON — Gov. Tate Reeves’ office announced Monday that more than $23 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funding will be distributed to cities and counties...

Wyoming Livestock Roundup

National Beef Month: Support American producers and celebrate the beef industry during the month of May

By Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Each May, the U.S. observes National Beef Month to recognize the importance of the nation’s cattle industry and to celebrate hardworking...

National Parks Traveler

Congress Designates May 16 As National Kids To Parks Day

By NPT Staff

Congress has designated Saturday, May 16, as National Kids to Parks Day. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the bipartisan resolution to encourage children and families across the country to spend more...