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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.


HYDE-SMITH SEEKS ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

Original Cosponsor of Legislation to Sustain Mississippi-critical Program Before Sept. 30 Expiration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today said she will push for passage of legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before it expires on Sept. 30.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the NFIP Extension...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.6 MILLION FOR MISS. AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.6 MILLION FOR MISS. AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

FAA Airport Improvement Program Grants Offer Support to Nine Facilities Statewide 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $6.6 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for enhancement projects at nine Mississippi airfields. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation will award the AIP grants on behalf of the Federal Aviation...

HYDE-SMITH:  ADDITIONAL MISS. LIVESTOCK, POULTRY PRODUCERS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR USDA CORONAVIRUS AID

HYDE-SMITH:  ADDITIONAL MISS. LIVESTOCK, POULTRY PRODUCERS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR USDA CORONAVIRUS AID

USDA Rule Expands CFAP 2 Payments to Livestock, Poultry Contract Producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, today encouraged eligible agriculture producers in Mississippi to apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance related to losses linked to the coronavirus pandemic.

The USDA recently published...

Mississippi Senators urge Biden to reverse stance on pesticides

SuperTalk Mississippi News

Mississippi Senators urge Biden to reverse stance on pesticides

By Caleb Salers

Both Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are joining their colleagues in defense of the use of products designed to protect crops. 

This came about after the U. S...

Vilsack: USDA wasn't consulted by DOJ in Roundup case

Agri-Pulse

Vilsack: USDA wasn't consulted by DOJ in Roundup case

By Philip Brasher

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told senators Thursday the Justice Department didn’t consult USDA before taking sides in a lawsuit involving Roundup herbicide, which Vilsack affirmed is critical for maintaining U...