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 PRAISES USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE SURPLUS FARM-RAISED CATFISH
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE SURPLUS FARM-RAISED CATFISH
USDA Section 32 Buy Will Boost Domestic Industry, Offset Spending on Federal Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today said Mississippi will benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to purchase $20 million worth of surplus U.S. farm-raised catfish.
“Section 32” is a permanently authorized program which allows the...
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
Miss. Senator Worked to Influence Funding in Senate-passed “Minibus” Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today highlighted rural development funding included in a four-bill funding package approved by the Senate on Wednesday.
The Senate voted 92-6 to approve a so-called “minibus” package (HR.6147) of four FY2019...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to beat the midnight expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program, sending a four-month extension to President Trump.
The Senate voted 86-12 to extend the NFIP through Nov. 30, 2018. The measure (S.1182) passed the House last week. It does not include any reforms to the system.
“Many Mississippians rely on the National Flood Insurance Program. It won’t...
Bill protects cattle producers from dealer payment default
Feedstuffs
Bill protects cattle producers from dealer payment default
Legislation ensures that cattle sellers receive payment should a livestock dealer become insolvent.
Mar 16, 2020
Quick turnaround between the purchase and resale of cattle by a dealer often leaves the rancher who originally...
Sen. Moran Urges Ambassador Lighthizer to Promote U.S. Agriculture in U.S.-UK Trade Agreement
KRVN Radio Lexington, Neb.
Sen. Moran Urges Ambassador Lighthizer to Promote U.S. Agriculture in U.S.-UK Trade Agreement
By Senator Jerry Moran News Release | March 13, 2020
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and...
Army Corps Head: Pumps ‘absolutely essential’
WJTV-TV Jackson
Army Corps Head: Pumps ‘absolutely essential’
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JACKSON, Miss (WJTV)— For years, people in the Mississippi Delta have been asking for some sort of relief from what appears to be annual flooding–right around the planting season.
Now, it seems the solution they wanted...