Southwest Region

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MISSISSIPPI STATE’S MIKE LEACH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the death of Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach:

“Mike Leach’s passing and the outpouring of sorrow, love, and support for him and his family reflects just how beloved he was as Mississippi State’s head coach and among football fans all over the country.  We’ll miss his influential leadership...

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES NEW USDA RULE ON CATTLE MARKET TRANSPARENCY

Miss. Senator Helped Secure Funding, Language Directing USDA to Establish Cattle Contracts Library

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the publication of a final rule to establish a Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program, a congressionally-directed project within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase market transparency for cattle producers.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on both the...

HYDE-SMITH WANTS NEW FARM BILL TO FIX VETERINARY SHORTAGES IN RURAL AMERICA

Senate Ag Committee’s 2023 Farm Bill Hearing Focuses on USDA Research, Extension & Education Needs

VIDEO CLIPS:  Senator Hyde-Smith and USDA Under Secretary Discuss Veterinary Incentive Program.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses Large Animal Veterinary Shortage at Hearing.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Introduces Alcorn President Dr. Felecia Nave at Hearing.
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and Dr. Nave Prior to Hearing Start.

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