Senator Hyde-Smith, a cattle farmer and the former Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, understands the importance of the state’s $7.5 billion agricultural and forestry industries. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Senator will work on legislation, programs, and policies to allow agriculture and related industries to grow in Mississippi and the nation.

The Senator’s record includes protecting private property rights against eminent domain abuses, helping to open foreign markets for Mississippi agricultural products, and supporting country-of-origin labeling.


HYDE-SMITH SAYS REPUBLICAN FRAMEWORK SHOULD PROPEL SENATE TO COMPLETE NEW FARM BILL

HYDE-SMITH SAYS REPUBLICAN FRAMEWORK SHOULD PROPEL SENATE TO COMPLETE NEW FARM BILL

Commodities & Risk Management Ranking Member Says Plan Holds Key to Modernized Agriculture Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commended the unveiling of a Republican-led Farm Bill framework that she says should propel the Senate toward completing legislation that meets the modern challenges facing farmers, ranchers, and stakeholders across the country.

Hyde-Smith, ranking...

HYDE-SMITH, PANEL STRESS NEED FOR NEW FARM BILL TO SUPPORT YOUNG FARMERS, RANCHERS

HYDE-SMITH, PANEL STRESS NEED FOR NEW FARM BILL TO SUPPORT YOUNG FARMERS, RANCHERS

Senate Agriculture Hearing Includes Testimony from Young Noxubee Co. Farmer

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Opens Hearing on Clearing Path for Young Farmers, Ranchers.
VIDEO:  Opening Statement of Witness Christian Good of Macon, Miss.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and Christian Good Discuss the Challenges of Catfish Farming
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the need for Congress...

HYDE-SMITH WANTS ARKABUTLA DAM FIX PRIORITIZED, LOOKS TO FALL FOR MAJOR MOVES ON YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS

HYDE-SMITH WANTS ARKABUTLA DAM FIX PRIORITIZED, LOOKS TO FALL FOR MAJOR MOVES ON YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS

Senator Focuses on Critical Mississippi Flood Control Projects at Army Corps Budget Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials regarding prioritizing two important Mississippi flood control projects, the Arkabutla Lake dam and the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps.

Hyde-Smith focused on the two...

Ag Pilot Rosters Growing from DSU Program

Delta Democrat Times (Greenville, MS)

Ag Pilot Rosters Growing from DSU Program

BY Jay Fletcher

The Agricultural Aviation Certification Ceremony at Delta State University’s Hanger at the Cleveland airport was packed with the families of 11 new agriculture pilots.

Two of the graduates were from...

Strengthening Crop Insurance

Leader’s Edge

Strengthening Crop Insurance

Eight Republican senators have introduced legislation to help farmers afford more crop coverage.

By Blaire Bartlett

In early April, Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) introduced legislation that would strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of coverage...

Army Corps updates include Backwater Area Project

Vicksburg Post

Army Corps updates include Backwater Area Project

By Miranda Willson

The Army Corps of Engineers updated lawmakers on hot-button water and energy projects recently, including a World War II-era flood-control proposal.

The agency plans to issue a draft environmental impact...