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.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Madison declares a state of disaster, seeks federal funds. See why
By Ross Reily
Eight pine trees are bunched together along the Madison Ave. right-of-way, just off of I-55 in Madison. They have died recently and need to be taken down because they pose a public-safety risk...
Delta Daily News
The Alliance of National Heritage Areas honors Heritage Champions
Senator Hyde-Smith of Mississippi among five individuals honored for supporting and advancing America’s National Heritage Areas
By Andranita Williams
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) was recently...
Agri-Pulse
Senators press for AEWR freeze
By Spencer Chase
Some 16 Republican senators are calling on congressional leaders to move legislation that would freeze the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A workers at 2023 levels.
In a letter to the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES URGE FREEZE TO AG WAGE RATE THAT COULD THREATEN AMERICA’S AGRICULTURE INDEPENDENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and 15 colleagues are urging congressional leadership to use the earliest possible legislative vehicle to freeze to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) at 2023 levels in order to provide relief to farmers and ranchers already suffering under the burden of high input costs.
The request, made in a letter sent to Senate and House...
HYDE-SMITH: ENERGY & WATER FUNDING BILL PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR MISS. HARBORS, PORTS, LEVEES & INFRASTRUCTURE
Miss. Senator Advances Miss. Interests as Member of Energy & Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to send the White House the FY2024 Energy and Water Development (EWD) Appropriations Bill, which will direct more than $195.9 million to Mississippi in support of specifically-authorized U.S. Army Corps of...
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS MISS. BENEFITS IN AG FUNDING BILL, INCLUDING KEY PINE BEETLE RELIEF LANGUAGE
Miss. Senator Serves on Subcommittee that Crafted FY2024 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reported that a provision she secured in the final FY2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill opens the door for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use...
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES EXCLUDED MISS. PROJECTS IN FINAL INTERIOR-ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Miss. Senator Says Final Measure Includes Provisions Targeting Radical Biden Energy, Environment Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today supported final passage of an appropriations bill that will make investments in Mississippi water systems, wastewater infrastructure, and unique cultural projects.
Hyde-Smith voted...
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO AID MISSISSIPPIANS HARD-HIT BY PINE BEETLE, DROUGHT
USDA Secretary Pledges to Work with Miss. Senator to Address Ongoing Forestry Disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to increase the ability of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help Mississippians combat the growing southern pine...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES SEEK EPA APPEAL OF DICAMBA COURT DECISION
With Planting Imminent in Southern States, Senators Also Seek Expanded Existing Stock Order on Widely-Used Herbicide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is among 20 Senators asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect farmers from losing certain dicamba-based crop protection tools used by cotton and soybean producers by appealing a recent adverse court decision.
Hyde-Smith, a member of the...
TRIBUTE TO WADE LITTON
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 84
(Senate - May 18, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Mr.
Wade Litton of Greenwood, MS, for his service and contributions to the
State of Mississippi while serving as the 87th president of Delta
Council...
