Senator Hyde-Smith supports federal policies to foster an economic environment that encourages job growth in Mississippi and the nation. She supports the tax cuts and reforms enacted by President Trump and the Republican-majority Congress. She believes in eliminating burdensome federal regulations that hinder small businesses, farmers, and industry.
The Senator supports policies and opportunities to continue and expand Mississippi’s ability to contribute to national security, high-tech research, agricultural innovation, and energy production.
Senator Hyde-Smith welcomes opportunities to work with local, state, and federal officials to make Mississippi a better place to work and raise families.
The Hagstrom Report
USDA: Farmers can apply Wednesday for economic disaster aid
By JERRY HAGSTROM
Agriculture Department officials told reporters today that farmers can begin applying Wednesday for the $10 billion in economic disaster aid that Congress passed as part of an end-of-the-year funding...
Central Louisiana News
Senators introduce bill to protect Louisiana rice from foreign competition
By Central Louisiana News
U.S. Senators, led by Bill Cassidy (R-LA), have introduced the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act aimed at protecting the Louisiana rice...
Oklahoma Farm Report
NCBA President Buck Wehrbein Addresses Congress about Beef Industry Challenges
Feb. 28, 2025
Buck Wehrbein, a Nebraska cattleman, recently ascended to the role of NCBA president during CattleCon 2025. Wehrbein, with a 45-year career in the cattle feeding sector, brings...
Food Safety News
Senator introduces bill to ‘Make Shrimp Healthy Again’
By News Desk
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-MS, has introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act, legislation aimed at tightening federal inspection standards for imported shrimp.
The bill, S.667, would require foreign shrimp...
Mississippi State University Newsroom
MSU state-of-the-art wind lab marks new era in national drone testing
Contact: Claire Wilson
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A new wind-simulation system operating within a Mississippi State laboratory now enables researchers to measure gusts, turbulence and other...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Change those clocks: Daylight saving time begins Sunday
By J.T. Mitchell
Daylight saving time returns to most of the U.S. this weekend, which means it’s time to “spring forward” and welcome a later sunset for the next six months.
Here’s what to know about the time...
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy's bill dropping Biden drilling rule heads to Trump's desk
BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House gave final approval on a 221 to 202 vote Thursday to a resolution sponsored by U.S. Sen. John N. Kennedy, R-Madisonville...
Alexandria (La.) Advocate
Trump signs Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy's bill as Republicans roll back Biden drilling rules
BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed into law legislation cosponsored by Louisiana Sen. John N. Kennedy that rolled back an archeological...
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES EXPEDITED USDA ASSISTANCE TO AG PRODUCERS, FUNDING THAT CAN HELP SUSTAIN HARD-HIT MISS. FARMERS
Hyde-Smith Fought for $10 Billion in Funding Bill Passed in December
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While praising President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for expediting help for American farmers, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today also encouraged Mississippi agricultural producers to apply for assistance through a $10 billion package that she fought to get passed...
The Epoch Times
House, Senate Pass Resolutions to Overturn Biden Admin Regulations
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord
WASHINGTON—Republicans have passed three resolutions to overturn a handful of environmental regulatory actions taken in the waning days of the Biden administration, the first of...
