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.
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Federal cattle ‘Price Discovery and Transparency Act’ proposed
Legislation would shine brighter light on cattle costs
VIDEO: https://www.wdam.com/video/2022/12/17/legislation-would-shine-brighter-light-cattle-costs/
By Emily Blackmarr
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - U.S. Sen...
National Public Radio
There's a shortage of vets to treat farm animals. Pandemic pets are partly to blame
By Scott Neuman
One night last spring, Andy Berry, a livestock farmer in Mississippi, was working the phone. One of his cows was experiencing a life-threatening breech birth and his regular...
Morning Ag Clips
Rural veterinary shortages create risks for U.S. food system, report says
More than 500 counties across the U.S. have shortages of food animal veterinarians, according to the report
By Farm Journal Foundation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is facing an alarming shortfall of...
Magnolia State Live
US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith checks out life behind Mississippi B-Kwik counter
By Magnolia State Live
US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who represents Mississippi, took time out of her Friday afternoon to visit with employees, business owners and customers at B-Kwik on 23 East Lincoln...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
USDA publishes final rule to establish cattle contracts library program
By Caleb Salers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a final rule to establish a cattle contracts library pilot program, a move endorsed by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss...
HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY ANNOUNCE ESTABLISHMENT OF CDC OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reported success in their efforts to establish an Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
After both Senators advocated for the formation of the office, language establishing the CDC Office of Rural Health was included in the FY2023 funding bill signed into law by President Biden in...
MISS. SENATORS AGAINST MEXICO’S PROPOSED BAN ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CORN
Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Colleagues Tell Administration Ban Would be a “Breach of USMCA”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined a bipartisan letter to Biden administration officials to express their growing concern over Mexico’s efforts to ban U.S. genetically engineered corn.
The Mississippi Senators are among 26 who signed a letter to United States...
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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IN BUILD UP TO WRITING AG PRODUCTION LAW, HYDE-SMITH ADDRESSES AT-RISK RURAL HOSPITALS
Senate Ag Committee Hosts 2023 Farm Bill Hearing Focused on Rural Development Programs
Video: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions USDA Requirements to Access Federal Aid for Rural Hospitals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a hearing in the building up to writing the nation’s agriculture production law, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used the dire outlook of rural hospitals in Mississippi to show why the 2023...
