NPL Construction is investing nearly $2 million and creating 40 jobs in Greenwood. It’s yet another win for our state.

In remembrance of MFBF Environmental Specialist and our beloved friend, Andy Whittington who passed this week, Crop Doctors will re-release the two episodes Andy appeared in Thursday with a special message from the Crop Doctors’ hosts to honor Andy. extension.msstate.edu/shows/…

The facts don’t lie: American-grown cotton represents only 4 million of 20 million bales consumed in the U.S. each year. The Trump Administration and @SecRollins are doing right by our farmers and consumers by promoting American-grown cotton with the Great American Cotton Plan. It puts our farmers first, supports long-term sustainability for the industry, and provides the American people with safe, affordable, and natural fibers that we should be using. Congress should immediately pass the Buying American Cotton Act to support U.S. farmers, rural communities, and American manufacturing.

I was disappointed to hear Gerard on Supertalk say that agricultural use of water is inefficient. Farmers in Mississippi are professionals in terms of water use. In addition, use of water to produce our food can hardly be labeled an inefficiency. No farmers, no food. No water, no food. As a reminder - you cannot eat data.

For the first time in 90 years, the Delta Council held its annual meeting on the grounds of the Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville May 8. Read the full article recapping the day: extension.msstate.edu/news/f… #mscrops #MSUext

We are devastated by the loss of Dan Fordice, husband, father, and business man who may be best known for creating Warrior Bonfire to help military veterans survive the effects of war and provide them hope for the future. “Pain shared is pain divided, joy shared is joy multiplied.” We mourn his loss with Ann Clare, his children, his brother Hunter, and so many family and friends. A painful loss of a good man.

Approximately 4,000 Bulldogs will receive Mississippi State degrees and certificates this month during commencement ceremonies! During the Starkville campus ceremonies, MSU President Mark E. Keenum will award honorary Doctor of Public Service degrees to William “Bill” Berry, retired ConocoPhillips executive vice president for worldwide exploration and production, and Archie Tucker, retired area director for the federal government’s Agricultural Research Service. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2hxh84w4

I’m always glad to have candid conversations with the Trump administration about the challenges our farmers are facing and hear their commitment to fixing them. Today I raised concerns about delays in conservation programs in Mississippi, and Secretary Rollins confirmed that USDA is working to fill critical staffing gaps and streamline the process so producers can get the support they need. Details: hydesmith.senate.gov/hyde-sm…

Rural hospitals in states like Mississippi are being squeezed by a Medicare wage index that undercuts reimbursement, making it harder to keep doctors, specialists, and critical services in our communities. Today, I asked Secretary Kennedy if we can count on the administration to work with us in Congress to fix it. Details: hydesmith.senate.gov/hyde-sm…

Reunion of Mississippi economic development professionals (mostly retired) in Jackson today. Thanks to Gwen Howard and Ross Tucker ⁦@medcinfo⁩ for hosting. Fun time & lots of stories…some of em true!

⭐ New Podcast Episode Out Now! ⭐ Delta Council representatives Frank Howell and Walton Gresham joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about reviving efforts to finish Interstate 69 in Mississippi, something they say would jumpstart economic growth and development in the Delta region. 🔊 LISTEN: bit.ly/3zTKc6L 📺 WATCH: bit.ly/3OZOzWE . #MShwys #MSleg #MSDelta #DeltaStrong #I69 @MSDeltaStrong