Alabama AgCast: Recent Episodes
Alabama Farmers Federation
A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
The Special Primary Election is next Tuesday, August 11. This is a winner-take-all election, with the highest vote getter earning the Republican nomination. As our FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for District 1, we speak with Jerry Carl, a strong advocate for Alabama agriculture and returning guest of the AgCast.
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The Special Primary Election is next Tuesday, August 11. This is a winner-take-all election, with the highest vote getter earning the Republican nomination.
We sit down with Rhett Marques, AL-Dist. 2 FarmPAC-endorsed candidate.
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Here’s the Ag news for July 29, 2026.
On the national front, the Farm Bill may see some advancement, a special deadline for specialty crops approaching, and proponents weigh in on the proposed Ag Labor bill.
In State News, Fall Armyworms are coming. Are you ready? And also, get involved in your county FSA.
The Alabama Farmers Federation also reminds voters, a special election is coming August 11. Learn why this election is so important.
We’ll also get a field report from Area 8 directory, Jacob Davis, and Chris Prevatt will take us In The Markets.
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We visit with Ellie Watson. Ellie was named as the first Alabama participant of the national Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program for the American Farm Bureau Federation. After just returning from her first meeting, we get her thoughts on the program and what she hopes to gain from the two-year experience.
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Before we get into the news, I’d like to take a moment and recognize that, with the last episode launched, the AgCast has produced 300 episodes since its inception in September of 2020. Thank you all for continued support of this podcast.
Now for the ag news for July 22, 2026, in Federal News, USDA makes money available for small and mid-sized meat processors and important information for corn and soybean growers. In State News, farmers gather for an FSA roundtable. In Federation News, the checkoff program continues for this commodity. We will also have the Commodity Column with Maggie Gaddy and Chris Prevatt takes us In The Market.
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Today, we visit with Alabama USDA Farm Service Agency Director, Monica Carroll, and Program Specialist, Kathy Patterson, about the latest programs and deadlines all producers need to know.
Be sure to visit farmers.gov to take advantage of the One Farmer/One File initiative.
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Here’s your ag news for June 15, 2026.
Among the national news, today, the USDA has released its latest crop report, Diesel Engine Rules are changed, and Latin America has growing opportunities for ethanol exports.
In state news, Extension wants to help you with estate planning.
In Federation news, a new forestry tour kicks off.
Finally, we’ll have a field report on what’s going on in the counties around Alabama.
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We sit down with Blake Thaxton. Blake is the Federation's commodity director for the Bee & Honey Division; and the Greenhouse, Nursery & Sod Division; and executive director for Al Fruit & Veg Growers Association. Ag labor is a big part of the commodities he covers and will bring his insight into the conversation.
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Among the national news stories; Language is released from the Senate Farm Bill, a new legal defense avenue for farmers, and the USMCA trade deal halted by President Trump.
In Federation news; we get a report from the beef tour and farmers appointed to the state’s STEM Council.
Finally, we’ll get a field report from David Heflin, news on commodities from Maggie Gaddy, and a look at the markets with Chris Prevatt.
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In national news, with the 4th of July coming up, grilling is on everyone’s mind, but food safety should be a close second.
In Federation news, the new class of ALFA Leaders is announced, we take a look at the markets, and I sit down with Matthew Durdin about the recent elections and the importance of FarmPAC and the Federation's grassroots efforts.
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Alabama’s timber industry, a cornerstone of the state’s economy, is confronting a systemic market failure that threatens to wipe out billions in generational wealth. According to a new whitepaper titled America's Renewable Resource in Crisis, the permanent closure of ten major pulp and paper mills across the Southeast since 2023 has created a "supply trap" for local landowners and logging contractors.
Our guest today is the man who sounded the alarm on this very issue and the co-author of the paper. Tom Richardson holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Forestry, and he is a leading voice in the fight for private property rights and sustainable land management.
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On today’s episode, in national news, we’ll learn about new screwworm resources, a push for farm aid, a deeper dive into the commodity markets, USDA’s specialty crop program, and discover that no two El Ninos are the same.
In Federation news, Lydia East has a report about the recent Ag In The Classroom event and Maggie Gaddy reflects on the state FFA convention. Also, with get the latest on commodities and get a field staff report.
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Cong. Barry Moore takes time out of his busy schedule in Congress to speak with us about his record and how he will represent the working farm families of Alabama if elected to the US Senate.
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We are bringing you an AgCast Extra, today, to let you know about a confirmation by USDA, that the New World Screwworm has been detected in Texas just north of the Mexico boarder. We will first have a conversation with our Beef Division Director, Chris Prevatt. Next will will hear from USDA Ag Secretary, Brooke Rollins and finally, we’ll hear about the potential economic impact from Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for StoneX.
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We speak with Annakay Newell, Auburn University assistant professor & Extension specialist in forest health, about the current pine bark beetle infestation in Alabama.
Check the pine bark beetle map here.
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In national news, The EPA is working to get rid of diesel exhaust fluid mandates, base acre update opens for ARC and PLC programs, and USDA announces a plan to bolster cotton demand.
In Federation news, FarmPAC endorses Barry Moore in the Alabama Senate race and the Women’s Committee uses fashion as a fundraiser. We also have a field report and go In The Markets with Chris Prevatt.
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We spend some time with Brad Rippy, USDA meteorologist out of Washington, DC, about his vital role in preparing and producing the weekly report.
View the latest drought monitor.
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Here is your AgCast News for May 21, 2026.
In national news, USDA announces enhancements to its livestock insurance program and meat demand stays high despite rising prices. In Federation news, primary victories highlight Alabama FarmPAC’s grassroots impact and the Alabama Teacher of the Year is presented with a vehicle, thanks to Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation. We’ll also hear a word from Alfa Insurance and get the commodity report from Maggie Gaddy.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We visit with Twinkle Cavanaugh, director of Alabama's USDA Rural Development, and Joe Freeman, deputy director, about how their work with this Federal program is helping all of rural Alabama.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
In national news, we hear from one witness during a hearing held by the US Senate Agriculture Committee, we’ll hear advice from Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall on the importance of passing the Farm Bill in the Senate, we’ll examine a Farm Bill amendment that could help farmers with equipment costs, and Chad Smith brings us a Farm State of Mind report.
For the Federation, Maggie Gaddy will bring her story about the “Plant Not Plastic” initiative, Guy Hall gives us his Field Staff Report and we go In the Markets with Chris Prevatt.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
On this AgCast Extra, we will hear highlights from our previous interviews with FarmPAC-endorsed candidates. The primary election is May 19th, so be sure to vote for these pro-ag candidates and encourage your friends and family to support them.
For statewide offices, we will hear from Matt Gentry (0:54), running for Public Service Commission, Place 1; Corey Hill (7:02), candidate for Commissioner of Ag & Industry; Derek Chen (12:47), for State Auditor; Caroleene Dobson (18:47), for Secretary of State; Katherine Robertson (24:22), candidate for Attorney General; and Wes Allen (29:45), running for Lt. Governor.
Running for Federal offices, on the AgCast, will be Jerry Carl (35:09), candidate for US House, District 1, and Steve Marshall (40:58), running for the US Senate.
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Bethany O'Rear, Extension Agent in Horticulture located in Blount County, about the 250-Pound Challenge as part of their annual Grow More, Give More initiative.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Joining us, in the AgCast Extra, is Caroleene Dobson. Caroleene is our FarmPAC-endorsed candidate running for the office of Secretary of State.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
In today’s episode, we’ll hear from House Ag Chairman, GT Thompson, on Farm Bill Passage, check the pulse of American agriculture, hear about USDA’s wildfire preparations, and learn how US beef is now duty-free in the UK. In Alabama news, we’ll examine the state’s drought conditions and, for Federation members, it’s time to register for the Farm & Land Conference.
Links of interest:
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Alabama Forestry Commission
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Farm Dog of the Year
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Eddie McGriff is an agronomic crops agent with Alabama Extension at Auburn University. Last year, Eddie assisted three Alabama row crop farmers who reaped yields worthy of national recognition in the National Corn Growers Association’s Annual Yield Contest. We sat down with him to get his secret.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
On today’s AgCast, the US House Of Representatives just passed the Farm Bill. We’ll talk to Mitt Walker about that. Also, USDA issues more disaster payments to farmers, production is almost complete on a New World screwworm sterile fly plant in Mexico, Marlee Jackson reports on how Alabama farmers participated in a national survey about the high cost of fertilizer, Cindy Strickland tells us about a new commercial insurance offering from Alfa Insurance, Maggie Gaddy brings us the Commodity Column, and Chris Prevatt takes us In The Markets.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We speak with Communications Manager, Mary Wilson, of the Alabama Extension System on the second annual Alabama Extension Week. This year, the event will be held April 12-18. There will be in-person events as well as online webinars. Visit the ACES website to get more information. Below is a list of the webinars for the week. If you are interested, please register at THIS WEBSITE.
○ Monday
■ 2 p.m. - Your First Steps Into the Market is super timely to help farmers think about their farmers market spaces and setups.
■ 6 p.m. - Pollinator Power in Alabama will be a fun one where folks can learn about the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. If you like bees, and want to help out our pollinators, you definitely want to register for this one.
○ Tuesday
■ 12 p.m. - is for all the aspiring entrepreneurs. It’s Small Business Cafe — Idea to Impact.
■ 2 p.m. - we’re talking mental health in agriculture. And that’s a BIG topic right now with the row crop economy like it is… high input costs and low prices make farming even tougher than usual.
■ 5:30 p.m. - any sheep or goat farmers will want to join in to learn about postpartum nutrition and lactation management in small ruminants
■ 6 p.m. - we round it out with another hot topic - invasive plants. You can learn more about Extension declaring this the Year of Invasive Plants and how you can help work to reduce the populations of those plants.
■ 6:30 p.m. - for any farmers facing financial hardships, this webinar provides a place to discuss challenges and learn about resources that can help.
○ Wednesday… this one is a FULL day
■ 10 a.m. - houseplants for homeowners… people are gonna LOVE that one
■ 12 p.m. - a really intriguing and different webinar — it’s exploring the science of forestry, geology and pottery
■ 2 p.m. - we have a group of Extension agents who will be hosting the Women in Ag webinar, which will be really exciting.
■ 6 p.m. - we’re talking about landscape trees and things you can plant aside from crape myrtles… because diversity in what we plant is a good thing!
○ Thursday
■ If you’re a forest landowner, you’ll want to join in for the 2 p.m. webinar about forest health in Alabama… the current challenges and management strategies.
■ At 6 p.m. - we’re talking about the Grow More, Give More program and the 250 Pound Challenge… which is all about growing extra fruits and vegetables to help people in your communities
○ Friday
■ We round it all out with a final webinar at 2 p.m. that’s all about caregiving for loved ones suffering from memory loss. This one fits within Human Sciences Extension, and we know there’s a lot of people out there who can benefit from this kind of information.
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Eggcellent Food Safety: Keeping Easter Fresh and Fun
With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, many people start to think about the upcoming lineup of holidays, including Easter. Some people join friends or family for a big meal and hiding eggs, while others enjoy going out to eat for their celebrations. No matter the plan, make sure that all Easter foods follow the proper safety guidelines.
Cooking at Home
When cooking an Easter meal at home, the following are important things to remember:
- Keep it clean. Wash your hands before preparing food and in between different kitchen tasks. Use clean cooking equipment, including tools and countertops.
- Keep cold foods at an internal food temperature of 41 degrees F or less. Also, keep hot foods at an internal temperature of 140 degrees F or greater.
- Check temperatures with a food thermometer. Ensure that the thermometer works properly by putting it in ice or boiling water. It should read 32 degrees F and 212 degrees F, respectively.
- Make sure hot foods are fully cooked to the minimum recommended temperature for that food item. Find recommendations in the publication, HE-0733, There’s No Place Like Home for Food Safety.
- If foods cannot be kept at the correct internal temperatures, limit the time that you serve that food to 2 hours. After then, throw the food away. Do not keep them for leftovers.
For more information about keeping it safe at home, see the Extension Brief, Host Guests, Not Bacteria: Simple Food Safety Tips For Entertaining at aces.edu.
Easter Eggs
It is fun to decorate and hide Easter eggs, but there are a few safety tips to keep in mind.
- Before decorating, inspect eggs for cracks and cleanliness.
- Store raw and boiled eggs in the refrigerator.
- When cooking, cooling, dyeing, and even hiding eggs, wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling the eggs.
- Consider using plastic eggs for hiding, particularly if the event will take more than 2 hours from the time the eggs would have left refrigeration.
- If you choose to hide boiled eggs, avoid hiding them in areas where they might come in contact with pets, wild animals, birds, reptiles, insects, lawn chemicals, or other potential sources of bacteria or other contaminants.
- Discard any cracked or dirty eggs, as well as ones that have been out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours.
- Rinse uncracked eggs that have been out of refrigeration for less than 2 hours, and put them back in the refrigerator to eat up to 1 week later.
- If you are using fresh-from-the-flock eggs, find recommendations on how to wash and care for them in the publication, ANR-2642, Enhancing Egg Quality & Safety in Small Flocks.
Out to Eat
In the restaurant, you should see one or more food safety training certificates on display as you enter the establishment. The Alabama Extension Food Safety and Quality team teaches one of these certifications, ServSafe for Managers. That certificate is usually white and blue. The ServSafe training is a comprehensive class where participants are taught and tested on microbiological, chemical, and physical contamination. To learn more about the scoring system, or to see what your favorite restaurant’s score is, visit www.alabamapublichealth.gov/foodscores/system.html.
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Hello and welcome to the Alabama AgCast News for April 1, 2026. The AgCast is produced by the Alabama Farmers Federation and sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit.
On today’s AgCast, we will get the latest national and state news, check in with Morgan Desselle as the legislative session begins to wind down, hear the Commodity Column from Marlee Jackson, and go IN THE MARKETS with Chris Prevatt.
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On today’s AgCast, we will find out the latest from our nation’s capital, we recap the Jr. Livestock Expo, we’ll explore what’s going on at the State House in Montgomery, Jacob Davis will bring us the Field Staff Report, and Chris Prevatt will take us…In the Markets.
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Chandler Gruener is embarking on a multi-year study to determine soil sulfur recommendations for producers in Alabama. He just received a grant from the Soybean Checkoff Committee and will be reporting on his findings in the coming years.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We sit down with Director of Governmental and Agriculture Programs, Mitt Walker, on The Farm Bill and other movement in Congress.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
On today’s AgCast we see why young farm families gathered at the beach, check in with Maggie Edwards and the Commodity Column, hear the Legislative Report from Morgan Desselle, get the boots-on-the-ground Field Report with Guy Hall, and follow Chris Prevatt as we go In The Markets.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Today’s AgCast Feature will be a conversation with Auburn University’s Variety Testing Manager, Henry Jordan. Henry recently applied for and received a grant from the Alabama Soybean Check-off program.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
On today’s AgCast we learn about USDA’s One Farmer, One File initiative, we report on the FFA Day on the Hill, we’ll get Morgan Desselle’s Legislative Report, hear a Field Report from Mac Higginbotham, and find out how Operation Epic Fury has affected the markets with Chris Prevatt.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We visit with Jerry Carl, former congressman and FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Alabama District 1.
Find out more about Cong. Carl at his website here.
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On today’s AgCast, the USDA continues working with the Department of War to maintain and increase farmland security as a part of national security, The long-awaited Farm Bill language is released, EPA rescinds greenhouse gas endangerment findings, we speak with Jake Harper following a joint resolution honoring his time in leadership with Alfa, and ag leaders from around Alabama gather for the annual Alabama Agriculture Hall of Honor. We’ll also have a Legislative Report, Commodity Column and Market Report, so stay tuned!
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We sit down with Matt Gentry, who is the FarmPAC-endorsed candidate. Matt is a veteran and retired sheriff of Cullman County.
Visit Matt's website here.
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On today’s episode, Mitt Walker will give us an update on our activities in Washington DC last week; Extension Specialist Scott Graham has some advice for farmers looking to plant cotton this year; we’ll hear from the award winners at the recent Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association conference; Morgan Desselle will keep us updated on all the bills we are following at the Alabama legislature; Maggie Edwards highlights commodity updates; David Heflin will bring us the Field Staff Report, and we go In The Markets with Chris Prevatt.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Maggie Edwards shares a few moments with Katherine Robertson. Katherine is the FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Alabama Attorney General.
Here's more about Katherine.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Corey Hill is running for Commissioner of Agriculture and Maggie Edwards sat down with him to get to know the Marshall County farmer, entrepreneur and mayor of Douglas, Ala.
Find out more about Corey here.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
On today’s AgCast
- We all know how vital the Alabama Extension System is to agriculture in our state. Just last month, a new director was named. Co-host, Mary Wilson, of our TV show, Simply Southern, sat down with Dr. Eve Brantley on her new appointment.
- Is your farm properly covered? If you have Alfa Insurance, there’s a good chance it is. Alfa’s Rex Seabrook will break down some of the features of Alfa’s new farmowner policy.
- As the South thaws from the recent winter storm, we’ll check in to to see how the ice and snow affected Alfa customers in Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. We’ll get a report from Alfa’s David Bailey. Check out additional ways to prepare for cold weather here.
- We all know that fuel is a big part of input costs, Chris Prevatt will let us know what is affecting oil costs as we look In The Markets.
- Morgan Desselle files her weekly report of several bills of interest to farmers in her Legislative Report. Sign up for the Capitol Connection here.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Maggie Edwards sits down with Alabama Attorney General, Steve Marshall. Steve is the FarmPAC endorsed candidate running the U.S. Senate for Alabama.
Find out how you can support Wes on his campaign website.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Nationally, we’ll look at a new law aimed at helping dairy farmers grow their market to schools.
Statewide, we recognize farmers and ag leaders appointed to the state FSA Committee, and hear from the winner of the Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association’s Horizon Award.
Federation news features the Taste of Alabama annual event and a major donation to Children’s of Alabama.
Finally, we’ll hear report of crops with the Commodity Column, find out how ag is doing at the Alabama Legislature, and check the markets for any movement.
From the Commodity Column:
- The 31st annual Alabama Extension Beekeeping Symposium is Feb. 7 at Wallace State Community College. The cost to attend is $45.Register by Feb. 1.
- Alabama Extension has launched a new master Beef Producer training program where cattle farmers can learn the newest technologies and best management practices during 15 classroom sessions. Workshops will be in Northport and are a joint effort between Tuscaloosa County Extension and Tuscaloosa County Cattlemen’s Association. Starting March 2, classes will be every Monday and Tuesday evening until April 20. Learn more.
- Registration is still open for the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference & Trade Show Feb. 4-6 in Gulf Shores. Register and view agenda.
- The Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment’s Emmett & ViAnn Thompson Lecture in Forest Economics and Policy is Feb. 25 at The Hotel at Auburn University. The keynote speaker is Cade Warner, president and CEO of The Westervelt Co. Learn more.
- The Alabama Peanut Producers Association is hosting a series of peanut grower production meetings in conjunction with Alabama Extension and Auburn University College of Agriculture. Growers are encouraged t
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Jeff Helms, communications director, visits with FarmPAC-endorsed candidate Wes Allen. Wes is currently Alabama'a Secretary of State but is seeking the office of Lt. Governor in the 2026 election.
Find out how you can support Wes on his campaign website.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
On today’s AgCast News, we will visit with Alabama Farmers Federation members and staff who recently returned from the American Farm Bureau annual convention in Anaheim, California. As a part of our coverage, we will get Drew Wendland’s reaction to winning the national Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, along with his wife Lauren. We will also check in with Morgan Desselle, of our External Affairs team, on what’s going on at the Alabama Legislature. Plus, we are excited to start a new segment of the AgCast. Chris Prevatt, our in-house economist, will report on the commodity markets and what to look out for in the future.
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Get the latest on the markets here.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
A news-packed episode, today. Visit the latest edition of The Cultivator to get links and more information about Alabama agriculture
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Here are the links Morgan referenced in her report.
- Alabama Farmers Federation External Affairs Team
- Brian Hardin - Director, External Affairs Department
- Preston Roberts - Assistant Director, External Affairs Department
- Russ Durrance - Director, State Legislative Programs
- Morgan Desselle - Legislative and Policy Assistant
- Or call (334) 288-3900
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
The Alabama Legislature’s regular session kicks off Jan. 13 — and our staff is preparing for a fast-paced few months protecting farmers’ interests. Hear from External Affairs Department staffers Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance in this special Alabama AgCast.
Sign up for weekly Capitol Connection updates during the session here.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We will get a glimpse of what's going on in Alabama agriculture, this week.
See the Farmer Bridge Payment Program payment rate breakdowns here.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We sit down with Josh and Bailey Williams, the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture winners for Alabama.
We wish the Williams the best of luck as they represent Alabama in the national Excellence in Agriculture contest during the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, January 9-14, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Also, all of us at the Alabama Farmers Federation wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The AgCast will return on January 7th.
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mitt Walker brings us the latest on the $12 Billion bridge payment announced on Dec. 8 by President Trump.
The website Mitt referenced is:
https://dm.epiq11.com/case/hansenmueller/info
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Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We visit with attendees of the 2025 Youth Leadership Conference held at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, Ala.
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Maggie Edwards visits with Legislators and the Alabama FFA officers about their experiences at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Join Mike and Maggie as they take a look at what's going on, in Agriculture, around Alabama.
Be sure to stay tuned for the Field Staff Report with Cameron Smith
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Every year, Alabama Ag Credit presents five, $10,000 grants to young farmers to help with their operation goals. We visit them the winners and representatives from Alabama Ag Credit who helped with the process.
Also, our Field Staff Report comes from Jacob Davis.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike & Maggie break down the latest Ag News from around Alabama.
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Mike and Maggie bring the latest Ag news from around Alabama. Also, we introduce a new segment to the AgCast. Mac Higgenbotham brings us the first Field Staff Report. This is what's going on the frontline of agriculture for last week.
Visit Alabama Farmers Federation for more on the headlines covered here. Also, subscribe to the Cultivator to get more Ag news from around the state and in our nation.
You can also visit Sweet Grown Alabama for information from Mac's report.
Blake Thaxton, executive director of Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, joins us to talk about their annual conference in February of next year and several awards of interest.
To nominate or apply, visit the AFVGA website.
Mitt Walker, director of Governmental And Agricultural programs, brings important information about looming deadlines for Federal program payments that Alabama farmers need to be aware of.
Additional information can be found here.
Maggie speaks with Chris Prevatt and Alabama farmers from the Beef Tour who attended this annual event.
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Mike and Maggie review the latest news from around Alabama.
To find the links referenced in this episode, visit The Cultivator page on our website.
Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We speak with Scott Graham, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist in Entomology & Plant Pathology, about a new pest, the cotton jassid, that has been discovered in Alabama.
Read more about the jassid here.
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We speak with Alabama Farmers Federation External Affairs Department Assistant Director and legal council, Preston Roberts, about what landowners should know about allowing hunting on their land.
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Blake Thaxton speaks with Chad Smith, of Smith Tomato, LLC in Steele, Alabama and Destiny Allman Gladden of Almond Farms and Orchards in Oneonta, about the U.S./Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement. Joining Destiny, and contributing occasionally, is her baby, Lawson.
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Forrest Anders is young farmer who is embracing Artificial Intelligence on his operation. We explore AI with him.
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We spend a few minutes with our own, Sen. Katie Britt, to discuss successes and efforts she has made for the families of Alabama.
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Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agriculture Programs and the Federation's national lobbyist, explains how the American Relief Plan and the Big Beautiful Bill impacts farmers in Alabama.
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We visit with Monica Carroll, Alabama's new Farm Service Agency (FSA) director, and Kathy Patterson, program specialist, on what the FSA is and how it benefits farmers in Alabama.
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So how are the planting season doing this year? We sit down with Carla Hornady, commodity directory, to find out.
Also, several members of the Wetumpka FFA visited our office. We chat with two of them to get their perspective.
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We have an informative conversation with Alabama Farmers Federation District 6 Director, Phillip Hunter. Phillip and his bother, Will, own Hunter Trees, LLC in Alpine. The operation uses guest workers through the H-2A legal labor program. Phillip also represents Alabama, nationally, as the chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Agricultural Labor Issue Advisory Committee.
John Allen Nichols, agriculture council for the Farmers Federation, wraps up with information about tax incentives for poultry farmers.
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We speak with the Nic De Castro, the owner of LandTrust. Like Airbnb, LandTrust partners with landowners to bring parties looking for hunting, fishing, camping, etc. to your land. They handle the vetting, booking, and fees and you make money. Visit the landowner page of the site for additional info. or call (406) 709-8450 to see if it is a good fit for your property.
Marlee Jackson wraps up by our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf.
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We catch up with Alabama's Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026, Katie Collins, after her presentation at the annual Ag In The Classroom Summer Institute.
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We travel to Auburn University to discuss the Farm Survey and producer interviews called, "Farmer in the Middle" with Dr. Mykel Taylor and Dr. Kelli Russell.
Marlee Jackson wraps up by our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf.
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A parasite from the past is making its way up Mexico and could be headed for the US. We discuss this emerging issue with Chris Prevatt.
Marlee Jackson wraps up by our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf.
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We get a full report on all the legislation worked on by our External Affairs team during the latest session of the Alabama Legislature.
Marlee Jackson wraps up by introducing our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf.
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We sit down with Assistant Director Aisling Walden and Anna Grace Thompkins, intern, of Sweet Grown Alabama to hear how the state's agriculture branding program is going and what's coming up.
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We speak with Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agriculture Programs about the latest news for farmers from DC and also about two important award program deadlines coming.
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and Extension personnel whose work tangibly impacted their farms for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation. Nominations close June 6.
The Rittenour Award for Production Agriculture & Forestry Research recognizes Auburn University faculty for creative and original research. The winner receives up to $10,000 in program support, which can fund graduate students or research operations.
The Duncan Award for Excellence in Production Agriculture & Forestry Extension honors Alabama Extension staff developing or implementing solutions for stakeholder-identified problems. The winner receives up to $5,000 for programming costs.
Winners will be recognized in August during the Federation’s Farm & Land Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Morgan Desselle brings a special legislative report about passage of the Alfa Health Plan legalization and Maggie Edwards visits the cut-flower operation on the McLeod Family Farm.
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Maggie Edwards gathers organizers and participants from the conference held Auburn to get their take on the conference.
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Want to support Alfa Health Plans legislation? Contact members of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.
We visit with Carla Hornady on the USDA's Prospective Plantings report, released on March 31, 2025.
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Maggie Edwards sits down with Sidney and Sheryl McKathan. The McKathans live in Andalusia, Ala. and sell honey and strawberries on their U-pick operation.
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Want to support Alfa Health Plans legislation? Contact members of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.
Brian Hardin and Russ Durrance, both with the External Affairs division, speak with Rep. David Faulkner, the Alabama House sponsor or the Alfa Health Plan legislation. In the wrap-up, Morgan Desselle recaps the hearing that took place and gives a glimpse of all the legislation Alabama Farmers Federation is working with.
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On today’s AgCast, we will hear a conversation between Tanner Hood, of our Communications staff, and Preston Roberts, director of Agricultural Legislation, as the Alabama legislature reaches its calendar midpoint.
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We recap speakers from the annual Forestry & Wildlife Seminar held at the Federation home office to discuss the latest information about areas of interest for landowners and researchers.
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We sit down with Colton Christjohn, superintendent of the Jr. Livestock Expo and two competitors to get background and insight into the hard work that goes into this event and the memories made.
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Tanner Hood has a conversation with Ben and Whitney Haynes, from Cullman County, about their experiences at this year's Washington Legislative Conference.
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We sit down with new Alabama Ag Credit, Nick Hartley, and Ag Credit VP of Communications, Amber Pratt, to get to know the new CEO.
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Maggie Edwards visits with several attendees of the annual, Taste of Alabama, legislative reception held in Montgomery at the Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Maggie Edwards speaks with attendees of the 2025 Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association annual meeting recently held in Gulf Shores, Ala.
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Marlee Jackson has a conversation with newly elected North Area Vice President, Mark Byrd, and Tanner Hood speaks with newly elected Southeast Area Vice President, Chris Carroll.
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Mary Wilson, of the Federation communications staff, recaps the American Farm Bureau convention recently held in San Antonio.
Morgan Desselle begins a new weekly look at our efforts in the Alabama Legislature.
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We sit down with Federation Agriculture Council, John Allen Nichols, to discuss issue arising from passing on property to heirs with and without a will.
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We speak with the Federation's Mitt Walker about what Alabama farmers can expect with the 119th Congress and the new political climate in our nation's capital.
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For more information on the Washington Legislative Conference, click here.
We discuss the upcoming Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Conference and Trade Show with Blake Thaxton, AFVGA Executive Director; Ellie Watson, Sweet Grown Alabama director and event sponsor; and Dr. Susan Fant Cassidy, Founderof eMarketingDirectorLLC and conference speaker, about the event. The conference and trade show that will take place Feb. 5-7 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Please visit www.AFVGA.org for more information and to register before Jan. 19.
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Marlee Jackson has a conversation with the 2025 State Women's Leadership Committee Chair, Rachel Chastain; and Hunter McBrayer sits down with Denzil Dees, the 2025 State Young Farmers Committee Chair.
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President and CEO of Alabama Ag Credit, Doug Thiessen, will soon be retiring. We sit down with him to reflect on his long and successful career.
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We talk about 10 years of Simply Southern with Kevin Worthington, Mary Wilson and Matt Wilson.
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Learn the best strategies for choosing a layer with advice from Alabama Farmers Federation Agriculture Counsel John Allen Nichols.
We celebrate with five, lucky recipients of the annual JumpStart program, sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit. The JumpStart program rewards five individuals or couples who are new to agriculture to help jump start their operations.
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Russ Durrance speaks with several elected officials from Alabama about their impressions of the FFA National Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana in late October.
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Every year, Alabama Farmers Federation hosts a group of young people at the 4-C Center in Columbiana, Ala. to expose them to leadership skills and inspiring speakers. The event is call the Youth Leadership Conference. We caught up with six attendees, and the event organizer Hunter McBrayer, about their experiences at the conference.
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Maggie Edwards has conversations with John Gilbert, assistant director of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center in Andalusia, and Todd Langston, forestry management specialist with the Alabama Forestry Commission.
We attended the 2024 Youth Dairy Show in Montgomery where we spoke with Richie Traylor, a dairyman from Randolph County, David Daniel, one of our good friends from Extension the show’s superintendent and three competitors; Gabriel and Gracelyn Bristow and Mason Patterson - all from St. Clair County.
We speak with State Forester Rick Oates on the centennial of the state forestry agency.
In the wrap up, please contact Marlee Jackson with your health care stories so we can inform legislators and the public on the need for affordable health care.
We caught up with Eve Brantley. Eve has just recently been named the new Associate Director of Extension here, in Alabama. We get to know Eve and her vision for Extension.
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Maggie Edwards caught up with Daniel and Kim Mullenix on her new promotion and their work in the Ag community.
If you have storm-related damage, visit this USDA webpage more information about preparing for and recovering from a hurricane.
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Drought is a constant threat to producers so we brought in the experts. Alabama Associate State Climatologist Lee Ellenburg, Extension Specialist Kent Stanford and Coordinator of the Alabama DroughtReach Program Breanne Minton.
Here are some useful links from the conversation:
- Drought Impact Toolkit
- Alabama Drought Monitor
- Alabama DroughtReach Program
- DroughtReach on Facebook
Each year, the Alabama Farmers Federation hosts the Heritage Cooking Contest. This event, sponsored by our Women's Leadership Committee invites entries from around the state to prepare dishes, based on a theme selected by the committee, for a chance to win prizes.
This year's winner, from Tuscaloosa County, is Cindy Landers. Cindy won first place with her recipe called Strawberry Crack Salad.
Read more about the contest on our website here.
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We visit with Alfa Insurance's Senior VP of Property, Casualty and Life Operations, Rex Seabrook, and Senior VP of Technology and Business Innovation, Crystal Johnson, on the conversion of our farmowner policy to the faster Guidewire system.
Contact Kaelin Lockhart with questions about your policy being converted.
Marlee Jackson wraps up with information about an important health survey as we prepare to re-introduce legislation next year to offer affordable health coverage.
Click here to take the survey.
We talk with David Helflin, Area V field man, Tyler Monday, Area II field man, and John Allen Nichols, agriculture counsel, on what county annual meetings are and how important they are to the structure of the Alabama Farmers Federation.
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We speak with Preston Roberts, Director of Agriculture Legislation, about the upcoming health plan legislation that will be re-introduced in the 2025 Alabama legislative session.
For the survey referenced in this episode, click here.
Send your health coverage story to Mary Wilson here.
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This week's wrap-up includes an ag law update from Federation Agriculture Counsel John Allen Nichols.
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Dr. Adam Kantrovich, Extension Specialist of Agribusiness at Clemson University, gives us a sneak peak at what he will cover for his talk at our upcoming Farm & Land Conference.
He references RuralTax.org. This is a useful website to help with tax education.
In this episode Alabama Farmers Federation Agricultural Communications Specialist Maggie Edwards sits down with Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association President Dr. Arlie Powell. They discuss Powell's history with AFVGA and the growth of the organization.
This week's wrap-up includes an ag law update from Federation Agriculture Counsel John Allen Nichols.
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With the Farm & Land Conference coming up in August, we sit down with Young Farmer Director, Hunter McBrayer, about leadership development programs and competitions that will be highlighted at the upcoming event in Montgomery.
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We sit down with Dr. Jeremy Pickens, who will be speaking on how to start a Christmas tree farm during our upcoming Farm & Land Conference beginning August 1 in Montgomery.
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Mitt Walker catches up with Daniel Mullenix, of Lee County, and Whitney Haynes, from Cullman County, on their experiences in our nation's capital as the Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A) participants meet with decision-makers to gain insight and to discuss issues facing Alabama farmers. Mitt also spends some time with Pennsylvania Congressman, G.T. Thompson, who chairs the House Ag Committee.
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We speak with the Farmers Federation's Kim Earwood about the Ag In The Classroom program in Alabama and the Summer Institute that just wrapped up. We also speak with Kimberly Moore, a teacher from Montgomery and first-time attendee of the summer program.
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Here are some of the latest news stories we have been working on from our publication, The Cultivator.
Dr. Tracy gave a talk about stocker cattle health during the Beef Cattle and Forage Summit.
Learn more about nutrition for finishing beef cattle in Alabama with producers Chris Upchurch, David Lee and Zane Troxtel.
From the recent Beef Cattle and Forage Summit, we discuss forages with Mason Henson, Ph.D.
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As part of the Beef Cattle and Forage Summit, we visit with presenter, Perry Mobley of Greenpoint Ag.
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Alfa Eminent Scholar and Auburn University Professor Dr. Mykel Taylor discusses a research project that focusses on how stress affects some farmers. She also discusses some of the latest news and thinking regarding ag economics.
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Mike Moody visits with Jena Owens, teacher and organizer of the Choctaw County Ag Day, to discuss what the sixth graders learned during the annual event.
Recently, YARA sponsored the first 4R Fertilizer Workshop in the Southeast held at the E.V. Smith Research Center.
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Brian Hardin, director of governmental affairs, and Russ Durrance, director of agriculture legislation, discuss the latest on Alfa Health Plan bill currently in the Alabama Legislature and other efforts supporting farmers in the State House.
We catch up with Auburn University college students, Kate Nelson, Aubrey Grace and Nick Allen on their thoughts from the 2024 Ag Expedition.
Maggie Edwards visits with Craig Gouldsby, of Silverhill Satsuma in Baldwin County, and Dylan Teel, of Bejo Seeds, who was one of the sponsors of this event held in Gulf Shores in February.
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Mitt Walker has a conversation with FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Ala. Dist. 2, Caroleene Dobson.
We visit Adam Maggard, associate professor and Extension specialist, in Auburn, Ala. on what's coming up for the forest industry.
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We check in with Sen. Tommy "Coach" Tuberville on what's happening in Washington DC with The Farm Bill and other issues affecting Alabama agriculture.
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Hunter McBrayer and Maggie Edwards have conversations with several from Alabama who attended the American Farm Bureau Federation national convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 19-24.
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We catch up with Poultry Division Direction Colton Christjohn on the current state of Avian Influenza in Alabama.
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Brian Hardin sits down with Les Bernal, national director of Stop Predatory Gambling, to discuss the true cost of bring state-sponsored gambling to Alabama.
For more information and resources, visit StopPredatoryGambling.org.
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Dr. Farnsworth explains the history of the program and its role in Alabama agriculture.
In clarification, Dr. Farnsworth sent this. The new proposed H2A rule was introduced in September 2023, not October, and the comment period ended 60 days later in November.
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We catch up with Adam Rabinowitz and recap the 2023 Alabama Extension AgOutlook Conference held in Montgomery on Dec. 13.
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sits down with Brian Hardin to discuss gambling in Alabama.
We speak with Travis Cushman, lawyer for Farm Bureau, about cases that are relevant to Alabama farmers.
Three attendees of the 2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference sit down with Alabama Farmers Federation Young Farmers Division Director Hunter McBrayer and host Mike Moody to discuss this year's conference.
Brian Hardin, Russ Durrance and Maggie Edwards bring you interviews and insight from the nation FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Hunter McBrayer sits down with Zack Brannon, the 2023 Excellence in Ag winner, as Zack prepares to compete nationally at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Maggie Edwards catches up with Alabama TREASURE Forest Association President, Jamestican Parnham and his wife, Angela, at the recently held Alabama Landowner's Conference.
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We travel to the Alabama National Fair and catch up with new Director of Youth Livestock Programs, Sarah-Jane French, about her new roll with Extension.
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Brady and Anna Peek of Limestone County were named Alabama’s OYFF. The Peeks raise row crops in Limestone and Lauderdale counties and have one son, Ridge. Since beginning their farm in 2010, the Peeks have increased yields and efficiency; expanded to include custom farming and a trucking business; and diversified into raising flowers and sweet corn they sell to local customers. Brady is the State Soybean Committee chair and chaired the State Young Farmers Committee in 2021.
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At the recent Policy Development Meeting, members of the Alabama Farmers Federation, led by District. 9 Director and farmer, Bill Cook, put forth a new policy aimed at helping farmers and landowners deal with increased deer populations in Alabama.
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Scott Maxwell of Pursell Agri-Tech sits down with us to discuss Pursell's revolutionary fertilizer design and challenges farmers face in today's world.
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Federation communications specialist, Maggie Edwards, sits down with Jeanette Tew, the winner of the annual Heritage Cooking Contest.
The 2023 Heritage Cooking Contest was Sept. 7 in Montgomery. This year’s theme for the Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Division competition featured baked cheesecakes, honoring the state’s dairy farmers. Elmore County’s Jeanette Tew won first place for her Sweet Potato Pecan Baked Cheesecake. In second place was Randolph County’s Barbara Norred who created Strawberry Cheesecake. Biscoff Cookie Cheesecake earned Montgomery County’s Amy Belcher third place. The three cooks received cash prizes courtesy of the Federation.
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We discuss the current state of agriculture economics with Auburn University Associate Professor and Alfa Eminent Scholar Dr. Mykel Taylor.
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We speak with Dr. Andre de Silva, of Extension and Auburn University, about how farmers can diversify their operation by using vegetables.
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At our recent Farm & Land Expo, we sat down with Cong. Jerry Carl, of Alabama's first district, on his time and work in Washington, DC.
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Sunbelt Ag Expo Executive Director, Chip Blalock, talks about the upcoming international agriculture exposition; the Sunbelt Ag Expo.
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In this episode of the AgCast, Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Director Chris Prevatt goes through the recent beef tour across Wisconsin.
Brian Hardin and Mitt Walker discuss the recently concluded special session based on a Supreme Court ruling.
William Green, Federation commodity director and resident expert regarding wild hogs brings us the latest information about management programs in Alabama.
Some links from this episode:
- Feral Swine-Managing an Invasive Species
- USDA Wildlife Services State Offices
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On today’s episode, we travel to this year’s County President’s Conference held in Chattanooga Tenn. Jeff Helms caught up with several attendees for their input on the annual event.
In the wrap-up, we’d like to inform forest landowners about a new cost-share program for the Southern Pine Beetle prevention program managed by the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Technical assistance and financial incentives will soon be available to help forest landowners in Alabama to implement prevention practices aimed at reducing susceptibility of their pine stands from a southern pine beetle (SPB) attack. The primary objective of the SPB Prevention Cost-share Program is to help forest landowners implement forest management practices that will ultimately reduce SPB damage and outbreaks in Alabama.
Administered by the Alabama Forestry Commission, the program is made possible through a grant from the USDA Forest Service. The application will be available to the public beginning July 14, 2023, and will remain open until August 31, 2023.
Here are the requirements that must be met before a stand is eligible for the SPB Prevention Cost-share Program:
- This program is open to non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners who own at least 10 continuous acres of forest land in Alabama.
- These NIPF owners may include private individuals, joint owners, non-profit organizations, or corporations that are not wood-using industries and do not have publicly-traded stock.
- Ineligible owners include lands controlled by federal and local governments, wood-using industries or entities that derive more than 50 percent of their gross income from wood-using industries; corporations with publicly-traded stock, or public utility companies.
- The same acreage cannot be enrolled in other incentive or cost-share programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
Prevention practices available for incentive payments include:
- First commercial thinning of loblolly or shortleaf pine stand
- Understory prescribed burning of loblolly or shortleaf pine stand
- Low-density loblolly pine planting for suitable sites
If you would like to learn more about the individual practices and their criteria, click here.
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On today’s episode, Jeff Helms, communications director, traveled with producers as part of the Greenhouse, Nursery and Sod division tour.
The Alabama Farmers Federation Dairy Educational Meeting is July 26 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at Darrell Rankins' farm in Chambers County. Dairymen and others with interest in the industry are invited to attend. RSVP to Federation Dairy Division Director Colton Christjohn at cchristjohn@alfafarmers.org.
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Today, we visit with Federation Ag Council, John Allen Nichols, and Federation Legal Intern, Caleb Currie, on the subject of livestock liability.
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On today’s episode, Maggie Edwards, from our communications department, attended the annual Ag In The Classroom in Huntsville and had a conversation with several attendees. Also Russ Durrance, from our external affairs department, visited with Rep. Laura Hall from District 19 on her impressions of the annual teacher workshop.
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Libbie Johnson, originally from south Louisiana, joins the Alabama agriculture family as the new Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association.
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Brian Hardin, Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance, all with the Department of External Affairs, look back at the Alabama Legislatures 2023 session.
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Marlee Jackson, Publications Director, and Maggie Edwards, Ag Communications Specialist, discuss two awards that Alabama won at the American Farm Bureau Federation Communications Conference in Savannah, Georgia.
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Mitt Walker visits with Kat Cammack, Florida's 3rd District Congresswoman, on a visit she recently made to Alabama.
Mitt Walker highlights the upcoming Farm & Land Expo.
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We sit down with Hunter McBrayer, Young Farmers director, and talk about some contests for young farmers and those interested in the ALFA Leaders program.
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Dr. Shushan Ru, of Auburn Extension, and Jimmy Ferguson, blueberry farmer from Chatom, Ala., in Washington County, on how Extension is working with Alabama blueberry farmers to develop stronger cultivars.
Read the full story from the Vertex refinery opening.
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On this special AgCast Extra, our microphone is in Montgomery after Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law reforms to the peanut checkoff program.
Brian Hardin, External Affairs director, sits down with Sen Josh Carnley, who sponsored the bill in the Senate and represents portions of Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike Counties. Brian also speaks with peanut farmer and Alabama Peanut Producers Association treasurer, Jerry Byrd.
Russ Durrance, state legislative programs director, spends a few moments with Representative Jennifer Fidler of District 94.
As a bonus, Preston Roberts, director of agriculture legislation, has a conversation with Senator Chris Elliot, of Baldwin County, on how changes made to police jurisdiction municipal ordinances are working since it’s passage two years ago.
We travel to Chambers County and visit with Chambers County Extension Specialist, Rachel Snoddy, about the opening of a state-of-the-art health and wellness center.
In the wrap up, we report on the latest ruling to halt overreaching WOTUS requirements.
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Facebook phenomenon Brenda Gantt sits down with us as she concludes a speech with the Alabama Farmers Federation Women's Leadership Committee annual conference. She has just published her second cookbook, "Linger Round The Table, Y'all."
In the wrap, we look at the FFA Day on the Hill.
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On this week’s AgCast, Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agricultural Programs visits with Congressman Barry Moore who was in his district to hear from Alabama farmers about the Farm Bill - a package of legislation passed by Congress roughly every five years. You will also hear from Cong. Moore’s Legislative Assistant, Samantha Barnett.
In the wrap up, we spotlight the Taste of Alabama. This annual event is sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation and invites elected officials to samples food grown locally in Alabama. Alabama-grown food, fellowship and one-on-one conversations filled the room as over 100 elected officials and numerous farmer-leaders gathered to engage with their local constituents.
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On today’s AgCast, we visit with Julia McLeod of McLeod Family Farm in Heflin, Alabama. Julia runs a cut-flower operation out of a refurbished farm truck.
Read more about Wendy Yeager, of Dallas County, being honored as an Exceptional Woman in Agriculture by the U.S. Sustainable Alliance.
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We visit with Colton Christjohn about his first experience as the Alabama Jr Livestock Expo Superintendent.
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We visit with Extension veterinarian, Dr. Soren Rodning about a new rule from the FDA about changes coming to livestock antibiotics.
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Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, has a conversation with Alabama Majority Leader Clay Scofield. Sen. Scofield represents District 9, which is made up of Blount County, Madison County and Marshall County.
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AFB President Zippy Duvall joins us on the AgCast discussing his trip to Alabama during the recent Young Farmers Conference held in Birmingham.
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In today's AgCast we visit with Dr. Jean Keel. Dr. Keel is an Army veteran and director of the Tender Love and Care Veterans Farm. This therapeutic farm helps vets with PTSD to overcome their challenges through the therapy of farming. They can also be reached through Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Mike Moody has a conversation with Beth and Kaylee Hubert of Hubert Family Tulip Farm in New Market, Ala.
In the wrap up, the Alabama Treasure Forest Association is sponsoring the award-winning Natural Resources Webinar Series from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
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In this episode of Alabama AgCast our own Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, and Preston Roberts, director of ag legislation, have a conversation with the new Alabama Speaker of the House, Nathaniel Ledbetter.
In the wrap up, Alabama Extension will hose two precision ag workshops in February. Click here to register.
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Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville joins us to talk about his take on the new Congressional session.
The wrap up provides information a succession planning meeting sponsored by The DIRTT Project.
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Hunter McBrayer has a conversation with Daniel and Carla Trantham who were just named the nation's top young farm family at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Mike Moody wraps up with news headlines of the following:
- Right to repair
- National broadband map
- National Peanut Board elections
- Pork Checkoff rate drop
Chris Prevatt is in the studio to discuss the upcoming Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Cattle and Forage Summit.
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In the studio, Mike Moody has a post-Christmas conversation with William Green and Blake Thaxton about what to do with this year's tree and what to look for for next year. They also mention the Southern Christmas Tree Growers Association.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
John Allen Nichols, agriculture council for Alabama Farmers Federation, joins us in the studio to discuss the Alabama Family Farm Preservation law passed in 2010. This law is also known as the Alabama Right to Farm law.
Chris Prevatt wraps up with a look at how national and international issue will continue to affect input costs for farmers.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, has a conversation on how the peanut industry is handling the changes in our nation's capital with Bob Redding, Washington representative with the US Peanut Federation.
Carla Hornady, commodity director, wraps up with the latest cotton yield report.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody has a conversation with Colton Christjohn about poultry, pork and dairy in Alabama. They also discuss upcoming youth livestock shoes. Contact Colton for the Jr Swine Expo and the Jr Dairy Expo. Contact Chris Prevatt for information about the Jr Beef Expo.
William Green wraps up with information about avian influenza.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody has a conversation with Dr. Allen Torbert about the groundbreaking for the new National Soil Dynamics Lab on Auburn University's campus.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody and William Green have a conversation about how the Alabama Farmers Federation commodity committees work. Mitt Walker wraps up with a Thanksgiving message. Visit our commodity page for commodity director contact information.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Blake Thaxton Executive Director of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has a conversation with Bran Futral. Bran is the new president of the Alabama Pecan Growers Association. And in the wrap up, Jacob Davis brings us the latest peanut report.
Here are some links from the episode:
Futral Farms
Pecan Farmers in Alabama
AFVGA
2023 AFVGA Annual Conference and Tradeshow
Hunter McBrayer has a conversation with state Young Farmer chairman Mitchell Henry and Chris Prevatt wraps up with a market report.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
We have a special episode today. Our mic travelled to the national FFA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, where we had several conversations with FFA members and an elected official. First, Jennifer Christenberry speaks with Will Aycock on his experience interviewing for a national FFA office. Next, Alabama FFA Executive Secretary, Jared Dyce, catches up with Alabama FFA President, Kellen Lincoln on her new office. Finally, Preston Roberts spends a few minutes with Alabama Sen. Will Barfoot and Alabama FFA members, Levi Knowles and Kylon Garrett. In our wrap up today, Carla Hornady tells us about an exiting new opportunity Alabama Soybean farmer, Wendy Jager, has being named to U.S. Soybean Export Council.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Carla Hornady, commodity director of cotton, soybeans and wheat and feed grains really gets into the weeds of a conversation about weeds with Dr. Steve Li. Dr. Li is an assistant professor and extention specialist at Auburn University and Alabama Cooperative Extension System. In the wrap up, Colton Christjohn updates us on California’s Proposition 12, as it heads to the Supreme Court, and how that will impact the pork industry.
Links from this episode:
- Agriculture spray and scout drones Facebook Group
- DJI Ag spray drones Facebook Group
- Fall 2022 Field Spray Day Agenda
- Spray FAQs
- Drone Spray Workshop Flyer
- Suggestions for Custom Drone Applicators
Jacob Davis, director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association has a conversation with Director of Shipping Point Inspection for the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Jeff Jeffers, and Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about the upcoming AFVGA annual meeting. See the schedule for the meeting here.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Colton Christjohn churns up a great conversation with Michaela Sanders of Blue Ribbon Dairy, located in Tallassee, Ala., about what it takes to scoop up success with a small dairy and agritourism operation. William Green wraps up with good news about hunter safety.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mitt Walker has a conversation about endangered species and other topics of interest to landowners with Catherine Robertson, longtime friend to the Alabama Farmers Federation and chief council to Attorney General Steve Marshall. In the wrap up Chris Prevatt has information about fall planting for grazing animals.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody and William Green talk about the 2022 Alabama Landowners Conference that will take place on Oct. 27-28 at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, Ala. Carla Hornady wraps up with some cotton insight as the season winds down.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Blake Thaxton, director of the Alabama Fruit & Vegetables Growers Association, has a great conversation with Dr. Andre da Silva, assistant professor at Auburn University and vegetable specialist with Extension. Colton Christjohn wraps up with the latest news surrounding the dairy industry in Alabama.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody has a conversation with John Allen Nichols and Preston Roberts about a growing subject in America; foreign ownership of agriculture lands. Also, Mitt Walker wraps up with information about livestock exhibits going on this fall at the Alabama National Fair.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody travels to Dee River Ranch in Aliceville, Ala. to discuss succession planning and the DIRTT Project with Annie Dee and her son, Seth More. Mitt Walker wraps up with a quick introduction of our newest commodity director, Chris Prevatt.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Our own Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, has conversations with State Senate Dist. 31 candidate Josh Carnley and State House Dist. 89 candidate Marcus Paramore about a recent visit they took to Rex Lumber in Troy, Alabama. Our wrap-up today comes Blake Thaxton, who will tell us about the new Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association website.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA), has a conversation with APPA President Carl Sanders and Carla Hornady wraps up with a report on how corn, cotton and soybeans are doing in Alabama.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody and Colton Christjohn talk about how it's going for pork farmers in Alabama.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Today marks a special anniversary of the Alabama AgCast. This is our 100th episode and we like to thank the Alabama Farmers Federation for continuing to guide this effort. We’d also like to thank our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, for their continued support of this podcast. And finally, we’d like to that you, the listener, for faithfully listening each week. Please share the Alabama AgCast with your family and friends.
On today’s episode, we travelled to Birmingham for the Federation’s annual Farm and Land Expo. As a part of the Expo, several congressional staffers were invited to be a part of a listening session so that Alabama farmers could provide comments and learn more about what is coming for next year’s Farm Bill in Congress. Mitt Walker, national affairs director, hosts a great conversation.
Our wrap-up today is by William Green who gives us information about a program to help mitigate damage from wild pigs.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
On today’s episode, Cotton division director, Carla Hornady has a conversation with Jeff Thompson of the Autauga Quality Cotton Association and then Colton Christjohn wraps up with the lastest on the proposed AMS poultry rule.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Director of Agriculture Legislation, Preston Roberts, has a conversation with three state legislative candidates from Baldwin County; Donna Givens, Jennifer Fidler and Frances Holk-Jones. Carla Hornady wraps up with information about the upcoming Farm & Land Expo in Birmingham.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Ag Legal Council John Allen Nichols has a conversation about current and upcoming tax law changes with Summer intern Taylor Johnston. Jacob Davis wraps up with look at the peanut crop this year.
See the Application for Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption here.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis has a conversation with Kris Balkcom. Kris is the Extension Peanut Agronomist for Auburn University. Russ Durrance wraps up with a recap of a visit the External Affairs team made to HudsonAlpha.
Here are some links from the AgCast today:
https://aaes.auburn.edu/variety-tests/peanut-variety-trials/
https://www.alpeanuts.com/
https://www.aces.edu/blog/tag/peanuts/
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
We speak with Katie Britt after she secures the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Colton Christjohn wraps up with the information about California's Proposition 12.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody and Mitt Walker have a conversation about how the Federation-endorsed candidtates fared in the run-off elections leading up to the general elections in November. Carla Hornady gives a Summer crop report in the wrap up.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody and Colton Christjohn have a conversation about the proposed new rules from the Agriculture Marketing Service that will affect poultry growers in Alabama. Also Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about the 2023 AFVGA Conference.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody and Mitt Walker have a conversation about the upcoming Farm & Land Expo. William Green wraps up with information about the 2022 Wood Innovation Grant program.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
This week, Mike Moody does a recap of the Ag In The Classroom Summer Institute held in Opelika, Ala. last week. In the wrap-up, Blake Thaxton promotes Sweet Grown Alabama produce.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
On today’s AgCast, Carla Hornady has a conversation with Extension’s Dr. Eros Fransisco on the state of crops in Alabama and William Green wraps up with information from the catfish database. You can also follow Dr. Fransisco on Twitter @Eabranc.
Mike Moody has a conversation with Director of Social Media and Communications for Alabama Cattlemen's Association, Kayla Greer, and Communications and Membership Director for Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, Caleb Hicks about the year-long public relations campaign entitled Down To Earth. Also Carla Hornady, commodity director, wraps up with information about new crop prices. Below are two links from Carla's wrap up.
- cotton prices
- pre-harvest high
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
William Green has an enlightening conversation with Property Appraiser Brant Still and Colton Christjohn wraps up with a concern over what the SEC is proposing that will affect Alabama farmers.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
The External Affairs team reviews important bills as this legislative session has ended. Also, Mitt Walker will wrap-up with information about the Federation's starter flock program.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association will have a conversation with Richard Owen, Pres. & CEO American Peanut Council and our own William Green will wrap-up with information about the 2022 Rittenour and Duncan awards.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mitt Walker, director of national affairs, has a conversation with Carla Hornady and William Green about the 2023 Farm Bill and, in the wrap-up, Mitt will introduce us to Colton Christjohn. Colton is the Federation’s new Dairy, Pork and Poultry divisions director.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody has a conversation with Carla Hornady, commodity director, about check-off programs in Alabama. Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about an upcoming turf meeting.
Check out this crop resource information with Auburn University.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody has a conversation with Greenhouse, Nursery & Sod Division Director, Blake Thaxton, about a proposed U.S. Sod Check-off program. Carla Hornady wraps up with a planting report.
For this weeks show, Russ Durrance traveled to Buena Vista, Tennessee to tour Tosh Farms. During the tour, he had conversations with Daniel Tubbs, chairman of our state Pork Division and Kent Stanford, nutrient management specialist for Alabama Extension. William Green, wildlife director, wraps up with a report about the recently held, One-Shot Turkey Hunt Fundraiser.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, has a conversation with House District 5 Rep. Danny Crawford and Mitt Walker, director of national affairs, wraps up with two Supreme Court cases farmers should watch – the Prop 12 case and Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Host, Mike Moody, has a conversation with William Green, Wildlife Division commodity director, about all things turkey. In the wrap up, Jacob Davis shares the latest peanut news.
Find more information about turkeys with Dr. Will Gulsby and Dr. Mike Chamberlain.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Today's special AgCast features Brian Hardin having a conversation with Jones Valley Teaching Farm Executive Director, Amanda Storey and Russ Durrance has a conversation with Rep. Pebblin Warren of Tuskegee about legislation to make the peanut the state legume.
In the wrap up, Brian comes back for an overview of how the farm package of bills did in the Alabama Legislature.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, will discuss the state of peanuts today with Bob Parker, president and CEO of the National Peanut Board. Then Karla Hornady will recap the Washington Legislative Conference from last week.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
John Allen Nichols, Agriculture Council for Alabama Farmers Federation has a conversation with estate planning specialist Leah Mitchell and then wraps up with a legislative report.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit.
Brian Hardin, Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance give an update from the Alabama Legislature.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Governmental and Agriculture Programs Director, Mitt Walker, and host, Mike Moody discuss the upcoming Washington Legislative Conference, taking place March 1-4. Also AFVGA Director Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about an upcoming meeting to inform farmers at a USDA food buying program. On March 8, you can also join the Zoom Meeting.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody, host of Alabama AgCast, has a conversation with Blake Thaxton, executive director of Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association about the organization and future plans. William Green, Foresty & Wildlife division director, provides information about a program to eliminate cogongrass, an invasive species in Alabama.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
This week’s conversation is between our own Soybean Division Director, Carla Hornady and Dr. Eros Francisco, new gain crops specialist at Auburn University’s College of Agriculture. The wrap-up today will feature Sheep and Goat Division Director Graysen Biensch who will share information about an upcoming education session for sheep and goat farmers.
Here are some links from the show:
Survey on biologicals for soybean seed treatment
- Please respond to this 2-minute survey by February 14, 2022 so that we can collect information directly from producers on which products you would like evaluated.
Webinar on Soybean Growth Stages on Feb. 24th
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Brian Hardin, Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance have a conversation with Alabama Rep. Wes Allen of House District 89. Also, Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about an upcoming sod growers meeting to be held at the Alabama Farmers Federation home office on Feb. 22 at 2pm. Interested parties should call Blake at 334-288-3900 or email him at BThaxton@alfafarmers.org.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody, communications department, has a conversation with William Green, wildlife commodity director, about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Carla Hornady, cotton division director, wraps up with information about cotton sustainability.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis, commodity director, has a conversation with Dr. Samara Sterling, of the Peanut Institute, on recent studies about peanut health. Mitt Walker, of the Governmental and Agricultural Programs, has a wrap-up discussion with Donnie Wedgeworth, of Consolidated Catfish, on where we are with catfish supply.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody, communications department, has a conversation with Mitt Walker, national affairs director, about events going on during the 103rd American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Atlanta, GA. Also, Graysen Biensch, commodity director, shares an upcoming beef and hay forage education session.
Graysen Biensch and Mike Moody discuss the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act in Congress and Kyle Thaxton wraps up with information about the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
William Green has a conversation with Blake Thaxton, new commodity director and executive director of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and William also wraps up with information about real Christmas trees.
In this first edition of Ag Law & You, John Allen Nichols, staff attorney, and Hayden Harris, staff administrative assistant, discuss "trespassing." Blake Thaxton, commodity director, shares information bout the upcoming Gulf States Horticulture Expo.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis has a conversation with Director of Shipping Point Inspection for the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Jeff Jeffers and Graysen Biensch provides information about an upcoming meeting for sheep and goat farmers.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mitt Walker, national affairs director, and Jeff Helms, communications director, look back at Alfa's 100 years and Russ Durrance, commodity director, brings information about the upcoming Jr Swine Expo.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Matthew Durdin asks farmers Chris Carroll, Ben Haynes and Jerry Allen Newby what they are thankful for as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Also, Mitt Walker takes a moment to reflect on our 100-year anniversary.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Russ Durrance and Graysen Biensch, Alfa commodity directors, discuss issues and opportunities for cattle and swine and Carla Hornady brings information about the impacts of the supply chain.
Items of interest:
- Alabama Junior Beef Expo
- Alabama Junior Swine Expo
- Alabama Ag Credit
- Alabama Farmers Federation
Carla Hornady has a conversation with Extension Agent, Audrey Gamble about the upcoming Alabama Row Crop Short Course and Graysen Biensch has information about an upcoming meeting important to cattle farmers.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Graysen Biensch has a conversation with Dallas County Extension Coordinator, David Daniel, and Mitt Walker shares some interesting information about catfish research.
Links from today's conversation:
- Animal Science and Forage Update
- Forage Basics
- Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jennifer Christenberry has a conversation with Alabama State FFA President Leeanna Burkhalter and Carla Hornady wraps up with crop yield reports.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody has a conversation with Thomas Ellis, Alabama's winner for the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year competition and Graysen Biensch brings us information about the upcoming Alabama Forage Conference.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis has a conversation with 2021 Outstanding Young Farm Family winners, Josh and Savannah McCoy, of Dale County and William Green provides information about the upcoming hunting season.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike Moody, with the communications department, has a conversation with Mitt Walker, national affairs director, about what's going on in Washington that may affect Alabama farmers. Carla Hornady, commodity director, wraps up with information about the upcoming Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Brian Hardin has a conversation with new commodity director, Graysen Biensch, and William Green highlights the upcoming landowner conference.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
William Green and Mitt Walker have a conversation about wild pigs in Alabama and Hunter McBrayer shares information about the upcoming Fruit & Vegetable Growers Conference.
Be sure to visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Carla Hornady has conversation with Soybean Research Information Network's (SRIN) Cate Newberg and Brian Hardin brings information about the 2021 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit.
Be sure to sign up for the SRIN newsletter and also visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Matthew Durdin and Preston Roberts have a conversation with Alfa Insurance and Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. Also, Brian Hardin shares information about the upcoming Ag Roundup at Auburn University.
Be sure to visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Russ Durrance has a conversation with 2021 Duncan Award Winner Kent Stanford and Carla Hornady gives us a Centennial Moment about the formation of the wheat and feed grain checkoff program.
Be sure to visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Hunter McBrayer has a conversation with Rittenour award winner Dr. Jeremy Pickens and Russ Durrance brings news about the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis has a conversation with state peanut specialist Kris Balkcom on the latest peanut crop report and Walker Davidson shares information about the beef system short course.
Here are other useful links from the AgCast today:
https://aaes.auburn.edu/blog/2021/06/14/variety-selection-platform-training-video/
https://www.aces.edu/blog/tag/peanuts/
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/alabama-crops-report-newsletter/
https://www.alpeanuts.com/
http://southernpeanutfarmers.org/
Be sure to also visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mitt Walker has a conversation with American Farm Bureau's (AFBF) Andrew Wamsley and Jacob Davis, of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association wraps up with information about peanut education in schools.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Preston Roberts and Casey Rogers have a conversation with Alabama Senator Clay Scofield and Hunter McBrayer gives us a promo of the Farm & Land Expo and the Family Farm Fun Day.
Brian Hardin has a conversation with former Chief Marketing Officer for Chick-fil-a, Steve Robinson and William Green promotes the upcoming Family Farm Fun Day in downtown Montgomery, Aug. 7, from 10am to 2pm.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Carla Hornady, commodity director, has a conversation with Auburn University Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Audrey Gamble about the Old Rotation and the Cullars Rotation. William Green, commodity director, let's us know about the Alabama Forestry Commission's Hurricane Michael Block Grant for forest landowners.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Casey Rogers has a conversation with Tim and Vickie Watkins, of Wippoorwill Vineyards, about the passage of the recent Small Farm Winery legislation. Also Walker Davidson, intern, shares his experiences from the summer.
Visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and Alabama Farmers Federation.
William Green discusses the Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) and Hunter McBrayer informs us about the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA).
Russ Durrance provides information about the swine checkoff program in the wrap-up.
Visit our sponsor at Alabama Ag Credit and check us out at Alabama Farmers Federation.
We meet intern, Kloe Burris, and Jacob Davis gives us a history of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA).
Take advantage of the legal survey beginning July 1.
Visit the Southern Peanut Farmers Association and check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, has a conversation Bob Redding, president of the Redding Firm and Mitt Walker, commodity director, gives us an update on the Alabama catfish industry.
Check out these show notes:
Southern Peanut Farmers
Alabama Peanut Producers
Alabama Peanut Shellers Association
National Peanut Buying Point Association
Alabama Ag Credit
Alabama Farmers Federation
Mitt Walker has a conversation with Dr. Eve Brantley, director of Auburn University Water Resource Center and Carl Hornady introduces the new assistant professor for Auburn University's Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Brady Ragland, commodity director, has a conversation with Jonah Biensch, Auburn University's new livestock judging coach, and Hunter McBrayer wraps up with information about the pecan growers market referendum.
Be sure to visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Hunter McBrayer, commodity director, has a conversation with Extension System bee specialist, Jack Rowe, and Brady Ragland wraps up with the latest beef news.
Be sure to check out our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
Carla Hornady, commodity director, speaks with cotton specialist Steve Brown on the latest information about cotton. Also, Mitt Walker gives us a centennial wrap-up on the history of the Alabama Farmers Federation catfish division.
Check out our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit and visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website for more ag news.
The External Affairs staff gather after the 2021 Alabama legislative session to discuss the highs and lows and William Green, commodity director, wraps up with changes to turkey hunting regulations.
Learn more about our legislative efforts by reading the Capitol Connection and support our sponsor at Alabama Ag Credit.
Today William Green has a conversation with Alabama State Forester Rick Oates and Carla Hornady wraps up with information about the Cotton Trust Protocol.
Please visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
Brian Hardin, director of the Alabama Farmers Federation Governmental and Agricultural Programs, speaks with Dr. Mike Phillips, the new director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Check out their podcast, the Alabama Crops Report Podcast.
In the wrap-up, Carla Hornady, commodity director, tells us about new soybean research.
Be sure to visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
The External Affairs department reviews wins and challenges of the closing 2021 legislative session at the Alabama State House.
Read more in Capitol Connection.
Visit Alabama Ag Credit for your land needs.
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, has a conversation with Registered Dietitian, Sherry Coleman Collins, who consults with the National Peanut Board.
Other links from this episode:
- PeanutAllergyFacts.org
- PreventPeanutAllergies.org
- Peanut-Institute.com
- LEAP Study
- Alabama Ag Credit
- Alabama Farmers Federation
The External Affairs team update us on what's going on at the State House in Montgomery and Brady Ragland wraps up with a report on Tuskegee University Goat Day.
Learn more about our efforts in the Alabama Legislature by reading our weekly Capitol Connection newsletter.
Learn more about Goat Day here.
Be sure to visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, for your land purchase needs.
Brady Ragland, commodity director, has a conversation with Dr. Kim Mullinex, extension specialist and Auburn University professor.
Russ Durrance, commodity director, wraps up the show with information about Dairy U.
Be sure to check out our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
Hunter McBrayer has a conversation with Assistant Extension Professor in Horticulture, Dr. Edgar Vinson.
Find out more about Extension here.
Download the Farming Basics app here.
Visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, for your crop production and livestock loans.
Carla Hornady has a conversation with Scott Graham, assistant professor at Auburn University and extension specialist with Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Links from the conversation:
- Alabama Crops Report Podcast
- Alabama Crops Report Newsletter
- Alabama Cotton Shorts Newsletter
- Twitter
- Pest Patrol Hotline sponsored by Syngenta
Other links from the show:
- Alabama Farmers Federation
- Alabama Ag Credit
Casey Rogers and Preston Roberts, of the External Affairs Department, have a conversation with Rep. Reed Ingram of House District 75. Also, Jacob Davis, of the Alabama Peanut Producers, gives us the 2020 peanut report.
We'd like to thank our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
William Green discuss CLT manufacturing with Dr. Adam Maggard, professor at Auburn University School of Forestry and Extension specialist.
Mitt Walker wraps up with information about the impact of changing the inheritance tax on farm families.
Get more information about agriculture at Alabama Farmers Federation.
Be sure to support our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
Russ Durrance has a conversation with Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh and Russ also wraps up with information about the Pig Squeal Project.
Don't forget to check out our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
Mitt Walker interviews Todd Stacy of Alabama Daily News and, in the wrap-up, Brady Ragland tells us about the Alabama 4-H Horse Show.
This episode is sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit.
Sign up for an E-newletter at https://alfafarmers.org/contact/newsletter-signup/
Find more ag news at https://alfafarmers.org
Brian Hardin has a conversation with Brian Whitley, acting director of the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS).
Here are some useful links from that conversation:
- Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) Reports: Insight and analysis from FAS’s overseas offices on issues affecting agricultural production and trade.
- Production Supply and Demand Database: Data on production, supply, and distribution of agricultural commodities for the U.S. and key producing and consuming countries.
- Global Agricultural Trade System: International agricultural, fish, forest, and textile products trade statistics dating from the inception of the Harmonized coding system in 1989 to present.
- Export Sales Query System: Information on U.S. export sales, by commodity and country of destination, updated weekly.
In the wrap-up, William Green gives us some useful information about the condition of lumber supply and demand from the Auburn University School of Forestry.
Interview with Prof. Geoff Williams, Auburn University school of entomology.
Soybean Research Information Network:
https://soybeanresearchinfo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SoybeanResearchInformationNetwork/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EL0JQW26cP1WsCdW8mpXQ
Carla Hornady, commodity director, has a conversation with Assistant Professor & Extension Economist at Auburn University, Wendiam Sawadgo and Russ Durrance, commodity director, updates us on dairy outreach.
More links for Mr. Sawadgo:
Twitter: @WendiamEcon
Email: wendiam@auburn.edu
Brady Ragland, commodity director, has a conversation with Dr. Wayne Greene, department head of the Animal Sciences department of Auburn University.
Carla Hornady, commodity director, wraps up this week with a centennial moment to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alabama Farmers Federation.
In this week's AgCast, William Green, commodity director, has a conversation with Leif Stephens, assistant state director of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services and in the Wrap-up, Mitt Walker has a bonus interview with Roger Barlow of the The Catfish Institute.
Helpful links:
• USDA APHIS Wildlife Services website
• Wild Pig Trapping and cost share information
• The Catfish Institute
Russ Durrance, commodity director, interviews outgoing Poultry Division Chair Joe Murphy. Brady Ragland, commodity director, wraps us up with information about the upcoming Commodity Organization Meeting.
Find more information about Alabama agriculture at the Alabama Farmers Federation website.
Show notes:
https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/dawson-ga/national-peanut-research-laboratory/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/02652030701658357
https://meridian.allenpress.com/peanut-science/article/28/2/59/191925/Cost-of-Aflatoxin-to-the-Farmer-Buying-Point-and
https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-supports-georgia-pecans-and-peanuts
https://peanut-institute.com/
Wrap up notes:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/lawn-garden/alabama-beekeeping-symposium/
Carla Hornady, commodity director, has a conversation with Auburn University Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Adam Rabinowitz and Hunter McBrayer, commodity director, gives valuable information about what to do with live Christmas trees.
Brought to you by Alabama Farmers Federation.
Today Hunter McBrayer, commodity director, speaks with Taylor Hatchett, of Boozer Farms, about her operation. Along with their website, you can find out more about Boozer farms through Facebook and Instagram.
Brian Hardin, department director, wraps up with information about the upcoming centennial celebration for Alabama Farmers Federation and the 75th anniversary celebration of Alfa Insurance.
In today's conversation, Carla Hornady, commodity director, speaks with Mary Wilson, co-host of Simply Southern TV and a member of the Federation communications staff, about the upcoming season of the weekly TV show produced by the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Also, in the Wrap-up, Marlee Moore, of the communications staff, gives us some insight into how to be social in agriculture. Be sure to visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website for links to all our social media channels.
Today Hunter McBrayer speaks with Dr. Jeremy Pickens, Auburn University School of Horticulture assistant professor and Extension specialist, about Alabama Christmas trees.
Southern Christmas Tree Growers Association
Alfa Member Christmas Tree Growers
Mitt Walker, National Affairs director for Alabama Farmers Federation, tells us about the adverse effect wage rate methodology for the temporary employment of H-2A workers.
It today's AgCast, Jeff Helms, director of Communications for Alabama Farmers Federation finds out what Thanksgiving means to Jimmy Parnell, president of Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance.
In the Wrap-up, Kim Earwood, director of the Women's Leadership Committee, breaks down the cost of your Thanksgiving meal.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers, speaks with Mark Kieser, vise president of the Alabama Peanut Producers board of directors and district director of the Alabama Farmers Federation, about peanuts. More information can be found at the Alabama Peanut Producers website.
In the Wrap-up, William Green, commodity director, speaks with Chuck Sikes, director of the Wildlife Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, about hunter safety.
In this week’s AgCast, Hunter McBrayer, commodity director for Alabama Farmers Federation and executive director for Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, visits with Ellie Watson, director of the Sweet Grown Alabama - a statewide marketing campaign for locally grown produce.
To find out more about Sweet Grown Alabama, visit their website.
In our Wrap-up, Carla Hornady, commodity director for Alabama Farmers Federation, visits with Taz Smith, of the National Cotton Council, to learn how farmers can become part of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
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- Jason Sawyer, Associate Professor, Auburn University Animal Science Department- Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Division Wrap Up
- Auburn Agricultural Alumni Club’s Facebook page
- 2020 Auburn Ag Roundup
- For more information, contact:
Brian Hardin
Chair, Ag Roundup Committee
bhardin@alfafarmers.org
(334) 613-4217
Today' Show Notes
- Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Latest news about Alabama Farm Center
- Alabama Farmers Federation
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- Alfa Farmers
- Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index
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- Alabama Peanut Producers
- Storm Damage Survey
- Alabama National Fair
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• Tate Farms
• AASP Poultry Payment Estimator Instructional Video
• AASP Poultry Payment Estimator Form
For more agriculture news and information, check out the Alabama Farmers Federation website.
Check out the Show Notes below:
CARES Act: https://alfafarmers.org/cares-funding-to-help-alabama-forest-owners/
CFAP 1: https://alfafarmers.org/cfap-payments-helping-farmers-cope-with-losses/
CFAP 2: https://alfafarmers.org/farmers-may-apply-for-additional-14-billion-through-cfap-2/
Storm damage survey: https://alfafarmers.org/survey/
Mitt’s notes: https://alfafarmers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CFAP-2.pdf
Timber relief information: forestry.alabama.gov
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