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Alabama AgCast
A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
Episodes
Alabama AgCastNews: AFBF Convention, Legislative Update, Commodity Market News
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…
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Farmer Bridge Payments, Alabama Farm Center, Legislative Update and Special Guest, Derek Chen
A news-packed episode, today. Visit the latest edition of The Cultivator to get links and more information about Alabama agriculture See the Farmer Bridge…
Alabama AgCast2026 Legislative Session Preview
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…
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New Alfa leadership, Farmer Bridge Payment Program and more!
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…
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Alabama Excellence in Agriculture winners Josh & Bailey Williams
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…
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President Trump's $12 Billion Bridge Payments
Mitt Walker brings us the latest on the $12 Billion bridge payment announced on Dec. 8 by President Trump. The website Mitt referenced is…
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2025 Youth Leadership Conference
We visit with attendees of the 2025 Youth Leadership Conference held at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, Ala. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit…
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National FFA Convention!
Maggie Edwards visits with Legislators and the Alabama FFA officers about their experiences at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo held in…
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Ag News Around Alabama with Mike & Maggie for Nov. 3, 2025
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…
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Alabama Ag Credit Jumpstart Grant Program
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…
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Ag News: AL National Fair, Alfa Cares Closet, Sunbelt Ag Expo
Mike & Maggie break down the latest Ag News from around Alabama. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation…
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Ag News: Endorsements, Alfa Health Plan, Scholarship and more!
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…
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Upcoming AFVGA Conference and Awards
Blake Thaxton, executive director of Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, joins us to talk about their annual conference in February of next year and…
Alabama AgCastIMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR ALABAMA FARMERS!
Mitt Walker, director of Governmental And Agricultural programs, brings important information about looming deadlines for Federal program payments that Alabama…
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Idaho Beef Tour with Maggie Edwards
Maggie speaks with Chris Prevatt and Alabama farmers from the Beef Tour who attended this annual event. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and…
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Ag news from around Alabama!
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…
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Cotton Jassid in Alabama!
We speak with Scott Graham, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist in Entomology & Plant Pathology, about a new pest, the cotton jassid, that has been…
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What to know about hunting leases.
We speak with Alabama Farmers Federation External Affairs Department Assistant Director and legal council, Preston Roberts, about what landowners should know…
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U.S./Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement - Good for Alabama farmers!
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…
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Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture
Forrest Anders is young farmer who is embracing Artificial Intelligence on his operation. We explore AI with him. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag…
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A special visit with U.S. Senator Katie Britt!
We spend a few minutes with our own, Sen. Katie Britt, to discuss successes and efforts she has made for the families of Alabama. Find out more about our…
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The Big Beautiful Bill and Farmers with Mitt Walker
Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agriculture Programs and the Federation's national lobbyist, explains how the American Relief Plan and the Big…
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Do you know what the FSA does for you?
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…
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Planting Report with Carla Hornady + Wetumpka FFA Members
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…
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Ag Labor Changes with Phillip Hunter
We have an informative conversation with Alabama Farmers Federation District 6 Director, Phillip Hunter. Phillip and his bother, Will, own Hunter Trees, LLC in…
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Make money with LandTrust!
We speak with the Nic De Castro, the owner of LandTrust. Like Airbnb, LandTrust partners with landowners to bring parties looking for hunting, fishing…
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Teacher of the Year Katie Collins
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. Find…
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Farmer in the Middle and Farm Survey
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…
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New World Screwworm with Chris Prevatt
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…
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Legislative Wrap-up with Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance
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…
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Sweet Grown Alabama branding program
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…
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National Update with Mitt Walker
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…
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A Special Legislative Update and cut flowers on McLeod Family Farm
Morgan Desselle brings a special legislative report about passage of the Alfa Health Plan legalization and Maggie Edwards visits the cut-flower operation on…
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Women's Leadership Committee Conference
Maggie Edwards gathers organizers and participants from the conference held Auburn to get their take on the conference. Find out more about our sponsor…
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Prospective Plantings Report with Carla Hornady
We visit with Carla Hornady on the USDA's Prospective Plantings report, released on March 31, 2025. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and…
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Let's meet the McKathans!
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. Find…
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Alfa Health Plan legislation with Rep. David Faulkner
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…
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Legislative Update
On today’s AgCast, we will hear a conversation between Tanner Hood, of our Communications staff, and Preston Roberts, director of Agricultural Legislation, as…
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Forestry & Wildlife Seminar
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…
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Jr. Livestock Expo
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…
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Washington Legislative Conference with Ben and Whitney Haynes
Tanner Hood has a conversation with Ben and Whitney Haynes, from Cullman County, about their experiences at this year's Washington Legislative Conference. Find…
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Let's meet new Alabama Ag Credit President, Nick Hartley
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. Find your elected…
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Taste of Alabama Legislative Reception
Maggie Edwards visits with several attendees of the annual, Taste of Alabama, legislative reception held in Montgomery at the Alabama Farmers Federation. Find…
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AFVGA Conference Recap
Maggie Edwards speaks with attendees of the 2025 Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association annual meeting recently held in Gulf Shores, Ala. Find your…
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Let's meet newly elected North Area Vice President Mark Byrd and Southeast Vice President Chris Carroll
Marlee Jackson has a conversation with newly elected North Area Vice President, Mark Byrd, and Tanner Hood speaks with newly elected Southeast Area Vice…
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Alabama competes at American Farm Bureau convention
Mary Wilson, of the Federation communications staff, recaps the American Farm Bureau convention recently held in San Antonio. Morgan Desselle begins a new…
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Heirs property conversation with Ag Council, John Allen Nichols
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. Find…
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Mitt Walker discusses the new Washington DC landscape
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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The upcoming AFVGA Conference & Trade Show and why you should attend!
We discuss the upcoming Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Conference and Trade Show with Blake Thaxton, AFVGA Executive Director; Ellie…
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Meet Rachel Chastain and Denzil Dees
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…
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A conversation with Alabama Ag Credit's Doug Thiessen
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. Find out more…
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We celebrate Simply Southern TV's 10th Anniversary
We talk about 10 years of Simply Southern with Kevin Worthington, Mary Wilson and Matt Wilson. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also…
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Let's meet new Federation employee Morgan Desselle!
We meet Legislative and Policy Assistant, Morgan Desselle. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
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How to Choose a Lawyer with Agriculture Counsel John Allen Nichols
Learn the best strategies for choosing a layer with advice from Alabama Farmers Federation Agriculture Counsel John Allen Nichols. Find out more about our…
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Alabama Ag Credit JumpStart Program Recipients
We celebrate with five, lucky recipients of the annual JumpStart program, sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit. The JumpStart program rewards five individuals or…
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Elected Officials at National FFA Convention
Russ Durrance speaks with several elected officials from Alabama about their impressions of the FFA National Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana in late…
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Youth Leadership Conference
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…
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Alabama Forest Landowner Conference
Maggie Edwards has conversations with John Gilbert, assistant director of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center in Andalusia, and Todd Langston, forestry…
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2024 Youth Dairy Show Recap
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…
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Alabama Forestry Commission turns 100!
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…