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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 AgCast
A conversation with the new Associate Director of Extension in Alabama, Eve Brantley.
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…
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A conversation with Daniel and Kim Mullenix
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…
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The Importance of Drought Monitoring
Drought is a constant threat to producers so we brought in the experts. Alabama Associate State Climatologist Lee Ellenburg, Extension Specialist Kent Stanford…
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2024 Heritage Cooking Contest
Each year, the Alabama Farmers Federation hosts the Heritage Cooking Contest. This event, sponsored by our Women's Leadership Committee invites entries from…
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Changes to Alfa's Farmowner Policy
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…
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The importance of county annual meetings for the Federation
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…
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Alfa Health Care Legislation
We speak with Preston Roberts, Director of Agriculture Legislation, about the upcoming health plan legislation that will be re-introduced in the 2025 Alabama…
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Recap of the 2024 Farm & Land Conference
This week's wrap-up includes an ag law update from Federation Agriculture Counsel John Allen Nichols. www.fincen.gov/boi Find out more about our sponsor…
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Dr. Adam Kantrovich: Agribusiness Tax Specialist
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…
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AFVGA President Dr. Arlie Powell
In this episode Alabama Farmers Federation Agricultural Communications Specialist Maggie Edwards sits down with Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association…
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Hunter McBrayer talks about Young Farmer programs and competitions
With the Farm & Land Conference coming up in August, we sit down with Young Farmer Director, Hunter McBrayer, about leadership development programs and…
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Farm & Land Conference Sneak Peak: Dr. Jeremy Pickens
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…
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A.L.F.A. Leaders in Washington D.C.
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…
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Ag In The Classroom
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…
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News from our publication, The Cultivator
Here are some of the latest news stories we have been working on from our publication, The Cultivator. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and…
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Dr. Dan Tracy, Beef Technical Service Vet for Zoetis
Dr. Tracy gave a talk about stocker cattle health during the Beef Cattle and Forage Summit. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about…
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Beef Cattle Producer Panel
Learn more about nutrition for finishing beef cattle in Alabama with producers Chris Upchurch, David Lee and Zane Troxtel. Find out more about our sponsor…
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Discussion forages with Mason Henson, Ph.D.
From the recent Beef Cattle and Forage Summit, we discuss forages with Mason Henson, Ph.D. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation. Find out…
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Meet Perry Mobley with Greenpoint Ag
As part of the Beef Cattle and Forage Summit, we visit with presenter, Perry Mobley of Greenpoint Ag. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers…
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Ag Economics with Dr. Mykel Taylor
Alfa Eminent Scholar and Auburn University Professor Dr. Mykel Taylor discusses a research project that focusses on how stress affects some farmers. She also…
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Choctaw County Ag Day!
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. Find…
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4R Fertilizer Workshop
Recently, YARA sponsored the first 4R Fertilizer Workshop in the Southeast held at the E.V. Smith Research Center. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama…
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Alfa Health Legislative Update
Brian Hardin, director of governmental affairs, and Russ Durrance, director of agriculture legislation, discuss the latest on Alfa Health Plan bill currently…
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A visit with students attending the 2024 Ag Expedition!
We catch up with Auburn University college students, Kate Nelson, Aubrey Grace and Nick Allen on their thoughts from the 2024 Ag Expedition. Find out more…
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Recap of the annual AFVGA conference
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…
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We get to know Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for Ala. Dist. 2
Mitt Walker has a conversation with FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Ala. Dist. 2, Caroleene Dobson. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also…
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Alabama Forest Industry Update with Adam Maggard
We visit Adam Maggard, associate professor and Extension specialist, in Auburn, Ala. on what's coming up for the forest industry. Check out Alabama Ag Credit…
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Farm Bill Update with Sen. Tommy Tuberville
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. Check…
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Recap of the national AFBF Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah
Hunter McBrayer and Maggie Edwards have conversations with several from Alabama who attended the American Farm Bureau Federation national convention held in…
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Avian Influenza with Colton Christjohn
We catch up with Poultry Division Direction Colton Christjohn on the current state of Avian Influenza in Alabama. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama…
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Predatory Gambling In Alabama?
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…
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H2A Program with Dr. Derek Farnsworth
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…
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Alabama's Ag Outlook with Adam Rabinowitz
We catch up with Adam Rabinowitz and recap the 2023 Alabama Extension AgOutlook Conference held in Montgomery on Dec. 13. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and…
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall discusses gambling in Alabama
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sits down with Brian Hardin to discuss gambling in Alabama. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and…
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Farm Bureau Lawyer Travis Cushman with an Ag Legal Update
We speak with Travis Cushman, lawyer for Farm Bureau, about cases that are relevant to Alabama farmers. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and…
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Upcoming events you need to know about
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Alabama Farmers Federation
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2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference
Three attendees of the 2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference sit down with Alabama Farmers Federation Young Farmers Division Director Hunter McBrayer and host…
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We travel to the national FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana
Brian Hardin, Russ Durrance and Maggie Edwards bring you interviews and insight from the nation FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Find out more about…
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2023 Excellence in Ag Winner Zack Brannon
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…
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Meet TREASURE Forest Owners Jamestican and Angela Parham
Maggie Edwards catches up with Alabama TREASURE Forest Association President, Jamestican Parnham and his wife, Angela, at the recently held Alabama Landowner's…
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Meet Youth Livestock Director, Sarah-Jane French
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. Check…
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Meet OYFF winner Brady Peek
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…
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New Deer Policy with Bill Cook
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…
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Fertilizers with Scott Maxwell
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. Find…
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Heritage Cooking Contest Winner Jeanette Tew
Federation communications specialist, Maggie Edwards, sits down with Jeanette Tew, the winner of the annual Heritage Cooking Contest. The 2023 Heritage Cooking…
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Ag Economics with Dr. Mykel Taylor
We discuss the current state of agriculture economics with Auburn University Associate Professor and Alfa Eminent Scholar Dr. Mykel Taylor. Be sure to check…
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Diversify your operation with vegetables!
We speak with Dr. Andre de Silva, of Extension and Auburn University, about how farmers can diversify their operation by using vegetables. Be sure to check out…
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A conversation with Congressman Jerry Carl
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. Be sure to check out…
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Chip Blalock with Sunbelt Ag Expo
Sunbelt Ag Expo Executive Director, Chip Blalock, talks about the upcoming international agriculture exposition; the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Be sure to check out…
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Wisconsin Beef Tour Recap with Chris Prevatt
In this episode of the AgCast, Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Director Chris Prevatt goes through the recent beef tour across Wisconsin. Find out more about…
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A visit with Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Coach sits down and talks about his visit to Alabama regarding the upcoming Farm Bill. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about…
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New Congressional Alabama Map
Brian Hardin and Mitt Walker discuss the recently concluded special session based on a Supreme Court ruling. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag…
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Wild Hogs Update
William Green, Federation commodity director and resident expert regarding wild hogs brings us the latest information about management programs in Alabama…
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Annual County Presidents Conference
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…
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Greenhouse, Nursery and Sod Tour
On today’s episode, Jeff Helms, communications director, traveled with producers as part of the Greenhouse, Nursery and Sod division tour. The Alabama Farmers…
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Ag Law & You: Livestock Liability
Today, we visit with Federation Ag Council, John Allen Nichols, and Federation Legal Intern, Caleb Currie, on the subject of livestock liability. Be sure to…
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Ag In The Classroom Recap
On today’s episode, Maggie Edwards, from our communications department, attended the annual Ag In The Classroom in Huntsville and had a conversation with…
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Meet the new peanut director, Libbie Johnson
Libbie Johnson, originally from south Louisiana, joins the Alabama agriculture family as the new Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers…
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Legislative wrap-up for 2023 session
Brian Hardin, Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance, all with the Department of External Affairs, look back at the Alabama Legislatures 2023 session. Be sure to…