Alabama AgCast
A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
Episodes
285 episodes
FarmPAC-endorsed candidates recap
On this AgCast Extra, we will hear highlights from our previous interviews with FarmPAC-endorsed candidates. The primary election is May 19th, so b...
250-pound challenge as a part of America's 250-year anniversary!
Bethany O'Rear, Extension Agent in Horticulture located in Blount County, about the 250-Pound Challenge as part of their annual Grow Mor...
Let's meet Caroleene Dobson, FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Secretary of State
Joining us, in the AgCast Extra, is Caroleene Dobson. Caroleene is our FarmPAC-endorsed candidate running for the office of Secretary of State.Find out more about our sponsor,
Farm Bill, Ag Economy Barometer, Drought and more!
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...
Increase your corn yields with Ext. Agent Eddie McGriff!
Eddie McGriff is an agronomic crops agent with Alabama Extension at Auburn University. Last year, Eddie assisted three Alabama row crop farmers who reaped yield...
Farm Bill passes US House and more ag news!
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
Alabama Extension Week is coming! Get ready with Mary Wilson.
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 ...
AgCast Feature with Extension's Christy Mendoza on food safety, prep and eating out!
Eggcellent Food Safety: Keeping Easter Fresh and FunWith 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 fam...
AgCast News! Get the latest on ag news.
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....
AgCast News for March 26, 2026 includes JLE, Legislative update, Federal news, and more!
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 ...
A new soil sulfur study with Extension Specialist Chandler Gruener
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.
What's going on in DC with Mitt Walker!
We sit down with Director of Governmental and Agriculture Programs, Mitt Walker, on The Farm Bill and other movement in Congress.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also ...
March 10, 2026 News! Young Farmers Conference, Commodity Column, Legislative Report and more!
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
AgCast Feature! with Henry Jordan, variety testing manager for Auburn University
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
March 4, 2026 News! One Farmer, One File; FFA Day on the Hill; Legislative Report and more!
On today’s AgCast we learn about USDA’s One Farmer, One File initiative, we report on the
Cong. Jerry Carl, FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for U.S. House District 1 for Alabama
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.
News! USDA works with Dept. of War, Ag Hall of Honor, and we honor Jake Harper!
On today’s AgCast, the USDA continues working with the Department of War to maintain and increase farmlan...
We meet FarmPAC-endorsed candidate Matt Gentry running for Public Service Commission
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.
News: Alfa in DC, Cotton advice, AFVGA award winners and more!
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 farm...
Let's meet Katherine Robertson, FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Attorney General
Maggie Edwards shares a few moments with Katherine Robertson. Katherine is the FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Alabama Attorney General.Here's more about Katherine.Find out more about ou...
Let's meet FarmPAC-endorsed candidate Corey Hill
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
Check your farm policy, Alfa and winter storms, New Extension director and more!
On today’s AgCastWe 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 ...
FarmPAC endorsed candidate Steve Marshall, running for U.S. Senate
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 camp...
Legislative Reception, Major Donation, Ag Legislation Watch, Market News and More!
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 an...
FarmPAC-endorsed candidate Wes Allen, running for Lt. Governor
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 <...
