Alabama AgCast
A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
Episodes
251 episodes
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 from Alabama Ag Credit who helped with the process.Also, our Field Staff Repor...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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33:51
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 Fede...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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29:23
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 Report. This is what's going on the frontline of agriculture for last week.Vis...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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21:10
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 several awards of interest.To nominate or apply, visit the
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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21:27
IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR ALABAMA FARMERS!
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
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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24:11
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 also about
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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35:48
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 more ...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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23:35
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 discovered in Alabama.Read more about the jassid
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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24:10
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 about allowing hunting on their land.Find out more about our sponsor,
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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16:05
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 U.S./Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement. Joining Destiny, and contributing occasionally,...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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18:12
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 Credit, and also about
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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16:58
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 sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also ...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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22:38
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 Beautiful Bill impacts farmers in Alabama.Find out more about our sponsor,
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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28:40
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 farmers in Alabama.Find out more about our sponsor,
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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21:22
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 visited our office. We chat with two of them to get their perspective.Find ...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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20:16
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 Alpine. The operation uses guest workers through the H-2A legal labor program. Phill...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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19:23
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, camping, etc. to your land. They handle the vetting, booking, and fees and you make money. V...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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30:34
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 out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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31:31
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
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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39:15
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 by our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf.Find out mor...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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19:02
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 up by introducing our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf.
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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31:55
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 program is going and what's coming up.<...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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19:39
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 program deadlines coming.Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and Ex...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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22:54
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 the McLeod Family Farm.Find out more about our sponsor,
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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22:34