Alabama AgCast
A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
Episodes
276 episodes
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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40:08
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.
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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17:54
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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19:56
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
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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18:03
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
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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22:59
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
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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22:19
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.
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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26:36
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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25:46
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.
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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37:06
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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36:16
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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16:39
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
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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21:18
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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24:26
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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37:17
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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27:54
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 <...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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19:09
News: 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 in Anaheim, California. As a part of our coverage, we will get Drew Wendland’s reactio...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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25:16
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 agricultureSee the
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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40:04
2026 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 External Affairs Department staffers Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance in this special...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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17:13
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....
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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17:48
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 Alabama in the national Excellence in Agriculture contest during the American Farm ...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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35:18
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:https://dm.epiq11.com/case/hansenmuel...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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15:02
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, and also about
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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18:43