Alabama AgCast
A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
Episodes
306 episodes
Wheat & Feed Grain Referendum Aug. 11
Wheat & Feed Grain Referendum Is Aug. 11Producers who grew feed grains in 2025 or planted for harvest in 2026 are eligible to vote in the Aug. 11 Wheat & Feed Grain Referendum. The balloting will determine if t...
Jerry Carl, FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Alabama Dist. 1
The Special Primary Election is next Tuesday, August 11. This is a winner-take-all election, with the highest vote getter earning the Republican nomination. As our FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for District 1, we speak with Jerry Carl, a strong ad...
Rhett Marques, FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Alabama Dist. 2
The Special Primary Election is next Tuesday, August 11. This is a winner-take-all election, with the highest vote getter earning the Republican nomination. We sit down with Rhett Marques, AL-Dist. 2 FarmPAC-endorsed candidate.
Possible Farm Bill movement, Armyworms may be on the way, Vote Aug. 11 and more!
Here’s the Ag news for July 29, 2026. On the national front, the Farm Bill may see some advancement, a special deadline for specialty crops approaching, and proponents weigh in on the proposed Ag Labor bill.In State News, Fal...
A conversation with Ellie Watson
We visit with Ellie Watson. Ellie was named as the first Alabama participant of the national Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program for the American Farm Bureau Federation. After just returning from her first meeting, we get her thoughts...
Money for Meat Processors, FSA State Meeting, Peanut Checkoff Continues, and More!
Before we get into the news, I’d like to take a moment and recognize that, with the last episode launched, the AgCast has produced 300 episodes since its inception in September of 2020. Thank you all for continued support of this podcast.
The latest for Alabama Farm Services Agency
Today, we visit with Alabama USDA Farm Service Agency Director, Monica Carroll, and Program Specialist, Kathy Patterson, about the latest programs and deadlines all producers need to know.Be sure to visit
June Crop Report, DEF changes, Estate Planning, and Inaugural Forestry Tour
Here’s your ag news for June 15, 2026.Among the national news, today, the USDA has released its latest crop report, Diesel Engine Rules are changed, and Latin America has growing opportunities for ethanol exports.In state news,
What's in the new Ag Labor Bill in Congress?
We sit down with Blake Thaxton. Blake is the Federation's commodity director for the Bee & Honey Division; and the Greenhouse, Nursery & Sod Division; and executive director for Al Fruit & Veg Growers Association. Ag labor is a big ...
Ag News: Senate Farm Bill, USMCA halted, Beef Tour and more!
Among the national news stories; Language is released from the Senate Farm Bill, a new legal defense avenue for farmers, and the USMCA trade deal halted by President Trump.In Federation news; we get a report from the beef tour and farmer...
Ag News for July 2, 2026!
In national news, with the 4th of July coming up, grilling is on everyone’s mind, but food safety should be a close second.In Federation news, the new ...
Alabama timber industry in crisis!
Alabama’s timber industry, a cornerstone of the state’s economy, is confronting a systemic market failure that threatens to wipe out billions in generational wealth. According to a new whitepaper titled America's Renewable Resource in Crisi...
Ag News for June 23, 2026
On today’s episode, in national news, we’ll learn about new screwworm resources, a push for farm aid, a deeper dive into the commodity markets, USDA’s specialty crop program, and discover that no two El Ninos are the same. In Federa...
Cong. Barry Moore - FarmPAC Endorsed Candidate for US Senate
Cong. Barry Moore takes time out of his busy schedule in Congress to speak with us about his record and how he will represent the working farm families of Alabama if elected to the US Senate.
New World Screwworm Confirmed in US!
We are bringing you an AgCast Extra, today, to let you know about a confirmation by USDA, that the New World Screwworm has been detected in Texas just north of the Mexico boarder. We will first have a conversation with our Beef Division Directo...
Pine Bark Beetle in Alabama with Ext. Specialist Annakay Newell
We speak with Annakay Newell, Auburn University assistant professor & Extension specialist in forest health, about the current pine bark beetle infestation in Alabama.
News for June 3, 2026!
In national news, The EPA is working to get rid of diesel exhaust fluid mandates, base acre update opens for ARC and PLC programs, and USDA announces a plan to bolster cotton demand. In Federation news,
Brad Rippey with the USDA Drought Monitor
We spend some time with Brad Rippy, USDA meteorologist out of Washington, DC, about his vital role in preparing and producing the weekly report.View the latest
NEWS: Primary victories for FarmPAC, Teacher of the Year, Livestock insurance program enhancements and more!
Here is your AgCast News for May 21, 2026.In national news, USDA announces enhancements to its livestock insurance program and meat demand stays high despite rising prices. In Federation news,
What is the USDA Rural Development?
We visit with Twinkle Cavanaugh, director of Alabama's USDA Rural Development, and Joe Freeman, deputy director, about how their work with this Federal program is helping all of rural Alabama.Find...
Farm Bill movement, cost cutting amendment, Plant Not Plastic, and more!
In national news, we hear from one witness during a hearing held by the US Senate Agriculture Committee, we’ll hear advice from Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall on the importance...
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...
