
Alabama AgCast
A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
Episodes
232 episodes
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

Women's Leadership Committee Conference
Maggie Edwards gathers organizers and participants from the conference held Auburn to get their take on the conference.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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26:47

Prospective Plantings Report with Carla Hornady
We visit with Carla Hornady on the USDA's Prospective Plantings report, released on March 31, 2025.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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12:31

Let's meet the McKathans!
Maggie Edwards sits down with Sidney and Sheryl McKathan. The McKathans live in Andalusia, Ala. and sell honey and strawberries on their U-pick operation.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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19:15

Alfa Health Plan legislation with Rep. David Faulkner
Brian Hardin and Russ Durrance, both with the External Affairs division, speak with Rep. David Faulkner, the Alabama House sponsor or the Alfa Health Plan legislation. In the wrap-up, Morgan Desselle recaps the hearing that took place and gives...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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19:08

Legislative Update
On today’s AgCast, we will hear a conversation between Tanner Hood, of our Communications staff, and Preston Roberts, director of Agricultural Legislation, as the Alabama legislature reaches its calendar midpoint.Find your elected repres...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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14:13

Forestry & Wildlife Seminar
We recap speakers from the annual Forestry & Wildlife Seminar held at the Federation home office to discuss the latest information about areas of interest for landowners and researchers.Find your elected representatives
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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39:37

Jr. Livestock Expo
We sit down with Colton Christjohn, superintendent of the Jr. Livestock Expo and two competitors to get background and insight into the hard work that goes into this event and the memories made.Find your elected representatives
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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39:20

Washington Legislative Conference with Ben and Whitney Haynes
Tanner Hood has a conversation with Ben and Whitney Haynes, from Cullman County, about their experiences at this year's Washington Legislative Conference.Find your elected representatives
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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22:09

Let's meet new Alabama Ag Credit President, Nick Hartley
We sit down with new Alabama Ag Credit, Nick Hartley, and Ag Credit VP of Communications, Amber Pratt, to get to know the new CEO.Find your elected representatives
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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39:01

Taste of Alabama Legislative Reception
Maggie Edwards visits with several attendees of the annual, Taste of Alabama, legislative reception held in Montgomery at the Alabama Farmers Federation.Find your elected representatives
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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20:29

AFVGA Conference Recap
Maggie Edwards speaks with attendees of the 2025 Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association annual meeting recently held in Gulf Shores, Ala.Find your elected representatives
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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43:51

Let's meet newly elected North Area Vice President Mark Byrd and Southeast Vice President Chris Carroll
Marlee Jackson has a conversation with newly elected North Area Vice President, Mark Byrd, and Tanner Hood speaks with newly elected Southeast Area Vice President, Chris Carroll.Find your elected representatives
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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36:50

Alabama competes at American Farm Bureau convention
Mary Wilson, of the Federation communications staff, recaps the American Farm Bureau convention recently held in San Antonio.Morgan Desselle begins a new weekly look at our efforts in the Alabama Legislature.To subscribe to the Ca...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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16:06

Heirs property conversation with Ag Council, John Allen Nichols
We sit down with Federation Agriculture Council, John Allen Nichols, to discuss issue arising from passing on property to heirs with and without a will.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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18:09

Mitt Walker discusses the new Washington DC landscape
We speak with the Federation's Mitt Walker about what Alabama farmers can expect with the 119th Congress and the new political climate in our nation's capital.To sign up for Alabama Farmers Federation e-newsletters,
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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21:18

The upcoming AFVGA Conference & Trade Show and why you should attend!
We discuss the upcoming Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Conference and Trade Show with Blake Thaxton, AFVGA Executive Director; Ellie Watson, Sweet Grown Alabama director and event sponsor; and Dr. Susan Fant Cassidy, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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33:13

Meet Rachel Chastain and Denzil Dees
Marlee Jackson has a conversation with the 2025 State Women's Leadership Committee Chair, Rachel Chastain; and Hunter McBrayer sits down with Denzil Dees, the 2025 State Young Farmers Committee Chair.Find out more about our sponsor,
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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32:10

A conversation with Alabama Ag Credit's Doug Thiessen
President and CEO of Alabama Ag Credit, Doug Thiessen, will soon be retiring. We sit down with him to reflect on his long and successful career.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credi...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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25:10
