Alabama AgCast
A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
Episodes
265 episodes
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
National FFA Convention!
Maggie Edwards visits with Legislators and the Alabama FFA officers about their experiences at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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19:29
Ag News Around Alabama with Mike & Maggie for Nov. 3, 2025
Join Mike and Maggie as they take a look at what's going on, in Agriculture, around Alabama.Be sure to stay tuned for the Field Staff Report with Cameron SmithFind out more about our sponsor,
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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20:31
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