Ag News for June 23, 2026

Alabama AgCast

Alabama AgCast
Ag News for June 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026 Season 7 Episode 38
Alabama Farmers Federation

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 Federation news, Lydia East has a report about the recent Ag In The Classroom event and Maggie Gaddy reflects on the state FFA convention. Also, with get the latest on commodities and get a field staff report.

Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation

Episode Artwork Ag News for June 23, 2026 21:00 Episode Artwork Cong. Barry Moore - FarmPAC Endorsed Candidate for US Senate 18:34 Episode Artwork New World Screwworm Confirmed in US! 15:23 Episode Artwork Pine Bark Beetle in Alabama with Ext. Specialist Annakay Newell 19:26 Episode Artwork News for June 3, 2026! 14:00 Episode Artwork Brad Rippey with the USDA Drought Monitor 23:38 Episode Artwork NEWS: Primary victories for FarmPAC, Teacher of the Year, Livestock insurance program enhancements and more! 17:55 Episode Artwork What is the USDA Rural Development? 28:27 Episode Artwork Farm Bill movement, cost cutting amendment, Plant Not Plastic, and more! 22:55 Episode Artwork FarmPAC-endorsed candidates recap 46:54 Episode Artwork 250-pound challenge as a part of America's 250-year anniversary! 14:28 Episode Artwork Let's meet Caroleene Dobson, FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Secretary of State 25:21 Episode Artwork Farm Bill, Ag Economy Barometer, Drought and more! 25:15 Episode Artwork Increase your corn yields with Ext. Agent Eddie McGriff! 31:09 Episode Artwork Farm Bill passes US House and more ag news! 25:53 Episode Artwork Alabama Extension Week is coming! Get ready with Mary Wilson. 21:27 Episode Artwork AgCast Feature with Extension's Christy Mendoza on food safety, prep and eating out! 17:44 Episode Artwork AgCast News! Get the latest on ag news. 13:08 Episode Artwork AgCast News for March 26, 2026 includes JLE, Legislative update, Federal news, and more! 40:08 Episode Artwork A new soil sulfur study with Extension Specialist Chandler Gruener 17:54 Episode Artwork What's going on in DC with Mitt Walker! 19:56 Episode Artwork March 10, 2026 News! Young Farmers Conference, Commodity Column, Legislative Report and more! 18:03 Episode Artwork AgCast Feature! with Henry Jordan, variety testing manager for Auburn University 22:59 Episode Artwork March 4, 2026 News! One Farmer, One File; FFA Day on the Hill; Legislative Report and more! 22:19 Episode Artwork Cong. Jerry Carl, FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for U.S. House District 1 for Alabama 26:36