Alabama AgCast
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A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Nov 22, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving from the Alabama Farmers Federation
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Nov 16, 2023
2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference
Three attendees of the 2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference sit down with Alabama Farmers Federation Young Farmers Division Director Hunter McBrayer and host Mike Moody to discuss this year's conference.
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Nov 9, 2023
We travel to the national FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana
Brian Hardin, Russ Durrance and Maggie Edwards bring you interviews and insight from the nation FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Nov 2, 2023
2023 Excellence in Ag Winner Zack Brannon
Hunter McBrayer sits down with Zack Brannon, the 2023 Excellence in Ag winner, as Zack prepares to compete nationally at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Oct 27, 2023
Meet TREASURE Forest Owners Jamestican and Angela Parham
Maggie Edwards catches up with Alabama TREASURE Forest Association President, Jamestican Parnham and his wife, Angela, at the recently held Alabama Landowner's Conference.
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Oct 19, 2023
Meet Youth Livestock Director, Sarah-Jane French
We travel to the Alabama National Fair and catch up with new Director of Youth Livestock Programs, Sarah-Jane French, about her new roll with Extension.
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Oct 11, 2023
Meet OYFF winner Brady Peek
Brady and Anna Peek of Limestone County were named Alabama’s OYFF. The Peeks raise row crops in Limestone and Lauderdale counties and have one son, Ridge. Since beginning their farm in 2010, the Peeks have increased yields and efficiency; expanded to include custom farming and a trucking business; and diversified into raising flowers and sweet corn they sell to local customers. Brady is the State Soybean Committee chair and chaired the State Young Farmers Committee in 2021.
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Oct 6, 2023
New Deer Policy with Bill Cook
At the recent Policy Development Meeting, members of the Alabama Farmers Federation, led by District. 9 Director and farmer, Bill Cook, put forth a new policy aimed at helping farmers and landowners deal with increased deer populations in Alabama.
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Sep 26, 2023
Fertilizers with Scott Maxwell
Scott Maxwell of Pursell Agri-Tech sits down with us to discuss Pursell's revolutionary fertilizer design and challenges farmers face in today's world.
Find more info at https://fertilizer.com.
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Sep 13, 2023
Heritage Cooking Contest Winner Jeanette Tew
Federation communications specialist, Maggie Edwards, sits down with Jeanette Tew, the winner of the annual Heritage Cooking Contest.
The 2023 Heritage Cooking Contest was Sept. 7 in Montgomery. This year’s theme for the Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Division competition featured baked cheesecakes, honoring the state’s dairy farmers. Elmore County’s Jeanette Tew won first place for her Sweet Potato Pecan Baked Cheesecake. In second place was Randolph County’s Barbara Norred who created Strawberry Cheesecake. Biscoff Cookie Cheesecake earned Montgomery County’s Amy Belcher third place. The three cooks received cash prizes courtesy of the Federation.
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Sep 6, 2023
Ag Economics with Dr. Mykel Taylor
We discuss the current state of agriculture economics with Auburn University Associate Professor and Alfa Eminent Scholar Dr. Mykel Taylor.
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Aug 30, 2023
Diversify your operation with vegetables!
We speak with Dr. Andre de Silva, of Extension and Auburn University, about how farmers can diversify their operation by using vegetables.
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Aug 23, 2023
A conversation with Congressman Jerry Carl
At our recent Farm & Land Expo, we sat down with Cong. Jerry Carl, of Alabama's first district, on his time and work in Washington, DC.
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Aug 18, 2023
Chip Blalock with Sunbelt Ag Expo
Sunbelt Ag Expo Executive Director, Chip Blalock, talks about the upcoming international agriculture exposition; the Sunbelt Ag Expo.
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Aug 9, 2023
Wisconsin Beef Tour Recap with Chris Prevatt
In this episode of the AgCast, Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Director Chris Prevatt goes through the recent beef tour across Wisconsin.
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Aug 4, 2023
A visit with Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Coach sits down and talks about his visit to Alabama regarding the upcoming Farm Bill.
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Jul 26, 2023
New Congressional Alabama Map
Brian Hardin and Mitt Walker discuss the recently concluded special session based on a Supreme Court ruling.
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Jul 19, 2023
Wild Hogs Update
William Green, Federation commodity director and resident expert regarding wild hogs brings us the latest information about management programs in Alabama.
Some links from this episode:
- Feral Swine-Managing an Invasive Species
- USDA Wildlife Services State Offices
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Jul 13, 2023
Annual County Presidents Conference
On today’s episode, we travel to this year’s County President’s Conference held in Chattanooga Tenn. Jeff Helms caught up with several attendees for their input on the annual event.
In the wrap-up, we’d like to inform forest landowners about a new cost-share program for the Southern Pine Beetle prevention program managed by the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Technical assistance and financial incentives will soon be available to help forest landowners in Alabama to implement prevention practices aimed at reducing susceptibility of their pine stands from a southern pine beetle (SPB) attack. The primary objective of the SPB Prevention Cost-share Program is to help forest landowners implement forest management practices that will ultimately reduce SPB damage and outbreaks in Alabama.
Administered by the Alabama Forestry Commission, the program is made possible through a grant from the USDA Forest Service.* The application will be available to the public beginning July 14, 2023, a…
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Jul 7, 2023
Greenhouse, Nursery and Sod Tour
On today’s episode, Jeff Helms, communications director, traveled with producers as part of the Greenhouse, Nursery and Sod division tour.
The Alabama Farmers Federation Dairy Educational Meeting is July 26 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at Darrell Rankins' farm in Chambers County. Dairymen and others with interest in the industry are invited to attend. RSVP to Federation Dairy Division Director Colton Christjohn at cchristjohn@alfafarmers.org.
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Jun 28, 2023
Ag Law & You: Livestock Liability
Today, we visit with Federation Ag Council, John Allen Nichols, and Federation Legal Intern, Caleb Currie, on the subject of livestock liability.
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Jun 21, 2023
Ag In The Classroom Recap
On today’s episode, Maggie Edwards, from our communications department, attended the annual Ag In The Classroom in Huntsville and had a conversation with several attendees. Also Russ Durrance, from our external affairs department, visited with Rep. Laura Hall from District 19 on her impressions of the annual teacher workshop.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 14, 2023
Meet the new peanut director, Libbie Johnson
Libbie Johnson, originally from south Louisiana, joins the Alabama agriculture family as the new Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association.
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Jun 7, 2023
Legislative wrap-up for 2023 session
Brian Hardin, Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance, all with the Department of External Affairs, look back at the Alabama Legislatures 2023 session.
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May 31, 2023
Alfa Farmers brings home AFBF awards
Marlee Jackson, Publications Director, and Maggie Edwards, Ag Communications Specialist, discuss two awards that Alabama won at the American Farm Bureau Federation Communications Conference in Savannah, Georgia.
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May 25, 2023
A conversation with Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack.
Mitt Walker visits with Kat Cammack, Florida's 3rd District Congresswoman, on a visit she recently made to Alabama.
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May 18, 2023
The upcoming Farm & Land Expo
Mitt Walker highlights the upcoming Farm & Land Expo.
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May 10, 2023
A visit with Hunter McBrayer
We sit down with Hunter McBrayer, Young Farmers director, and talk about some contests for young farmers and those interested in the ALFA Leaders program.
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May 3, 2023
Blueberry farming with the help of ACES
Dr. Shushan Ru, of Auburn Extension, and Jimmy Ferguson, blueberry farmer from Chatom, Ala., in Washington County, on how Extension is working with Alabama blueberry farmers to develop stronger cultivars.
Read the full story from the Vertex refinery opening.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Apr 28, 2023
Peanut checkoff bill signing report and more!
On this special AgCast Extra, our microphone is in Montgomery after Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law reforms to the peanut checkoff program.
Brian Hardin, External Affairs director, sits down with Sen Josh Carnley, who sponsored the bill in the Senate and represents portions of Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike Counties. Brian also speaks with peanut farmer and Alabama Peanut Producers Association treasurer, Jerry Byrd.
Russ Durrance, state legislative programs director, spends a few moments with Representative Jennifer Fidler of District 94.
As a bonus, Preston Roberts, director of agriculture legislation, has a conversation with Senator Chris Elliot, of Baldwin County, on how changes made to police jurisdiction municipal ordinances are working since it’s passage two years ago.
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Apr 26, 2023
Chambers County Community Health & Wellness Center
We travel to Chambers County and visit with Chambers County Extension Specialist, Rachel Snoddy, about the opening of a state-of-the-art health and wellness center.
In the wrap up, we report on the latest ruling to halt overreaching WOTUS requirements.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Apr 21, 2023
A visit with Facebook influencer Brenda Gantt
Facebook phenomenon Brenda Gantt sits down with us as she concludes a speech with the Alabama Farmers Federation Women's Leadership Committee annual conference. She has just published her second cookbook, "Linger Round The Table, Y'all."
In the wrap, we look at the FFA Day on the Hill.
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Apr 13, 2023
Congressman Barry Moore and Taste of Alabama
On this week’s AgCast, Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agricultural Programs visits with Congressman Barry Moore who was in his district to hear from Alabama farmers about the Farm Bill - a package of legislation passed by Congress roughly every five years. You will also hear from Cong. Moore’s Legislative Assistant, Samantha Barnett.
In the wrap up, we spotlight the Taste of Alabama. This annual event is sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation and invites elected officials to samples food grown locally in Alabama. Alabama-grown food, fellowship and one-on-one conversations filled the room as over 100 elected officials and numerous farmer-leaders gathered to engage with their local constituents.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Mar 29, 2023
Julia McLeod's Cut-Flower Operation
On today’s AgCast, we visit with Julia McLeod of McLeod Family Farm in Heflin, Alabama. Julia runs a cut-flower operation out of a refurbished farm truck. Here is a talk she made recently at the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Convention.
Read more about Wendy Yeager, of Dallas County, being honored as an Exceptional Woman in Agriculture by the U.S. Sustainable Alliance.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Mar 22, 2023
Jr Livestock Expo Recap with Colton Christjohn
We visit with Colton Christjohn about his first experience as the Alabama Jr Livestock Expo Superintendent.
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Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Soren Rodning discusses new FDA rules for livestock antibiotics.
We visit with Extension veterinarian, Dr. Soren Rodning about a new rule from the FDA about changes coming to livestock antibiotics.
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Mar 8, 2023
Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield
Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, has a conversation with Alabama Majority Leader Clay Scofield. Sen. Scofield represents District 9, which is made up of Blount County, Madison County and Marshall County.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Mar 2, 2023
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall
AFB President Zippy Duvall joins us on the AgCast discussing his trip to Alabama during the recent Young Farmers Conference held in Birmingham.
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Feb 23, 2023
Tender Love and Care Veterans Farm - Dr. Jean Keel
In today's AgCast we visit with Dr. Jean Keel. Dr. Keel is an Army veteran and director of the Tender Love and Care Veterans Farm. This therapeutic farm helps vets with PTSD to overcome their challenges through the therapy of farming. They can also be reached through Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Feb 16, 2023
Meet tulip growers, Seth and Kaylee Hubert
Mike Moody has a conversation with Beth and Kaylee Hubert of Hubert Family Tulip Farm in New Market, Ala.
In the wrap up, the Alabama Treasure Forest Association is sponsoring the award-winning Natural Resources Webinar Series from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Feb 2, 2023
Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter
In this episode of Alabama AgCast our own Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, and Preston Roberts, director of ag legislation, have a conversation with the new Alabama Speaker of the House, Nathaniel Ledbetter.
In the wrap up, Alabama Extension will hose two precision ag workshops in February. Click here to register.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jan 19, 2023
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville joins us to talk about his take on the new Congressional session.
The wrap up provides information a succession planning meeting sponsored by The DIRTT Project.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jan 13, 2023
Meet national young farm family winners, Daniel and Carla Trantham
Hunter McBrayer has a conversation with Daniel and Carla Trantham who were just named the nation's top young farm family at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Mike Moody wraps up with news headlines of the following:
- Right to repair
- National broadband map
- National Peanut Board elections
- Pork Checkoff rate drop
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Jan 7, 2023
Beef Cattle and Forage Summit
Chris Prevatt is in the studio to discuss the upcoming Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Cattle and Forage Summit.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 28, 2022
A post-Christmas conversation about live Christmas trees
In the studio, Mike Moody has a post-Christmas conversation with William Green and Blake Thaxton about what to do with this year's tree and what to look for for next year. They also mention the Southern Christmas Tree Growers Association.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 21, 2022
Alabama's Right to Farm Law
John Allen Nichols, agriculture council for Alabama Farmers Federation, joins us in the studio to discuss the Alabama Family Farm Preservation law passed in 2010. This law is also known as the Alabama Right to Farm law.
Chris Prevatt wraps up with a look at how national and international issue will continue to affect input costs for farmers.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 14, 2022
A peanut report from the DC perspective
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, has a conversation on how the peanut industry is handling the changes in our nation's capital with Bob Redding, Washington representative with the US Peanut Federation.
Carla Hornady, commodity director, wraps up with the latest cotton yield report.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 8, 2022
An update on poultry, pork and dairy.
Mike Moody has a conversation with Colton Christjohn about poultry, pork and dairy in Alabama. They also discuss upcoming youth livestock shoes. Contact Colton for the Jr Swine Expo and the Jr Dairy Expo. Contact Chris Prevatt for information about the Jr Beef Expo.
William Green wraps up with information about avian influenza.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 2, 2022
New soil lab groundbreaking
Mike Moody has a conversation with Dr. Allen Torbert about the groundbreaking for the new National Soil Dynamics Lab on Auburn University's campus.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Nov 23, 2022
How do commodity committees work?
Mike Moody and William Green have a conversation about how the Alabama Farmers Federation commodity committees work. Mitt Walker wraps up with a Thanksgiving message. Visit our commodity page for commodity director contact information.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Nov 16, 2022
Alabama Pecan Growers Association President Bran Futral.
Blake Thaxton Executive Director of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has a conversation with Bran Futral. Bran is the new president of the Alabama Pecan Growers Association. And in the wrap up, Jacob Davis brings us the latest peanut report.
Here are some links from the episode:
Futral Farms
Pecan Farmers in Alabama
AFVGA
2023 AFVGA Annual Conference and Tradeshow
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Nov 9, 2022
Conversation with Mitchell Henry
Hunter McBrayer has a conversation with state Young Farmer chairman Mitchell Henry and Chris Prevatt wraps up with a market report.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Nov 2, 2022
National FFA Convention
We have a special episode today. Our mic travelled to the national FFA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, where we had several conversations with FFA members and an elected official. First, Jennifer Christenberry speaks with Will Aycock on his experience interviewing for a national FFA office. Next, Alabama FFA Executive Secretary, Jared Dyess, catches up with Alabama FFA President, Kellen Lincoln on her new office. Finally, Preston Roberts spends a few minutes with Alabama Sen. Will Barfoot and Alabama FFA members, Levi Noles and Kylon Garrett. In our wrap up today, Carla Hornady tells us about an exciting new opportunity Alabama soybean farmer, Wendy Yeager, has being named to U.S. Soybean Export Council.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Oct 26, 2022
Weed and drone expert Dr. Steve Li
Carla Hornady, commodity director of cotton, soybeans and wheat and feed grains really gets into the weeds of a conversation about weeds with Dr. Steve Li. Dr. Li is an assistant professor and extention specialist at Auburn University and Alabama Cooperative Extension System. In the wrap up, Colton Christjohn updates us on California’s Proposition 12, as it heads to the Supreme Court, and how that will impact the pork industry.
Links from this episode:
- Agriculture spray and scout drones Facebook Group
- DJI Ag spray drones Facebook Group
- Fall 2022 Field Spray Day Agenda
- Spray FAQs
- Drone Spray Workshop Flyer
- Suggestions for Custom Drone Applicators
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Oct 19, 2022
Conversation with Shipping Point Inspection Director Jeff Jeffers
Jacob Davis, director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association has a conversation with Director of Shipping Point Inspection for the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Jeff Jeffers, and Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about the upcoming AFVGA annual meeting. See the schedule for the meeting here.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Oct 12, 2022
Blue Ribbon Dairy
Colton Christjohn churns up a great conversation with Michaela Sanders of Blue Ribbon Dairy, located in Tallassee, Ala., about what it takes to scoop up success with a small dairy and agritourism operation. William Green wraps up with good news about hunter safety.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Oct 5, 2022
Endangered Species and WOTUS
Mitt Walker has a conversation about endangered species and other topics of interest to landowners with Catherine Robertson, longtime friend to the Alabama Farmers Federation and chief council to Attorney General Steve Marshall. In the wrap up Chris Prevatt has information about fall planting for grazing animals.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 28, 2022
2022 Alabama Landowner Conference Preview
Mike Moody and William Green talk about the 2022 Alabama Landowners Conference that will take place on Oct. 27-28 at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, Ala. Carla Hornady wraps up with some cotton insight as the season winds down.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 21, 2022
Let's meet Dr. Andre da Silva
Blake Thaxton, director of the Alabama Fruit & Vegetables Growers Association, has a great conversation with Dr. Andre da Silva, assistant professor at Auburn University and vegetable specialist with Extension. Colton Christjohn wraps up with the latest news surrounding the dairy industry in Alabama.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 14, 2022
Foreign Ownership of Agriculture Lands
Mike Moody has a conversation with John Allen Nichols and Preston Roberts about a growing subject in America; foreign ownership of agriculture lands. Also, Mitt Walker wraps up with information about livestock exhibits going on this fall at the Alabama National Fair.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 7, 2022
Succession Planning with Annie Dee and Seth More
Mike Moody travels to Dee River Ranch in Aliceville, Ala. to discuss succession planning and the DIRTT Project with Annie Dee and her son, Seth More. Mitt Walker wraps up with a quick introduction of our newest commodity director, Chris Prevatt.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Aug 31, 2022
Candidates Josh Carnely and Marcus Paramore
Our own Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, has conversations with State Senate Dist. 31 candidate Josh Carnley and State House Dist. 89 candidate Marcus Paramore about a recent visit they took to Rex Lumber in Troy, Alabama. Our wrap-up today comes Blake Thaxton, who will tell us about the new Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association website.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Aug 24, 2022
APPA President Carl Sanders
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA), has a conversation with APPA President Carl Sanders and Carla Hornady wraps up with a report on how corn, cotton and soybeans are doing in Alabama.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Aug 17, 2022
Alabama Pork Report
Mike Moody and Colton Christjohn talk about how it's going for pork farmers in Alabama.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Aug 10, 2022
Upcoming Farm Bill Conversation
Today marks a special anniversary of the Alabama AgCast. This is our 100th episode and we like to thank the Alabama Farmers Federation for continuing to guide this effort. We’d also like to thank our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, for their continued support of this podcast. And finally, we’d like to that you, the listener, for faithfully listening each week. Please share the Alabama AgCast with your family and friends.
On today’s episode, we travelled to Birmingham for the Federation’s annual Farm and Land Expo. As a part of the Expo, several congressional staffers were invited to be a part of a listening session so that Alabama farmers could provide comments and learn more about what is coming for next year’s Farm Bill in Congress. Mitt Walker, national affairs director, hosts a great conversation.
Our wrap-up today is by William Green who gives us information about a program to help mitigate damage from wild pigs.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alaba…
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Aug 3, 2022
Carla Hornady speaks with Jeff Thompson about cotton.
On today’s episode, Cotton division director, Carla Hornady has a conversation with Jeff Thompson of the Autauga Quality Cotton Association and then Colton Christjohn wraps up with the lastest on the proposed AMS poultry rule.
As always, be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jul 27, 2022
Baldwin County Legislative Candidates - Farm & Land Expo
Director of Agriculture Legislation, Preston Roberts, has a conversation with three state legislative candidates from Baldwin County; Donna Givens, Jennifer Fidler and Frances Holk-Jones. Carla Hornady wraps up with information about the upcoming Farm & Land Expo in Birmingham.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jul 22, 2022
Ag Law & You and Jacob Davis
Ag Legal Council John Allen Nichols has a conversation about current and upcoming tax law changes with Summer intern Taylor Johnston. Jacob Davis wraps up with look at the peanut crop this year.
See the Application for Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption here.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jul 13, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Kris Balkcom
Jacob Davis has a conversation with Kris Balkcom. Kris is the Extension Peanut Agronomist for Auburn University. Russ Durrance wraps up with a recap of a visit the External Affairs team made to HudsonAlpha.
Here are some links from the AgCast today:
https://aaes.auburn.edu/variety-tests/peanut-variety-trials/
https://www.alpeanuts.com/
https://www.aces.edu/blog/tag/peanuts/
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jul 6, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Katie Britt
We speak with Katie Britt after she secures the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Colton Christjohn wraps up with the information about California's Proposition 12.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 29, 2022
Alabama AgCast: How did the Federation-endorsed candidates do?
Mike Moody and Mitt Walker have a conversation about how the Federation-endorsed candidtates fared in the run-off elections leading up to the general elections in November. Carla Hornady gives a Summer crop report in the wrap up.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 22, 2022
Alabama AgCast: New Poultry Rule Changes
Mike Moody and Colton Christjohn have a conversation about the proposed new rules from the Agriculture Marketing Service that will affect poultry growers in Alabama. Also Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about the 2023 AFVGA Conference.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 17, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Farm & Land Expo
Mike Moody and Mitt Walker have a conversation about the upcoming Farm & Land Expo. William Green wraps up with information about the 2022 Wood Innovation Grant program.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 8, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Ag In The Classroom Summer Institute
This week, Mike Moody does a recap of the Ag In The Classroom Summer Institute held in Opelika, Ala. last week. In the wrap-up, Blake Thaxton promotes Sweet Grown Alabama produce.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 1, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Crop update with Dr. Eros Fransisco
On today’s AgCast, Carla Hornady has a conversation with Extension’s Dr. Eros Fransisco on the state of crops in Alabama and William Green wraps up with information from the catfish database. You can also follow Dr. Fransisco on Twitter @Eabranc.
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May 25, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Down To Earth campaign
Mike Moody has a conversation with Director of Social Media and Communications for Alabama Cattlemen's Association, Kayla Greer, and Communications and Membership Director for Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, Caleb Hicks about the year-long public relations campaign entitled Down To Earth. Also Carla Hornady, commodity director, wraps up with information about new crop prices. Below are two links from Carla's wrap up.
* cotton prices
* pre-harvest high
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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May 18, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Brant Still
William Green has an enlightening conversation with Property Appraiser Brant Still and Colton Christjohn wraps up with a concern over what the SEC is proposing that will affect Alabama farmers.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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May 11, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Legislative Summary
The External Affairs team reviews important bills as this legislative session has ended. Also, Mitt Walker will wrap-up with information about the Federation's starter flock program.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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May 4, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Guest, Richard Owen talks about the American Peanut Council
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association will have a conversation with Richard Owen, Pres. & CEO American Peanut Council and our own William Green will wrap-up with information about the 2022 Rittenour and Duncan awards.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Apr 27, 2022
Alabama AgCast: A Conversation About The Upcoming Farm Bill
Mitt Walker, director of national affairs, has a conversation with Carla Hornady and William Green about the 2023 Farm Bill and, in the wrap-up, Mitt will introduce us to Colton Christjohn. Colton is the Federation’s new Dairy, Pork and Poultry divisions director.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Apr 20, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Check-off Programs
Mike Moody has a conversation with Carla Hornady, commodity director, about check-off programs in Alabama. Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about an upcoming turf meeting.
Check out this crop resource information with Auburn University.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Apr 14, 2022
Alabama AgCast: U.S. Sod Check-off Proposal
Mike Moody has a conversation with Greenhouse, Nursery & Sod Division Director, Blake Thaxton, about a proposed U.S. Sod Check-off program. Carla Hornady wraps up with a planting report.
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Apr 6, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Tosh Farm Visit and One-Shot Turkey Shoot
For this weeks show, Russ Durrance traveled to Buena Vista, Tennessee to tour Tosh Farms. During the tour, he had conversations with Daniel Tubbs, chairman of our state Pork Division and Kent Stanford, nutrient management specialist for Alabama Extension. William Green, wildlife director, wraps up with a report about the recently held, One-Shot Turkey Hunt Fundraiser.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Mar 30, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Rep. Danny Crawford and Supreme Court cases to watch
Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, has a conversation with House District 5 Rep. Danny Crawford and Mitt Walker, director of national affairs, wraps up with two Supreme Court cases farmers should watch – the Prop 12 case and Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Mar 23, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Turkey Talk!
Host, Mike Moody, has a conversation with William Green, Wildlife Division commodity director, about all things turkey. In the wrap up, Jacob Davis shares the latest peanut news.
Find more information about turkeys with Dr. Will Gulsby and Dr. Mike Chamberlain.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Mar 16, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Jones Valley Teaching Farm and Rep. Pebblin Warren
Today's special AgCast features Brian Hardin having a conversation with Jones Valley Teaching Farm Executive Director, Amanda Storey and Russ Durrance has a conversation with Rep. Pebblin Warren of Tuskegee about legislation to make the peanut the state legume.
In the wrap up, Brian comes back for an overview of how the farm package of bills did in the Alabama Legislature.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Mar 11, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Bob Parker of the National Peanut Board and a DC trip wrap-up
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, will discuss the state of peanuts today with Bob Parker, president and CEO of the National Peanut Board. Then Karla Hornady will recap the Washington Legislative Conference from last week.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Mar 2, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Ag Law & You (Estate Planning) and a legislative wrap up.
John Allen Nichols, Agriculture Council for Alabama Farmers Federation has a conversation with estate planning specialist Leah Mitchell and then wraps up with a legislative report.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit.
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Feb 25, 2022
Alabama AgCast Extra: Alfa's External Affairs reports from the Alabama Legislature
Brian Hardin, Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance give an update from the Alabama Legislature.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Feb 23, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Washington Legislative Conference Preview and USDA Food Program
Governmental and Agriculture Programs Director, Mitt Walker, and host, Mike Moody discuss the upcoming Washington Legislative Conference, taking place March 1-4. Also AFVGA Director Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about an upcoming meeting to inform farmers at a USDA food buying program. On March 8, you can also join the Zoom Meeting.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Feb 17, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Blake Thaxton and William Green
Mike Moody, host of Alabama AgCast, has a conversation with Blake Thaxton, executive director of Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association about the organization and future plans. William Green, Foresty & Wildlife division director, provides information about a program to eliminate cogongrass, an invasive species in Alabama.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Feb 10, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Grain Crops Specialist Dr. Eros Francisco and sheep and goat education
This week’s conversation is between our own Soybean Division Director, Carla Hornady and Dr. Eros Francisco, new gain crops specialist at Auburn University’s College of Agriculture. The wrap-up today will feature Sheep and Goat Division Director Graysen Biensch who will share information about an upcoming education session for sheep and goat farmers.
Here are some links from the show:
*Survey on biologicals for soybean seed treatment*
* Please respond to this 2-minute survey by February 14, 2022 so that we can collect information directly from producers on which products you would like evaluated.
*Webinar on Soybean Growth Stages on Feb. 24th*
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Feb 3, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Rep. Wes Allen and information about an upcoming sod meeting
Brian Hardin, Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance have a conversation with Alabama Rep. Wes Allen of House District 89. Also, Blake Thaxton wraps up with information about an upcoming sod growers meeting to be held at the Alabama Farmers Federation home office on Feb. 22 at 2pm. Interested parties should call Blake at 334-288-3900 or email him at BThaxton@alfafarmers.org.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jan 26, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Chronic Wasting Disease and cotton sustainability
Mike Moody, communications department, has a conversation with William Green, wildlife commodity director, about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Carla Hornady, cotton division director, wraps up with information about cotton sustainability.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jan 19, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Dr. Samara Sterling on peanut health and a catfish update
Jacob Davis, commodity director, has a conversation with Dr. Samara Sterling, of the Peanut Institute, on recent studies about peanut health. Mitt Walker, of the Governmental and Agricultural Programs, has a wrap-up discussion with Donnie Wedgeworth, of Consolidated Catfish, on where we are with catfish supply.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jan 12, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Mitt Walker at the AFBF convention and upcoming workshops
Mike Moody, communications department, has a conversation with Mitt Walker, national affairs director, about events going on during the 103rd American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Atlanta, GA. Also, Graysen Biensch, commodity director, shares an upcoming beef and hay forage education session.
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Jan 5, 2022
Alabama AgCast: Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
Graysen Biensch and Mike Moody discuss the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act in Congress and Kyle Thaxton wraps up with information about the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 29, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Happy New Year!
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 22, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Meet Blake Thaxton and real Christmas Trees
William Green has a conversation with Blake Thaxton, new commodity director and executive director of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and William also wraps up with information about real Christmas trees.
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Dec 15, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Ag Law & You with John Allen Nichols and an upcoming horticulture expo
In this first edition of Ag Law & You, John Allen Nichols, staff attorney, and Hayden Harris, staff administrative assistant, discuss "trespassing." Blake Thaxton, commodity director, shares information bout the upcoming Gulf States Horticulture Expo.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 8, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Jeff Jeffers and sheep and goat meeting info
Jacob Davis has a conversation with Director of Shipping Point Inspection for the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Jeff Jeffers and Graysen Biensch provides information about an upcoming meeting for sheep and goat farmers.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 1, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation between Mitt Walker and Jeff Helms and Swine Expo Info
Mitt Walker, national affairs director, and Jeff Helms, communications director, look back at Alfa's 100 years and Russ Durrance, commodity director, brings information about the upcoming Jr Swine Expo.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Nov 24, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with farmers Chris Carroll, Ben Haynes and Jerry Allen Newby
Matthew Durdin asks farmers Chris Carroll, Ben Haynes and Jerry Allen Newby what they are thankful for as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Also, Mitt Walker takes a moment to reflect on our 100-year anniversary.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Nov 18, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Russ Durrance and Graysen Biensch discuss issues and opportunities for cattle and swine
Russ Durrance and Graysen Biensch, Alfa commodity directors, discuss issues and opportunities for cattle and swine and Carla Hornady brings information about the impacts of the supply chain.
Items of interest:
- Alabama Junior Beef Expo
- Alabama Junior Swine Expo
- Alabama Ag Credit
- Alabama Farmers Federation
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Nov 10, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Audrey Gamble and info on an upcoming beef meeting
Carla Hornady has a conversation with Extension Agent, Audrey Gamble about the upcoming Alabama Row Crop Short Course and Graysen Biensch has information about an upcoming meeting important to cattle farmers.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Nov 3, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with David Daniel, Jr. and the latest on catfish research
Graysen Biensch has a conversation with Dallas County Extension Coordinator, David Daniel, and Mitt Walker shares some interesting information about catfish research.
Links from today's conversation:
* Animal Science and Forage Update
* Forage Basics
* Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Oct 27, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Alabama State FFA President Leeanna Burkhalter
Jennifer Christenberry has a conversation with Alabama State FFA President Leeanna Burkhalter and Carla Hornady wraps up with crop yield reports.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Oct 20, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Thomas Ellis and info about the Alabama Forage Conference
Mike Moody has a conversation with Thomas Ellis, Alabama's winner for the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year competition and Graysen Biensch brings us information about the upcoming Alabama Forage Conference.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Oct 13, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with OYFF winners, Josh and Savannah McCoy and Hunter Safety information
Jacob Davis has a conversation with 2021 Outstanding Young Farm Family winners, Josh and Savannah McCoy, of Dale County and William Green provides information about the upcoming hunting season.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Oct 6, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Mitt Walker and info about Sunbelt Ag Expo
Mike Moody, with the communications department, has a conversation with Mitt Walker, national affairs director, about what's going on in Washington that may affect Alabama farmers. Carla Hornady, commodity director, wraps up with information about the upcoming Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 29, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Graysen Biensch and landowner conference info.
Brian Hardin has a conversation with new commodity director, Graysen Biensch, and William Green highlights the upcoming landowner conference.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 22, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Wild pigs and the Fruit & Vegetable Conference
William Green and Mitt Walker have a conversation about wild pigs in Alabama and Hunter McBrayer shares information about the upcoming Fruit & Vegetable Growers Conference.
Be sure to visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 15, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Cate Newberg and info about the Goat and Sheep Summit
Carla Hornady has conversation with Soybean Research Information Network's (SRIN) Cate Newberg and Brian Hardin brings information about the 2021 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit.
Be sure to sign up for the SRIN newsletter and also visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 8, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Alfa President Jimmy Parnell and upcoming info about the Ag Roundup
Matthew Durdin and Preston Roberts have a conversation with Alfa Insurance and Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. Also, Brian Hardin shares information about the upcoming Ag Roundup at Auburn University.
Be sure to visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Sep 1, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Kent Stanford and a Centennial Moment
Russ Durrance has a conversation with 2021 Duncan Award Winner Kent Stanford and Carla Hornady gives us a Centennial Moment about the formation of the wheat and feed grain checkoff program.
Be sure to visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Aug 25, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Dr. Jeremy Pickens and CFAP2 information
Hunter McBrayer has a conversation with Rittenour award winner Dr. Jeremy Pickens and Russ Durrance brings news about the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Aug 18, 2021
AgCast Recording: Conversation with Kris Balkcom and beef system short course information
Jacob Davis has a conversation with state peanut specialist Kris Balkcom on the latest peanut crop report and Walker Davidson shares information about the beef system short course.
Here are other useful links from the AgCast today:
https://aaes.auburn.edu/blog/2021/06/14/variety-selection-platform-training-video/
https://www.aces.edu/blog/tag/peanuts/
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/alabama-crops-report-newsletter/
https://www.alpeanuts.com/
http://southernpeanutfarmers.org/
Be sure to also visit Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Aug 11, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with AFBF's Andrew Wamsley and a peanut report.
Mitt Walker has a conversation with American Farm Bureau's (AFBF) Andrew Wamsley and Jacob Davis, of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association wraps up with information about peanut education in schools.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Aug 4, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Sen. Clay Scofield and information about the Farm & Land Expo
Preston Roberts and Casey Rogers have a conversation with Alabama Senator Clay Scofield and Hunter McBrayer gives us a promo of the Farm & Land Expo and the Family Farm Fun Day.
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Jul 28, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Steve Robinson and invite to Family Farm Fun Day
Brian Hardin has a conversation with former Chief Marketing Officer for Chick-fil-a, Steve Robinson and William Green promotes the upcoming Family Farm Fun Day in downtown Montgomery, Aug. 7, from 10am to 2pm.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jul 21, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Audrey Gamble and Hurricane Michael Block Grant
Carla Hornady, commodity director, has a conversation with Auburn University Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Audrey Gamble about the Old Rotation and the Cullars Rotation. William Green, commodity director, let's us know about the Alabama Forestry Commission's Hurricane Michael Block Grant for forest landowners.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jul 15, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Tim and Vickie Watkins and an Intern Report
Casey Rogers has a conversation with Tim and Vickie Watkins, of Wippoorwill Vineyards, about the passage of the recent Small Farm Winery legislation. Also Walker Davidson, intern, shares his experiences from the summer.
Visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jul 7, 2021
Alabama AgCast: What is ATFA and AFVGA? Also, information about pork checkoff program.
William Green discusses the Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) and Hunter McBrayer informs us about the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA).
Russ Durrance provides information about the swine checkoff program in the wrap-up.
Visit our sponsor at Alabama Ag Credit and check us out at Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 30, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Meet Kloe Burris and a history of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association
We meet intern, Kloe Burris, and Jacob Davis gives us a history of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA).
Take advantage of the legal survey beginning July 1.
Visit the Southern Peanut Farmers Association and check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 23, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Bob Redding and a catfish update
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, has a conversation Bob Redding, president of the Redding Firm and Mitt Walker, commodity director, gives us an update on the Alabama catfish industry.
Check out these show notes:
Southern Peanut Farmers
Alabama Peanut Producers
Alabama Peanut Shellers Association
National Peanut Buying Point Association
Alabama Ag Credit
Alabama Farmers Federation
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Jun 16, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Dr. Eve Brantley and new assistant professor introduced
Mitt Walker has a conversation with Dr. Eve Brantley, director of Auburn University Water Resource Center and Carl Hornady introduces the new assistant professor for Auburn University's Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences.
Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 9, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Jonah Biensch and information about the pecan market referendum
Brady Ragland, commodity director, has a conversation with Jonah Biensch, Auburn University's new livestock judging coach, and Hunter McBrayer wraps up with information about the pecan growers market referendum.
Be sure to visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jun 2, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Jack Rowe and beef news
Hunter McBrayer, commodity director, has a conversation with Extension System bee specialist, Jack Rowe, and Brady Ragland wraps up with the latest beef news.
Be sure to check out our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.
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May 26, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with cotton specialist Steve Brown and a centennial wrap up.
Carla Hornady, commodity director, speaks with cotton specialist Steve Brown on the latest information about cotton. Also, Mitt Walker gives us a centennial wrap-up on the history of the Alabama Farmers Federation catfish division.
Check out our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit and visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website for more ag news.
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May 19, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Post-Legislative Session Conversation and Turkey Hunting Changes
The External Affairs staff gather after the 2021 Alabama legislative session to discuss the highs and lows and William Green, commodity director, wraps up with changes to turkey hunting regulations.
Learn more about our legislative efforts by reading the Capitol Connection and support our sponsor at Alabama Ag Credit.
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May 12, 2021
Alabama AgCast, Conversation with State Forester Rick Oates and the Cotton Trust Protocol
Today William Green has a conversation with Alabama State Forester Rick Oates and Carla Hornady wraps up with information about the Cotton Trust Protocol.
Please visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
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May 5, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Dr. Mike Phillips and new soybean uses
Brian Hardin, director of the Alabama Farmers Federation Governmental and Agricultural Programs, speaks with Dr. Mike Phillips, the new director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Check out their podcast, the Alabama Crops Report Podcast.
In the wrap-up, Carla Hornady, commodity director, tells us about new soybean research.
Be sure to visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
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Apr 30, 2021
Alabama AgCast Extra: External Affairs recaps as legislative session comes to end.
The External Affairs department reviews wins and challenges of the closing 2021 legislative session at the Alabama State House.
Read more in Capitol Connection.
Visit Alabama Ag Credit for your land needs.
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Apr 28, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation about peanut allergies and a centennial moment
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, has a conversation with Registered Dietitian, Sherry Coleman Collins, who consults with the National Peanut Board.
Other links from this episode:
- PeanutAllergyFacts.org
- PreventPeanutAllergies.org
- Peanut-Institute.com
- LEAP Study
- Alabama Ag Credit
- Alabama Farmers Federation
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Apr 21, 2021
Alabama AgCast: External Affairs report and Tuskegee Goat Day
The External Affairs team update us on what's going on at the State House in Montgomery and Brady Ragland wraps up with a report on Tuskegee University Goat Day.
Learn more about our efforts in the Alabama Legislature by reading our weekly Capitol Connection newsletter.
Learn more about Goat Day here.
Be sure to visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, for your land purchase needs.
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Apr 14, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Dr. Kim Mullinex and Dairy U
Brady Ragland, commodity director, has a conversation with Dr. Kim Mullinex, extension specialist and Auburn University professor.
Russ Durrance, commodity director, wraps up the show with information about Dairy U.
Be sure to check out our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
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Apr 7, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Dr. Edgar Vinson, horticulture professor
Hunter McBrayer has a conversation with Assistant Extension Professor in Horticulture, Dr. Edgar Vinson.
Find out more about Extension here.
Download the Farming Basics app here.
Visit our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, for your crop production and livestock loans.
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Mar 31, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Scott Graham and Centennial Moment
Carla Hornady has a conversation with Scott Graham, assistant professor at Auburn University and extension specialist with Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Links from the conversation:
- Alabama Crops Report Podcast
- Alabama Crops Report Newsletter
- Alabama Cotton Shorts Newsletter
- Twitter
- Pest Patrol Hotline sponsored by Syngenta
Other links from the show:
- Alabama Farmers Federation
- Alabama Ag Credit
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Mar 24, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Rep. Reed Ingram and the 2020 peanut report
Casey Rogers and Preston Roberts, of the External Affairs Department, have a conversation with Rep. Reed Ingram of House District 75. Also, Jacob Davis, of the Alabama Peanut Producers, gives us the 2020 peanut report.
We'd like to thank our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
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Mar 17, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Dr. Adam Maggard and Wrap-up About Inheritance Tax
William Green discuss CLT manufacturing with Dr. Adam Maggard, professor at Auburn University School of Forestry and Extension specialist.
Mitt Walker wraps up with information about the impact of changing the inheritance tax on farm families.
Get more information about agriculture at Alabama Farmers Federation.
Be sure to support our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
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Mar 10, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with PSC President Twinkle Cavanaugh and also the Pig Squeal Project
Russ Durrance has a conversation with Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh and Russ also wraps up with information about the Pig Squeal Project.
Don't forget to check out our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit.
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Mar 3, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Interview with Todd Stacy and the Alabama 4-H Horse Show
Mitt Walker interviews Todd Stacy of Alabama Daily News and, in the wrap-up, Brady Ragland tells us about the Alabama 4-H Horse Show.
This episode is sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit.
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Feb 24, 2021
Alabama AgCast: External Affairs Report and Centennial Spotlight
Sign up for an E-newletter at https://alfafarmers.org/contact/newsletter-signup/
Find more ag news at https://alfafarmers.org
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Feb 17, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Conversation with Daniel Whitley and a Forest Health Wrap-up
Brian Hardin has a conversation with Brian Whitley, acting director of the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS).
Here are some useful links from that conversation:
* Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) Reports: Insight and analysis from FAS’s overseas offices on issues affecting agricultural production and trade.
* Production Supply and Demand Database: Data on production, supply, and distribution of agricultural commodities for the U.S. and key producing and consuming countries.
* Global Agricultural Trade System: International agricultural, fish, forest, and textile products trade statistics dating from the inception of the Harmonized coding system in 1989 to present.
* Export Sales Query System: Information on U.S. export sales, by commodity and country of destination, updated weekly.
In the wrap-up, William Green gives us some useful information about the condition of lumber supply and demand from the Auburn University School of Forestry.
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Feb 10, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Interview with Prof. Geoff Williams and Soybean Research Wrap Up
Interview with Prof. Geoff Williams, Auburn University school of entomology.
Soybean Research Information Network:
https://soybeanresearchinfo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SoybeanResearchInformationNetwork/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EL0JQW26cP1WsCdW8mpXQ
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Feb 3, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Interview with Wendiam Sawadgo and a Dairy Wrap Up
Carla Hornady, commodity director, has a conversation with Assistant Professor & Extension Economist at Auburn University, Wendiam Sawadgo and Russ Durrance, commodity director, updates us on dairy outreach.
More links for Mr. Sawadgo:
Twitter: @WendiamEcon
Email: wendiam@auburn.edu
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Jan 27, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Interview with Dr. Wayne Greene, Centennial Wrap Up
Brady Ragland, commodity director, has a conversation with Dr. Wayne Greene, department head of the Animal Sciences department of Auburn University.
Carla Hornady, commodity director, wraps up this week with a centennial moment to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Jan 20, 2021
Alabama AgCast, Wildlife Services and U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish
In this week's AgCast, William Green, commodity director, has a conversation with Leif Stephens, assistant state director of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services and in the Wrap-up, Mitt Walker has a bonus interview with Roger Barlow of the The Catfish Institute.
Helpful links:
• USDA APHIS Wildlife Services website
• Wild Pig Trapping and cost share information
• The Catfish Institute
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Jan 13, 2021
Alabama AgCast: Poultry Committee Chair Interview, Commodity Org. Meeting
Russ Durrance, commodity director, interviews outgoing Poultry Division Chair Joe Murphy. Brady Ragland, commodity director, wraps us up with information about the upcoming Commodity Organization Meeting.
Find more information about Alabama agriculture at the Alabama Farmers Federation website.
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Jan 6, 2021
Alabama AgCast, Season 2, Episode 1: Aflatoxin and Beekeeper Symposium
Show notes:
https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/dawson-ga/national-peanut-research-laboratory/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/02652030701658357
https://meridian.allenpress.com/peanut-science/article/28/2/59/191925/Cost-of-Aflatoxin-to-the-Farmer-Buying-Point-and
https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-supports-georgia-pecans-and-peanuts
https://peanut-institute.com/
Wrap up notes:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/lawn-garden/alabama-beekeeping-symposium/
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Dec 23, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 14: Adam Rabinowitz, Christmas Trees
Carla Hornady, commodity director, has a conversation with Auburn University Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Adam Rabinowitz and Hunter McBrayer, commodity director, gives valuable information about what to do with live Christmas trees.
Brought to you by Alabama Farmers Federation.
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Dec 16, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 13: Boozer Farms, Alfa's Centennial
Today Hunter McBrayer, commodity director, speaks with Taylor Hatchett, of Boozer Farms, about her operation. Along with their website, you can find out more about Boozer farms through Facebook and Instagram.
Brian Hardin, department director, wraps up with information about the upcoming centennial celebration for Alabama Farmers Federation and the 75th anniversary celebration of Alfa Insurance.
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Dec 9, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 12: Simply Southern TV, Social Media
In today's conversation, Carla Hornady, commodity director, speaks with Mary Wilson, co-host of Simply Southern TV and a member of the Federation communications staff, about the upcoming season of the weekly TV show produced by the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Also, in the Wrap-up, Marlee Moore, of the communications staff, gives us some insight into how to be social in agriculture. Be sure to visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website for links to all our social media channels.
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Dec 2, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 11: Christmas Trees, H-2A Wage Rate
Today Hunter McBrayer speaks with Dr. Jeremy Pickens, Auburn University School of Horticulture assistant professor and Extension specialist, about Alabama Christmas trees.
Southern Christmas Tree Growers Association
Alfa Member Christmas Tree Growers
Mitt Walker, National Affairs director for Alabama Farmers Federation, tells us about the adverse effect wage rate methodology for the temporary employment of H-2A workers.
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Nov 25, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 10, A Special Thanksgiving Episode
It today's AgCast, Jeff Helms, director of Communications for Alabama Farmers Federation finds out what Thanksgiving means to Jimmy Parnell, president of Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance.
In the Wrap-up, Kim Earwood, director of the Women's Leadership Committee, breaks down the cost of your Thanksgiving meal.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Nov 18, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 9, Peanuts and Hunter Safety
Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers, speaks with Mark Kieser, vise president of the Alabama Peanut Producers board of directors and district director of the Alabama Farmers Federation, about peanuts. More information can be found at the Alabama Peanut Producers website.
In the Wrap-up, William Green, commodity director, speaks with Chuck Sikes, director of the Wildlife Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, about hunter safety.
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Nov 11, 2020
AgCast Episode 8: Sweet Grown Alabama, U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
In this week’s AgCast, Hunter McBrayer, commodity director for Alabama Farmers Federation and executive director for Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, visits with Ellie Watson, director of the Sweet Grown Alabama - a statewide marketing campaign for locally grown produce.
To find out more about Sweet Grown Alabama, visit their website.
In our Wrap-up, Carla Hornady, commodity director for Alabama Farmers Federation, visits with Taz Smith, of the National Cotton Council, to learn how farmers can become part of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
For other agriculture news, visit Alabama Farmers Federation. Subscribe to our podcast through your favorite podcast provider or you can listen through our website.
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Nov 4, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 7
Show notes:
- Alabama Port Authority
- APA Facebook Page
- Alabama Farm-City
- Alabama Farmers Federation
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Oct 28, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 6
*Show Notes
- *Jason Sawyer, Associate Professor, Auburn University Animal Science Department*
**- *Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Division*
Wrap Up
- *Auburn Agricultural Alumni Club’s Facebook page
- 2020 Auburn Ag Roundup
- For more information, contact:
Brian Hardin
Chair, Ag Roundup Committee
bhardin@alfafarmers.org
(334) 613-4217
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Oct 21, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 5
*Today' Show Notes*
* Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
* Latest news about Alabama Farm Center
* Alabama Farmers Federation
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Oct 14, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 4
Show notes for this week's conversation:
- Alfa Farmers
- Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index
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Oct 7, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 3
Check out today's show notes.
- Alabama Peanut Producers
- Storm Damage Survey
- Alabama National Fair
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Sep 30, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 2
Check out today's show notes.
• Tate Farms
• AASP Poultry Payment Estimator Instructional Video
• AASP Poultry Payment Estimator Form
For more agriculture news and information, check out the Alabama Farmers Federation website.
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Sep 24, 2020
Alabama AgCast, Episode 1
Check out the Show Notes below:
CARES Act: https://alfafarmers.org/cares-funding-to-help-alabama-forest-owners/
CFAP 1: https://alfafarmers.org/cfap-payments-helping-farmers-cope-with-losses/
CFAP 2: https://alfafarmers.org/farmers-may-apply-for-additional-14-billion-through-cfap-2/
Storm damage survey: https://alfafarmers.org/survey/
Mitt’s notes: https://alfafarmers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CFAP-2.pdf
Timber relief information: forestry.alabama.gov
This podcast is brought to you by Alabama Farmers Federation. If you are not a member, please consider joining. You can help spread the word about the many benefits of agriculture and, as a member, you can save on products and services you use every day.
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