Alabama AgCast

On today’s AgCast we see why young farm families gathered at the beach, check in with Maggie Edwards and the Commodity Column , hear the Legislative Report from Morgan Desselle, get the boots-on-the-ground Field Report with Guy Hall, and follow Chris Prevatt as we go In The Markets . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more abou...

Today’s AgCast Feature will be a conversation with Auburn University’s Variety Testing Manager, Henry Jordan . Henry recently applied for and received a grant from the Alabama Soybean Check-off program. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

On today’s AgCast we learn about USDA’s One Farmer, One File initiative , we report on the FFA Day on the Hill , we’ll get Morgan Desselle’s Legislative Report , hear a Field Report from Mac Higginbotham, and find out how Operation Epic Fury has affected the markets with Chris Prevatt. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more ab...

We visit with Jerry Carl, former congressman and FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Alabama District 1. Find out more about Cong. Carl at his website here . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

On today’s AgCast, the USDA continues working with the Department of War to maintain and increase farmland security as a part of national security , The long-awaited Farm Bill language is released , EPA rescinds greenhouse gas endangerment findings , we speak with Jake Harper following a joint resolution honoring his time in leadership with Alfa, and ag leaders from around Alabama gather for the a...

We sit down with Matt Gentry, who is the FarmPAC-endorsed candidate. Matt is a veteran and retired sheriff of Cullman County. Visit Matt's website here. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

On today’s episode, Mitt Walker will give us an update on our activities in Washington DC last week; Extension Specialist Scott Graham has some advice for farmers looking to plant cotton this year; we’ll hear from the award winners at the recent Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association conference; Morgan Desselle will keep us updated on all the bills we are following at the Alabama legisl...

Maggie Edwards shares a few moments with Katherine Robertson. Katherine is the FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Alabama Attorney General. Here's more about Katherine. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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

On today’s AgCast We 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 her new appointment. Is your farm properly covered? If you have Alfa Insurance, there’s a good chance it is. Alfa’s Rex Seabrook will break down some of the features o...

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

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 and Landscape Association’s Horizon Award.  Federation news features the Taste of Alabama annual event and a major donation to Children’s of Alabama. Finally, we’ll hear...

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 campaign website . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama A...

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 reaction to winning the national Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, along with his wife Lauren. We will also check in with Morgan Desselle, of our Exter...

A news-packed episode, today. Visit the latest edition of The Cultivator to get links and more information about Alabama agriculture See the Farmer Bridge Payment Program payment rate breakdowns here. Here are the links Morgan referenced in her report. Alabama Farmers Federation External Affairs Team Brian Hardin - Director, External Affairs Department Preston Roberts - Assistant Director, Externa...

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 Alabama AgCast. Sign up for weekly Capitol Connection updates during the session here . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about...

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

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 Bureau Federation Annual Convention, January 9-14, 2026 in Anaheim, California. Also, all of us at the Alabama Farmers Federation wish you and your family a very...

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/hansenmueller/info Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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

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

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

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 Report comes from Jacob Davis. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabam...

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

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. Visit Alabama Farmers Federation for more on the headlines covered here. Also, subscribe to the Cultivator to get more Ag news from around the state and in our...