Alabama AgCast

Brian Hardin and Mitt Walker discuss the recently concluded special session based on a Supreme Court ruling. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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 Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and al...

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 incent...

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 Di...

Today, we visit with Federation Ag Council, John Allen Nichols, and Federation Legal Intern, Caleb Currie, on the subject of livestock liability. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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 ....

Libbie Johnson, originally from south Louisiana, joins the Alabama agriculture family as the new Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association . Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

Brian Hardin, Preston Roberts and Russ Durrance, all with the Department of External Affairs, look back at the Alabama Legislatures 2023 session. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

Mitt Walker visits with Kat Cammack, Florida's 3rd District Congresswoman, on a visit she recently made to Alabama. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

Mitt Walker highlights the upcoming Farm & Land Expo . Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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

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 t...

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

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 . Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more abou...

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. Th...

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 ....

We visit with Colton Christjohn about his first experience as the Alabama Jr Livestock Expo Superintendent. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

We visit with Extension veterinarian, Dr. Soren Rodning about a new rule from the FDA about changes coming to livestock antibiotics . Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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

AFB President Zippy Duvall joins us on the AgCast discussing his trip to Alabama during the recent Young Farmers Conference held in Birmingham. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . 

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 . Find out more about...

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 . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , a...

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 Fe...