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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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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 TeamBrian Hardin - Director, External Affairs DepartmentPreston Roberts - Assistant Director, External Affairs DepartmentRuss Durrance - Director, State Legislative ProgramsMorgan Desselle - Legislati...
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 Alabama Farmers Federation.
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.
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 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The AgCast will return on January 7th. Find out more about ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 nation. You can also visit Sweet Grown Alabama for information from Mac's report.
Blake Thaxton, executive director of Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, joins us to talk about their annual conference in February of next year and several awards of interest. To nominate or apply, visit the AFVGA website.
Mitt Walker, director of Governmental And Agricultural programs, brings important information about looming deadlines for Federal program payments that Alabama farmers need to be aware of. Additional information can be found here.
Maggie speaks with Chris Prevatt and Alabama farmers from the Beef Tour who attended this annual event. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Mike and Maggie review the latest news from around Alabama. To find the links referenced in this episode, visit The Cultivator page on our website. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We speak with Scott Graham, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist in Entomology & Plant Pathology, about a new pest, the cotton jassid, that has been discovered in Alabama. Read more about the jassid here. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We speak with Alabama Farmers Federation External Affairs Department Assistant Director and legal council, Preston Roberts, about what landowners should know about allowing hunting on their land. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Blake Thaxton speaks with Chad Smith, of Smith Tomato, LLC in Steele, Alabama and Destiny Allman Gladden of Almond Farms and Orchards in Oneonta, about the U.S./Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement. Joining Destiny, and contributing occasionally, is her baby, Lawson. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Forrest Anders is young farmer who is embracing Artificial Intelligence on his operation. We explore AI with him. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
We spend a few minutes with our own, Sen. Katie Britt, to discuss successes and efforts she has made for the families of Alabama. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
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