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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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United States

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A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by Alabama Farmers Federation.

Language:

English


Episodes

Upcoming events you need to know about

12/1/2023
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Duration:00:06:51

Happy Thanksgiving from the Alabama Farmers Federation

11/22/2023
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Duration:00:01:40

2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference

11/16/2023
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.

Duration:00:20:47

We travel to the national FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana

11/9/2023
Brian Hardin, Russ Durrance and Maggie Edwards bring you interviews and insight from the nation FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Duration:00:19:41

2023 Excellence in Ag Winner Zack Brannon

11/2/2023
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. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:13:40

Meet TREASURE Forest Owners Jamestican and Angela Parham

10/27/2023
Maggie Edwards catches up with Alabama TREASURE Forest Association President, Jamestican Parnham and his wife, Angela, at the recently held Alabama Landowner's Conference. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:17:49

Meet Youth Livestock Director, Sarah-Jane French

10/19/2023
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. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:12:06

Meet OYFF winner Brady Peek

10/11/2023
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. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:12:04

New Deer Policy with Bill Cook

10/6/2023
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. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:24:32

Fertilizers with Scott Maxwell

9/26/2023
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. Check out https://www.alabamaagcredit.com and https://alfafarmers.org.

Duration:00:19:22

Heritage Cooking Contest Winner Jeanette Tew

9/13/2023
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. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:15:25

Ag Economics with Dr. Mykel Taylor

9/6/2023
We discuss the current state of agriculture economics with Auburn University Associate Professor and Alfa Eminent Scholar Dr. Mykel Taylor. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:17:27

Diversify your operation with vegetables!

8/30/2023
We speak with Dr. Andre de Silva, of Extension and Auburn University, about how farmers can diversify their operation by using vegetables. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:17:35

A conversation with Congressman Jerry Carl

8/23/2023
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. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:11:39

Chip Blalock with Sunbelt Ag Expo

8/18/2023
Sunbelt Ag Expo Executive Director, Chip Blalock, talks about the upcoming international agriculture exposition; the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:23:01

Wisconsin Beef Tour Recap with Chris Prevatt

8/9/2023
In this episode of the AgCast, Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Director Chris Prevatt goes through the recent beef tour across Wisconsin.

Duration:00:28:13

A visit with Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

8/4/2023
Coach sits down and talks about his visit to Alabama regarding the upcoming Farm Bill.

Duration:00:18:51

New Congressional Alabama Map

7/26/2023
Brian Hardin and Mitt Walker discuss the recently concluded special session based on a Supreme Court ruling.

Duration:00:14:17

Wild Hogs Update

7/19/2023
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.

Duration:00:24:06

Annual County Presidents Conference

7/13/2023
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, and will remain open until August 31, 2023. Here are the requirements that must be met before a stand is eligible for the SPB Prevention Cost-share Program: Prevention practices available for incentive payments include: If you would like to learn more about the individual practices and their criteria, click here. Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Duration:00:15:22