A podcast about news and information of interest to the agriculture community of Alabama. Presented by 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 .
Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agriculture Programs and the Federation's national lobbyist, explains how the American Relief Plan and the Big Beautiful Bill impacts farmers in Alabama. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
We visit with Monica Carroll, Alabama's new Farm Service Agency (FSA) director, and Kathy Patterson, program specialist, on what the FSA is and how it benefits farmers in Alabama. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
So how are the planting season doing this year? We sit down with Carla Hornady, commodity directory, to find out. Also, several members of the Wetumpka FFA visited our office. We chat with two of them to get their perspective. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
We have an informative conversation with Alabama Farmers Federation District 6 Director, Phillip Hunter. Phillip and his bother, Will, own Hunter Trees, LLC in Alpine. The operation uses guest workers through the H-2A legal labor program. Phillip also represents Alabama, nationally, as the chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Agricultural Labor Issue Advisory Committee. John Allen Nichols, agriculture council for the Farmers Federation, wraps up with information about tax incentives...
We speak with the Nic De Castro, the owner of LandTrust. Like Airbnb, LandTrust partners with landowners to bring parties looking for hunting, fishing, camping, etc. to your land. They handle the vetting, booking, and fees and you make money. Visit the landowner page of the site for additional info. or call (406) 709-8450 to see if it is a good fit for your property. Marlee Jackson wraps up by our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Cr...
We catch up with Alabama's Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026, Katie Collins, after her presentation at the annual Ag In The Classroom Summer Institute. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
We travel to Auburn University to discuss the Farm Survey and producer interviews called, "Farmer in the Middle" with Dr. Mykel Taylor and Dr. Kelli Russell . Marlee Jackson wraps up by our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
A parasite from the past is making its way up Mexico and could be headed for the US. We discuss this emerging issue with Chris Prevatt. Marlee Jackson wraps up by our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
We get a full report on all the legislation worked on by our External Affairs team during the latest session of the Alabama Legislature. Marlee Jackson wraps up by introducing our latest culinary contest, Alabama's Best Surf-n-Turf. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
We sit down with Assistant Director Aisling Walden and Anna Grace Thompkins, intern, of Sweet Grown Alabama to hear how the state's agriculture branding program is going and what's coming up. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
We speak with Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agriculture Programs about the latest news for farmers from DC and also about two important award program deadlines coming. Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and Extension personnel whose work tangibly impacted their farms for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation. Nominations close June 6. The Rittenour Award for Production Agriculture & Forestry Research recognizes Auburn University faculty for creative and ...
Morgan Desselle brings a special legislative report about passage of the Alfa Health Plan legalization and Maggie Edwards visits the cut-flower operation on the McLeod Family Farm. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
Maggie Edwards gathers organizers and participants from the conference held Auburn to get their take on the conference. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Want to support Alfa Health Plans legislation? Contact members of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee ....
We visit with Carla Hornady on the USDA's Prospective Plantings report, released on March 31, 2025. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
Maggie Edwards sits down with Sidney and Sheryl McKathan. The McKathans live in Andalusia, Ala. and sell honey and strawberries on their U-pick operation. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation . Want to support Alfa Health Plans legislation? Contact members of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee ....
Brian Hardin and Russ Durrance, both with the External Affairs division, speak with Rep. David Faulkner, the Alabama House sponsor or the Alfa Health Plan legislation. In the wrap-up, Morgan Desselle recaps the hearing that took place and gives a glimpse of all the legislation Alabama Farmers Federation is working with. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit ,...
On today’s AgCast, we will hear a conversation between Tanner Hood, of our Communications staff, and Preston Roberts, director of Agricultural Legislation, as the Alabama legislature reaches its calendar midpoint. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
We recap speakers from the annual Forestry & Wildlife Seminar held at the Federation home office to discuss the latest information about areas of interest for landowners and researchers. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
We sit down with Colton Christjohn, superintendent of the Jr. Livestock Expo and two competitors to get background and insight into the hard work that goes into this event and the memories made. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
Tanner Hood has a conversation with Ben and Whitney Haynes, from Cullman County, about their experiences at this year's Washington Legislative Conference. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
We sit down with new Alabama Ag Credit, Nick Hartley, and Ag Credit VP of Communications, Amber Pratt, to get to know the new CEO. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
Maggie Edwards visits with several attendees of the annual, Taste of Alabama, legislative reception held in Montgomery at the Alabama Farmers Federation. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
Maggie Edwards speaks with attendees of the 2025 Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association annual meeting recently held in Gulf Shores, Ala. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
Marlee Jackson has a conversation with newly elected North Area Vice President, Mark Byrd, and Tanner Hood speaks with newly elected Southeast Area Vice President, Chris Carroll. Find your elected representatives here . Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
Mary Wilson, of the Federation communications staff, recaps the American Farm Bureau convention recently held in San Antonio. Morgan Desselle begins a new weekly look at our efforts in the Alabama Legislature. To subscribe to the Capitol Connection e-newsletter, visit this link . Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation ....
We sit down with Federation Agriculture Council, John Allen Nichols, to discuss issue arising from passing on property to heirs with and without a will. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit , and also about Alabama Farmers Federation .
We speak with the Federation's Mitt Walker about what Alabama farmers can expect with the 119th Congress and the new political climate in our nation's capital. To sign up for Alabama Farmers Federation e-newsletters, click here . For more information on the Washington Legislative Conference, click here .
