Meet Perry Mobley with Greenpoint Ag
As part of the Beef Cattle and Forage Summit, we visit with presenter, Perry Mobley of Greenpoint Ag. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
May 01, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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Ag Economics with Dr. Mykel Taylor
Alfa Eminent Scholar and Auburn University Professor Dr. Mykel Taylor discusses a research project that focusses on how stress affects some farmers. She also discusses some of the latest news and thinking regarding ag economics. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
Apr 24, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Choctaw County Ag Day!
Mike Moody visits with Jena Owens, teacher and organizer of the Choctaw County Ag Day, to discuss what the sixth graders learned during the annual event.
Apr 17, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 12
4R Fertilizer Workshop
Recently, YARA sponsored the first 4R Fertilizer Workshop in the Southeast held at the E.V. Smith Research Center. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
Apr 03, 2024•9 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Alfa Health Legislative Update
Brian Hardin, director of governmental affairs, and Russ Durrance, director of agriculture legislation, discuss the latest on Alfa Health Plan bill currently in the Alabama Legislature and other efforts supporting farmers in the State House.
Mar 28, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 10
A visit with students attending the 2024 Ag Expedition!
We catch up with Auburn University college students, Kate Nelson, Aubrey Grace and Nick Allen on their thoughts from the 2024 Ag Expedition.
Mar 20, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Recap of the annual AFVGA conference
Maggie Edwards visits with Craig Gouldsby, of Silverhill Satsuma in Baldwin County, and Dylan Teel, of Bejo Seeds, who was one of the sponsors of this event held in Gulf Shores in February. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
Mar 08, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 8
We get to know Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for Ala. Dist. 2
Mitt Walker has a conversation with FarmPAC-endorsed candidate for Ala. Dist. 2, Caroleene Dobson.
Feb 21, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Alabama Forest Industry Update with Adam Maggard
We visit Adam Maggard, associate professor and Extension specialist, in Auburn, Ala. on what's coming up for the forest industry. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
Feb 14, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Farm Bill Update with Sen. Tommy Tuberville
We check in with Sen. Tommy "Coach" Tuberville on what's happening in Washington DC with The Farm Bill and other issues affecting Alabama agriculture. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
Feb 08, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Recap of the national AFBF Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah
Hunter McBrayer and Maggie Edwards have conversations with several from Alabama who attended the American Farm Bureau Federation national convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 19-24. Check AlfaFarmers.org for a complete write-up of the convention . Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
Feb 02, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Avian Influenza with Colton Christjohn
We catch up with Poultry Division Direction Colton Christjohn on the current state of Avian Influenza in Alabama. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
Jan 17, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Predatory Gambling In Alabama?
Brian Hardin sits down with Les Bernal, national director of Stop Predatory Gambling , to discuss the true cost of bring state-sponsored gambling to Alabama. For more information and resources, visit StopPredatoryGambling.org. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation ....
Jan 11, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 2
H2A Program with Dr. Derek Farnsworth
Dr. Farnsworth explains the history of the program and its role in Alabama agriculture. In clarification, Dr. Farnsworth sent this. The new proposed H2A rule was introduced in September 2023, not October, and the comment period ended 60 days later in November. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation ....
Jan 04, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Alabama's Ag Outlook with Adam Rabinowitz
We catch up with Adam Rabinowitz and recap the 2023 Alabama Extension AgOutlook Conference held in Montgomery on Dec. 13. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation .
Dec 20, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall discusses gambling in Alabama
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sits down with Brian Hardin to discuss gambling in Alabama.
Dec 13, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Farm Bureau Lawyer Travis Cushman with an Ag Legal Update
We speak with Travis Cushman, lawyer for Farm Bureau, about cases that are relevant to Alabama farmers.
Dec 08, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Upcoming events you need to know about
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Dec 02, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Happy Thanksgiving from the Alabama Farmers Federation
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Nov 22, 2023•2 min•Season 4Ep. 44
2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference
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.
Nov 16, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 43
We travel to the national FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana
Brian Hardin, Russ Durrance and Maggie Edwards bring you interviews and insight from the nation FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Nov 10, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 42
2023 Excellence in Ag Winner Zack Brannon
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 .
Nov 02, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Meet TREASURE Forest Owners Jamestican and Angela Parham
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 .
Oct 27, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Meet Youth Livestock Director, Sarah-Jane French
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 .
Oct 19, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Meet OYFF winner Brady Peek
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 ...
Oct 11, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 38
New Deer Policy with Bill Cook
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 .
Oct 06, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Fertilizers with Scott Maxwell
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 .
Sep 26, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Heritage Cooking Contest Winner Jeanette Tew
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 ...
Sep 13, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Ag Economics with Dr. Mykel Taylor
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 .
Sep 06, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Diversify your operation with vegetables!
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 .
Aug 30, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 33
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