Maggie Edwards sits down with Alabama Attorney General, Steve Marshall. Steve is the FarmPAC endorsed candidate running the U.S. Senate for Alabama.

Find out how you can support Wes on his campaign website.

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Nationally, we’ll look at a new law aimed at helping dairy farmers grow their market to schools. 

Statewide, we recognize farmers and ag leaders appointed to the state FSA Committee, and hear from the winner of the Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association’s Horizon Award. 

Federation news features the Taste of Alabama annual event and a major donation to Children’s of Alabama.

Finally, we’ll hear report of crops with the Commodity Column, find out how ag is doing at the Alabama Legislature, and check the markets for any movement.

From the Commodity Column:

• The 31st annual Alabama Extension Beekeeping Symposium is Feb. 7 at Wallace State Community College. The cost to attend is $45. Register by Feb. 1.
• Alabama Extension has launched a new master Beef Producer training program where cattle farmers can learn the newest technologies and best management practices during 15 classroom sessions. Workshops will be in Northport and are a joint effort between Tuscaloosa County Extension and Tuscaloosa County Cattlemen’s Association. Starting March 2, classes will be every Monday and Tuesday evening until April 20. Learn more.
• Registration is still open for the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference & Trade Show Feb. 4-6 in Gulf Shores. Register and view agenda.
• The Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment’s Emmett & ViAnn Thompson Lecture in Forest Economics and Policy is Feb. 25 at The Hotel at Auburn University. The keynote speaker is Cade Warner, president and CEO of The Westervelt Co. Learn more.
• The Alabama Peanut Producers Association is hosting a series of peanut grower production meetings in conjunction with Alabama Extension and Auburn University College of Agriculture. Growers are encouraged t

Jeff Helms, communications director, visits with FarmPAC-endorsed candidate Wes Allen. Wes is currently Alabama'a Secretary of State but is seeking the office of Lt. Governor in the 2026 election.

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On today’s AgCast News, we will visit with Alabama Farmers Federation members and staff who recently returned from the American Farm Bureau annual convention in Anaheim, California. As a part of our coverage, we will get Drew Wendland’s reaction to winning the national Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, along with his wife Lauren. We will also check in with Morgan Desselle, of our External Affairs team, on what’s going on at the Alabama Legislature. Plus, we are excited to start a new segment of the AgCast. Chris Prevatt, our in-house economist, will report on the commodity markets and what to look out for in the future.

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Get the latest on the markets here.

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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

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Here are the links Morgan referenced in her report.

• Alabama Farmers Federation External Affairs Team
• Brian Hardin - Director, External Affairs Department
• Preston Roberts - Assistant Director, External Affairs Department
• Russ Durrance - Director, State Legislative Programs
• Morgan Desselle - Legislative and Policy Assistant
• Or call (334) 288-3900

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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.

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We will get a glimpse of what's going on in Alabama agriculture, this week.

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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.

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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

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We visit with attendees of the 2025 Youth Leadership Conference held at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, Ala.

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