200th Episode of The Land Show with Dave and Johnny. Alabama's Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries, Rick Pate, talks about some great things happening in Alabama agriculture & the new Sweet Grown Alabama initiative. Randall Upchurch brings our Farmland Report. Captain David Hare, with Alex City Guide Service, talks to us from the boat while about catching some big stripe bass on Lake Martin. Tim Baker delivers our Outdoor Update from Perry County in the Black Belt.

George Mann, agent with SE Land Group, talks saltwater fishing & things you can do on the farm to get ready for deer hunting season. Robert King discusses the importance of shade & clean water for livestock during this hot time of the year. Chris Wood, agent with SE Land Group & owner of Pond Pro, has tips on improving your farm pond to grow bigger bass. Chris Vecsey, with Sam's Bait & Tackle, gives the latest info for fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Tim Baker brings our Outdoor Update from Giles County, TN.

Jeremy Calvert, owner of J. Calvert Farm, joins us to discuss their family produce and vegetable farm in Cullman County, Alabama. Ben Elliott, with Alabama Ag Credit, talks about some current trends in land loans. Russ Walters discusses current commodity prices and the effects on farmers in our Farmland Report. Brian Watts updates us on timber prices and several method of replanting pine timber stands in our Timber Talk. Tim Baker is excited about the upcoming sandhill crane season in Alabama.

Mike Rhodes, with Alabama Outdoor News and Georgia Outdoor News, joins us to talk about the Big Buck Shootout at the World Deer Expo. Captain Sam Williams, owner of Hawks Fishing Guide Service, talks about his fishing guide service on Lake Eufaula. Mike Ventry with Accuplan Benefit Services talks about the power of personal investing in a land through a self-directed IRA. Randall Upchurch gives our Farmland Report. Tim Baker gives the Outdoor Update.

Stacy Lyn Harris shares some great recipes and tips for preparing all of the fresh produce from the garden. Zack Brown with the World Deer Expo talks about the huge event coming up July 19-21 in Birmingham. Robert King talks about the influence swine fever in Asia is having on protein demand around the world. Russ Walters discusses what is happening on their family row crop farm in Covington County. Tim Baker gives our outdoor update from the Tennessee Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo in Huntsville.

James Eagleman, COO of Barbour Creek, talks about the great things happening at their Long Range Precision Hunting and Shooting School. Amber Bennett, owner of Forgotten Ways Farm, shares about their family homestead and the great products they make from the goats they milk on their farm. Trevor Conner joins us to discuss the Tennessee Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo coming up in Huntsville July 12-14. Randall Upchurch delivers our Farmland Report from Gulf Shores. Tim Baker gives the Wildlife Update.

Rick Bourne talks about his offshore fishing trip in the Gulf on The Mollie. Chris Wood, owner of Pond Pro & agent with SELG, talks farm pond management tips. Ryan Folk, founder of Landflip & Landthink, discusses the factors that most influence the decision to buy rural land. Fred Hanners, agent with SELG, updates us on the poultry farm market in Southeast Alabama. Dave & Jonathan answer a listener question about 1031 Like Kind Exchanges. Taylor Hart with ofSouth Farm Credit talks land financing options.

Judy McKinney, of Orville Farmer's Market, talks about her business in Dallas County, & particularly the Farmapalooza event later this month. Andrew Harp of Alabama Ag Credit discusses recent trends in farm & production loans. William Lyon, broker for Southeastern Estates, discusses the recent sales of small farms & properties around the state. Brian Watts talks about timber sales. Russ Walters talks about row crop prices around the state. Tim Baker talks about shovelhead / flathead catfish.

This week on The Land Show with Dave and Johnny:

Chris Nix, Director of the Alligator Program for the Alabama DCNR, joins us to talk about the upcoming alligator season and shares some insights on alligators in our state. John McRae of Hazelrig Orchards in Cleveland, Alabama talks about their family-run fruit and produce operation in Blount County. Randall Upchurch takes a break from his vacation at the beach to give us our Farmland Report. Tim Baker talks about DoeNation Outdoors in our Outdoor

Brian Watts sits in w/Jonathan Goode on the show this week. April Beasley w/The Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham discuss their weekly farmers & artisans market. Jimmy Mitchell w/Quail Forever talks habitat restoration & the work to improve quail populations. Daniel Hautamaki updates us on clean-up of the Florida panhandle in Timber Talk. Russ Walters shares how the recent rain is helping their row crops. Brian & Jonathan answer a listener question about alternatives to planting pine trees on your land.