Alabama Farmers Federation
Created by farmers, led by farmers and dedicated to serving farmers, the Alabama Farmers Federation first emerged from the Alabama soil in 1921. It's mission: to promote the economic, social and educational interests of rural Alabamians. By holding fast to the simple idea of strength through unity, the Alabama Farmers Federation has grown from 30,000 members just 50 years ago to become the state's largest, most active and most diversified farm organization. With more than 460,000 members statewide, the Federation's "one voice" delivers a powerful message, whether at the Statehouse in Montgomery or on Capitol Hill in Washington.www.alfafarmers.org
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Oct 16, 2026
Jimmy ParnellSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
But where it's bad, it's pretty bad.
Randy ScottCORRESPONDENT
Alabama Farmers Federation president Jimmy Parnell says things were tight before the hurricane.
Randy ScottCORRESPONDENT
Now they're trying to bounce back.
Jimmy ParnellSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
It was gonna be a challenging year for our row crop guys, particularly when they started this year.
Terry WatersGUEST
I had a lot of support, good family, good friends.
Terry WatersGUEST
I had the support of the Farmers Federation.
Terry WatersGUEST
I am on the executive board.
Terry WatersGUEST
They're kind of who prompted me to do this.
Terry WatersGUEST
Uh, I had a lot of support, good family, good friends.
Terry WatersGUEST
Uh, I had the support of the Farmers Federation.
Terry WatersGUEST
I am on the executive board.
Terry WatersGUEST
Uh, they're, they're kind of who prompt me to do this.
Mike MoodyHOST
[upbeat music] Welcome to this episode of Alabama AgCast News, your source for news and information about what's happening in Alabama agriculture.
Mike MoodyHOST
The AgCast is a production of the Alabama Farmers Federation and sponsored by Alabama AgCredit.
Mike MoodyHOST
Here's your host, Mike Moody.
Jeff ElmsCORRESPONDENT
Here is your ag news for October 12th, 2026.
Jeff ElmsCORRESPONDENT
In national news, President Trump signs an executive order to provide tax relief on diesel fuel.
Jeff ElmsCORRESPONDENT
For the Federation, harvest is in full swing.
Jeff ElmsCORRESPONDENT
Share the road with farmers.
Jeff ElmsCORRESPONDENT
In state news, Extension highlights farmers during Farm to School month.
Jonathan GoodeHOST
No doubt.
Jonathan GoodeHOST
Well, man, I got to ask you, we mentioned the last time you were on the show that you were going to be taking a trip to Argentina with the Alabama Farmers Federation with a delegation from our state.
Jonathan GoodeHOST
And, uh, So you've been back a couple of weeks.
Jonathan GoodeHOST
I gave you a little time to get back into your routine, but I'd love for you to tell us a little bit, how was that trip to Argentina?
Andrea TiceHOST
She says they have observed the record that shows that when unionization occurs, the growth and prosperity of the workers declines.
Andrea TiceHOST
The Alabama Farmers Federation is in favor of a recent decision made by President Trump.
Andrea TiceHOST
President Trump issued an executive order involving the secretaries of agriculture, treasury, and defense in order to suspend the federal taxes levied on diesel fuels.
Andrea TiceHOST
Trump's executive order is to help provide relief for farmers and those within the lumber industry.
Andrea TiceHOST
It also makes dyed diesel fuel more available to the agriculture industry, which Alabama Governor Kay Ivey already did in her executive order from last week.
Andrea TiceHOST
President of the Alabama Farmers Federation, Jimmy Parnell, said that easing up on the off-road diesel rules will help with the high cost of fuel and provide some tax relief during the harvest season, which will not only benefit farmers, but all Americans who rely on trucks to deliver products every day.
Andrea TiceHOST
Well, US Senator Tommy Tuberville has released a new set of policies on data centers, and he's done so by way of a campaign ad.
Andrea TiceHOST
The new policies have to do with data centers and their consumption of energy within a community.
speaker_0NARRATOR
[upbeat music] Welcome to this episode of Alabama AgCast News, your source for news and information about what's happening in Alabama agriculture.
speaker_0NARRATOR
The AgCast is a production of the Alabama Farmers Federation and sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit.
speaker_0NARRATOR
Here's your host, Mike Moody.
Mike MoodyHOST
Here's your ag news for October 5th.
Mike MoodyHOST
In national news, the Farm Bill fails to pass again, and the US and China agree to tariff cuts.
Mike MoodyHOST
For the Federation, scholarships were given at a dinner.
Mike MoodyHOST
Maggie Gaddy was there.
Mike MoodyHOST
In legislative news, a utility law that passed in the last session takes effect.
speaker_0NARRATOR
Welcome to this episode of Alabama AgCast News, your source for news and information about what's happening in Alabama agriculture.
speaker_0NARRATOR
The AgCast is a production of the Alabama Farmers Federation and sponsored by Alabama AgCredit.
speaker_0NARRATOR
Here's your host, Mike Moody.
Mike MoodyHOST
Here's your ACAS News for September 28th, 2026.
Mike MoodyHOST
In national news, the U.S. Senate's Farm Bill passes out of committee and the EPA announces new WOTUS rules.
Mike MoodyHOST
In Federation news, we meet the 2026 Catfish Farmer of the Year and the Federation hosts its annual Policy Development Meeting.
Mike MoodyHOST
From Alpha Insurance, we are wrapping up National Life Insurance Month with some helpful information.
Mike MoodyHOST
And finally today, Chris Pervat takes us in the markets.