Sep 16, 2026 · 40 min · 8 segments
On today’s AgCast News for Wed. Sept. 16, we are going to have a brief conversation with Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agricultural Programs, while he is in Washington DC working for us in…
Maggie Gaddy brings us the Commodity Column.
The program supports organizations making a difference in agriculture, education, youth development, community well-being, and other local causes.
Nominations are due September 21st, with winning organizations expected to be announced October 7th on World Cotton Day.
To educate growers, Graham discussed the jacid on a recent webinar with Farm Progress.
Peanut harvest is around the corner, making now the perfect time for pod blasting.
Checking peanuts for optimum maturity can help growers determine the best time to dig.
Hale County farmer Matt Sims was named Alabama's 2026 Catfish Farmer of the Year, recognizing his dedication to agriculture and the state's catfish industry.
Sims works alongside his father Henry, managing 25 catfish ponds as well as commercial cattle and pasture land.
He and wife Lindsay are raising their children, Wade, Sarah Morgan, and Emmy, on the family farm.
Sims is also active in the Hale County Farmers Federation and takes pride in producing U.S. farm-raised catfish.
To learn more about any of these topics, visit the show notes or alphafarmers.org. Here's a look at upcoming events and deadlines for the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Applications are due September 19th for the Alpha Youth Leadership Conference at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana.
High school freshmen and sophomores will grow leadership skills, enhance agricultural knowledge, and connect with students from across the state.
The same conference experience will be offered during two separate sessions, allowing nearly 200 students to participate.
Maggie Gaddy brings us the Commodity Column.
The program supports organizations making a difference in agriculture, education, youth development, community well-being, and other local causes.
Nominations are due September 21st, with winning organizations expected to be announced October 7th on World Cotton Day.
To educate growers, Graham discussed the jacid on a recent webinar with Farm Progress.
Peanut harvest is around the corner, making now the perfect time for pod blasting.
Checking peanuts for optimum maturity can help growers determine the best time to dig.
Hale County farmer Matt Sims was named Alabama's 2026 Catfish Farmer of the Year, recognizing his dedication to agriculture and the state's catfish industry.
Sims works alongside his father Henry, managing 25 catfish ponds as well as commercial cattle and pasture land.
He and wife Lindsay are raising their children, Wade, Sarah Morgan, and Emmy, on the family farm.
Sims is also active in the Hale County Farmers Federation and takes pride in producing U.S. farm-raised catfish.
To learn more about any of these topics, visit the show notes or alphafarmers.org. Here's a look at upcoming events and deadlines for the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Applications are due September 19th for the Alpha Youth Leadership Conference at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana.
High school freshmen and sophomores will grow leadership skills, enhance agricultural knowledge, and connect with students from across the state.
The same conference experience will be offered during two separate sessions, allowing nearly 200 students to participate.
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