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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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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