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Alabama Crops Report

The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is where the research meets the row. When time is tight and every minute matters, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System agronomy team makes decision-making simpler for farmers by bringing Extension expertise straight to the tractor cab.Producers can expect to hear a wide range of topics throughout the year. From insect scouting tips to fertilizer application recommendations and harvest updates—timely issues in the field will be addressed by agents and specialists from all over the state. Episodes will be 10 to 15 minutes long in conversational form. New episodes will drop weekly during the production season. Listeners can expect multiple episodes in a week if there are multiple important topics to discuss.Available on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is sponsored in part by Alabama Ag Credit.

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    Season 6 Episode 15 — What’s in the Field? Crop Conditions Across Alabama

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, the team gathers following a field day at the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center to discuss crop conditions across Alabama. Specialists provide....

  2. 99

    Season 6 Episode 14 — Cotton Crop Conversation

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, Scott Graham, Josh Lee, and Chandler Gruener sit down for a cotton crop conversation and discuss the latest on cotton in Alabama,....

  3. 98

    Season 6 Episode 13 — Crops and Their Economic Considerations

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, Josh Lee and Chandler Gruener are joined by Wendiam Sawadgo to discuss the latest USDA crop reports and economic considerations. The....

  4. 97

    Season 6 Episode 12 — Cotton Management Considerations

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk are joined by Josh Lee and Extension intern Zeke Culbreadth to discuss key cotton management considerations....

  5. 96

    Season 6 Episode 11 — Planting Progress in the Wiregrass

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk with Kris Balkcom, Aaron Wells, and Sedrick Mack for an update on planting in the....

  6. 95

    Season 6 Episode 10 — Cotton Planting Challenges

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk with Josh Lee and Blake Lanton about the challenges with cotton planting this year. After....

  7. 94

    Season 6 Episode 9—New Regulations on Dicamba

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, co-hosts Josh Lee and Chandler Gruener discuss dicamba with David Russell, Eros Francisco and Steve Li. One of the big takeaways about....

  8. 93

    Season 6 Episode 8—Considerations for Cotton Planting

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk cotton planting with Josh Lee and Chandler Gruener. The good news is cotton prices are....

  9. 92

    Season 6 Episode 7 — Higher Fertilizer Costs

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham welcome Rishi Prasad and Wendiam Sawadgo into a discussion about higher fertilizer costs for farmers. We’ve....

  10. 91

    Season 6 Episode 6—Corn Planting Update

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham are talking corn planting with Eros Francisco, an assistant professor and Extension grain crops agronomist, and....

  11. 90

    Season 6 Episode 5—Alabama Drought Reach

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Josh Lee, Jacob Sizemore and Chandler Gruener talk with Laura Bell Cooley of the Auburn University Water Resources Center and Brianne....

  12. 89

    Season 6 Episode 4-Alabama Peanut Producers Association

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk talk with Alabama Peanut Producers Association Executive Director Libbie Johnson. Additionally, Kris Balkcom and Amanda Sherer....

  13. 88

    Season 6 Episode 3-Climate Outlook

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, Chandler Gruener hosts along with Josh Lee and Brenda Ortiz. They talk with Florida State Climatologist David Zierden of Florida State University....

  14. 87

    Season 6 Episode 2 — Cotton Jassid Update

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, host Scott Graham provides a cotton jassid update with Josh Lee, Blake Lanton and Jacob Sizemore. The recap covers what they learned....

  15. 86

    Season 6 Episode 1—Managing Stress in the Agricultural Industry

    The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is back for Season 6 with a few new voices stepping up to the mic. From uncertain crop markets to damaging pests, there are many....

  16. 85

    Season 5 Episode 20 — State Harvest Summary

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, Simer Virk is joined by fill-in co-host Blake Lanton and a room full of Alabama Extension experts. The group recaps the 2025....

  17. 84

    Season 5 Episode 19—Cover Crops

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk sit down with Audrey Gamble, an associate professor of crop, soil, and environment sciences in Auburn’s....

  18. 83

    Season 5 Episode 18 — Harvest Update for 2025

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk sit down with Extension experts Eros Francisco, Chandler Greuner, Blake Lanton, and Josh Lee for a general....

  19. 82

    Season 5 Episode 17 — Peanut Harvest Update

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk sit down with Extension experts Kris Balkcom, Cade Grace, and Blake Lanton to talk about the....

  20. 81

    Season 5 Episode 16 — Bringing New Chemistries to the Market

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham visit with Wilson Faircloth from Syngenta as they learn what it takes for agricultural companies to....

  21. 80

    Season 5 Episode 15 — New Specialists Join the Team

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham welcome two new specialists to the Alabama Extension at Auburn University agronomic crops team. Chandler....

  22. 79

    Season 5 Episode 14 — Cotton Insect Management

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham discuss cotton insect management strategies with Extension veteran, Ron Smith. Graham and Smith, both cotton....

  23. 78

    Season 5 Episode 13 — July’s Reconciliation Bill: What It Means for Ag

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham visit with Max Runge, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist with Auburn University about the....

  24. 77

    Season 5 Episode 11 — Cotton Planting: There’s Still Time

    On this special episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk with Steve Brown, Cade Grace, Eddie McGriff, Aaron Wells, Ron Smith, and Blake....

  25. 76

    Season 5 Episode 10 — 2025 Alabama Peanut Outlook

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk talk with Kris Balkcom, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System assistant Extension professor specializing in peanuts.....

  26. 75

    Season 5 Episode 9 — 2025 Corn Crop Outlook

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk with Alabama Extension Plant Pathologist Amanda Scherer, Grain Specialist Eros Francisco, and Weed Specialist....

  27. 74

    Season 5 Episode 8 — Cotton Conversation with Steve Brown

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham enjoy a cotton conversation with Steve Brown and Amanda Scherer. The group talks planting dates, soil....

  28. 73

    Season 5 Episode 7 — Disease Management in Cotton & Peanuts

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk cotton and peanut disease management with Alabama Cooperative Extension System Entomologist and Plant Pathologist, Amanda....

  29. 72

    Season 5 Episode 6 — Wiregrass Roundup

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk about Wiregrass crop production with Extension Agents Sedrick Mack and Aaron Wells. Both agents....

  30. 71

    Season 5 Episode 5 — Spring Planting Prep

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham visit with Blake Lanton, an Extension agent in central Alabama about soil sampling and spring....

  31. 70

    Season 5 Episode 4 — Agricultural Market Trends

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk agricultural markets and trends with Alabama Extension Economists Adam Rabinowitz and Wendiam Sawadgo. Take....

  32. 69

    Season 5 Episode 3 — Nutrient Management Part Two

    In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham continue their nutrient management discussion with Rishi Prasad. Different areas of the state call for....

  33. 68

    Season 5 Episode 2 — Nutrient Management Part One

    This episode features Rishi Prasad, the nutrient management guy.  He says where the nutrients go, his research follows. The group discusses chicken litter production and its wide use on Alabama....

  34. 67

    Season 5 Episode 1 — 2025 Crop Consultant Roundtable

    Season 5 of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast kicks off with a crop consultant roundtable discussion, hosted by Blake Lanton and Simer Virk. A room full of consultants who serve....

  35. 66

    Season 4 Episode 8 — Auburn University TAPS Program

    To wrap up Season 4 of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk welcome a large crew of Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals, industry partners, and row....

  36. 65

    Season 4 Episode 7 — Updates from the Peanut Fields

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, Mr. Peanut himself, Kris Balkcom, joins hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk to talk about the world of peanuts. Balkcom, an Alabama....

  37. 64

    Season 4 Episode 6 — 2024 Crops Recap for Central Alabama

    As the year is coming to an end, now is a great time to look back at the events of the past growing season. On this episode of the Alabama....

  38. 63

    Season 4 Episode 5 — Auburn University Variety Testing Program

    Selecting the right crop variety is one of the most important decisions a farmer can make. The Auburn University Variety Testing Program is a great resource that helps guide farmers....

  39. 62

    Season 4 Episode 4 — Corn & Soybean Harvest Update

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk are joined by two guests: Eros Francisco, an Alabama Extension grain specialist, and David Russell,....

  40. 61

    Season 4 Episode 3 — West Central Crop Update with Blake Lanton

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk sit down with Blake Lanton, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System agronomic crops regional agent. Lanton serves....

  41. 60

    Season 4 Episode 2 — Cotton Defoliation with Steve Brown

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, long-time hosts Scott Graham and Amanda Scherer join new host Simer Virk for a discussion on cotton defoliation. A cotton podcast episode....

  42. 59

    Season 4 Episode 1 — Prospective Planting Report from USDA

    Season four of the Alabama Crops Report brings with it a new host! Long-time guest to the podcast, Eros Francisco, joins Adam Rabinowitz as a host to kick off the....

  43. 58

    Season 3 Episode 11 – Aloha from Alabama Extension!

    Aloha from Alabama Extension! On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Amanda Scherer and Scott Graham welcome colleagues from Auburn University and the University of Hawaii to the....

  44. 57

    Season 3 Episode 10 – Watershed Planning for Irrigation

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Adam Rabinowitz sit down with first-time guests Eve Brantley and Adam Newby. Brantley is an Alabama Cooperative Extension....

  45. 56

    Season 3 Episode 9 – Preharvest Marketing Plans

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Adam Rabinowitz and Katelyn Kesheimer sit down with Wendiam Sawadgo, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist. As harvest is right around....

  46. 55

    Season 3 Episode 8 – Crop Updates from the Wiregrass

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, listeners get a regional crop update from the Wiregrass. Hosts Adam Rabinowitz and Scott Graham sit down with Sedrick Mack, an Alabama....

  47. 54

    Season 3 Episode 7 – Nutrients from Poultry Litter

    Litter happens! On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report podcast, hosts Scott Graham and Amanda Scherer talks with Kent Stanford, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System nutrient management specialist. The....

  48. 53

    Season 3 Episode 6 – Hessian Fly Outbreaks

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, Katelyn Kesheimer, one of the regular hosts of the podcast, is switching into the guest seat. Hosts Scott Graham and Amanda Scherer....

  49. 52

    Season 3 Episode 5 – Peanut Update

    It is time to talk about peanuts on the Alabama Crops Report! On this episode, hosts Amanda Scherer and Scott Graham sit down with Kris Balkcom, an Alabama Cooperative Extension....

  50. 51

    Season 3 Episode 4 – Preplant Weed Control

    On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Katelyn Kesheimer talk with David Russell, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System weed science specialist. As farmers across the....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is where the research meets the row. When time is tight and every minute matters, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System agronomy team makes decision-making simpler for farmers by bringing Extension expertise straight to the tractor cab.Producers can expect to hear a wide range of topics throughout the year. From insect scouting tips to fertilizer application recommendations and harvest updates—timely issues in the field will be addressed by agents and specialists from all over the state. Episodes will be 10 to 15 minutes long in conversational form. New episodes will drop weekly during the production season. Listeners can expect multiple episodes in a week if there are multiple important topics to discuss.Available on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is sponsored in part by Alabama Ag Credit.

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How many episodes does Alabama Crops Report have?

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What is Alabama Crops Report about?

The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is where the research meets the row. When time is tight and every minute matters, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System agronomy team makes decision-making simpler for farmers by bringing Extension expertise straight to the tractor cab.Producers can expect to...

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Alabama Crops Report has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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