This week on The Land Show:

• Bethany O'Rear, Regional Extension Agent, with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System joins us to talk about some of the recent initiatives they are taking to help people with their home gardens. She also talks about the progress of the Grow More, Give More campaign. http://www.aces.edu

• Barry Estes, owner of Alabama Hog Control, talks about their business, and how they have been helping landowners across the state with their feral hog problems. Barry shares about the improvement on turkey and deer habitat because of predator removal on a 900 acre property he leases in Wilcox County.

• Randall Upchurch updates us from the hay field, and talks about a rise in cattle prices that he feels is likely to stay around for a while. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/randall-upchurch

• Daniel Hautamaki talks about the rural land market in the Florida Panhandle and southwest Georgia. www.selandgroup.com/agents/daniel-hautamaki

This week on The Land Show:

• Seth Tuttle, with the Alabama 4-H Foundation, shares about how their organization helps many children across the state learn about agriculture and livestock. Seth also talked about an upcoming fundraising golf tournament on May 11. https://alabama4hfoundation.org/
• Russ Walters gives an update on how their planting is coming along this season on their family row crop farm in Covington County, Alabama. Russ also talks briefly about the new "right to repair" laws that allow farmers access to manuals, codes, and tools necessary to work on their equipment. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/russ-walters
• Andrew Harp, with Alabama Ag Credit, joins us to discuss some interesting facts about water in Alabama. Andrew also talks about how he can help people purchasing land or those who already own land borrow money to help with the cost of creating a water feature. http://www.alabamaagcredit.com
• Brian Watts, president of the Timber Sales Division of Southeastern Land Group, discusses some recent timber sales they have been able to help landowners with in east Alabama. www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts

This week on The Land Show:

• Scott Penton, with Sugar Hill U-Pick Farm, joins us to talk about their family strawberry farm in Verbena, Alabama. Sugar Hill is reported to be the largest strawberry grower in Alabama, with more than 220,000 plants on plastic this year. You can find out more information about their farm at https://pentonfarms.com/sugar-hill-u-pick.

• Attorney General Steve Marshall is on to discuss the state of Alabama joining 23 other states in a lawsuit against the EPA. The suit is aimed at clarifying the uncertain language and definitions regarding the Waters of the US in the Clean Water Act. The new regulations will leave many farmers and landowners in uncertainty about their ability to use their land. https://www.alabamaag.gov/about

• Randall Upchurch talks about some upcoming angus cattle sales that he will be attending. And he discusses a new grain roasting and storage facility for sale in Monroe County, Alabama.
  http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/randall-upchurch

• Dent Stallworth updates us on his spring turkey season. Dent recently took a turkey in Arizona, making that the 48th state where he has harvested a gobbler. He is only missing Nevada, and he will complete the US Slam or SuperSlam. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/dent-stallworth

This week Dave and Johnny bring you some of their favorite moments from past shows. Please enjoy this “Best of from The Land Show with Dave and Johnny.”

This week on The Land Show:

• Blake Hargroder, owner of Blake's Crawfish, talks about their family crawfish operation in Uniontown, Alabama, and shares a few crawfish boil tips for those looking to spice up their spring get-togethers.

• Steve Talley, owner of Talley's Fruit Farm in Collinsville, discusses how the recent cold weather has impacted his peach trees and other produce. He also says that strawberry harvest is right around the corner.

• Robert King talks about pasture management and things happending on their family farm in Clay County in our Farmland Report. http://www.poultrysouth.com

• William Lyon shares about a recent Osceola hunting trip with his son Will in Florida. It is an incredible story of how a successful hunt came together. www.selandgroup.com/agents/william-lyon

This Week on The Land Show:

Lyle Gilbert, owner of Houndstooth Game Calls, talks about turkey hunting and all the calls a hunter could need to call in those wiley gobblers. https://houndstooth-game-calls-2.myshopify.com/

Eddie Lee Rider and Eric O'Keefe with The Land Report magazine join us to recap the recent Realtors Land Institute National Land Conference and also discussed the 100 Largest Landowners list for 2023. https://landreport.com/

Joseph Fureigh, loan officer with First South Farm Credit, stops by the studio to talk about current land lending options and rates. www.firstsouthland.com

Brian Watts discusses the recent RLI Land Conference and some timber information in our Timber Talk segment. www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts

This week Dave and Johnny bring you some of their favorite moments from past shows. Please enjoy this “Best of from The Land Show with Dave and Johnny.”   

This week on The Land Show

Rickey Fields, Certified Prescribed Burn Program Manager for the Alabama Forestery Commission, joins us to talk about the services that the Forestry Commission offers to landowners across the state. Rickey discusses the benefits of prescribed fire in our forests, and the benefits of maintaining and marking your proeprty boundaries. http://www.forestry.alabama.gov

Taylor Hatchett, owner of Boozer Farms in Thorsby, talks about what they are planting on their fruit and vegetable farm in Chilton County. Taylor talks about how the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model has been great for their farm. https://www.boozerfarms.com/

Travis Jordan, with Alabama Ag Credit, is in studio to talk about how land buyers are navigating the current interest rate environment with their land purchases. http://www.alabamaagcredit.com

Ashley Mason, new owner of Cracker Seasonings, is on to share about their new seasoning company. Cracker seasonings has different flavors for all types of tasty dishes.
https://www.crackerseasoning.com/

This week on The Land Show:
Marianne Gauldin, with Alabama's Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, gives us a recap of the 2022-2023 deer season. We discuss the fun of small game hunting and the upcoming season and bag limits for the 2023 wild turkey season. http://www.outdooralabama.com

Ellie Watson, Director of Sweet Grown Alabama, talks about some of the great things happening for farmers, producers, growers, and consumers through their organization. http://www.sweetgrownalabama.org
Brian Watts shares about a rural development he is helping some clients with in Chambers County in our Timber Talk segment. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts
Dent Stallworth discusses his pursuit of taking a wild turkey in every state in the country. He only lacks two states, and hopes to bag those turkeys this season. www.selandgroup.com/agents/dent-stallworth

This week Dave and Johnny bring you some of their favorite moments from past shows. Please enjoy this “Best of from The Land Show with Dave and Johnny.” Download this episode

This week on The Land Show

Preston Roberts, Director of Agricultural Legislation for the Alabama Farmers Federation, joins us to discuss upcoming legislative concerns for property owners across the state. Preston also mentions an upcoming DIRTT Conference to help landowners and farmers with succession and estate planning for their property and families. http://www.alfafarmers.org

Judge Adrian Johnson shares about his love for the outdoors, and an upcoming Wild Game Supper at Hayneville Baptist Church. Outdoor legend, Hank Parker, will be the special guest at this event happening on February 26, 2023.

Tyler Briggs joins us to discuss the upcoming National Wild Turkey Federation Convention in Nashville. Tyler also discusses some great new properties coming on the market in the Lee County area. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/tyler-briggs

Fred Hanners discusses their family hunting season and also talks about some recent poultry farm sales in our Farmland Report. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/fred-hanners

This week on The Land Show:

Ryan Folk, co-founder of Landflip.com, joins us to give a land market update as we head into 2023. http://www.landflip.com

William Crawford, director of the University of Montevallo President's Outdoor Scholars Program, talks about the tremendous growth of their program and how they are helping students find careers in many outdoor industries. https://montevallo.edu/academics/experiential-learning/outdoorscholars/

Cooper Holmes joins us to talk about how he finds income opportunities from their family farm using VRBO and harvesting long-leaf pinestraw. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/cooper-holmes

William Lyon shares the story of how his family experienced the devestating tornado that hit Selma last week. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/william-lyon

FEMA Deputy Director Eric Hooks shares a brief update regarding the Selma tornado.

This week on The Land Show:

Randall Upchurch talks about why egg prices are so high in the grocery store, and recaps 2022 for the PoultrySouth team. http://www.poultrysouth.com

Parker Kennedy, owner of Do More Outdoors, joins us to discuss his WeeDoo machine that he uses to help landowners clear ponds and waterways to enhance fishing and enjoyment.

Brian Watts, President of our Timber Sales Division, is on to talk about current timber market trends. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts

Captain David Hare, owner of Alex City Guide Service, talks about the stripe bass bite on Lake Martin. http://www.alexcityguideservice.com

This week on The Land Show:

Randall Upchurch talks about why egg prices are so high in the grocery store, and recaps 2022 for the PoultrySouth team. http://www.poultrysouth.com

Parker Kennedy, owner of Do More Outdoors, joins us to discuss his WeeDoo machine that he uses to help landowners clear ponds and waterways to enhance fishing and enjoyment.

Brian Watts, President of our Timber Sales Division, is on to talk about current timber market trends. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts

Captain David Hare, owner of Alex City Guide Service, talks about the stripe bass bite on Lake Martin. http://www.alexcityguideservice.com

This week on The Land Show we share with you some of our favorite interviews from the past. Join us again next week for a new episode of The Land Show.

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Our guests this week are:

• Robert King, co-founder of PoultrySouth. http://www.poultrysouth.com

• Brian Watts, president of the Timber Sales Division with Southeastern Land Group. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts

• Rick Bourne, aka The "Dove Daddy", talks about some recent dove and duck hunts. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/rick-bourne

• Russ Walters http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/russ-walters

• Andrew Harp, lender with Alabama Ag Credit, joins us to talk about current land loan conditions. www.alabamaagcredit.com

This week on The Land Show

• Matt Kelly, director of Equip Ministries, is on to talk about the great work their organization does to help prevent substance abuse by visiting children in schools, and by introducing them to outdoor adventures. https://equiponeministries.org/

• Eric Venable, Counsellor at Daymark Pastoral Counselling, joins us for a helpful discussion on the topics of depression, anxiety, and suicide. https://daymarkcounseling.com/

• Shana Howard, Founder of Venison Provisions, shares about the opporunities to share your deer harvest with those who can use it through their organization. https://www.venisonprovisions.org/

• Randall Upchurch, founder of Poultry South, joins us to talk about how his family is preparing for Christmas and some new trends in poultry farm lending. www.poultrysouth.com

This week on The Land Show:

• Alisha Millican, President of the Alabama Mushroom Society, joins us to talk about the fascinating work of exploring and researching mushrooms and fungi around the state. https://alabamamushroomsociety.org/
• Marianne Gauldin, Conservation Outreach Coordinator for Alabama's Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, gives us a mid- deer season report, and also reminds hunters of the importance of wearing a safety harness when hunting from an elevated stand. http://www.outdooralabama.com
• Fred Hanners talks about some recent hunting success that he and his son have had down in the Wiregrass, and also what is happening in the land market down that way. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/fred-hanners
• Josh Milton joins us to talk about the strong demand for farms and land across north Alabama. www.selandgroup.com/agents/josh-milton

This week on The Land Show:

• Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of Alabama's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, joins us to talk about some of the great projects his department is overseeing around the state. http://www.outdooralabama.com (You can hear Commissioner Blankenship's interview from 0:00 to 21:48)
• Ben Elliott, with Alabama Ag Credit, is in studio to talk about current land loan opportunities, and the importance of having a relationship with your land lender. http://www.alabamaagcredit.com
  (You can hear Ben's interview from 21:48 to 34:47)
• Robert King joins us to talk about what is happening on his family farm in Clay County, and gives us an update on the poultry farm market. http://www.poultrysouth.com (You can hear Robert's interview starting at 34:47)
• John Morris shares about his boys having some recent hunting success on their new family hunting property in Coosa County. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/john-morris
• Brian Watts updates us on timber prices and recent timber sales in our Timber Talk segment. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts

This week on The Land Show:

• Thomas Ellis, with Priesters Pecan Company, joins us to talk about all of the great treats available at this well-known family business. www.priesters.com
• Trey Montgomery, owner of Leavellwood Land Solutions, talks about his long history of land development at Leavellwood. Trey and Pam ran a successful outdoor outfitter for 30 years at this property in Greene County. Now Trey is putting his experience and expertise to work for other landowners. https://leavellwoodlandsolutions.com/
• Randal Upchurh discusses what is happening on his family farm in Clay County, and gives an update on the poultry farm market across the Southeast. www.poultrysouth.com