Results are in for World Ag Expo Forage Challenge

A total of $18,000 in prizes was awarded today to winners of the 2012 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge, presented by Mycogen Seeds. Finalists were chosen from 77 entries from nine western states.

The competition challenged farmers to enter the best of what they grow to see who produced the highest-quality forage in the West. Samples of the finalists’ entries will be on display in World Ag Expo’s New Products and Forage Challenge Center on T Street and Expo Lane during the Expo.

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Beef and Livestock Pavilion Brings Live Demonstrations and Competition to World Ag Expo

With less than one week left before World Ag Expo begins, the beef and livestock pavilion is buzzing with activity in preparation for the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition. Pavilion D, which is home to beef and livestock exhibitors, seminars, live cattle demonstrations and new for this year, a ranching and livestock competition, is the place to be to see the latest advances in the beef and livestock industries.

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“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship to be Awarded at World Ag Expo Media Day

The World Ag Expo and E.M. Tharp Inc. “We Believe in Growing” scholarship winners were announced today and will be presented with their awards during World Ag Expo’s Media Day on February 13, 2012. The graduating seniors, Miranda Medrano of Wasco, and Jace Tarbell of Visalia, will each receive a $2,500 scholarship to be renewed up to four years, totaling $10,000 per student.

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World Ag Expo Exhibitors Help Farmers Comply with Emissions Standards

In keeping with tradition, the latest in agricultural technology will be featured at the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition. Since 1968, World Ag Expo has been the place to exhibit the latest in cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment. This year, 1,400 exhibitors will fill World Ag Expo’s 200 acres of show grounds with 2.6 million square feet of exhibits.

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World Ag Expo 2012: There’s an App for that!

Going to World Ag Expo? There’s an app for that! A new mobile app has been developed for the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition which is held in Tulare, California on February 14-16 this year.

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Dairy Family Celebrates 100 Years of Dairying at World Ag Expo

The Airoso family will celebrate its 100th anniversary of dairying in California with a dairy consignment sale at World Ag Expo in Tulare on February 16. The sale, which will showcase some of the best genetic opportunities that Holstein and Jersey breeds have to offer, is the first-ever dairy sale at World Ag Expo.

In total, 85 Holsteins and 15 Jerseys will sell next month in World Ag Expo's Entertainment Pavilion. A preview will begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by the auction at 4:00 p.m. After the conclusion of the sale, dinner will be served followed by live entertainment by Michael Peterson and Chaparral.

The Airoso family, who came to the United States from Portugal's Azores islands in 1912, began by milking a small heard by hand in the early 1900s.

"My great grandfather came to this country in 1912 along with his four sons and settled near Corcoran, California where they began milking 150 cows by hand," said Joey Airoso, the sale's host. "We've developed a passion for breeding great cows that last with high production and good components."

All proceeds from the sale's first lot, Air-Osa Passion for AG-Red, will be donated to the Ag Warriors program which will benefit veterans in search of long-term careers in agriculture.

"We really believe in this program and want to play a role in supporting veterans who have done so much for our country," said Airoso. "Agriculture is one of the most important industries in this country, and it's nice to be able to partner with veterans who are interested in, and appreciate what we're doing."

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World Ag Expo Show Grounds Mapped by GPS in Preparation for 45th Annual Show

World Ag Expo has precisely mapped nearly all of its 2.6 million square feet of show grounds using a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The new technology has replaced the antiquated method of physically measuring and marking spaces for more than 1400 exhibitors since 1968.

Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA), a global innovative positioning technology provider for precision farming, has provided its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) survey equipment to map the grounds of the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition.

"Topcon Precision Agriculture is enthusiastic both about 2012 World Ag Expo, and the opportunity to offer some of the latest advancements in improving the efficiency and productivity of agricultural equipment," said Michael Gomes, director of marketing, Topcon Precision Agriculture. "From automatic steering, through variable rate application and on farm GIS software, Topcon has a suite of products that help farmers become more profitable and efficient with their resources."

Since World Ag Expo began in 1968, spaces have been marked by volunteers who spent weekends measuring spaces by hand.

"We’re pleased to have Topcon as our first-ever precision agriculture partner," said World Ag Expo’s director of corporate partnerships, Stacey Beachy. "The technology used by Topcon on our show grounds allows us to provide exhibitors with an accurate measurement of their spaces—giving them the best opportunity to reach their audience at World Ag Expo."

The new method will considerably reduce the amount of time and labor required to prepare for the annual show. With the completion of the project in 2013, all of World Ag Expo’s outdoor exhibit spaces will be precisely marked. Employing this new technology continues to make World Ag Expo a leader in the industry.