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."

Visit www.airosa.cattleclub.com for full sale catalog and details.

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.

Topcon Precision Agriculture is Official World Ag Expo Precision Farming Partner

Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA), a global innovative positioning technology provider for precision farming, has provided its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) survey equipment to precisely map nearly all of World Ag Expo's 2.6 million square feet of show grounds. The new technology has replaced the antiquated method of physically measuring and marking spaces for more than 1400 exhibitors.

Download press release to learn more.

World Ag Expo Supports FFA Programs at 45th Annual Show

FFA members from across the country won’t want to miss this year’s World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. With programs aimed at motivating students, raising money for chapters, and a competition with cash prizes, World Ag Expo has built programs to support FFA students on a local, state and national level. Download news release to read more.

World Ag Expo Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence

World Ag Expo will celebrate 45 years of excellence February 14-16, 2012 in Tulare, California. The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo touts more than 1,400 exhibitors who display cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds. An estimated average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend estimated average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend the Expo each year to learn about the latest advances in agriculture. Click here to read more.

World Ag Expo Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence

WAE will celebrate 45 years of excellence February 14-16, 2012 in Tulare, California. The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo touts more than 1,400 exhibitors who display cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds. An estimated average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend the Expo each year to learn about the latest advances in agriculture.

Read press release for more information