World Ag Expo Announces 2012 Top-10 New Products

Results are in for the World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products competition. The winners will be showcased February 14-16, 2012 during the 45th annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, California.

“The Top-10 new products are a favorite “must-see” among World Ag Expo visitors,” said 2012 World Ag Expo chairman, Patty Colson. “Attendees should make sure to stop by the New Products center to view this year’s winners.”

A group of judges made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals selected the Top-10 New Products. The winners will be showcased inside the New Product Pavilion on Expo Lane and R Street.

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President George W. Bush to Speak at Ag Warriors Gala During World Ag Expo

The International Agri-Center announced today that President George W. Bush will be the featured guest at the Ag Warriors Gala on February 15, 2012 during World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. The event will benefit returning veterans by placing them in long-term professions in the agriculture industry.

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International Agri-Center Announces Concerts for a Cause featuring Trace Adkins

Enjoy a live concert by four-time Grammy nominee, five-time ACM and CMT award winner, Trace Adkins! Trace will perform at the International Agri-Center’s Concerts for a Cause on February 14, 2012 during World Ag Expo in Tulare, California.

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World Ag Expo Calls for Forage Challenge Entries

Growers of high quality forages will be rewarded with cash prizes in the 2012 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge, presented by Mycogen Seeds. The competition challenges farmers and ranchers in 11 western states to enter their best alfalfa hay, standard corn silage or brown midrib (BMR) corn silage to honor those who produce the highest-quality forages in the West. The deadline to enter is December 15...

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E.M. Tharp and WAE Announce “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship

World Ag Expo and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up for the sixth year to provide the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, created to support agricultural education. High school seniors from Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties are encouraged to apply by January 20, 2012 to be considered. Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who attend a four-year university to major in an agricultural field. The scholarships will be disbursed over four years at $2,500 per year...

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WAE Names Progressive Dairyman as Official Dairy Publication

Progressive Dairyman has been selected as the official dairy publication of World Ag Expo 2012. Not only will the magazine be distributed at World Ag Expo, but dairy producers from across the country will begin receiving producer focused information in November to help them plan their visit to World Ag Expo.

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Toyota Launches Program to Benefit FFA Chapters Statewide

For the fourth year, Toyota will donate a new Tundra to World Ag Expo’s FFA Toyota Tundra Giveaway. Toyota and California FFA chapters are working together with World Ag Expo to support FFA programs in schools throughout California. Tickets are available from FFA members for a suggested donation of $5.

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