2011 World Ag Expo News
Results are in for World Ag Expo Forage Challenge
Wednesday, February 15th 2012
A total of $18,000 in prizes was awarded today to winners of the 2012 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge, presented by Mycogen Seeds.
Beef and Livestock Pavilion Brings Live Demonstrations and Competition to World Ag Expo
Thursday, February 9th 2012
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.
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship to be Awarded at World Ag Expo Media Day
Tuesday, February 7th 2012
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.
World Ag Expo Exhibitors Help Farmers Comply with Emissions Standards
Tuesday, February 7th 2012
In keeping with tradition, the latest in agricultural technology will be featured at the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition.
World Ag Expo 2012: There’s an App for that!
Friday, February 3rd 2012
Going to World Ag Expo? There’s an app for that!
Dairy Family Celebrates 100 Years of Dairying at World Ag Expo
Monday, January 30th 2012
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.
World Ag Expo Show Grounds Mapped by GPS in Preparation for 45th Annual Show
Monday, January 30th 2012
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).
Topcon Precision Agriculture is Official World Ag Expo Precision Farming Partner
Friday, January 20th 2012
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.
World Ag Expo Supports FFA Programs at 45th Annual Show
Wednesday, January 18th 2012
FFA members from across the country won’t want to miss this year’s World Ag Expo in Tulare, California.
World Ag Expo Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence
Wednesday, January 18th 2012
World Ag Expo will celebrate 45 years of excellence February 14-16, 2012 in Tulare, California.
World Ag Expo Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence
Monday, January 16th 2012
WAE will celebrate 45 years of excellence February 14-16, 2012 in Tulare, California.
World Ag Expo Announces 2012 Top-10 New Products
Tuesday, December 6th 2011
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.
President George W. Bush to Speak at Ag Warriors Gala During World Ag Expo
Wednesday, November 9th 2011
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.
International Agri-Center Announces Concerts for a Cause featuring Trace Adkins
Thursday, November 3rd 2011
Enjoy a live concert by four-time Grammy nominee, five-time ACM and CMT award winner, Trace Adkins!
World Ag Expo Calls for Forage Challenge Entries
Thursday, October 6th 2011
Growers of high quality forages will be rewarded with cash prizes in the 2012 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge, presented by Mycogen Seeds.
E.M. Tharp and WAE Announce “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship
Friday, September 16th 2011
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.
WAE Names Progressive Dairyman as Official Dairy Publication
Friday, September 16th 2011
Progressive Dairyman has been selected as the official dairy publication of World Ag Expo 2012.
Toyota Launches Program to Benefit FFA Chapters Statewide
Friday, September 2nd 2011
For the fourth year, Toyota will donate a new Tundra to World Ag Expo’s FFA Toyota Tundra Giveaway.
Beef and Livestock Pavilion Returns to World Ag Expo 2012
Tuesday, August 16th 2011
For the second year, World Ag Expo will be home to a 30,000 square foot pavilion dedicated to beef and livestock.
World Ag Expo 2012 Searches for “Top-10” Product Entries
Monday, August 15th 2011
World Ag Expo is searching for the newest and most innovative products for World Ag Expo 2012.
News Release: World Ag Expo Announces 2012 Forage Challenge
Tuesday, August 9th 2011
Growers of high quality forages will be rewarded with cash prizes in the 2012 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge, presented by Mycogen Seeds.
World Ag Expo Magazine early bird discount extended to August 1
Tuesday, July 26th 2011
View the World Ag Expo 2012 magazine rates and order form and Show Guide rates and order form online.
2012 Seminar Nomination Form
Monday, May 30th 2011
The 2012 Seminar Nomination form is now available. Deadline is August 1st.
2012 New Product Nomination Form
Monday, May 30th 2011
2012 New Product Nomination form is now available.
The deadline is August 1st.
The deadline is August 1st.
World Ag Expo attendee now a happy Toyota Tundra owner
Friday, March 25th 2011
VISALIA - World Ag Expo attendee William Camp hadn't attended the Expo in a number of years, but now he's committed to going every year.Give-away prize winners go home happy
Thursday, February 10th 2011
Honda gave away the third MUV today to attendee Scott Thompson of Stockton, Ca. Honda generously donated three MUVs to World Ag Expo for daily give-aways to registered attendees.Exit procedures reminder
Thursday, February 10th 2011
Please review the exhibitor newsletter for exit procedure reminder. Move-out traffic enters at Gate 10 and Gate 16 and exits at Gate 1 and Gate 4.Exhibitor honored for export achievement
Thursday, February 10th 2011
World Ag Expo exhibitor BW Implement was one of two companies recognized at the International Reception on Wednesday.
Seminar Uploaded to worldagexpo.com
Thursday, February 10th 2011
If you were too busy to leave your booth space and missed the array of seminars, you have a second chance. Click here to view 2011 seminars, which will be available throughout the year.Photos of World Ag Expo 2011 are also available.
Next up at the Agri-Center: Antique show celebrates history
Thursday, February 10th 2011
The 18th Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show, showcasing the agriculture industry's heritage, will be held April 15-17 at the International Agri-Center. This year’s show highlights Holt, Best and Cat.Attendees: Mark your calendars for 2012 World Ag Expo
Thursday, February 10th 2011
Don’t miss the 2012 World Ag Expo, set for Feb. 14-16, under the leadership of Chairman Patty Colson.44th World Ag Expo Earns Rave Reviews
Thursday, February 10th 2011
Exhibitors awash in sales, the first-ever FFA Assembly, huge crowds and sunny skies created a memorable 44th edition of World Ag Expo.Putting the ‘world’ in World Ag Expo
Thursday, February 10th 2011
The international reputation of World Ag Expo drew 1,132 registered attendees from 63 nations by the end of the day Wednesday, and 50 exhibitors from 13 nations, including China, Turkey, Netherlands, Austria and India.Exhibitors: Renew your space online now!
Thursday, February 10th 2011
Returning exhibitors can renew their space at worldagexpo.com/renew starting April 1, 2011. A renewal code will be emailed to the primary contact on for the exhibit space on April 1. All exhibitors have first right of refusal for their space until May 31.44th World Ag Expo earns rave reviews from Exhibitors
Thursday, February 10th 2011
Exhibitors awash in sales, the first-ever FFA Assembly, huge crowds and sunny skies created a memorable 44th edition of World Ag Expo.Looking ahead to another great Expo!
Thursday, February 10th 2011
Patty Colson, 2012 Chairman - The 1,500 volunteers, staff and I hope you had a great week here at World Ag Expo. We are grateful for all the hard work you have done preparing your exhibits for the many attendees we saw this week.Expo announces big give-away winners
Wednesday, February 9th 2011
Honda has sponsored a daily give-away of the Big Red MUV for 2011 World Ag Expo, and today also featured the give-away of a Trimble Yuma Rugged Tablet Computer.Exhibitors sail through a day of sales
Wednesday, February 9th 2011
World Ag Expo was crowded today, and exhibitors were praising not just the quantity but also the quality of attendees.FFA leaves its mark on World Ag Expo
Wednesday, February 9th 2011
More than 2,000 FFA students descended upon the World Ag Expo show grounds today to participate in the FFA Assembly and create the first-ever expo Flash Mob.44 years of serving our exhibitors
Wednesday, February 9th 2011
David Eddy, Chairman of the Board - As chairman of the board of the International Agri-Center, I want to extend a warm Tulare welcome and personally thank you for being here.Super Bowl of ag equipment shows
Wednesday, February 9th 2011
Thursday is the final day of World Ag Expo and your last chance to see the world¹s greatest collection of ag equipment until 2012.Concerts for a Cause continues tonight
Wednesday, February 9th 2011
The first-ever Concerts for a Cause series featuring Grammy-nominated David Nail with Stealing Angels tonight is a fund-raiser for the agriculture program at the new College of the Sequoias campus in Tulare.Honda gives away first of three Honda MUVs
Tuesday, February 8th 2011
Honda gave away the first MUV at opening day of World Ag Expo today, but you have two more chances to win as names are drawn on Wednesday and Thursday.World Ag Expo Announces Forage Challenge Winners
Tuesday, February 8th 2011
A total of $18,000 in prizes was awarded today at World Ag Expo to the winners of the 2011 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge, presented by Mycogen Seeds.Catch an informative seminar tomorrow
Tuesday, February 8th 2011
World Ag Expo offers a vast array of seminars each day. Wednesday will feature General Agriculture seminars, with topics such as air quality regulations, and water supply and quality outlook.
Energy solutions seminars offered Thursday
Tuesday, February 8th 2011
A series of seminars on energy solutions will be offered by Southern California Edison on Thursday in the Dairy Hospitality Center at World Ag Expo.
Exhibitors enjoy busy first day
Tuesday, February 8th 2011
The sunshine and the reputation of World Ag Expo drew a sea of attendees to opening day – and the good news is that they were looking to buy.
Super Hornet launches World Ag Expo
Tuesday, February 8th 2011
Opening day of World Ag Expo was launched today with a fly-over by a Super Hornet jets from Lemoore Naval Air Station, a star-studded Opening Ceremonies and celebratory cannon blasts.Concerts for a Cause kicks off tonight
Tuesday, February 8th 2011
You have just enough time to purchase tickets at the door for tonight’s Blake Shelton concert in the new Entertainment Pavilion, and then head over to the Ag Source Exhibitor Reception for a Pre-Party from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Sunshine and sales on Day One
Tuesday, February 8th 2011
By Lee Coito2011 Chairman
I hope you had a busy and productive opening day at World Ag Expo and that you are prepared for tomorrow - the busiest day of the expo week.
Fly-over planned for opening day
Monday, February 7th 2011
Opening day tomorrow begins with a VIP breakfast, followed by the traditional Opening Ceremonies at 8 a.m., complete with dignitaries, speeches and plenty of Orange Jacket volunteers.AgSource Exhibitor Reception Tuesday
Monday, February 7th 2011
Don’t miss the Exhibitor Reception and Pre-Party Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., sponsored by AgSource Magazine, and Blake Shelton in concert. Tickets are available at J30 for concerts Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hot breakfast and hot tips at Media Day
Monday, February 7th 2011
Today was Media Day at World Ag Expo, providing a “calm before the storm” look at the show grounds for media from across the nation.On the eve of the big opening day …
Monday, February 7th 2011
By Jerry Sinift,CEO
International Agri-Center
Welcome to the 44th edition of the World Ag Expo. The staff and volunteers have been busy all year working toward this week, and we’re really excited that it’s here.
International Agri-Center
Welcome to the 44th edition of the World Ag Expo. The staff and volunteers have been busy all year working toward this week, and we’re really excited that it’s here.
Concerts for a Cause an Expo first
Monday, February 7th 2011
World Ag Expo’s shuttles will be available to return concert-goers to their vehicles after concerts Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. For those parked on the show grounds, people-move trams will also run extended schedules to take you back to your vehicle.
Student scholarships awarded
Monday, February 7th 2011
World Ag Expo and E.M. Tharp Inc. today presented the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship to two graduating seniors from the Central Valley.
Fly-over set for opening day
Monday, February 7th 2011
Be sure to be on the grounds bright and early Tuesday morning to catch the fly-over of two Super Hornet jets from Lemoore Naval Air Station, featuring Maj Dan "Trigger" Kaercher, Pilot, US Air Force and LT Jeff "Creature" Creighan, WSO, US Navy. It’s a great way to kick off opening day of the world’s largest annual farm equipment show.Don’t-miss highlights of World Ag Expo
Monday, February 7th 2011
The Top-10 New Product winners are the celebrities of 2011, but these are just a few of the many products unveiled at World Ag Expo for the first time anywhere.Press Release: Demonstrations, Seminars Set for New Beef and Livestock Pavilion
Friday, February 4th 2011
Tulare, Calif. – Adding to World Ag Expo’s seminars line-up for 2011, the Beef and Livestock Pavilion seminars and demonstrations bring a new level of agriculture education to an already packed expo.
Jet fly-over kicks-off 2011 World Ag Expo
Wednesday, February 2nd 2011
Keep your eyes to the sky, as two F/A-18C Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron 97, "The Warhawks," based out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore will take to the skies to help celebrate the opening of the world's largest annual agricultural expo.“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Announced
Wednesday, February 2nd 2011
Fresno Convention & Visitors Bureau Hospitality Partner for World Ag Expo
Tuesday, February 1st 2011
Tulare, Calif., Nov. 4, 2010 – International Agri-Center (IAC) is proud to announce that the Fresno City & County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has partnered with the IAC as the Hospitality Resource Partner of 2011 World Ag Expo (WAE).Press Release: Exhibitors moving in at World Ag Expo
Sunday, January 16th 2011
Tulare, Calif – Exhibitors are beginning to move equipment onto World Ag Expo’s show grounds, as opening day, Tuesday, Feb. 8, grows closer. The early bird exhibitors on the show grounds are generally large manufacturers, bringing massive, high-tech tractors, cotton pickers and implements.
KFSN-TV/ABC30 News Feed
Farmers frustrated by theft talk of arming themselves
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:12:57 GMT
The persistent problem of metal theft on Valley farms has growers taking extreme protective measures - they're arming themselves.Grower fined for refusing to re-hire fired worker
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:59:28 GMT
A California raspberry grower has been found in contempt for disobeying a court order to re-hire a farm worker fired for union activity.Pacific Northwest may break record for cherry production
Thu, 17 May 2012 13:13:19 GMT
The largest cherry-producing area of the U.S. could break a record this year.California blueberry crop in good shape, other states damaged
Thu, 17 May 2012 13:12:42 GMT
California's blueberry crop is doing better than any other state in the country.Report: Female farm workers often suffer sexual abuse
Thu, 17 May 2012 00:22:23 GMT
Human Rights Watch released a new report showing female immigrant farm workers in the U.S. are commonly subject to sexual harassment and assault.Kings Co supervisors declare ag disaster
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:37:33 GMT
South Valley farmers are still assessing the damage to their fruit from last month's hail storm.Falling milk prices hit Valley dairies
Sat, 12 May 2012 03:05:52 GMT
Valley dairies are getting too much of a good thing. Good weather has helped their cows produce more milk than they can sell.Clovis kicks off Farmers Market in Old Town
Fri, 11 May 2012 16:24:13 GMT
The Old Town's Big Farmers Market starts Friday, and hundreds are expected to show up.Stonefruit harvest reveals hail-damaged fruit
Thu, 10 May 2012 02:05:29 GMT
Harvest is underway in some of the stone fruit orchards hit by last month's hailstorm.Mad Cow offspring found, 1 survived, tested negative
Thu, 03 May 2012 07:43:42 GMT
Federal authorities say a cow at a Tulare County dairy that was infected with Mad Cow disease had given birth to two offspring.Dairy-baiting billboards popping up in the Valley
Tue, 01 May 2012 01:37:36 GMT
New advertising has Valley farmers thinking twice. The dairy-baiting billboards are popping up throughout the Valley.Tulare County mad cow was lame, lying down at dairy
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:58:40 GMT
Federal officials say the mad cow recently discovered in California had been euthanized after it became lame and started lying down.Mad Cow Disease: Testing America's food supply
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:25:55 GMT
The recent discovery of a Tulare County dairy cow infected with the fatal brain disorder is the first case of "Mad Cow" in California.Mad Cow disease found in Tulare County cow
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:30:51 GMT
The discovery that a Tulare County dairy cow had Mad Cow disease is attracting national attention.Mad cow disease discovered at a Hanford rendering plant
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:23:21 GMT
Baker Commodities says the cow that tested positive for mad cow disease is at a Hanford plant.Changing temps may hurt Valley growers
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:53:30 GMT
A sunny sky on the heels of wet weather is a concern for some Valley farmers.California Antique Farm Equipment Show in Tulare
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:54:45 GMT
Fans of farming and farm equipment will be in the South Valley this weekend celebrating history.Growers still calculating losses from hail storm
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:26:04 GMT
Growers in the South Valley are still calculating the losses from last week's hail storms.Financial fallout from last week's wet weather unclear
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:58:55 GMT
The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced a ten percent bump in water allocation thanks to recent storms in the Valley.Storms causing damage to vulnerable Valley crops
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:00:50 GMT
The week's storms have also caused damage to Valley crops. A grower in Traver tells Action News he lost probably half of his nectarine crop in the area due to the storms.Farmers are assessing storm damage
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:21:41 GMT
South Valley farmers are assessing the damage to their crops after Wednesday's massive hail storm. The storm pounded through stone fruit fields in Tulare and Kings Counties -- destroying many crops.April 11 AM Live Ag Report
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:57:56 GMT
Wet weather | Food prices expected to increaseApril 10 AM Live Ag Report
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:58:22 GMT
California blueberry season | Organic costs reportValley farmers receiving summer heat instruction
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:46:08 GMT
With the summer months approaching, ag groups have begun to train farmers on heat illness prevention techniques through mass seminars.Some Valley counties may soon declare drought
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:46:37 GMT
Agriculture officials in Mariposa County say a lack of grass could take a serious financial toll on the county's cattle industry.
April 3 AM Live Ag Report
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:19:50 GMT
Kiwi crop shipments | Vegetable prices droppingCitrus greening pest found in California
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:18:10 GMT
Local growers are concerned over the discovery of a pest which can devastate the Valley's billion-dollar citrus industry.Valley faces growing agroterrorism threat
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:17:54 GMT
Copper wire and equipment theft have kept farmers on constant alert. But experts called agroterrorism a growing threat to the Valley's number-one industry.March 30 AM Live Ag Report
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:12:00 GMT
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