The 2013 World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif., draws 100,000 visitors Feb. 12-14.
Catherine Merlo
South Dakota Wants You
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard (center) visits World Ag Expo for a second consecutive year to promote the state’s dairy opportunities. “We want to make dairy producers aware that we embrace and support them,” Daugaard, who grew up on a dairy, said during his Wednesday visit. “We’re trying to corral some California cows.”
Catherine Merlo
Building a Retail Brand
At a virtual farm tour on Tuesday, Texas dairy producer Todd Moore (left) describes the advantages and challenges of building his vertically integrated operation with his Lucky Layla Farms brand. The dairy’s drinkable yogurt is sold through Whole Foods, CostCo, HEB and Kroeger’s as well as local markets.
Catherine Merlo
Don’t Lose That Key!
FeedStox CEO Jeff Roskam (right) takes the key to the new $500,000 self-propelled baler behind him that he picked up Thursday at World Ag Expo. Based in Kansas, Roskam says the one-pass system will cut baling costs for the custom harvesting he does across the Midwest and West. Gary Kelderman (right) designed the baler for Freeman Co., a division of Allied Systems Co.
Catherine Merlo
Dairy’s Marketplace
Tulare County is the No. 1 milk-producing region in the nation, so it’s no wonder the Farm Credit Dairy Center attracts throngs of dairy exhibitors and buyers interested in the products and services that can make a difference on dairies.
Catherine Merlo
Instant Results for Forage Testing
Northern California hay grower Dave Roberti (left) learns more about a portable forage analyzer from dinamica generale’s Matt Dobberstein. The portable AgriNIR machine, in the background, measures moisture, crude protein, starch and other components instantly.
Catherine Merlo
Got Milk?
A dairy princess hands out her favorite drink.
Catherine Merlo
Not Our Grandfather’s Farm Equipment
The beauty of World Ag Expo, as with any farm show, is that you can look all you want without having to buy.
Catherine Merlo
Dairy Education Goes High Tech
Mother and daughter learn more about milk at the Dairy Checkoff booth in the Farm Credit Dairy Center.
Catherine Merlo
A Federal Order for California?
Hundreds of dairy producers turn out for a meeting Wednesday to discuss whether California should adopt a federal milk marketing order and jettison the state’s long-time pricing system.
Catherine Merlo
Come to Texas
The Lone Star State welcomes visitors at its tent on World Ag Expo’s main street. Like several other states, Texas is recruiting dairies.
Catherine Merlo
Focus on Dairy Markets
A panel of California milk processors discusses the challenges and opportunities for the state’s dairy industry Thursday at World Ag Expo. Represented on the panel were Land O’Lakes, California Dairies Inc., Dairy Farmers of America and Hilmar Cheese Co.
Catherine Merlo
A Top 10 New Product
Dave Bochsler, marketing manager for Allied Systems Co., shows off the new Freeman digital bale scale. The product was named one of World Ag Expo’s Top 10 New Products for 2013.
Catherine Merlo
He’s Got Their Attention
Joe Hartley (center with red lanyard) explains how easily sandbags can be filled in his new SandMaster product. Named a Top 10 New Product, the SandMaster uses hydraulic technology to replace hand labor for fast, efficient on-site filling and placement of sandbags.
Catherine Merlo
No End In Sight
World Ag Expo’s 46th annual show this week drew an estimated 100,000 visitors and 1,400 exhibitors from around the world to Tulare, Calif. The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo displays the latest agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds.
