The April 8 episode of AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with longtime Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever Blattler, highlighting her nearly two-decade career supporting agriculture and…
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
…highlights something deeper: Tulare County’s role as a global food producer. America’s Dairy Powerhouse Tulare County isn’t just big—it’s essential. As the largest dairy-producing county in the United States, it…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…deeply involved in water policy at the local and statewide level. After selling his dairy in 2018, he relocated to Tulare and now works with the Milk Producers Council focusing…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…freight operators, farm suppliers, and rural commuters, Hilton says affordable energy is essential to keeping food production viable. Agriculture, Automation, and Labor After attending the World Ag Expo in Tulare,…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…| Merced, CA | Tulare, CA | Yuba City, CA | Sparks, NV | Carlin, NV California Industrial Rubber Company is a family owned business with many employees having over…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
At the 2026 World Ag Expo in Tulare, one of the most talked-about innovations isn’t a new tractor or chemical — it’s a laser. Paul Mikesell, founder and CEO of…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…in Tulare, Duarte invited members of the agricultural community to meet her in person: Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Duarte Nursery booth World Ag Expo – Tulare, California The invitation reflects…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…wrapped up their two-part interview with John Duarte, President of Duarte Nursery. Broadcasting during day two of the World Ag Expo in Tulare, the show focused squarely on California’s water…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…World Ag Expo, often called the Super Bowl of farm shows. With rain in the forecast and growers preparing to head to Tulare, the show blended excitement, innovation, and serious…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…2026 takes place February 10, 11, and 12 in Tulare, California, bringing together innovation, education, global agriculture, and community in one unmatched event. World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…for February 10–12 in Tulare. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill were joined by Megan Lausten, Marketing Manager for the World Ag Expo, who offered a behind-the-scenes look at the…
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
…vetoes overturned instantly. Breaking that supermajority, Tangipa emphasized, runs straight through the Central Valley—including Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings County, Kern County, and Bakersfield. He highlighted key races and urged voters…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…world, returning to the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California, February 10–12, 2026. During a recent Ag Meter interview, Megan Lausten, Marketing Director for the World Ag Expo, shared insight into…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…World Ag Expo Spotlight A centerpiece of the episode is an in-depth interview with Megan Lawson, Marketing Director for the World Ag Expo, taking place February 10–12 in Tulare, California….




















