Articles tagged under: Ashley Kohls

Minnesota Turkey Industry Faces $112 Million Loss from AMPV

Published May 22, 2025

A newly released study shows avian metapneumovirus caused more damage to Minnesota’s turkey industry in 2024 than the high-profile avian influenza outbreak. “Nearly double the amount of birds were lost to avian metapneumovirus than there were to highly pathogenic avian…
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A Full Schedule for PEAK Conference

Published April 10, 2025

The Midwest Poultry Federation PEAK Conference brings together the poultry industry to share information and network. "The hot topics for PEAK this year, first and foremost, is avian metapneumovirus," said Ashley Kohls, executive director, MInnesota Turkey Growers Association. "We are…
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Turkey Industry Gathers for Summer Summit

Published June 28, 2024

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls sees their Summer Summit as an opportunity for networking and learning. “Turkey growers gather from all across the region for education, policy discussions and annual meetings.” Topics addressed at the Alexandria…
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Vigilance Needed During Wild Bird Migration

Published October 18, 2023

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases are starting to increase with fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls remains confident turkey producers have the safety measure in place to prevent a widespread outbreak. "We've enjoyed the respite from…
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Turkey Growers Advocate in D.C

Published September 22, 2023

A Minnesota Turkey Growers Association delegation was in Washington D.C. to advocate their legislative priorities. MTGA Executive Director Ashley Kohls says the availability of CO2 is an important aspect of processing turkeys and is often overlooked by policy makers. “We…
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Turkey Will be on the Thanksgiving Table

Published October 24, 2022

Rumors of a turkey shortage for the holiday may be overstated. "There will not be a turkey shortage for Thanksgiving this year," emphasizes Ashley Kohls, executive director, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. "Avian influenza turkey loss actually only accounts for about…
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Kohls to Oversee MTGA/MTRPC Activities

Published September 22, 2022

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council have named a new executive director. Ashley Kohls previously served as the executive director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. Most recently, she was the vice president of…
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ND Native Joins NE Cattlemen Staff

Published June 2, 2021

The Nebraska Cattlemen has hired Jacy Hauge as its director of government affairs. Hauge is a Carson, North Dakota native, a former state FFA officer and a graduate of North Dakota State University. Former Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director…
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