Articles tagged under: Ashley Kohls
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…MN Turkey Industry Follows USDA Plan
Published March 21, 2025
According to Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls, the industry relies on the USDA’s five-point plan. “Those of us in the turkey industry are really laser-focused on what USDA has put out.” Kohls noted that Minnesota’s biosecurity efforts…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…Legislators to Get an Update on HPAI
Published March 1, 2024
Poultry Day at the State Capitol will be held March 12 in St. Paul. The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the Chicken and Egg Association of Minnesota are working together on this legislative event. "We spent a lot of time between…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…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…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…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…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…