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Talkin’ Turkey

Published November 26, 2025

Minnesota’s turkey industry went into Thanksgiving week with optimism after what producers say has been one of the smoothest years in recent memory. “2025 has actually been a year where turkey farmers have remembered what it's like to enjoy being…

Awards Presented at MTGA Summer Summit

Published June 24, 2025

During the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Summer Summit, John Zimmerman of Northfield was honored for his leadership in advancing Minnesota's turkey industry with the Ranelius Award. The President's Award went to Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Brian Hoefs. Gorica Rajcic-Spasojevic of…

MTGA Officer Team to Continue

Published June 24, 2025

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association reelected its officer team with Jake Vlaminck of Lake Lillian as president; Shane Wilhelm of Richmond as vice president and Nate Van Beck of New London as treasurer.

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…

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…

MTGA Honors Jaenicke

Published July 3, 2024

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association presented Glen Jaenicke with its Ranelius Award for his contributions to the turkey industry. Jaenicke was the first president of Northern Pride and helped negotiate the purchase of the Thief River Falls turkey plant from…

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…

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…

Partnering to Prevent Spread of HPAI

Published July 7, 2023

Building relationships with government agencies has been critically important for the poultry industry in responding to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acting Deputy Regional Director Carl Milligan says in their work has implications for both wildlife…

A Sustainable Poultry Industry

Published July 7, 2023

Agriculture continues to drive toward a more sustainable industry. The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs Executive Director Ryan Bennett addressed the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Summer Summit about their mission to promote and improve sustainability in the poultry…

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Talkin’ Turkey

Awards Presented at MTGA Summer Summit

MTGA Officer Team to Continue

Minnesota Turkey Industry Faces $112 Million Loss from AMPV

MN Turkey Industry Follows USDA Plan

MTGA Honors Jaenicke

Turkey Industry Gathers for Summer Summit

Vigilance Needed During Wild Bird Migration

Partnering to Prevent Spread of HPAI

A Sustainable Poultry Industry

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