Articles tagged under: Minnesota Turkey Growers Association

Rep. Burkel Earns MTGA’s Highest Honor

Published July 3, 2026

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association presented the Ranelius Award to Representative John Burkel of Badger, Minnesota. The Ranelius award recognizes an individual whose lifetime of stewardship, advocacy, and exceptional service has left a permanent and transformative mark on Minnesota’s turkey…
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Agricult-HER: Ashley Kohls

Published March 17, 2026

Ashley Kohls has dedicated her career to promoting animal agriculture. She serves as the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council. Previously, Kohls had leadership roles with the Nebraska Cattlemen and…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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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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…
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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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