Articles tagged under: Minnesota Turkey Growers Association
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…Mitigating High Feed Prices
Published July 3, 2023
Commodity and Ingredient Hedging account executive Josh Pankratz is advising livestock and poultry farmers to protect themselves from huge market swings. “We have this push and pull between a weather forecast that could tighten up the crop while USDA is…HPAI Preparation
Published July 2, 2023
At the Minnesota Turkey Gowers Association Summer Summit, a roundtable discussion focused on wild bird management and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Health Supervisor Erik Hildebrand said the agency is working with national groups regarding…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…High Level Biosecurity Protocols in Place for MN Turkey Growers
Published March 29, 2022
After three cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza were confirmed in Minnesota over the weekend, commercial turkey growers have high level biosecurity protocols in place. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association President Jes Westbrock says the commercial turkey growers are treating this…Finstad Drops ‘Interim’ From His Job Title
Published January 18, 2022
Brad Finstad is the new executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council. Finstad has been the interim executive director since October. Previously, Finstad served as the CEO for the Center for Rural…MTGA Names Outreach/Member Services Coordinator
Published December 27, 2021
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association has a new outreach and member services coordinator. Brandon Severns is a University of Minnesota graduate with a degree in animal sciences. Most recently, Severns worked at a bank in Plymouth, Minnesota.From MTGA to MFBF
Published October 24, 2021
Pam Debele is the new education coordinator for the Minnesota Farm Bureau and will be responsible for promotion and education activities. Most recently, Debele was the outreach and member services coordinator for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.