Articles tagged under: Minnesota Turkey Growers Association

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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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.
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