Articles tagged under: Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council
HPAI Remains ‘a Struggle’
Published April 18, 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is endemic in a handful of countries and the U.S. seems to be going down that same path. "This one has been a struggle," said Loren Brey, president, Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council. "In my…Adjusting to Consumer Demand for a Smaller Bird
Published November 30, 2020
As the holiday season begins, turkey growers are already thinking of 2021. Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council Vice-President Pete Klaphake says demand for a 20-pound turkey will be the target. "Right now, we're selling birds that weigh less than…Peterson Gives Turkey Growers an Update on COVID-19 Assistance
Published June 26, 2020
Following the Minnesota Turkey Growers annual meeting on Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson gave an update on COVID-19 assistance. "The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payment is based on how much damage was done by the coronavirus. There were…MN Turkey Research and Promotion Council Names Officer Team
Published June 26, 2020
The Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council recently named a new officer team. Cannon Falls grower John Peterson was elected president. Pete Klaphake from Melrose is the new vice-president and Max Velo from Rothsay is the new treasurer for the…Anderson to Lead MN Turkey Organizations
Published March 26, 2020
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council have a new executive director. Sarah Anderson served in the Minnesota Legislature from 2007 to 2019 and chaired the Senate Government Finance Committee. Most recently, Anderson was the…