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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Hits U.S. Turkey Population Hard

Published July 6, 2022

According to the USDA, 5.4 million turkeys were depopulated because of exposure to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. That’s enough to affect USDA’s turkey production forecast. Second-quarter production is now estimated at 1.29 billion pounds, eight percent below the same quarter…

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…

MN Turkey Producers On High Alert

Published February 9, 2022

The top turkey producing state in the country is on high alert after getting news of Indiana’s confirmed avian influenza cases. "As we saw this developing in Nova Scotia, there were positive birds in a flock in the Carolinas and…

Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in MN Turkey Flock

Published November 24, 2021

Routine testing by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health found H5 low pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Kandiyohi County. H5 LPAI does not pose a risk to public health or food safety. The Board of Animal…

USDA Raises Beef Production Forecast

Published October 12, 2021

USDA’s forecast for 2021 red meat and poultry production was lowered in the last month. An increase in beef production was offset by declining production for pork, broilers and turkeys. The beef numbers were influenced by heavier-than-average carcass weights and…

Lawmakers Review COVID’s Impact on Agriculture

Published January 14, 2021

On Wednesday, the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee heard an update on COVID’s impact on Minnesota agriculture. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen talked about the government aid provided to help with the processing plan shutdowns and the backup…

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…

How One MN Turkey Farmer Prepared for a COVID Thanksgiving

Published November 25, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Minnesota turkey growers were already thinking about the 2020 holiday season. Northern Pride, LLC, a turkey processing facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, adapted to meet demand, but it wasn't easy. Turkey grower and co-op…

Burkel Elected to Serve in MN Legislature

Published November 10, 2020

Badger, Minnesota-farmer John Burkel will be in the Minnesota House of Representatives for the next two years, representing District 1A. Burkel previously served on the board for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and National Turkey Federation. "That's where I got…

MN Poultry Industry Encouraged to Explore New Markets

Published July 30, 2020

Minnesota’s turkey industry generates $2.3 million in economic activity. According to a new report from University of Minnesota Extension, some parts of the state’s poultry industry have seen little impact from the coronavirus pandemic. Other sectors are recovering from big…

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Hits U.S. Turkey Population Hard

High Level Biosecurity Protocols in Place for MN Turkey Growers

MN Turkey Producers On High Alert

Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in MN Turkey Flock

USDA Raises Beef Production Forecast

Lawmakers Review COVID’s Impact on Agriculture

Adjusting to Consumer Demand for a Smaller Bird

How One MN Turkey Farmer Prepared for a COVID Thanksgiving

Burkel Elected to Serve in MN Legislature

MN Poultry Industry Encouraged to Explore New Markets

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