News & Updates

Minnesota Turkey Unveils Expanded Resources via Revamped Website

February 9, 2021
Source:
MTGA
The MTGA and the MTRPC are excited to reveal their new website, www.minnesotaturkey.com to turkey farmers, agriculture stakeholders and the general public.

Contract Turkey Growers Eligible for CFAP2

February 8, 2021
Source:
Brownfield Ag News
Contract turkey growers have less than a month to apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.

U.S. Poultry Officials Watching Avian Flu Outbreak in Europe

February 4, 2021
Source:
Brownfield Ag News
The U.S. poultry sector is closely monitoring the avian influenza outbreak in Europe. There are several highly pathogenic H5 strains circulating right now.

MTGA Member Pete Klaphake Testifies Before MN Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Committee

February 3, 2021
Source:
MTGA
MTRPC Vice President Pete Klaphake testified before the MN Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Committee in support of broadband funding for rural areas.

Contract Turkey Farmers Now Eligible for CFAP Aid

February 3, 2021
Source:
MTGA
USDA officials extended the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP-2) to contract turkey growers. Program runs now through February 26.

Virtual conference covers poultry housing, health management

February 2, 2021
Source:
WATTpoultry.com
Attendees at Poultry Health Management School will learn about current industry practices and trends and participate in case studies. May 24-25, 2021.

Minnesota Turkey Growers Association 2020 Year End Video

December 31, 2020
Source:
MTGA
See what MN Turkey members participated in throughout 2020.

Minnesota Turkey’s Ranelius Scholarship due January 15

December 29, 2020
Source:
MTGA
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) Ranelius Scholarship program

Aid to Minnesota Turkey farmers on the way

December 18, 2020
Source:
MTGA
Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA), Turkey Market Loss Cost-Share Program, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Governor Tim Walz