News & Updates

So Minnesota: Local farmers have played role in White House turkey pardon tradition

November 23, 2020
Source:
KSTP News
With Thanksgiving coming up, Americans can expect the tradition of a turkey being pardoned by the president at the White House.

Turkey farmers prepare for different type of Thanksgiving

November 20, 2020
Source:
KSTP News
It's been a rollercoaster of a year for Minnesota turkey producers trying to predict what the Thanksgiving meal will look like amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

With rituals upended, Minnesotans rethink Thanksgiving

November 14, 2020
Source:
Star Tribune
When it comes to the food-centric Thanksgiving holiday, Minnesota is king.

State Aid Set for Minnesota Turkey Farmers

November 12, 2020
Source:
MTGA
Minnesota Department of Agriculture unveiled the Turkey Market Loss Cost-Share Program to help turkey farmers and the industry

Turkey Farmer John Burkel is Elected to the Minnesota House

November 9, 2020
Source:
MTGA
Past President of Minnesota Turkey Growers Association John Burkel won election to the Minnesota House of Representatives

COVID-19 To Impact How Minnesotans Celebrate Thanksgiving This Year

October 27, 2020
Source:
CBS News
Thanksgiving is one month away and many families are making plans for a different type of celebration this year.

Thanksgiving Turkeys Will Be Different This Year — Here's What That Means for You

October 21, 2020
Source:
allrecipes
Some things are changing about turkeys in 2020, but anyone who wants one should be able to find one.

Will you cut your turkey intake on Thanksgiving? Minnesota producers brace for the answer

October 16, 2020
Source:
KARE 11 News
Minnesota is the largest turkey producing state in the nation, and that means a lot rides on an uncertain 2020 holiday.

A Disrupted Thanksgiving Leaves the Turkey Business Guessing

October 13, 2020
Source:
NY Times
Without big gatherings, will Americans buy whole birds? Smaller ones? Just parts? Farmers and retailers are already placing their bets.