In another significant hit to turkey processing capacity, Cargill has announced the closure of its turkey processing plant in Springdale, Arkansas, effective August 1, 2025. Despite this decision, the company reaffirmed its commitment to the turkey business and plans...
The USDA's Poultry Outlook for September 2024 paints a challenging picture for the U.S. turkey industry. Turkey production continues to decline, with turkey eggs in incubators down 9% compared to last year. September 2024 also saw a 5% drop...
Today, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve a Food and Agriculture Investment Program (FAIP) grant to Michigan Turkey Producers Cooperative, Inc. for $75,000. These funds will assist the company with reconfiguring its current cold storage capacity,...
For Frank Reese in McPherson County, protecting his turkey flock has been his life’s mission, passion and livelihood.
The Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in Lindsborg is Reese’s avian sanctuary – protecting heritage turkey breeds.
“Those white turkeys over there are White...
What is the best turkey mating ratio for good fertility? That’s a question many first-time turkey keepers ask. Often as not, they get many different answers. Here’s why:
Turkey Type
The first thing to consider is the type of turkeys in...
The Department of Justice's (DOJ) legal action against agricultural data company Agri Stats has seen additional states joining the lawsuit. Initially filed in September, the complaint alleges that Agri Stats orchestrated "anticompetitive information exchanges among broiler chicken, pork, and...
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Butterball has unveiled its annual "Thanksgiving Outlook" for 2023, offering insights into consumer strategies and sentiments for this year's holiday.
Butterball, in collaboration with Circana, conducted an online survey involving...
One year ago, we officially launched the Hybrid Grade MakerEVO, a medium turkey strain, specially selected within our European pedigree facility for the European market.
Customers have reported on its improved feed conversion ratio, livability and egg production. After collecting...
Governor Roy Cooper’s office announced a supplier for Butterball turkey will bring jobs and make a major investment in Goldsboro.
Select Genetics said it would create 26 jobs in Wayne County and plans to invest $58 million to build a...
National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Ronnie Parker presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named "Chocolate" to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. "Chocolate" and his alternate, "Chip," received a formal pardon from the holiday...