Following a recent announcement by Hendrix Genetics about changes to its Executive Committee, we are pleased to welcome a new Managing Director to the turkey business, Alan Rickard.
Alan joins the turkey team, representing the Hybrid Turkeys brand, on February...
Whether you are an experienced grower looking to review best practices or someone who is new to turkey farming, our How-To videos will guide you through common tasks in turkey management. This video addresses how to set up Stir...
It’s that time of the season… when summer is on its way and turkey farmers need to start thinking about how they will keep their feathered friends cool. Environmental comfort is crucial to turkeys’ health and development. Read on...
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...
Turkey's chicken meat production rose by 3.6% year-on-year in October, the country's statistical authority announced on Dec. 13.
In the country, while chicken meat production was 188,557 tons in October, turkey meat production soared by 4.6% to reach 5,926 tons,...
Welcome to Ask an Expert, our article series where we answer questions submitted by you. This month, Phil asked how to prevent blackhead in outdoor production systems.
Is anything being developed to prevent blackhead in outdoor birds? Or what can...
Progress is about preparing for the future, today. As the primary input into the turkey value chain Hybrid turkeys is leading the way in applying new and innovative technologies to ensure sustainable genetic progress for years to come. CT...
To commemorate its 80th anniversary, the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) has released the first of several videos highlighting some of its many families who have made an impact on the turkey industry.
“As we looked at ways we can...
A ribbon cutting took place May 9 at the new Stanley L. Balloun Turkey Teaching and Research Facility along 520th Avenue south of Ames. Jim and Julie Balloun, son and daughter-in-law of Stanley L. Balloun, had the honor of cutting...
The concept of raising geese for meat is not a new one. However, it is one which has gone to the wayside, especially in the United States. Geese are an incredible breed of waterfowl and one every homestead should...
