Over 100 employees have tested positive for the coronavirus at Farbest Foods Inc., one of the nation’s largest turkey producers, located in Huntingburg, Indiana.
The large spike in positive coronavirus cases in Dubois County comes from the mass testing of...
Everything starts at day one with our hens. To obtain and maintain high levels of fertility there are key aspects that we recommend from the start.
How we brood our hens will either have negative or positive effects on the...
So why do you need to be thinking about cooling those birds this spring? Because when June arrives, those full-grown turkeys will really need a cool breeze to stay in top condition.
February and March are the best time to...
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...
With warm weather around the corner, it is time to make sure your tunnel system is running properly. It is easy to forget about the little things and overlook the essential preparations that are needed for optimum tunnel ventilation...
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...
Source: Feed Energy Newsletter
In times of uncertainty talking to someone who has been through challenging times can be comforting. Who is better qualified than Pete Hermanson? Pete has 88 years of life experiences and the fourth generation of the...
hird and final installment of our COVID-19 conversation series. This session focuses on Turkey. The purpose of our discussion forums is to share insights as to how the supply chain has been affected.
Many businesses have found that new safety...
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,...
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson
For the first time in their 81-year history, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) and Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council (MTRPC) held their annual meetings virtually. MTGA and MTRPC leadership provided updates regarding...