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Summer Fun The team at Life-Science Innovations enjoyed a sweltering evening at a Stinger’s game the end of July.  The food was delicious and it was a close game up until the very end when the Stinger’s fell by 1 to the Minnesota Mud Puppies.  Employees along with their families had a great time cheering … Continued

PALS Summer Celebration MinnWest Ag Conference MinnWest Technology Campus co-hosted the Partners in Ag Innovation Conference with the Kandiyohi County Economic Development on June 18th. This year’s theme for the annual conference was The Impact of Technology on Agriculture.  Speakers addressed topics on AI, climate modeling, biotechnology, automation and robotics, precision farming, and more. The keynote speaker, Joleen … Continued

The month of June is National Turkey Lover’s month!  As an organization heavily involved in the turkey industry from many different aspects, it seems appropriate that we would celebrate this and highlight how you can incorporate more turkey into your menu.  Whether you’re a fan of the classic Thanksgiving roast, deli-style turkey sandwiches, or love … Continued

Engagement Surveys Engagement Surveys are in full swing with Select Genetics!  In the past month surveys, along with some additional trainings, took place in Missouri and North Carolina.  Engagement surveys provide metrics for employee satisfaction, serve as a guide for valuable conversations with leaders and managers, and provide opportunities for growth and improvement.  Thank you to everyone … Continued

Members of the Select Genetics Osceola Hatchery team took time to view the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th.  While they weren’t in the path of totality they were able to view about 85% coverage around 1:58pm.  Pictured above are team members Sabrina Hatfield (Service Supervisor), Gaby Zamora (Hatch Supervisor), and Misty Williams (HR Coordinator).  Some fun facts TIME.com … Continued

As an organization heavily involved in the turkey industry it only seems appropriate to recognize National Poultry Day!  See below for some fun facts pulled from Minnesota Turkey. Top turkey producing states according to the National Turkey Federation are Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, Iowa and Pennsylvania. ShrimpWorks The ShrimpWorks Team at Nova-Tech … Continued

Next Nest & Headstart Hatching In the January update, we highlighted the first placement of birds using Next Nest technology. As an employee within our organization this was probably not the first time you’ve heard reference of Next Nest Hatching, Headstart Hatching or both. Often, the two are used interchangeably when referring to the expansion … Continued

Next Nest First Placement Over the past three years Life-Science Innovations has been working with HatchTech to develop HatchCare technology for turkeys. This technology provides optimum temperature conditions, feed, fresh water, and light to poults as soon as they hatch. With the development of this new technology for turkeys two new companies were formed, Next … Continued

The holiday spirit has arrived throughout the organization!  Thank you to everyone who sent in photos of their team festivities, from decorating parties to team lunches and more.  It’s fun to see the celebrations and share in the joy of giving during this season. Turkey Valley Farms The team at Turkey Valley Farms recently held … Continued

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, visions of turkey feasts, fun family gatherings and reflections of gratitude likely cross your mind.  As you prepare for your Thanksgiving meals, here are some invaluable tips and resources from the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the National Turkey Federation to enhance your culinary experience: Food Safety The MTGA … Continued