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Iowa turkey producer says market conditions improving in 2025

A southeast Iowa livestock producer says economic conditions have been favorable for his turkey operation.

Tim Meyer says this follows what he calls a volatile 2024.

“Turkeys are relatively healthy right now and that market seems to be better than it was six months to a year ago,” he said. “The turkey deal is definitely good right now. It’s better than it was.”

He tells Brownfield biosecurity protocols have picked up steam as some cases of avian influenza have popped up throughout the region this fall.

“Biosecurity is going to be a big concern in the next 60 days here as we see the Canadian geese flock flying over. It’s just something to always keep top of mind. Know where you’ve been, where you’re stepping, and just use good sense when you’re walking in and out of the buildings all the time.”

Meyer says his family raises nearly 60,000 turkeys annually in Henry County.