Gobble up some turkey this month

June is National Turkey Lovers Month -- and that makes it a good time to recognize the importance of the turkey industry to Nebraska. According to the Nebraska Corn Board's news release, the turkey industry adds $110 million to the state's economy.

Turkey producers achieve this not only through the products they sell, but through their investment in commodities, equipment, facilities, labor and all the items required to be an efficient turkey producer, said David Nielsen, a corn grower near Lincoln and a farmer-director of the Corn Board.

In Nebraska, the state's independent turkey growers own the Nebraska Turkey Growers Cooperative in Gibbon. Much of the turkey produced by the growers and their cooperative is sold under the Norbest® label. “Every time you buy a Norbest turkey you’re supporting Nebraska turkey producers and Nebraska agriculture,” Nielsen said.

So go out and buy a Norbest turkey and cook it on the grill. You'll eat good. And feel good.