China has lifted a ban on poultry imports from Minnesota that was imposed for more than a year after an outbreak of avian flu. Prior to the ban, China was the #2 international market for state turkey and chicken producers – behind only Mexico, reports the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
"It makes Christmas a little bit merrier," said Steve Olson, executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the state Chicken and Egg Association, trade groups for producers.