(For more on the background of this turkey breed, go to A History of the Midget White Turkey. These birds mature to 8 to 13 pounds for market weight, with a plump breast that is not overly large.

From a hatching-egg business to the Willie Bird turkey operation, Walter Benedetti was a central figure in agriculture and ranching. He died Friday at his home near Petaluma at age 93.

Growing interest from Moroccans in poultry genetic materials has led to the purchase of fertile turkey eggs and chicks from Brazil. Following three months of negotiations and market research, the ...