USPOULTRY Foundation Awards $7,000 Student Recruiting Grant to Sam Houston State University

November 26, 2025

The USPOULTRY Foundation has awarded a $7,000 student recruiting grant to Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Texas. SHSU’s School of Agricultural Sciences, housed within the College of Science and Engineering Technology, is one of the university’s largest aca...

USPOULTRY Foundation and Poultry Science Association Host Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair at the 2026 IPPE

November 13, 2025

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Harold E. Ford Foundation (USPOULTRY Foundation), in collaboration with the Poultry Science Association (PSA), is pleased to announce the Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair, taking place during the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo...

USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program Now Accepting Company Interview Sign-Ups for 2026

November 11, 2025

The USPOULTRY Foundation is now accepting company sign-ups for the 2026 College Student Career Program, held in conjunction with the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

USPOULTRY Foundation Provides $331,292 in Grants to Support Student Recruitment

October 27, 2025

The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded student recruiting grants totaling $331,292 to six U.S. universities with Poultry Science departments and 21 other institutions with industry-related programs. The Foundation provides annual recruiting and retention funds to colleges and univ...

USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $687,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program

September 30, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved $687,000 for nine new research grants at six institutions through the comprehensive research program. The boards of directors for both organizations approved the research funding following recommendations from the Foundati...

USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Advancing Knowledge and Management of Infectious Coryza in Layers

September 29, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 3, on advancing knowledge and management of Infectious coryza in layers.  

USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Combating Turkey Coronavirus in the Turkey Industry

September 25, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 3, on combating turkey coronavirus (TCV) in the turkey industry.

USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Refining Avian Metapneumovirus Vaccination Strategies for Improved Disease Management

September 24, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 3, on refining Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) vaccination strategies for improved disease management.

USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Improved Measures for Controlling Blackhead Disease in Turkeys and Chickens

September 23, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 3, on improved measures for controlling Blackhead disease in turkeys and chickens.

USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve Funding for Four New Board Research Initiative Topics

September 22, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved four new Board Research Initiative topics for this year’s competition. The boards of directors for both organizations approved the research funding following recommendations from the Foundation Research Advisory Committee ...

2025 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to Address Industry Innovation, Safety and Sustainability

September 15, 2025

Industry leaders, experts and innovators will gather at the 2025 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to exchange insights, explore new technologies and strengthen best practices across regulatory, operational and safety fronts. Sponsored by USPOULTRY and the Poultry Protein &a...

Researchers Target Processing-Tolerant Campylobacter: Advancing Detection and Control on Broiler Carcasses

September 10, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project focused on the detection and control of processing-tolerant Campylobacter on broiler carcasses. The research is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program encompassing a...

Genomic Discovery of Anthelmintic Resistance to Address Blackhead-Associated Losses in Poultry

September 9, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project focused on developing a genome from a fenbendazole-resistant population, both with and without Histomonas meleagridis (H. meleagridis). The research is part of the Association’...

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation Open Preproposal Submissions for 2026 Spring Research Competition

August 18, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are now accepting research preproposals for the 2026 Spring Research Competition. The submission deadline is Nov. 3, and the opportunity is open to colleges, universities and research institutions.

Researchers Seek to Understand How Enterococcus cecorum Has Adapted in Chickens

August 7, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project focused on how Enterococcus cecorum (E. cecorum) has adapted in chickens, showing characteristics of antibiotic resistance. The research is part of the Association’s comprehens...

Researchers Evaluate Branched-Chain Amino Acid Interaction on Layer Production and Performance

July 1, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project from Mississippi State University on layer hen production and performance. Due to limited resources on the interaction and requirements of lower amino acids in the layer industry, res...

Researchers Evaluate a Pre-Harvest Salmonella Sampling Strategy to Predict Levels in Broiler and Turkey Production

June 23, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project focused on developing a new sampling method for detecting Salmonella in broilers and turkeys. The project addresses a critical industry need for a consistent, cost-effective and pract...

USPOULTRY Foundation Invites Colleges to Apply for Recruitment Grants Supporting Poultry and Egg Industry Careers

May 27, 2025

The USPOULTRY Foundation is now accepting applications from colleges and universities for the Industry Education Recruitment Funding program. The funding supports student recruitment at colleges and universities that cultivate careers in the poultry and egg industry.

Researchers Develop Vaccines for the Control of Chicken Spotty Liver Disease

May 20, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project by researchers from Iowa State University that worked to develop and evaluate bacterin-based vaccines for the control of spotty liver disease in poultry. The research is part of the A...

USPOULTRY’s 2025 Workforce Success and Engagement Conference Addresses Employee Well-Being, Safety, Retention and the Future of HR in the Poultry Industry

April 30, 2025

USPOULTRY’s 2025 Workforce Success and Engagement Conference addressed how industry human resource (HR) professionals can help improve employees’ belonging and connection to their organization, retention and recruiting best practices, ways to alleviate stress within the work...

Texas A&M University Wins 76th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest

April 10, 2025

Seven universities recently participated in the 76th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest, held at Mississippi State University (MSU). Texas A&M University (TAMU) won the high team overall category, and the University of Arkansas (U of A) too...

USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $380,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program

April 2, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved $380,000 for four new research grants at four institutions through the Comprehensive Research Program. The research funding was approved by the boards of directors of both organizations, following recommendations from the ...

USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $305,000 in New Research Through the Board Research Initiative Program

April 1, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved approximately $305,000 in funding for three new research grants at three institutions through the Board Research Initiative Program. The USPOULTRY board of directors selected the topics and requests for proposals. The Foun...

Biosecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Regulations Explored at USPOULTRY’s 2025 Feed Mill Management Seminar

March 31, 2025

Feed industry professionals recently gathered in Nashville, Tenn., for USPOULTRY’s 2025 Feed Mill Management Seminar. The program covered many topics, including regulatory updates, biosecurity, quality management and artificial intelligence (AI).

USPOULTRY Pursuing Nominations for the Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award

March 19, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting nominations for the Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award through July 1. The purpose of the award, which has been presented since 2013, is to recognize outstanding completed research projects, funded by USPOULTRY or...

USPOULTRY Accepting Research Pre-Proposals

March 18, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research pre-proposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through May 1 for the 2025 Fall Research Competition. Research proposals are accepted and evaluated for funding twice yearly, in the spring and fal...

USPOULTRY Foundation Supports Latin American Student Attendance at IPPE

March 11, 2025

As part of the ongoing efforts to support the recruitment and education of talented students while promoting careers in the poultry and egg industries worldwide, the USPOULTRY Foundation welcomed 12 students and advisors from six universities across Latin America to attend t...

USPOULTRY Foundation Brings National FFA Officer Candidates to the 2025 IPPE

March 6, 2025

As part of the USPOULTRY Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting the recruitment and training of top students while promoting careers in the poultry and egg industry, National FFA Officer Candidates were invited to attend an all-expense paid trip to the 2025 Internatio...

USPOULTRY Foundation Supports Attendance of FFA Students and Advisors at IPPE 2025

March 5, 2025

The top 10 teams from the National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Events (CDEs) were invited to attend the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This opportunity wa...

USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program Highlights Resources Available to Current and Graduating Students

March 4, 2025

More than 500 students from 45 colleges and universities traveled to Atlanta for the USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program, held in conjunction with the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The students had an opportunity to meet and inte...

Kendall Snyder Receives the Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year Award at the USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program

February 27, 2025

Kendall Snyder, North Carolina State University, was awarded the Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year during the USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program, held in conjunction with the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This scholar...

Good Participation at Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair During the 2025 IPPE

February 26, 2025

Ph.D. and vet school students recently participated in the Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair, held during the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Sponsored by the USPOULTRY Foundation and the Poultry Science Association, the event was held ...

Current Poultry Research and Findings Presented at 2025 IPPE; Now Available Online

February 25, 2025

During the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), four researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offere...

Dr. Nelson Cox Honored with the USPOULTRY Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award

January 28, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation posthumously recognized Dr. Nelson Cox as the recipient of the annual Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award. Cox worked as a research microbiologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Services. The award ...

Researchers Develop Artificial Intelligence to Analyze Broiler Activity Index

January 16, 2025

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project by researchers from the University of Georgia that worked to develop a web-based artificial intelligence system to analyze broiler activity index. The research is part of the Associat...

USPOULTRY Foundation Sponsors National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Event Students to 2025 IPPE

January 15, 2025

The top 10 teams from the National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Events (CDEs) have been invited to attend the International Poultry Expo (IPE), which is part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This ...

$10,000 USPOULTRY Foundation Student Recruiting Grant Awarded to Penn State University

January 13, 2025

The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded a $10,000 student recruiting grant to Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in University Park, Pa. The Poultry and Avian Science minor (PAS) was established at Penn State in 2005. The Animal Science major offers two primary tracks, one ...

USPOULTRY Foundation Sponsors National FFA Officer Candidates to 2025 IPPE

January 9, 2025

National FFA Officer Candidates will be attending the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), as a result of the USPOULTRY Foundation’s ongoing initiative to further attract the best and brightest students to ...