Ensuring the Future of the Poultry and Egg Industry
Your USPOULTRY Foundation is making a difference!
We are building on our success, having invested more
than $1 million in the industry over the last year.
The leadership of the Foundation is more important than ever as the industry faces ever-evolving challenges from disease and supply chain crisis to declining sources for funding important research.
The Foundation's mission is clear:
- Support the recruitment and training of the brightest students
- Seek and fund scientific research
- Foster student scientists
- Promote careers in the poultry and egg industry
We look forward to continuing our legacy of success and partnering with you and other industry leaders to ensure the future. With your help, we can build the next generation of leaders in the poultry industry, while conducting vital research to continue our commitment to produce safe, sustainable, wholesome and affordable poultry and egg products.
Spotlight
$10,000 USPOULTRY Foundation Student Recruiting Grant Awarded to Penn State University
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 focused on veterinary medicine and research and the other on industry and business. Both tracks include poultry-related courses, such as avian physiology, poultry production and poultry evaluation.
ANNUAL REPORT
The USPOULTRY Foundation provides a yearly annual report that includes information on activities, events and other news.
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USPOULTRY Opens Preproposal Submissions for 2027 Spring Research Competition; Deadline Nov. 2
September 2, 2026
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals for the 2027 Spring Research Competition. Colleges, universities and research institutions are invited to submit preproposals by Nov. 2.
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USPOULTRY Sets 2026–2028 Research Priorities to Address Emerging Industry Challenges
August 31, 2026
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and its Foundation (USPOULTRY) have announced its 2026–2028 Research Priorities, establishing a focused research agenda to address emerging challenges and advance innovation, sustainability, poultry health and food safety across the pou...
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New Research Provides Insights to Improve Broiler Breeder Fertility and Chick Output
July 15, 2026
Broiler breeder flock social dynamics may play a much greater role in reproductive success than previously recognized, according to new research funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation. The research is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program, which ...
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Research Shows Promise for AI-Based Salmonella Detection in Poultry
July 13, 2026
New artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools could help poultry producers detect Salmonella more quickly using smartphone images and bird activity patterns, according to a newly published study conducted at the University of Georgia. The project was funded by the USPO...
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USPOULTRY Foundation Accepting Applications for Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program
June 10, 2026
The USPOULTRY Foundation is accepting applications for its Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program, which supports colleges and universities working to attract and develop the next generation of poultry and egg industry professionals.
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