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 ensure our continued production of a 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.
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Kailey Kulhanek Honored with the Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year Award during the USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program
February 19, 2026
Kailey Kulhanek, Texas A&M University, was awarded the Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year during the USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program, held in conjunction with the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This scholarship p...
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Strong Engagement at Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair During the 2026 IPPE
February 18, 2026
Ph.D. and vet school students recently participated in the Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair, held during the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta. Sponsored by the USPOULTRY Foundation and the Poultry Science Association (PSA), the event was held i...
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Researchers Evaluate the Effects of Combined Sprinkler and Cool Cell Cooling on Broiler Performance and Water Use
February 12, 2026
Project #740: Effects of Combined Sprinkler and Cool Cell systems on Cooling Water Usage, Water and Feed Consumption Rates, Bird Performance and In-house Environment of Commercial Broiler Barns
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Dr. Nikki Shariat Honored with the USPOULTRY Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award
January 26, 2026
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation recognized Dr. Nikki Shariat as the recipient of the annual Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award. Dr. Shariat is an associate professor in the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, College of Ve...
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USPOULTRY Foundation Sponsors National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Event Students to 2026 IPPE
January 14, 2026
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, which is part of the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This invita...
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