News Release Archive

USPOULTRY keeps the industry current on issues and communicates the important role the industry plays in the U.S. economy. Our news release archive currently holds 31 items and covers a four month time span. It is automatically updated as news items are added.

Pilgrim’s and Darling Ingredients Recipients of USPOULTRY 2026 Clean Water Awards for Outstanding Wastewater Management

  • September 17, 2026
  • USPOULTRY
  • Hannah Keck

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Clean Water Award: Darling Ingredients Inc., in Fayetteville, N.C. and Pilgrim’s in Mayfield, Ky. This annual award honors poultry facilities...

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New Calculator Helps Poultry Industry Rapidly Estimate HPAI Depopulation Resources

  • September 17, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

When highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strikes a poultry operation, responding quickly and having the right resources available are critical to controlling the spread of disease. New research funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY...

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USPOULTRY Seeks BRI Preproposals to Evaluate On-Farm Poultry Depopulation Using Nitrogen

  • September 16, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to evaluate the use of nitrogen-based methods for emergency depopulation of commercial poultry flocks. Whole-house nitrogen gas and...

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USPOULTRY Seeks BRI Preproposals to Examine PFAS in Potable Water at Poultry Processing Facilities

  • September 15, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to examine the presence and potential movement of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in incoming potable water supplies used...

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USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects

  • September 14, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are continuing their longstanding investment in advancing poultry and egg industry research, approving $465,000 in funding for five new research projects at five institutions through the organizations’...

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2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to Address Operational, Workforce and Emerging Industry Challenges

  • September 10, 2026
  • USPOULTRY
  • Hannah Keck

Poultry rendering professionals will explore the latest operational, regulatory and workforce issues affecting the industry at U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s (USPOULTRY) upcoming Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar, sponsored by USPOULTRY and...

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USPOULTRY Seeks BRI Preproposals to Address Reduced Fertility in Broiler Breeders

  • September 10, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to address reduced fertility in broiler breeder flocks, a challenge that can impact hatchability, chick production and overall...

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USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Colibacillosis in Commercial Layer Operations

  • September 9, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to address colibacillosis, one of the most common and economically significant bacterial diseases affecting commercial layer...

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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve Four New Board Research Initiative Topics

  • September 8, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

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

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2026 USPOULTRY Women’s Leadership Conference Empowers Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose

  • September 8, 2026
  • USPOULTRY
  • Hannah Keck

The 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference brought together women from across the poultry, egg and agriculture industries for conversations centered on leadership, professional growth, resilience and the importance of supporting one another. From...

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