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 58 items and covers a four month time span. It is automatically updated as news items are added.

USPOULTRY and Foundation Commission Scoping Review of Salmonella Reduction Interventions Using an Evidence Gap Map

  • April 15, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

Salmonella findings in poultry products, along with reported outbreaks linked to raw poultry, have drawn increased attention to potential mitigation strategies. In response, USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation commissioned a scoping...

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New Research Sheds Light on Egg Drop Syndrome Transmission and Vaccination Response

  • April 14, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project evaluating the spread of Egg Drop Syndrome 1976 (EDS 76) and flock responses to vaccination. The research is part of the Association’s comprehensive research...

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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve Nearly $500,000 in New Research Through the Board Research Initiative Program

  • April 13, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved $491,070 in funding for four new research grants at three institutions through the Board Research Initiative Program. The topics and requests for proposals were selected by the USPOULTRY board...

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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve More Than $570,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program

  • April 9, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved more than $570,000 in funding for seven new research grants at institutions across the country through the Comprehensive Research Program. The funding was authorized by the boards of both...

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Researchers Evaluate Variability and Lot Definitions in Secondary Poultry Processing

  • April 9, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project evaluating whether “combos” can reasonably be treated as independent lots, specifically when it comes to food safety, particularly Salmonella. The research is...

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2026 USPOULTRY Poultry Processor Workshop to Focus on Operational Efficiency, Innovation and Food Safety in Poultry Processing

  • April 7, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

USPOULTRY will hold its annual Poultry Processor Workshop on May 20-21 in Greenville, S.C. This year’s program will focus on leadership and operational excellence, along with a U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service...

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Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Award Applications Being Accepted

  • April 1, 2026
  • USPOULTRY
  • Hannah Keck

The Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program is now accepting applications from poultry industry facilities that have demonstrated exceptional safety programs. This award program is open to members of the National Chicken Council (NCC),...

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Data, Maintenance and Regulation Take Center Stage at the 2026 USPOULTRY Feed Mill Management Seminar

  • March 30, 2026
  • USPOULTRY
  • Hannah Keck

From data-driven decision-making to evolving regulatory pressures and advanced maintenance strategies, the USPOULTRY 2026 Feed Mill Management Seminar, held in Nashville, Tenn., brought together industry experts to equip feed mill professionals...

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USPOULTRY Accepting Research Pre-Proposals

  • March 17, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are inviting colleges, universities and research facilities to submit research pre-proposals by May 1 for the 2026 Fall Research competition. The program supports innovative research aimed at addressing key...

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USPOULTRY Foundation Supports Latin American Student Attendance at IPPE

  • March 9, 2026
  • FOUNDATION
  • Hannah Keck

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 14 students and their professors from seven...

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