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Moye, Chairman of USPOULTRY

USPOULTRY Recognizes Dr. John Smith as Workhorse of the Year

2017 IPPE: More than 31,000 Attendees and 533,000 Feet of Exhibit Space

U.S. Poultry Industry Provides 1.6 Million Jobs; Economic Output of $441 Billion

a s s o c i a t i o n 1 President’s Column 2 Moye, Chairman of USPOULTRY / 2017 USPOULTRY Board of Directors 3 USPOULTRY Recognizes Dr. John Smith as Workhorse of the Year 3 Dr. William Merka Receives 2017 Charles Beard Research Excellence Award 4 Three Industry Leaders Receive USPOULTRY Lamplighter Award 8 USPOULTRY Releases New Video Series Highlighting Water Reclamation Environmental Stewardship at Poultry Facilities 8 U.S. Poultry Industry Provides 1.6 Million Jobs; Economic Output of $441 Billion 10 Herring Named USPOULTRY Controller10 Poultry Industry Intern Spotlight: Maggie Thompson

E d u c a t i o n 11 Seminario Técnico Spanish Education Program: Emphasizing Optimization Focus of Spanish Poultry Education Program at 2017 IPPE 12 Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit: Implementation Key to Continuous Improvement 13 Poultry Market Intelligence Forum Addresses External Factors Affecting the Poultry Industry14 Whole Genome Sequencing and Its Implication on Food Safety Addressed during 2017 IPPE15 Rendering: An Important Aspect of Sustainability16 USPOULTRY Foundation Supports National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference17 Lesleigh Beer Named Student of the Year at USPOULTRY Foundation’s College Student Career Program 18 Efficiency and Effectiveness: The Focus of USPOULTRY’s 2017 Feed Mill Management Seminar 18 USPOULTRY Human Resources Seminar to Address Key Areas Affecting the Workplace

E n v i r o n m E n t 7 USPOULTRY Recognizes Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award Finalists and Winners 9 Progress without Further Regulation

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J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 7N e w s & V i e w s is produced quarterly by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the world’s largest and most active poultry

organization. USPOULTRY represents the entire industry as an “All Feather” Association. USPOULTRY is a nonprofit organization which represents its poultry and egg members through research, education, communication, and

technical assistance. Membership includes producers and processors of broilers, turkeys, ducks, eggs, and breeding stock, as well as allied companies. Formed in 1947, the Association has member companies nationwide and affiliations

in 28 states. USPOULTRY also sponsors the International Poultry Expo.

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Board oF dirEctorsBrian Barrett

FEATHER CREST FARMS, TX

Bob “Pic” BillingsleySANDERSON FARMS, MS

Jonathan CadeHY-LINE INTERNATIONAL, IA

Alan DuncanMOUNTAIRE FARMS, AR

Mikell FriesCLAXTON POULTRY FARMS, GA

Charles GeorgeGEORGE’S, AR

Ben HarrisonAMICK FARMS, SC

Tom HensleyFIELDALE FARMS, GA

Mark HickmanPECO FOODS, AL

Paul HillWEST LIBERTY FOODS, IA

Greg HintonROSE ACRE FARMS, IN

Robert HolzerCHICKMASTER INCUBATOR CO., NJ

Dan HuberFOSTER FARMS, CA

Alice JohnsonBUTTERBALL, NC

Bob KrouseMIDWEST POULTRY SERVICES, IN

David LathemL & R FARMS, GA

Phil LaughlinDOLCO PACKAGING, IN

Mike LevengoodPERDUE, MD

Bill LovettePILGRIM’S CORPORATION, CO

Elton MaddoxWAYNE FARMS, GA

Sherman MillerCAL-MAINE FOODS, MS

Jarod MorrisonFARBEST FOODS, IN

Jerry MoyeCOBB-VANTRESS, AR

John PrestagePRESTAGE FARMS, NC

Doug RamseyTYSON FOODS, AR

Andy SoutherlyCARGILL, KS

Mark WallerINGRAM FARMS, AL

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John Starkey

the Benefits of leverageOur new Board of Directors and Executive Committee are annually seated at our January meeting, on the Monday before IPPE launches Tuesday morning. One of the traditions of the meeting is that the new, incoming chairman has the opportunity to preview priorities for the upcoming year. A few weeks prior to the meeting, our new incoming chairman Jerry Moye gave me a courtesy call to discuss the message he was going to convey.

Now, anyone who knows Jerry, knows he was full of ideas and enthusiasm for that call. And, so we started discussing some of the areas where he’d like to focus over the next 12 months….all laid out in our strategic plan which Jerry had led the review of in September 2016. So, for example, we discussed reaching youth at a younger age (we start at 4-H now), not so much for recruitment but to counter what our opponents are presenting to youth about our industry. And while our opponent’s budgets and staffs may be far larger, we can’t simply just give up and not even try to counter their misinformation. We discussed animal well-being and welfare at length. Our sister commodity trade organizations – NCC, NTF, UEP – all set their species-specific standards, but what role should our organization play, with our research and educational capabilities, to support and define such standards. And, Jerry has previously chaired The Poultry Federation, working with the ever-effective Marvin Childers, to represent the industry in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. So Jerry knows first-hand how state and regional associations can impact at the ground level – often times much more so than we or any national organization are capable of doing. And, with Cobb, he has seen how much talent and knowledge are at the state level, unknown to many other poultry organizations.

It didn’t take long for a single word theme to emerge that could define Jerry’s year as chair – leverage. A close to home example of the benefits of “leverage” can be seen in our main source of revenue…the IPPE. Certainly, the sum of the whole (IPPE) is greater than the sum of its original parts – the IPE, AFIA’s International Feed Expo (since 2007) or the Meat Institute’s World Wide Food Expo (since 2013). By leveraging with partners, IPPE brings greater benefits to the industries it serves than the original trade shows….and has better benefits to our supplier community as well (fewer shows, more attendees, lower total costs). Leveraging our trade shows has proven effective for all involved….more for less, greater value all the way around.

So, let’s listen to our sister trade organizations representing the commodities, to leverage our research expertise and education program know-how, to not only advance the science of animal well-being, but to enhance dissemination and acceptance of this information. Or let’s use USPOULTRY as a repository for all the individual pieces and programs that have already been developed (many at the state level) to reach younger students. Or on the flip side, then let’s have USPOULTRY develop additional simple tools that can be broadly disseminated in the classroom, via YouTube, etc., to directly reach youth. Our member companies, our state associations and our sister trade organizations can leverage the totality of these products against those of our opponents. We still may not meet them dollar for dollar, but we will come much closer if we leverage off each other’s strengths. This list of examples could go on and on!

Just under a decade ago, when I was blessed to assume this role, direction from the board at that time was to avoid duplication of efforts with our sister trade organizations. And, by each of us carefully examining our respective missions, and of course, communication, we’ve been able to make sure we are not doing the same thing twice – nor is the industry paying for the same thing twice. So, it’s the perfect time, and under a leader whose knowledge of the industry spans the globe, to now take this a step further and focus on leveraging each other’s strengths…industry, associations, researchers, other interested stakeholders…..for the further advancement of the poultry industry. If we leverage off of each other’s’ strengths, then we have another great year ahead of us, I’m confident of that!

John Starkey, [email protected]

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Poultry Federation and the National Turkey Federation. Active in his community, he serves on the local school and college foundation boards. He is currently senior vice president of Prestage Farms and has been with the company since its inception in 1983.

secretaryGreg Hinton, Rose Acre Farms, Seymour, Ind., was named secretary. A native of Indiana, Hinton attended Indiana University and Purdue University. He has served the poultry industry in various capacities on boards and committees including the Indiana State Egg Board, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, International Egg Commission, United Egg Producers, Indiana Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau. He is currently vice president of sales for Rose Acre Farms and serves on the Executive Committee and Long Range Planning Committee. He has been with the company for 37 years.

immediate past chairmanPaul Hill, West Liberty Foods, Ellsworth, Iowa, is immediate past chairman. A native of Iowa, he received his BA in economics from St. Olaf College. He was instrumental in the founding of West Liberty Foods, a farmer-owned company, in 1996. He is currently chairman of West Liberty Foods, as well as president of Circle Hill Farms. In addition, he is a past chairman of the National Turkey Federation.

production for two large US integrators, Showell Farms of Maryland and Zacky Farms of California, before joining Cobb-Vantress in 1991 where he held a variety of positions. He is the retired president of Cobb-Vantress and continues to consult for the company. In addition, he is a former chairman of The Poultry Federation.

vice chairmanTom Hensley, Fieldale Farms, Baldwin, Ga., was named vice chairman. A native of West Virginia, Hensley graduated with a degree in business from Marshall University. Before joining Fieldale Farms, Hensley was a tax manager at Price Waterhouse & Co. He is currently president of Fieldale Farms where he has worked for 39 years, as well as a member of Fieldale Farms Corporation board of directors. In addition, he is past chairman of the National Chicken Council and a life member of the Georgia Poultry Federation. He serves on various charitable organization boards.

treasurerJohn Prestage, Prestage Farms, Clinton, N.C., was named treasurer. A native of North Carolina, Prestage graduated with a BS in Animal Science from North Carolina State University. He has served the poultry industry in various capacities on boards and committees including the North Carolina


Jerry Moye, recently retired president, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., was elected chairman of the board of directors of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The board meeting was held during the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the 2017 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). He previously served as vice chairman. Moye was presented with the time-honored “working man’s gavel” by Paul Hill, 2016 chairman.

Moye graduated with a degree in economics from Washington College in Maryland. He spent 16 years in integrated chicken

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2017 USPOULTRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The 2017 USPOULTRY Board of Directors (seated from left): Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, AL.; Mike Levengood, Perdue, Salisbury, MD; Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, Ellsworth, IA, immediate past chairman; Jerry Moye, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, AR, chairman; Tom Hensley, Fieldale Farms, Baldwin, GA, vice chairman; John Prestage, Prestage Farms, Clinton, NC, treasurer; Greg Hinton, Rose Acre Farms, Seymour, IN, secretary; Dan Huber, Foster Farms, Livingston, CA; Charles George, George’s, Springdale, AR; and Dr. Alice Johnson, Butterball, LLC, Garner, NC (Standing from left): Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods, Huntingburg, IN; Phil Laughlin, Dolco Packaging, Decatur, IN; Bob “Pic” Billingsley, Sanderson Farms, Laurel, MS; Ben Harrison, Amick Farms, Batesburg-Leesville, SC; Mark Hickman, Peco Foods, Tuscaloosa, AL; Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms, Oakwood, GA; Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods, Jackson, MS; Brian Barrett, Feather Crest Farms, Bryan, TX; David Lathem, L & R Farms, Pendergrass, GA; Andy Southerly, Cargill, Wichita, KS; Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International, Des Moines, IA; Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry Farms, Claxton, GA; and Doug Ramsey, Tyson Foods, Springdale, AR (Not shown): Bill Lovette, Pilgrim’s Corporation, Greeley, CO; Alan Duncan, Mountaire Farms, Little Rock, AR; Bob Krouse, Midwest Poultry Services, Mentone, IN; and Robert Holzer, ChickMaster Incubator Company, Cresskill, NJ

Jerry Moye (right), retired president of Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and outgoing

USPOULTRY chairman, Paul Hill, chairman of West Liberty Foods, Ellsworth, Iowa.




Dr. John Smith, senior health services advisor for Fieldale Farms, was named USPOULTRY’s 2017 Workhorse of the Year. The Association’s highest annual honor is awarded annually in recognition of dedicated service and valuable leadership given to the Association and poultry industry.

Smith was “collared” with the long-established horse collar by the 2016 Workhorse of the Year, Elton Maddox, president and CEO of Wayne Farms and past USPOULTRY chairman. He was also presented with a commemorative plaque by Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, Ellsworth, Iowa, and outgoing USPOULTRY chairman.

“We are honored to recognize Dr. Smith with this special award and acknowledge his many contributions to the poultry industry and the Association. We are deeply appreciative of his

USPOULTRY Recognizes Dr. John Smith as Workhorse of the Year

directed toward important applied research to find solutions to current problems faced by the poultry industry. The quality of Dr. Merka’s research is outstanding, and the results have been used by the poultry industry to make improvements in several areas including poultry processing wastewater management and litter and manure management,” remarked Dr. John Glisson, vice president for research programs for USPOULTRY.

Dr. Merka received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 1982. He served as an extension poultry scientist at the University of Maryland before joining the University of Georgia in 1985. During his tenure at the University of Georgia he maintained a 100 percent extension appointment while also managing an important applied research program. His career was defined by his sincere desire to help the U.S. poultry industry deal in environmentally responsible ways with waste related issues.

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are proud to recognize Dr. William Merka as the 2017 recipient of the annual Charles Beard Research Excellence Award. Dr. Merka is a professor emeritus in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. The award is named in honor of Dr. Charles Beard, former director of the USDA Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory and former vice president of research at USPOULTRY. It was presented by Dr. Travis Cigainero, CEVA, and chairman of the Foundation Research Advisory Committee.

The USPOULTRY Foundation Research Advisory Committee selected Dr. Merka for this prestigious award based on his exceptional research on determining methods to screen, filter, recycle and safely discharge poultry processing wastewater. In addition, Dr. Merka’s research expanded the knowledge on how to effectively compost broiler litter and layer manure for land application. Dr. Merka served as primary investigator or co-investigator on 10 research grants funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation. The results of his extensive research form a significant part of the basis for processing wastewater and poultry litter and manure management practices today and have had a positive economic impact on the poultry industry.

“The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association has been very supportive of our research program over the years, and I am extremely grateful for this support. Research on waste management is not often recognized for its importance, and I am gratified to see our work recognized with this award,” commented Dr. Merka.

“Dr. Merka’s research program is a great example of how USPOULTRY research funds can be

Dr. William Merka Receives 2017 Charles Beard Research Excellence Award

Dr. John Smith (right), 2017 USPOULTRY Workhorse of the Year, with Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, and

outgoing USPOULTRY chairman

Dr. William Merka (left) and Dr. Travis Cigainero

enthusiastic and tireless efforts on behalf of the Association and the industry,” remarked Hill.

Smith holds a DVM from the University of Georgia, as well as a Master of Science in Medical Microbiology and a Master of Avian Medicine in Poultry Medicine from the University of Georgia. He also holds a professional recognition of Diplomate by examination for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and a Diplomate by examination for the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, from the University of Georgia. Smith joined Fieldale Farms in 1991 and is currently senior health services advisor. He is responsible for preventative and restorative poultry health programs for pullets, breeders, hatcheries, broilers and processing.


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USPOULTRY presented the organization’s annual Lamplighter Award to three individuals at the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2017 IPPE. The award pays tribute to individuals for “sustained and exemplary service” to the poultry and egg industry. This year’s honorees are:

dr. carol cardona, university of minnesota Cardona is a professor and Pomeroy Endowed Chair in Avian Health for the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota. Her degrees include a DACPV Avian Disease Specialist Residency and Post-Doctoral from Cornell University, Ph.D. from Michigan State University, DVM from Purdue University and BA from Hannover College. Her area of expertise is in influenza and biosecurity.

“Cardona has been an enthusiastic supporter of USPOULTRY programs, and USPOULTRY thanks Cardona for her personal involvement and support of the Association.”

dr. John carey, texas a&m university Carey is a professor in the Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M University. He has also served as an extension program leader and department head in the Department of Poultry Science. Carey received his Ph.D. from Kansas State University. He also holds a BS from Kansas State University and a MS from South Dakota State University. He was named a Fellow of the Poultry Science Association in 2014 for a career devoted to poultry research, teaching, extension, administration in the poultry industry. Carey is also a past president of the Poultry Science Association, in addition to serving in other roles for the organization.

“Carey has also been an enthusiastic supporter of USPOULTRY programs, and USPOULTRY thanks Carey for his personal involvement and support of the Association.”

paul pressley, uspoultry Pressley is executive vice president of industry programs for USPOULTRY, responsible for the strategic management of USPOULTRY’s technical services including food safety and production, environmental and educational programs. Prior to joining USPOULTRY, he spent 25 years with Gold Kist as director of risk management and insurance. He holds the

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Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Associate in Risk Management designations. Pressley received his BS in Engineering Operations from North Carolina State University and his MBA from Georgia State University.

Pressley has served as the USPOULTRY staff liaison for the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council, as well as for the Joint Human Resources Council, shared with NCC and NTF since their inception. Pressley has also served on the USPOULTRY Human Resources Seminar planning committee for several years. Since joining the Association in 2007, Pressley has streamlined and updated the Association’s internal human resources processes. He has also been instrumental in developing a variety of employee training programs to serve the industry.

“We value the commitment and support of this year’s Lamplighter Award recipients,” said Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, Ellsworth, Iowa, and outgoing USPOULTRY chairman. “They have enthusiastically dedicated themselves to contributing to the poultry industry, and we sincerely appreciate their service to the industry.”

Dr. Carol Cardona

Dr. John Carey (left), and Dr. John Glisson, vice president of research, USPOULTRY

Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, and past USPOULTRY chairman, and Paul Pressley (right)


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IPPE Does It Again: Sets Three New Records for 2017

The 2017 IPPE had a great year with 31,649 poultry, meat and feed industry leaders from all over the world in attendance, setting a new record. There were also 1,273 exhibitors with more than 533,000 square feet of exhibit space, another new record. The Expo is the world’s largest annual feed, meat and poultry industry event of its kind and is one of the 50 largest trade shows in the United States. IPPE is sponsored by USPOULTRY, the American Feed Industry Association and the North American Meat Institute.

There were 8,018 international visitors, a third new record, from 129 countries represented at the Expo. The largest group from a single country outside the U.S. was Canada with 1,383 visitors. The largest region represented was the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico and South America with 3,226 visitors.

“We are very excited about this year’s record-breaking exhibit space floor and attendance numbers. The turnout for the 2017 IPPE was exceptional, and the feedback from attendees has been extremely positive regarding time spent on the trade show floor and in education sessions. We expect next year will be even more valuable for attendees and exhibitors alike,” the three organizations said.

A week-long schedule of education programs, which updated industry professionals on the latest issues and complemented the exhibit floor, helped drive attendance. This year’s educational line-up featured 25 programs,

ranging from a conference on Listeria monocytogenes prevention and control, to a program on FSMA hazard analysis training, to a program on whole genome sequencing and food safety implications.

Next year’s IPPE will be held Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. Show updates and attendee and exhibitor information will be available at www.ippexpo.org.


Eight IPE Exhibitors Recognized for Long-Term Exhibiting Tenure

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USPOULTRY recognized eight companies that have been exhibiting for 50 or more years at IPE, part of the 2017 IPPE. Jerry Moye, USPOULTRY chairman, presented plaques to each company in acknowledgement of their long-term exhibiting tenure.

ChickMaster Incubator Company was recognized for 65 years of exhibiting at IPE. Morris & Associates and Kuhl Corporation were recognized for 60 years of exhibiting. Bright Coop, Inc., Pactiv and Marel Inc. were recognized for 55 years of exhibiting. ACME Engineering & Mfg. Corp. and Warren Manufacturing were recognized for 50 years of exhibiting.

“Your support of the International Poultry Expo has allowed the poultry industry to grow and advance, as we continue to invest show revenues back into the industry. We sincerely appreciate and thank you for your continued support,” commented Moye.

Moye and Einar Einarsson, president of Marel, Inc.

Bobby Harris, director of agricultural and horticultural sales, ACME and Moye

Lou Sharp, vice president of North American Sales for ChickMaster Incubator, and Moye

Moye and Bill Morris, CEO of Morris & Associates

Jerry Moye and Henry Kuhl (center), president of Kuhl Corporation, and family (Bryan Kuhl, Jeffry

Kuhl, Kevin Kuhl, and Rick Kuhl)

Moye and Clem Russell, president of Bright Coop, Inc.

Moye and Rachel Warren, vice president, Warren Manufacturing

Jerry Moye and Chris Collins, commercial director for food packaging; Daniel Phillips, sales director for food packaging, and Maria Santos, trade show

coordinator, Pactiv

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USPOULTRY Recognizes Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award Finalists and Winners


finalists embody some of the finest of these producers,” said Jerry Moye, USPOULTRY chairman.

Applicants were rated in several categories, including dry litter or liquid manure management, nutrient management planning, community involvement, wildlife enhancement techniques, innovative nutrient management techniques and participation in education or outreach programs. In selecting the national winners and finalists, applications were reviewed and farm visits conducted by a team of environmental professionals from universities, regulatory agencies and state poultry associations.

The winners were chosen from five geographical regions from throughout the United States. They are as follows.

central region winner – Nature Pure, Raymond, OhioDaniel Lausecker, nominated by the Ohio Poultry Association

northeast region winner – Glenmary Farm, Rapidan, Va. Tom and Kim Nixon, nominated by Cargill

south central region winner – Lazy J Farm, Fayetteville, Ark.Tammy Plumlee, nominated by Cargill

southeast region winner – Bullard Farms, Stedman, N.C.Collins Bullard, nominated by Prestage Farms

southwest region winner – Ideal Poultry Breeding Farm, Cameron, Texas Gary Fuchs, nominated by the Texas Poultry Federation

There were also three finalists recognized at the award presentation. They are as follows.

central region finalist – Den-Yon Turkey Farm, Webster City, IowaDennis and Yvonne Weis, nominated by West Liberty Foods

northeast region finalist – Natural Springs, Clinton, Ky. Greg and Carla Grubbs, nominated by Tyson Foods

south central finalist – 4 T Turkey Farm, California, Mo.William and Lana Dicus, nominated by Cargill

USPOULTRY recognized five poultry farm winners and three finalists who received the annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award at the IPE, part of the 2017 IPPE. The award is given in acknowledgment of exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production.

“The U.S. poultry industry has been recognized for many years as a leader in environmental management, and we depend on the efforts of family farmers to sustainably produce poultry and egg products. These five winners and three

USPOULTRY, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and the United Egg Producers have made available an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages and federal and state revenue in the United States. A dynamic and integral part of the national economy, the U.S. poultry industry provides 1,682,269 jobs, $96 billion in wages, $441.15 billion in economic activity and $34 billion in government revenue.

The study breaks down poultry into three subcategories: chicken, turkey and eggs. Key economic data from each are as follows: The chicken industry provides 1,195,745 jobs, $68 billion in wages, $313.12 billion in economic activity and $24.14 billion in government revenue.

• The turkey industry provides 374,600 jobs, $21.3 billion in wages, $97.46 billion in economic activity and $7.5 billion in government revenue.

• The egg industry provides 81,515 jobs, $4.99 billion in wages, $22.77 billion in economic activity and $1.78 billion in government revenue.

“We are pleased to be able to provide this valuable tool across the industry that demonstrates the positive economic impact the poultry industry has on our nation and communities,” said John Starkey, president of USPOULTRY.

The data is hosted on interactive websites that can be viewed collectively or by

individual product, and then sorted nationally by state, congressional district, state house district or state senate district, and county. For more information about the U.S. poultry industry’s economic impact, visit:

www.poultryfeedsamerica.orgwww.chickenfeedsamerica.orgwww.turkeyfeedsamerica.orgwww.eggsfeedamerica.org

The economic impact study was funded by USPOULTRY. The study was conducted by John Dunham & Associates, based in New York City. The study was updated using the most current methodology available and uses data from 2016.

U.S. Poultry Industry Provides 1.6 Million Jobs; Economic Output of $441 Billion


USPOULTRY Releases New Video Series Highlighting Water Reclamation Environmental Stewardship at Poultry Facilities


USPOULTRY has released a new video series highlighting companies with exemplary performance at wastewater treatment facilities serving the poultry industry. The first video in the series features one of USPOULTRY’s Clean Water Award winners, Simmons Foods, Inc. of Southwest City, Mo.

Simmons Foods’ Southwest City complex processes and treats an average wastewater flow of 2.28 million gallons per day. The facility currently converts dissolved air flotation (DAF) skimmings into a valuable ingredient that is used in the production of high fat, high protein, high value cattle feed. This process allows more than 130 million pounds of material to be recycled into the food chain each year rather than being land applied.

The Southwest City complex’s rendering facility also utilizes thermal oxidizing technology to reduce odor emissions. Simmons Foods is the first company in the United States to use

thermal oxidizers to reduce odors generated during the rendering process.

One highlight of their operation is the facility’s water reuse program. The Southwest City complex recycles 300,000 to 350,000 gallons of treated wastewater per day - roughtly18 percent of the total volume of wastewater treated in the plant. Using this recycled wastewater has greatly reduced the volume of potable water Simmons Foods pumps from the Gasconade aquifer. The facility has been recycling their treated effluent since 1996. The total volume of water recycled since this program began exceeds 2 billion gallons.

“Our company strives to ensure that we exercise the best environmental management practices possible,” said Simmons Foods Chairman, Mark Simmons.

“USPOULTRY and our members realize the importance of exemplary environmental

stewardship by recognizing excellence in environmental programs at our member companies. We are pleased to be able to provide a video series that highlights how our member companies achieve this,” commented John Starkey, USPOULTRY president.

The video can be viewed on USPOULTRY’s YouTube Channel or on USPOULTRY’s website at www.uspoultry.org.


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industry. He noted to the group that while measures to insure the environment was adequately protected are important, he was not sure new regulations were the answer. He asked if there might be an opportunity to collaborate on projects that focused on the importance of water quality and how the animal agriculture industry manages the issue. These questions led to the formation of a discussion group that has since worked collectively to develop educational tools and materials that identify the potential environmental impacts that can occur if litter, manure and by-products generated on the farm are mismanaged. Likewise, the group has developed educational material that identifies the practices and plans farmers employ to protect and enhance the environment. Finally, the group has also focused on developing material that educates individuals far removed from the farm, including the public and regulators that have little experience with current farming techniques.

Regulations exist and they always will. I suspect a percentage of those working for various state and federal regulatory agencies feel regulations are their only tool to ensure the environment is protected. That ideology will likely prolong disagreements on the need for additional regulatory oversight of industry. It is encouraging however, to see that some in the regulatory community recognize industry is responsible and acknowledges the benefit of cooperative partnerships. While we may not see eye to eye on every issue, these recent examples provide proof that we have real opportunities to make progress without further regulations.

paul Bredwell, p.E.vice president of Environmental [email protected]

To be fair, regulations have always been a part of politics. As a result of winning an election, administrations are entitled to advance their agenda and ideology by proposing and passing regulations. While the Administrative Procedures Act establishes rules and guidelines for finalizing new rules, which includes providing the regulated community with an opportunity to comment, object or agree, these regulations often impart burdens on those affected by the rule.

Again, the history of developing regulations is long, but a review of the numbers reveals the outgoing administration’s enthusiasm for the regulatory process – in fact, it is remarkable. Since taking office in 2009, the Obama administration passed more than 20,600 new rules and as of November 2016, the administration broke the record for the number of pages added to the Federal Register in one year – 81,640. More importantly, roughly 230 rules passed by the last administration are defined as “major” rules, meaning they are expected to impose an annual cost of at least $100 million.

Front and center for the agriculture industry in this regulatory push was the “Clean Water Act Rule,” better known by most as the “Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule.” Many say it was a priority for the Obama administration. I am not sure if it is at all possible to estimate the economic impact this rule will have on the agriculture industry given its regulatory reach to virtually every ditch, dry creek bed that flows intermittently, and wet spots on the landscape.

Fortunately this might be moot given Congress’ dissatisfaction over the rule, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stay shortly after it went into effect, and now the Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments on whether the District Courts or the Court of Appeals have jurisdiction over litigation against the rule’s legality.

Despite the regulatory mindset of political appointees in the outgoing administration, a collaborative atmosphere between the

agriculture industry and career personnel working in the regulatory community has allowed us to make progress on various fronts. Two notable instances deserve recognition.

In 2009, an executive order issued by the Obama Administration created a Federal Leadership Committee for the Chesapeake Bay to establish and oversee the development and coordination of programs and activities to reduce levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment in the Chesapeake Bay to amounts that meet state water quality standards. While the number of partners that makeup the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership is numerous, they include state environmental agencies, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Although many considered the groundwork of this action regulatory, the process of quantifying contributions of nutrients and sediment was a collaboration that solicited participation from all stakeholders in the watershed. Beginning in 2010, USPOULTRY became engaged in this process by participating in meetings held by the Agricultural Workgroup, one segment within the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership. Working with this group, the poultry industry was able to identify potential data inaccuracies and flawed assumptions that eventually found their way into the model used to determine how much nitrogen and phosphorus was coming from poultry farms in the watershed.

Recently the poultry and egg industry assisted the Workgroup with collecting data that filled gaps associated with current manure management techniques, litter volume generation, nutrient content in litter and annual turkey population within the watershed. Funding to support the data collection project was provided by an EPA grant. This effort led to a significant finding that actual litter volumes generated on the turkey farms sampled were 48 – 77 percent less than historical book values currently used in the model.

Roughly three and half years ago, the in-coming director of EPA’s wastewater office, Andrew Sawyers, reached out to the animal agriculture

Maggie Thompson’s photo was the first place winner in the USPOULTRY Foundation’s first intern photo contest. Maggie is a student in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary

Medicine, and she completed a veterinary services internship this summer with Dr. Joel Cline at Wayne Farms.

Maggie completed her undergraduate degree in poultry science at Auburn with her sights set on vet school. When she first enrolled at Auburn for her undergraduate degree, she was an animal sciences/pre-vet major. Not knowing much about the industry or the poultry science curriculum other than employment opportunities, she met with Dr. Roger Lien in the Department of Poultry Science and changed her major within a matter of hours.

“My goal has always been veterinary school, but studying poultry science led me to pursue a career as a poultry veterinarian. Once in the Department of Poultry Science at Auburn, I realized that perhaps my

purpose as a [future] veterinarian was to help ensure a safe and wholesome food supply while working to meet the demands of the global population. It was then that I became interested in specializing in avian medicine,” Maggie explains.

When asked about advice for future interns Maggie offered this: “Two words: network and exposure. Networking with industry professionals will open so many doors. This industry includes some of the most welcoming and supportive individuals who are always willing to lend advice. I also believe that exposure to all aspects of the industry is extremely important. The more exposure you have, the more knowledgeable you are in regards to the intricacies of the industry which ultimately makes you a more marketable employee.’

Poultry Industry Intern Spotlight:Maggie Thompson

Herring Named USPOULTRY Controller



experience in various industries, including the poultry industry. In his position, Herring will manage the Association’s financial operations, including investments, budget control, audits and purchasing. He will be responsible for the development, continuing assessment, refinement and integrity of financial, informational technology, and business practices and procedures.

Herring received a BBA in accounting from the University of Georgia. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.

“I am pleased to join the USPOULTRY team. The Association is made up of professionals in their fields who are dedicated to the support of the industry, and I look forward to my role in helping accomplish our mission,” said Herring.

“USPOULTRY is excited to welcome Steve to our organization. We are confident

USPOULTRY announces the appointment of Stephen “Steve” Herring as controller. Herring is a certified public accountant with more than 30 years of financial and accounting

that his strong financial background, combined with his extensive poultry industry experience, will be an asset to USPOULTRY’s ability to serve the industry,” said John Starkey, USPOULTRY president.

Herring is replacing Seals Burdell, CPA, who is retiring in spring 2017. Burdell has been USPOULTRY’s controller since 2010 and previously worked in a variety of accounting/controller roles for Gold Kist and then later for Pilgrim’s after the Gold Kist acquisition.

“Seals has been a tremendous asset for our organization, and indeed, Gold Kist and Pilgrim’s as well. We wish nothing but the best for him and his wife, Pamela, in a well-earned retirement following a robust, dedicated and conscientious career,” remarked Starkey.

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“Among the factors that affect yield are the time and temperature of the hanging process, peeling, temperature of the reels, and the cooling temperature, as well as pH values and shaking of the carcass. Yield is also affected by personnel experience in cutting birds, or if the work is automatically processed,” said Juan DeVillena, operations manager, Wayne Farms, during his presentation on “Yield Optimization in Processing Plants” (Evaluación de Rendimiento de una Planta de Proceso) at the

Seminario Técnico para Maximizar la Efficienca de la Industria Avícola program held during the 2017 IPPE. DeVillena reviewed different aspects of calculating yield at the plant level and discussed factors that affect yield optimization. The program was presented entirely in Spanish.

In his presentation on “Nutritional Plans for Optimum Broiler Breeder Productivity” (Plan de Alimentación para Lograr una Óptima Productividad con Reproductoras Pesadas), Dr. Marcelo Silva, Aviagen, emphasized genetics and nutrition as key elements in optimizing broiler breeder productivity. He observed that growth performance should be controlled to maximize uniformity and achieve persistent production. Silva also discussed different feeding strategies in optimizing productivity.

Dr. Angel Salazar, hatchery specialist, ISI Incubation Systems, discussed “Sanitation Programs for Hatcheries” (Evaluación de Programas Sanitarios en Plantas de Incubación). He emphasized the importance of hatchery sanitation programs in optimizing the quality of the final product (i.e. baby chicks), as well as the percentage hatched alive. Salazar remarked that every hatchery needs a plan to follow and recommended detecting problems, finding answers and preventing repetitions when implementing a sanitation program.

Seminario Técnico Spanish Education ProgramEmphasizing Optimization Focus of Spanish Poultry Education Program at 2017 IPPE

Juan DeVillena, Wayne Farms

Dr. Angel Salazar, ISI Incubation Systems

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Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit

Implementation Key to Continuous Improvement

“Continuous improvement never ends, so efficiency has to improve. If we want to do things better, we need to focus on certain areas, including water use and quality, soil erosion and land use, energy use, nutrient use efficiency, manure from farms, as well as other areas. Implementation is the key. We have to change things,” said Dr. Marty Matlock, executive director of the University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability and professor of Ecological Engineering, during his presentation at the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit held during the 2017 IPPE.

Matlock’s presentation, “What is Sustainable Agriculture and How Do You Demonstrate It,” focused on expanding opportunities for stakeholder engagement and sharing improvement technologies and practices. Matlock explained environmental sustainability, social sustainability and economic sustainability key performance indicators. He remarked, “After identifying measurable elements in each indicator, you will know what is already measured, what can be measured and what should be measured. The common measurements in the sector will be classified as system metrics for benchmarking.”

In her presentation on “An Industry Success Story on Achieving Zero Landfill Status,” Michele Boney, director of environmental, health and safety, West Liberty Foods, discussed the company’s journey in obtaining Landfill Free certification. Boney noted that West Liberty Foods previously produced 7.5 million pounds of waste that went to landfills annually, comparable to 312 garbage trucks. Since 2012, West Liberty Foods has diverted 520,000,000 pounds of waste from landfills. She remarked that the company is continuing to work on projects that support their sustainability initiatives, utilizing solar and/or wind power, working with their electrical company to find solutions on energy projects, and baling their recyclables instead of compacting it to reduce the number of trucks required to transfer it.

Jack Scott, head of contract manufacturing and head of sustainability for Nestle Purina PetCare, gave a presentation on “Striving to Become More Sustainable: Establishing Value Chain Partnerships to Grow Purina’s

Sustainability Culture.” Scott discussed the company’s decision to invest in long-term sustainability drivers, such as advocating for whole animal use to prevent food waste and negative impacts on the environment, as well as supporting agricultural technology to optimize productivity, protect the environment and to feed the growing population.

A presentation on “Agriculture and the Chesapeake Bay: Working Together for Profitable Agriculture and Healthy Waters” was also provided by Kelly Shenk, agricultural advisor for EPA Region III. The Summit ended with a ceremony announcing the winners of the 2017 USPOULTRY Family Farm Environmental Excellence Awards.

Dr. Marty Matlock,University of Arkansas

Michel Boney,West Liberty Foods

Jack Scott,Nestle Purina PetCare

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Poultry Market Intelligence Forum Addresses External Factors Affecting the Poultry Industry

rate cycle, as well as trends in median household income and projections for growth.

Aho predicted a shift from corn production to soybean production. He mentioned that corn production is stable in the U.S. and overseas, and there is not a huge incentive to grow. Aho commented that soybean meal has not reached its highest point yet, and production is rapidly increasing in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and the U.S. Aho predicted that grain prices will rise in 2018-2019.

Aho expects pork production to increase by 5 percent and beef production by 3 percent. There will be higher quantities of meat in the market, though he “predicts no problem if economic growth continues.” Aho further observed that poultry production volume in the U.S. can continue to grow by approximately 4 percent this year, notwithstanding any unforeseen events.

Aho also provided a forecast on the world economy. He speculated about the trade relations with Mexico and the rising U.S. dollar against the Mexican peso. Aho stated that Mexico is the largest buyer of U.S. chicken leg quarters, purchasing 25 percent of all leg quarters. The next largest buyer is Cuba. Aho posed the question, “Will the U.S. have smooth diplomatic relations with Mexico and Cuba this year?”

“Animal rights activists take many approaches. There are environmental groups that would like to see the end of animal production and consumption,” said Hannah Thompson-Weeman, Animal Agriculture Alliance, during her presentation at the Poultry Market Intelligence Forum held during the 2017 IPPE. Thompson-Weeman discussed the many external influences that affect the poultry industry in her presentation titled, “Securing the Poultry Industry’s Future: Responding to Animal Right Activist Threats.”

Thompson-Weeman mentioned that these groups of animal rights activists have several tactics for which producers should be aware.

She remarked that recently activists have been attempting to gain access to farms following floods in North Carolina to obtain pictures or videos of animals in difficult conditions, attempting to present the animals’ situation as their normal existence. The people visit or trespass on farms with no concept of biosecurity. They also invest in youth, giving talks against animal production and meat consumption in high schools and colleges, in addition to advocating to religion to present their points of view.

In his presentation on “Performance Trends for the Poultry and Egg Industry,” Mike Donohue, Agri Stats, said that in 2016 broiler farmers gave up some of the tools used in production to appease customers, restaurants and the retail market. Donohue stated that the challenges for 2017 are the same, except that production gains will be reduced due to changes in medication programs. He also remarked that poultry genetic companies keep improving the performance of broilers over time.

“Among the challenges for 2016 was avian influenza, the loss of export markets and the value of leg quarters. Production gains were reduced due to changes in medication programs. We are enjoying relief in feed ingredient costs, but the future direction of production costs remains uncertain. Ethanol is not going away,” commented Donohue.

Dr. Paul Aho, Poultry Perspective, gave an overview of “Domestic and Global Drivers for 2017.” Aho discussed the poultry industry’s position in the commodity cycle and interest

Hannah Thompson-Weeman,Animal Agriculture Alliance


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Whole Genome Sequencing and Its Implication on Food Safety Addressed during 2017 IPPE

“We are transitioning from pulse field gel electrophoresis to whole genome sequencing, which is faster and has a reduced cost and increased discriminatory power,” said Dr. Haley Oliver, associate professor of food science, Purdue University, during her presentation at the “Whole Genome Sequencing – Food Safety Implications” education program held during the 2017 IPPE. The event was sponsored by USPOULTRY and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI).

Oliver discussed the human health burden of known foodborne diseases in the U.S. and the progress achieved to identify them, particularly through whole genome sequencing (WGS). She observed that all states will soon have this technology available to them through Genome Trackr. The data housed in public databases can be accessed by researchers and public health officials for real-time comparison and analysis that promises to speed foodborne illness outbreaks investigations and reduce foodborne illnesses and deaths. Oliver remarked that WGS will become less

conducted, specifically the role it may have in epidemiological investigations as the technology advances. The industry will need to learn the technology, its uses and impacts and how best to interpret the results. Among other concerns are questions such as: How balanced is the data? How secure is Genome Trakr? Are there any legal ramifications of test results?

“We need industry concerns addressed before we can proceed with any activity related to WGS. Most importantly, we need the time and space to learn how to use WGS to improve public health and protect our industries,” remarked Rafael Rivera, manager of food safety and production programs, USPOULTRY.

Dr. John Besser, deputy chief, Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also provided a presentation on “Whole Genome Sequencing as an Advance for Public Health Surveillance .”

expensive and databases will grow rapidly with the inclusion of environmental isolates. Thus, more outbreaks will be linked from environmental samples.

In his presentation on “Whole Genome Sequencing Use in Outbreak Investigations,” Dr. Matthew Wise, outbreak response team lead, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed the changing landscape around foodborne diseases in the U.S. He remarked that food production and distribution has changed substantially during the last several decades. There are fewer producers, but they have wider distribution. There is also more “ready-to-eat” food and industrially-produced food. These changes have influenced the types of outbreaks that occur.

Wise stated that WGS has helped increase the confidence that bacteria from people and foods are connected in some way. “Sequence-based surveillance is going to result in detecting more outbreaks, which will be smaller and more ‘solvable.’ Illnesses, too, that are far apart in both time and geography will be linked together to investigate a potential common source,” commented Wise.

From an industry perspective, both USPOULTRY and NAMI expressed concern that WGS will alter the way investigations are

Dr. Haley Oliver,Purdue University

Dr. John Besser,Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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Rendering: An Important Aspect of Sustainability“The National Renderers Association reports that around 4.4 billion pounds of cooking oil is collected in the U.S. and Canada each year. Used cooking oil, after proper processing, has value,” said Todd Mathes, senior vice president of restaurant services for Darling Ingredients, during his presentation at the International Rendering Symposium, held in conjunction with the 2017 IPPE. The program was sponsored by the National Renderers Association and USPOULTRY.

During his presentation on “Used Cooking Oil: Why Does It Matter?,” Mathes discussed the many uses of used cooking oil, including being processed into animal feed and pet food ingredients, as well as feedstock for biofuel, which is also used in technical and commercial products. He remarked that used cooking oil is utilized as a renewable fuel, such as biodiesel, green diesel, boiler fuel and renewable propane and butane. It has chemical uses in industries dedicated to lubricants, textiles, plastics and cleaners, and industrial uses or less environmentally friendly disposal

endpoints. This would be considered wasted food. He observed that the biggest enemy of sustainability in pet food is the attitude that by-products are bad.

Other topics covered included From Cow to Shoe: The Symbiotic Relationship between Rendering and Leather Tanning; Innovations in Rendering; Rendered Ingredients from a Nutritional Standpoint; Quality Assurance in the Rendering Industry/FSMA Update; and Global Trade and the Sustainability of Sustainability.

in rubber, plastics, tires and lubricants. He commented that biofuel reduces dependence on foreign oil and greenhouse gas emissions and has the best carbon footprint of any U.S.-produced fuel.

Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist, University of California – Davis, discussed “Facts or Fiction on Livestock and Climate Change.” Mitloehner disputed FAO claims regarding greenhouse gas emissions for livestock as compared to transportation. He stated that a life cycle assessment was conducted for livestock. However, an assessment was not conducted for transportation, where only the footprint of fuel was studied. “They compared apples to oranges,” stated Mitloehner.

Mitloehner further observed that there are huge differences across the world with respect to the impact livestock has in environmental prevalence. Developing countries have a higher footprint impact than developed countries where animals are kept in growth regimes with better conversion and genetics. “Whether you particularly believe in global warming or not, it does not matter because your customers and consumers do believe,” commented Mitloehner.

In his presentation on “Rendering: Making Animal Agriculture Sustainable,” Dr. David Meeker, senior vice president of scientific services, National Renderers Association, stated that animal agriculture in general is more sustainable with rendering processes. It is also safe and sustainable to use rendered by-products in the feed and pet food industries, because they improve the sustainability of the industries from which they derive.

Meeker mentioned “that meat consumption increases as median income rises. By-products from meat production are inevitable, and responsible use is imperative.” If by-products are not used, the price of many pet food products and food for people would rise, forcing by-products into less sustainable uses

Dr. Frank Mitloehner,University of California, Davis

Dr. David Meeker,National Renderers Association

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USPOULTRY Foundation Supports National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference

The USPOULTRY Foundation continues its long-standing commitment of supporting student outreach programs to attract bright young people into poultry careers. The Foundation sponsors the annual College Student Career Program, the International Student Program, poultry judging competitions and recruiting grants at colleges and universities throughout the nation. The Foundation also supports FFA and 4-H.

Emma Roberto and Will Tornamb, from Pennsylvania, were named top team overall winners. Pennsylvania’s Will Tornamb was also named the top overall individual winner.

“The USPOULTRY Foundation has been a proud sponsor of 4-H for many years. We realize that these youth are our industry’s future, and our objective is to encourage them to pursue a career in the poultry and egg industry,” remarked Jenkins.

Support for the National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference is made possible in part by a Foundation gift from Amick Farms. At the 2016 Conference held at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Barbara Jenkins, vice president of education and student programs for USPOULTRY, presented awards in five separate competitive events that included poultry judging, chicken barbecuing, turkey barbecuing, an egg preparation demonstration and an avian bowl (poultry and egg trivia). A Poultry Careers workshop was also held at the Conference, exposing the 4-Hers to hands-on information from poultry food industry personnel, and the participants were given pertinent information about career and educational opportunities in the poultry industries.

The Conference hosted 139 senior 4-Hers representing 24 states, allowing them to compete in educational events that help them learn to formulate and defend decisions, speak publicly and expand their poultry-related skills. Matthew DeFilippo, Emma Holiday,


The National 4-H top team overall winners from Pennsylvania with Barbara Jenkins (right), vice president of education and student programs for USPOULTRY

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Lesleigh Beer Named Student of the Year at USPOULTRY Foundation’s College Student Career Program


Nearly 600 students interested in a career in the poultry industry were in Atlanta as part of USPOULTRY Foundation’s College Student Career Program, held in conjunction with the 2017 IPPE. The program attracted students from 36 universities throughout the United States, while the International Student Program brought in 12 students from six universities in Latin America. The students interviewed for jobs and internships with human resource representatives from 37 industry and allied firms. They were also able to visit the exhibit floor to see the most current technology used in today’s industry.

“We are pleased that the College Student Career Program continues to expand. This year’s program not only brought together the brightest students, it connected those students with several industry companies that made on-site job offers and internships. This program is a great way for companies to fill their talent pipeline to help ensure the future of our industry,” remarked Paul Hill, chairman of West Liberty Foods, Ellsworth, Iowa, and USPOULTRY Foundation chairman.

Keynote speaker, Ruth Kimmelshue, corporate senior vice president, business operations and supply chain for Cargill, challenged the

The USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program, along with the International Student Program, gives companies an opportunity to interview top students for industry-related jobs and internships in one location, during a three-day period. The program involves students from national and international universities and has been an important part of the hiring process for many companies for more than 50 years.

students to focus on their career aspirations as they transition from academics to the work environment. “Your career is a team sport. You want to find people along the way that want to help and play the game with you. Finding mentors in your career will prove helpful,” said Kimmelshue.

Students also participated in the Student of the Year, Club of the Year and Scrapbook of the Year competitions. During the opening session, Lesleigh Beer, University of Arkansas, was named the Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year. The scholarship is named in Frank Perdue’s honor, for his dedication to aspiring young people studying for careers in the poultry industry. He was a long-time supporter of the program and attended and oftened interviewed students. Matthew Hackenberg, Pennsylvania State University, took second place, and Taylor Joyner, North Carolina State University, received third place honors.

Penn State was named Club of the Year, which is based on activities and engagement by the club throughout the year. Texas A&M University took home second place, and North Carolina State placed third. Penn State also won the Scrapbook of the Year contest.

Ruth Kimmelshue, corporate senior vice president, Cargill

Lesleigh Beer, University of Arkansas, USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year recipient, and Jim Perdue, chairman of

Perdue Farms

Pennsylvania State University, winner of the Club of the Year and Scrapbook of the Year

2017 USPOULTRY Seminar ScheduleRegistration Available on Our Website,

www.uspoultry.org

Feed Mill Management SeminarMarch 22-23, Nashville, TennesseeDoubleTree Hotel

Human Resources SeminarApril 24-26, Destin, FloridaHilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

National Breeders RoundtableMay 4-5, St. Louis, MissouriRenaissance St. Louis Airport

Poultry Processor WorkshopMay 18-19, Myrtle Beach, S.C.Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort

Financial Management SeminarJune 26-28, Amelia Island, FloridaOmni Amelia Island Plantation Hotel

Hatchery Breeder ClinicJuly 11-12, Nashville, TennesseeDoubleTree Hotel

National Safety Conference for the Poultry IndustrySponsored by Georgia Tech Research Institute, Georgia Poultry Federation, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and USPOULTRYAugust 14-16, Destin, FloridaHilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Women’s Leadership ConferenceAugust 17-18, Destin, FloridaHilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Live Production and Welfare SeminarSeptember 19-20, Nashville, TennesseeDoubleTree Hotel

Environmental Management SeminarSeptember 21-22, Destin, FloridaHilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Poultry Protein & Fat SeminarOctober 5-6, Kansas City, MissouriMarriott Country Club Plaza

Air Cargo SeminarsDates TBDMiami, FLNew York, NYAtlanta, GA

Grower Relations SeminarsScheduled upon Industry Request

Poultry Wastewater Operators TrainingScheduled upon Industry Request

Efficiency and Effectiveness: Focus of USPOULTRY’s 2017 Feed Mill Management Seminar

The 2017 Feed Mill management Seminar planning committee (pictured left to right): Chuck Farmer, Cobb-Vantress, Inc.; Larry Hooper, Perdue Farms,

Inc.; Dr. Wilmer Pacheco, Auburn University; Richard Obermeyer, Aviagen, Inc.; and Frank Garczynski, Koch Foods LLC.

Feed manufacturing is an important aspect in poultry and egg production and processing. The 2017 USPOULTRY Feed Mill Management Seminar will focus on improving mill efficiencies in feed production, including preventive maintenance options, inventory control, accuracy in weighing and methods for controlling steam quality. The seminar will be held Mar. 22-23, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.

“The Feed Mill Management Seminar is a valuable source for staying abreast of the latest technology and techniques in feed mill production and management. No matter what role you play in feed manufacturing, you will benefit from the program,” said Richard Obermeyer, director of feed production, Aviagen, Inc.

The seminar was developed by an industry committee of experienced and knowledgeable feed mill managers and university faculty. Program topics include: FSMA Are You Prepared: Qualified Individual, Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitary Transportation Rule; Millennials and the Next Generation: Hiring and Motivating Them;

A Catastrophic Event…Lessons Learned; A New Mill Virtual Tour; Novel Strategies for Obtaining Target Particle Size; and New Equipment.

To register for the Feed Mill Management Seminar, visit www.uspoultry.org.

USPOULTRY Human Resources Seminar to Address Key Areas Affecting the Workplace

The 2017 USPOULTRY Human Resources Seminar program planning committee included (front row left to right): Chris Lauderdale, Jackson Lewis

PC; Bart Crater, Peco Foods, Inc.; Les Iceton, Cargill Turkey & Cooked Meats; Jennifer Buster, Sanderson Farms, Inc.; Carrie DeBriyn, Simmons Foods, Inc.;

and Tracy Riggins, Keystone Foods.

(Back left to right): Devin Wood, Harrison Poultry, Inc.; Kathryn Danko-Lord, Perdue Farms, Inc.; Glen Balch, George’s Inc.; Jim Wimberly, Wimberly Lawson Steckel Schneider & Stine PC; Tracy Morris (Chairperson), Perdue Farms, Inc.; Tom Taylor, American Proteins, Inc.; Angela Wilson, Aviagen; Phil Stroud, Tip Top Poultry, Inc.; Beverly Hinson, Butterball LLC; Joey Carlson, Norbest LLC.;

and Judy Jochem-Nino, Farbest Foods, Inc.(Not pictured: Patrick Townsend, Mountaire Corporation)

Attendees of the 2017 USPOULTRY Human Resources Seminar will obtain insight on regulatory changes and employee care programs, while also learning ways to effectively recruit, retain and connect with employees. The seminar will be held April 24-26, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla.

“The seminar will help attendees stay current on the latest HR policies and gain information and techniques they can use to effectively grow and develop their company’s talent base,” said Tracy Morris, committee chairperson, Perdue Farms, Inc.

The seminar agenda, developed by an industry committee of knowledgeable and experienced human resource managers, will include the following topics: Washington Update; Impact of Employee Welfare on Absenteeism; Social Media Sourcing and Recruiting; Generational Differences – Managing Expectations; Wage and Hour Issues; New Technology: Electronic vs. Paper; ADA, FMLA, HIPPA; and Ask a Lawyer. A series of roundtable workshops are also part of the agenda, covering topics such as Employees and Social Media, Learning and Development, Employee Care Programs, Drug-Free Workplace, Best Hiring Practices, and Unique Recruiting and Retention Efforts.

To register for the Human Resources Seminar, visit www.uspoultry.org.

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