TUCKER, GA. – Texas A&M University recently won the 76^th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest at Mississippi State University (MSU).

Reagan Barnett from Texas A&M won the high individual overall category, and Andy Cornell from the University of Arkansas finished second in the competition.

Seven universities participated in the 2025 competition.

During the program, USPOULTRY also recognized Dennis Mason of the University of Arkansas, who has been a long-time poultry judging contest coach for nearly 50 years. He plans to retire soon.

“Congratulations to the high team overall and high individual overall category winners, and to all of the teams that participated,” said USPOULTRY Foundation Executive Director Barbara Jenkins. “After a long-standing contest at Louisiana State University, MSU hosted its first USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest, and it was a great turnout. We thank MSU for stepping up to support the continuation of the program. We also thank Mr. Mason for his continued support and all his years of service.”

USPOULTRY Foundation sponsors the National Poultry Judging Contest as part of its comprehensive student outreach program. It helps grow young people’s interest in the poultry industry and encourages student enrollment in poultry science and other related fields.