NCC says EPA's new wastewater guidelines will result in plant closures, job losses, increased costs National Chicken Council submits its comments to the EPA. Industry News March 27, 2024 No Comments The EPA’s proposed rule would revise the effluent limitations guidelines for wastewater discharged by meat and poultry processing and rendering facilities.Read More
NCC finds USDA's Inclusive Competition rule is latest in regulatory onslaught NCC says AMS underestimates the impact of this new rule. Industry News March 5, 2024 No Comments The National Chicken Council claims the USDA and Biden administration are pushing an anti-business regulatory agenda.Read More
National Chicken Council highlights industry efforts to reduce food waste Several current and pending regulatory policies either do or would contribute to food waste in the chicken industry. Industry News February 6, 2024 No Comments NCC emphasizes the use of byproducts, rendering, and automation and transportation to reduce food waste.Read More
Americans to eat 1.45 billion wings during the Super Bowl NCC releases its 2024 Wing Report. Industry News January 31, 2024 No Comments This year’s projection is flat compared to 2023.Read More
NCC requests extension for USDA’s poultry grower contracting rule NCC submits a request to the secretary of agriculture for a 180-day extension. Industry News January 4, 2024 No Comments NCC and House and Senate members request more time before final rule implementation.Read More
Members of Congress request more time for latest Packers and Stockyards rule The implied compliance date for broiler processing companies and growers is Feb. 12, 2024. Industry News December 18, 2023 No Comments The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses request a 180-day extension to the implementation period.Read More
Sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs for poultry drop FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine releases its 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals. Industry News December 12, 2023 No Comments Sales and distribution of medically important antimicrobial drugs for chicken drops by 70% between 2016 and 2022.Read More
NCC finds new USDA poultry contracting regulation costly and unnecessary New final rule would raise costs and administrative burdens. Industry News November 9, 2023 No Comments USDA is announcing a final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act that would have a devastating financial impact on the U.S. chicken industry.Read More
NCC elects officers and installs Randy Day as chairman The National Chicken Council installs four officers to guide the organization through 2024. Industry News October 26, 2023 No Comments Mike Brown was elected to a thirteenth term as NCC president.Read More
Value, taste and health outweigh price for chicken purchases Research shows younger consumers value label claims when choosing chicken products. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments Consumer behavior study results and Circana data suggest opportunities for chicken to maintain market share. Read More