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
Legislation introduced to increase reimbursement during HPAI disease outbreaks Industry News June 27, 2023 No Comments Thirteen senators throw support behind the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act.Read More
NCC releases new food safety resources Preparing chicken safely at home is as easy as four words — separate, chill, clean and cook. Industry News February 21, 2023 No Comments Thanks to decades of research, innovation and fine-tuning of production protocols, a serving of nutritious chicken is safer today than ever before. Read More
As prices ease, Americans projected to eat 1.45 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl LVII This figure represents an increase of 2% from last year’s report. Industry News February 1, 2023 No Comments There are several reasons for the uptick, says National Chicken Council spokesperson Tom Super.Read More
NCC calls for withdrawal of inclusive competition rule NCC is concerned about the USDA's AMS inclusive competition proposed rule. Industry News January 19, 2023 No Comments NCC identifies several areas where the proposed rule is legally deficient and unconstitutionally vague, and argues that an insufficient administrative record fails to support the proposed rule.Read More