National Chicken Council names 2026 officers New to the officer corps, Kevin McAdams, chief executive officer and president of Perdue Farms, is set to serve as secretary-treasurer. Industry News October 23, 2025 No Comments David Jackson, chief operating officer of Simmons Foods, is set to serve as 2025-2026 chairman for the National Chicken Council.Read More
Trade associations call for strong Renewable Fuel Standard Letter urges the Environmental Protection Agency to set ambitious Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and beyond. Industry News March 17, 2025 No Comments Coalition calls for the EPA to establish the 2026 biomass-based diesel volume at no less than 5.25 billion gallons, with a corresponding increase in the advanced biofuel volume. Read More
Nebraska cattleman becomes NCBA president Industry News February 11, 2025 No Comments New NCBA president seeks to secure tax relief provisions and push back on regulatory overreach.Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 176: SMA rebrands to better serve its growing associate base Southwest Meat Association pivots to meet the needs its regionally diverse membership. August 26, 2024 No Comments Outgoing SMA chairwoman Karrie Menz discusses SMA's recent rebranding effort, Read More
SMA embraces rebranding effort Southwest Meat Association rebrands as SMA as the group's growth increasingly comes from outside of the Southwest. Lacy Bates August 26, 2024 No Comments SMA represents member companies in more than 30 states.Read More
NPPC elects officers Scott Hays becomes NPPC president for 2023-24. Industry News March 15, 2023 No Comments The National Pork Producers Council installed new officers and elected members to its board of directors at its annual business meeting.Read More
Southwest Meat Association readies for Gulf Coast get-together Join SMA at the beaches of Galveston, Texas, for the association's 66th Annual Convention & Suppliers’ Showcase. Lacy Bates June 24, 2022 No Comments Join SMA at the beaches of Galveston, Texas, for the association's 66th Annual Convention & Suppliers’ Showcase. Read More
Membership in meat processor associations is a key to success Dr. Joe Cordray February 28, 2022 No Comments During the last two years, COVID-19 has caused many issues for small and medium-sized meat processors. Read More
Independent Processor's Prime Cuts Convention season Sam Gazdziak June 19, 2019 No Comments Meat conventions are a marketplace of ideas, advice and new products.Read More