Meat industry groups strongly oppose Packers and Stockyards Act updates 03.06.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The USDA said the new rule would encourage competition, but stakeholders are pushing back.Read More
NCC comments on EPA’s proposed strategy for reducing food waste 02.06.2024 By Rachael Oatman The group requested the reevaluation of two regulatory policies that “contribute to” food loss.Read More
Projected wing consumption for Super Bowl level with last year 02.05.2024 By Rachael Oatman The National Chicken Council estimates Americans will consume 1.45 billion wings.Read More
Four poultry facilities awarded for innovation in safety, health 01.31.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The award was named after Frank Cruice, a longtime member of the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council.Read More
Congress requests extension to updated Packers and Stockyards implementation period 12.18.2023 By Rachael Oatman The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses asked the USDA for a 180-day extension.Read More
Organizations look to make poultry grower rule changes final 12.14.2023 By Ryan McCarthy The groups expressed their concerns in a recent letter to President Biden.Read More
Poultry farm contract rules move forward 11.28.2023 By Ryan McCarthy The Federal Register stated that the final rule would take effect in February 2024.Read More
NCC critical of USDA poultry contract regulations 11.09.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Other associations provided their support for the final rule.Read More
NCC elects 2024 officers 10.27.2023 By Rachael Oatman Retired Perdue Farms CEO Randy Day will serve as chairman.Read More
Nearly 200 poultry facilities awarded for safety performance 08.15.2023 By Rachael Oatman The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recognized the facilities at the National Safety Conference.Read More