Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Seek Assurances for Chicken Exports as Part of Bird Flu Strategy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses – Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Reps. Steve Womack …

NCC Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Confirmation as Next Secretary of Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today voted to confirm Brooke Rollins to be President Trump’s Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by …

NCC to HHS: Emphasize Chicken in 2025 Dietary Guidelines

Washington, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) today urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reject recommendations put forth by …

Americans to Eat 1.47 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LIX

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While Kansas City is known for its barbecue and Philly its cheesesteaks, when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter …

NCC says proposed Salmonella Framework provides no public health benefit, is legally unsound and costly; Offers alternative approach

In recent comments submitted to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), NCC said the agency’s proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products is based on …

NCC Statement on “Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems” Rule

NCC today released the following statement in response to the finalization of the “Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems” rule. Attributable to NCC President …