NCC Joins Dozens of Ag Groups in Supporting the Nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan as USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator

NCC this week joined dozens of trade associations representing farmers, ranchers, fishermen, producers, agribusiness and rural America, in sending a letter expressing strong support of the nomination …

Court Confirms EPA’s Emission Reporting Exemption for Poultry and Egg Producers

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia yesterday issued an order that confirmed a reporting exemption for air emissions from the natural breakdown of …

NCC Shares USDA’s Goals to Further Reduce Foodborne Illness

Secretary Rollins announces new plan to bolster meat and poultry safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a comprehensive …

NCC Refutes Study Linking Chicken Consumption to Gastrointestinal Cancers

This study: “Does Poultry Consumption Increase the Risk of Mortality for Gastrointestinal Cancers? A Preliminary Competing Risk Analysis” (Nutrients, 2025), presents a conclusion that is …

NCC Statement on Withdrawal of Salmonella Framework

NCC today released the following statement in response to FSIS withdrawing the proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products: “We remain committed to further reducing …

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Use in the Chicken Industry

Background Plants have evolved over time in response to factors such as climate and insects. Scientific advancements have helped to speed-up this process through the …