New Dietary Guidelines reaffirm chicken’s role in a healthy diet

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released today, put a key emphasis on prioritizing high-quality, nutrient-dense protein foods, like chicken, as part …

Dozens of Members of Congress Request More Time for Latest Packers and Stockyards Rule

The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses on Friday sent letters to USDA requesting a 180-day extension to the implementation period for the department’s latest Packers …

FDA Releases 2022 Antimicrobial Sales Data

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently announced its 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in …

NCC Says New USDA Poultry Contracting Regulation is Costly and Unnecessary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act that would have a devastating financial impact on the …

NCC Elects New Officers; Randy Day Installed as Chairman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) has installed the four officers that will guide the organization through 2024. The installation took place at NCC’s …

NCC urges passage of FY24 House Agriculture spending bill

“We are pleased the FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration appropriations bill that is being debated in the House contains support for a …