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 …

Contract Broiler Growers Can Begin to Apply for Federal COVID-19 Relief on January 19

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), …

NCC Praises Inclusion of Support for Contract Chicken Farmers in COVID Stimulus Package

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The COVID-19 stimulus bill agreed upon today contains language that would authorize USDA to provide up to $1 billion in assistance to …

National Chicken Council Unveils New Website

Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2020) – The National Chicken Council (NCC) today announced its newly refurbished website, featuring an easy-to-navigate user interface that highlights the latest …

NCC Congratulates Georgia Congressman David Scott on Being Elected Chairman of House Agriculture Committee

Washington, D.C. (December 4, 2020) – Congressman David Scott (D-GA) was chosen as the next chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for the 117th Congress, overwhelmingly …

U.S. Poultry Industry Provides 2.1 Million Jobs; Economic Impact Up 15 Percent in Two Years

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic …