EPA’s New Wastewater Guidelines will Result in Plant Closures, Job Losses, Increased Costs

The National Chicken Council said in comments submitted yesterday the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed wastewater guidelines will result in establishment closures, job losses, increased …

NCC Joins in Requesting an Extension for USDA’s Poultry Grower Contracting Rule

NCC recently submitted a request to the Secretary of Agriculture for a 180-day extension to the implementation of the “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and …

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 …