NCC Praises USDA Announcement Updating Outdated Chicken Processing Regulations

Washington, D.C. (February 17, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced new actions to reduce burdens on U.S. chicken processing facilities, allowing for greater efficiency …

National Chicken Council Calls on FDA to Take Measures to Alleviate Egg Prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) in the United States and resulting egg price increases have …

As Prices Ease, Americans Projected to Eat 1.45 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LVII

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While typically its barbecue in Kansas City and cheesesteaks in Philly, when it comes to the Super Bowl, the wing is still …

NCC Calls for Withdrawal of Inclusive Competition Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In comments submitted today, the National Chicken Council (NCC) expressed deep concern about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Service Proposed …

NCC Releases its Most Comprehensive Guidelines to Date for Well-Being of Broiler Chickens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers want to be sure that all animals being raised for food are treated with respect and are properly cared for during …

NCC to Department of Labor: Independent Chicken Farmers are Properly Considered Independent Contractors

NCC recently filed public comments on a Labor Department proposed regulation that would modify how a worker is classified as an employee or an independent …