NCC Statement on “Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems” Rule

NCC today released the following statement in response to the finalization of the “Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems” rule. Attributable to NCC President …

NCC, USAPEEC Statement on Signing of US-South Africa Poultry Veterinary Trade Protocol

Attributable to Mike Brown, president, National Chicken Council and Jim Sumner, president, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council: “We applaud the progress that has been made …

US to suspend African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits to South Africa

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama today sent notifications to Congress and to South Africa indicating that he intends to suspend benefits to South African agricultural …

White House Releases Text of TPP; US Chicken Industry Throws Support behind Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House this morning posted the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, prompting the start of a public review process of …

Todd Simmons Installed as Chairman of the National Chicken Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Todd Simmons, Chief Executive Officer of Simmons Foods in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, was installed as 2015-2016 chairman of the National Chicken Council (NCC) …

Poultry Industry Cites Continuous Progress on Worker Safety Record, Responds to Oxfam Report

Attributable to the National Chicken Council and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association: Our employees are our most important asset and their safety is of paramount …