NCC Urges Government to Keep the Lights On

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) today released the following statement regarding ongoing Congressional budget negotiations: “Following House passage, NCC today is urging …

NCC launches redesigned Chicken Check In website

When the National Chicken Council first introduced Chicken Check In five years ago, it was one the first resources in the industry to offer a consumer-friendly and …

Maggie Ernst, longtime NCC employee, to retire

After 34 years at the National Chicken Council, most recently as senior director of meetings and member services, Maggie Ernst has announced her retirement from …

Senators Coons, Wicker lead letter requesting financial assistance for chicken farmers impacted by COVID-19

Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) led a letter signed by 17 other senators requesting direct financial assistance for chicken farmers that have been …

Poultry Industry Partners with OSHA on Safe + Sound Week

Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2020) – The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council (NCC) and National Turkey Federation (NTF) are pleased to …

USDA AMS Announces $30 Million Chicken Purchase

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) today announced plans to purchase up to $30 million of chicken products …