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 …

Senate Confirms Dr. Mindy Brashears as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety

The U.S. Senate last night confirmed by unanimous consent the nomination of Dr. Mindy Brashears to be U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for …

Meat Sales Surged 77% the Week of March 15 Amid Growing COVID-19 Cases

By: Anne-Marie Roerink, President, 210 Analytics LLC and Chris DuBois, SVP Protein Practice, IRI. All data and insights are by IRI and 210 Analytics. Week ending …

APHIS Leadership Signs Poultry Regionalization Agreement with China

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced a regionalization agreement with China for safe trade of poultry products, …

Department of Homeland Security Deems Food, Agriculture Sector as Critical

In light of the state-by-state restrictions, curfews, shelter in place, and other issues impacting business continuity, yesterday the Department of Homeland Security issued “Guidance on …

47 Members of Congress Send Letter Requesting U.S. Chicken Market Access to the United Kingdom

Arkansas Representative Steve Womack (R, AR-3), along with 46 Members of Congress, yesterday sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer requesting that U.S. chicken …