Independent Study Finds No Correlation between Poultry Evisceration Line Speed and Worker Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new, independent study released today by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) found that the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), …

NCC Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Bill to Reform Ethanol Mandate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), Steve Womack (R-Ark.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today reintroduced the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform …

Americans to Eat 1.33 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl

Americans will consume enough drumettes and flats to circle the Earth nearly three times Washington, D.C. – Americans’ consumption of the unofficial staple of Super Bowl …

Chicken Wing History

Buffalo Chicken Wing History Deep-fried chicken wings have long been a staple of Southern cooking.  But the concept of cooking wings in peppery hot sauce …

NCC Statement on Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue’s Nomination for USDA Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Chicken Council President Mike Brown released the following statement in response to reports that former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue was to be …

National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production

New study reveals negative sustainability implications of “slower growing” raising methods; NCC supports more research on chicken welfare WASHINGTON, D.C. – NCC urges consumers, the …