NCC Statement on Withdrawal of Salmonella Framework

NCC today released the following statement in response to FSIS withdrawing the proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products: “We remain committed to further reducing …

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Use in the Chicken Industry

Background Plants have evolved over time in response to factors such as climate and insects. Scientific advancements have helped to speed-up this process through the …

Questions and Answers about Antibiotics in Chicken Production

Raising healthy chickens is important to us, and we recognize that consumers want to better understand how their food is raised. Chicken is America’s favorite …

Bipartisan Bill Introduced in House to Help with Egg Supply; Congressional Letter Urges FDA to Grant NCC’s Egg Petition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY) yesterday introduced “The Lowering Egg Prices Act” with Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), and Kristen McDonald Rivet …

USDA Announces Plans for New Rulemaking for Chicken Processing Line Speeds

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

Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Award Applications Being Accepted

The Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program is now accepting applications from poultry industry facilities that have demonstrated exceptional safety programs. This award program is …