National Chicken Council Offers Measure to Help Alleviate Egg Shortage in Wake of Bird Flu

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of the pressure the current highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) outbreak is putting on the nation’s egg …

Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Seek Assurances for Chicken Exports as Part of Bird Flu Strategy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses – Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Reps. Steve Womack …

NCC Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Confirmation as Next Secretary of Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today voted to confirm Brooke Rollins to be President Trump’s Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by …

NCC to HHS: Emphasize Chicken in 2025 Dietary Guidelines

Washington, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) today urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reject recommendations put forth by …

Americans to Eat 1.47 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LIX

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While Kansas City is known for its barbecue and Philly its cheesesteaks, when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter …

NCC says proposed Salmonella Framework provides no public health benefit, is legally unsound and costly; Offers alternative approach

In recent comments submitted to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), NCC said the agency’s proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products is based on …