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Eggs set, chicks placed, broilers produced report

On January 31, 2025, in Eggs Set-Chicks Placed-Slaughter Report, by Polina Burko

U.S. total broiler slaughter data for the week ending February 1, 2025, is estimated by USDA’s Poultry Market News Service to be 171,736,000 broilers, a 3-percent increase from the same week a year earlier.

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

On January 24, 2025, in Food Safety, by Tom

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 a mischaracterization of the presence of Salmonella in raw poultry, relies on misinterpretations of the science, and is legally unsound.

Representatives introduce legislation regarding Biden administration’s misguided Salmonella Framework

On January 24, 2025, in Legislative, Salmonella, by David Elrod

Key U.S. Representatives this week introduced legislation to protect poultry producers and consumers from a President Biden-era regulation known as the “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products.”

President Donald Trump’s second term begins

On January 24, 2025, in Elections, Production, by David Elrod

On Monday, America’s 45th President, Donald J. Trump, was inaugurated as the nation’s 47th President, returning to Washington four years after his first term concluded.

Agriculture Secretary nominee testifies in Senate confirmation hearing

On January 24, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

President Trump’s U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary nominee, Brooke Rollins, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, the latest step in her path toward Senate confirmation.

House Agriculture Committee leaders announce new members for 119th Congress

On January 24, 2025, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

House Agriculture Committee chair GT Thompson (R-PA) and ranking member Angie Craig (D-MN) this week announced rosters for the full committee and subcommittees for the 119th Congress.

NCC announces members of 2025 Broiler Welfare, Communications, Technical and Regulatory Committees

On January 24, 2025, in NCC News, by Phouth Gonzalez

Bill Griffith, National Chicken Council Chairman of the Board, has announced the names of those industry representatives who will serve on NCC’s 2025 Broiler Welfare, Communications, and Technical & Regulatory Committees.

Visit the NCC booth next week at IPPE!

On January 24, 2025, in Industry Events, by Tom

NCC will be exhibiting for the first time next week at IPPE this year, January 27-30. Stop by Booth B27006, right near USPOULTRY’s booth, to say hello or learn about NCC membership. Many of our Allied Leaders and Allied Members will be exhibiting as well. Click through to see who and where to find them!

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National Chicken Council

Eggs set, chicks placed, broilers produced report

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

Representatives introduce legislation regarding Biden administration’s misguided Salmonella Framework

President Donald Trump’s second term begins

Agriculture Secretary nominee testifies in Senate confirmation hearing

House Agriculture Committee leaders announce new members for 119th Congress

NCC announces members of 2025 Broiler Welfare, Communications, Technical and Regulatory Committees

Visit the NCC booth next week at IPPE!

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