NCC responds USDA’s salmonella policy implementation delay
The National Chicken Council (NCC) said it remains opposed to USDA’s salmonella policy for not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded, stuffed chicken products, even after the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) […]
Senators request attention given to turkeys, dairy herds in HPAI response
Four senators directed a letter to US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, asking that the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) encompasses not only […]
Risk of failure looms large as GOP starts drafting the ‘big, beautiful bill’
They know it’s going to be big. They want it to be beautiful. Now congressional Republicans need to decide what’s going to be in it — and they’re confronting the […]
Northwest Chicken Council
2025 11th Annual Conference & Meeting Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – Thursday, May 1, 2025 Join us for the 11th Annual Conference and Meeting, April 30, 2025 – May 1, […]
Petaluma Poultry takes legal action to protect associate safety and privacy and curb aggressive, unlawful harassment from animal rights extremist group
Petaluma Poultry, a division of Perdue Foods, is taking legal steps to prioritize the safety, privacy and well-being of an associate and his family amid repeated harassment and privacy violations […]
Farmers Brace for Significant Losses in a New Trade War The New York Times
“If these tariffs go into effect for a significant period, we’re likely looking at a disruption that is likely to be severe, and likely worse than the 2018 trade war,” […]
FDA suspends program to improve bird flu testing due to staff cuts
The US Food and Drug Administration is suspending efforts to improve its bird flu testing of milk, cheese and pet food due to massive staff cuts at the agency, according […]
Trump faces crucial week on the economy
President Trump is entering a critical week for the economy amid growing fears that his penchant for tariffs could stall growth and undercut progress on inflation. Trump has described Wednesday […]
Rollins: USDA’s five-part HPAI strategy is effective so far
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recently implemented five-pronged strategy to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and lower egg prices is effective in all five areas, U.S. Secretary of […]
Poultry markets strong, but geopolitics could cause instability
Many regions of the globe have seen improved economic conditions, and ongoing price increases for other proteins make poultry an attractive option for consumers worldwide. Poultry consumption around the world […]