New on Chicken Check In: Happy National Farmer’s Day to America’s chicken farmers
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our nation’s farmers have held steadfast to their mission of feeding the country. On Monday, National Farmer’s Day, NCC extended our gratitude for all chicken farmers […]
US Senate proposes mini-stimulus package, but relief for farmers is still unlikely
After Senate Republicans balked at the $2.2 trillion price tag of the House’s pandemic relief bill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would instead consider “targeted relief for American […]
Trump, Biden continue to court farmers
Trump, Biden continue to court farmers With less than three weeks to go until the election, the Midwest remains solidly in play. And each camp continues to try to […]
No IPPE 2021 in-person event; exhibitor engagement and education opportunities to be offered Jan. 25 – 29
The health and safety of all IPPE participants is paramount. After thoughtful and thorough consideration, show management for the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has made the difficult decision […]
Trump Administration Invests Up To $100 Million to Increase American Biofuel Sales
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $22 million out of the up to $100 million in grants available to […]
Boosting chickens’ own immune response could curb disease
Broiler chicken producers the world over are all too familiar with coccidiosis, a parasite-borne intestinal disease that stalls growth and winnows flocks. Various approaches, developed over decades, have been used […]
Cranberry by-products as feed supplement in broilers
Cranberry by-products as feed supplement in broilers A study investigated the immunomodulatory actions of feed supplemented with cranberry by-products in broilers. Feeds are formulated to meet the nutritional requirements […]
Pence and Harris clash over China trade war
Vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris drew a clear line Wednesday night on the U.S.-China trade war with Pence conveying a position of strength and Harris decrying the […]
When California Went to War Over Eggs
It was the aftermath of the California Gold Rush that instigated the whole hard-boiled affair.The discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848 triggered one of the largest mass migrations […]
USDA moves to overhaul labeling to deter organic fraud
The National Organic Programme (NOP) opens economic opportunities and new markets for American farmers – but in the last several years, millions of dollars of non-organic products have been intentionally […]