Trade groups commend passage of Senate version of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

The National Chicken Council (NCC) provided some insights into what the legislation would do for the poultry industry. “Exports are an increasingly important component for America’s broiler producers, and we support increased funding for Market Access and Foreign Market Development programs that help us promote US chicken products and expand our export markets,” said NCC spokesperson Tom Super. “Domestically, we also back the creation of a pilot program for contract poultry growers that would allow them access to an index-based insurance policy protecting against extreme weather-related risk resulting in increased utility costs. We urge for final passage of the bill.” Read more