The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved its FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations bill by a 27-0 unanimous vote.

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NCC recently joined a coalition of 100 ag groups and companies in urging Senate leaders to swiftly bring Luke Lindberg’s nomination for USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs to the floor.

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Today’s consumers demand convenience and reliability when shopping for chicken in both grocery stores and restaurants, moving away from traditional methods like paper flyers and phone orders. They now expect seamless online ordering, user-friendly apps and in-store kiosks that simplify the purchasing experience. Join us at Chicken Marketing Summit right around the corner on July 28-30 at the DeSoto Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, as we address these evolving consumer expectations and provide attendees with the latest insights and strategies for success.

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USPOULTRY is offering to its members a first-of-its-kind Sanitation Safety for the Poultry Industry certification program designed for workers across all parts of the poultry industry. The goal of the certification program is to provide safe and sanitized working conditions to produce poultry products. Developed and reviewed by a team of industry specialists and Georgia Tech Safety, Health and Environmental Services professionals, the training offers a third-party certification to cover sanitation safety.

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The North Carolina Poultry Federation (NCPF), the statewide trade association representing North Carolina’s chicken, turkey, and egg industries, is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as its next Executive Director.

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Wayne-Sanderson Farms yesterday announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art feed mill at the company’s Danville Complex in Arkansas. The $43 million facility is designed to produce more than 8,500 tons of feed per week, supporting 130 family farm partners throughout the region. Company leaders and team members were joined by state and local dignitaries on Wednesday for a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Xgenex Labs, an NCC Allied Leader member, has been named a finalist for the Pasco Economic Development Council’s Annual Award, which recognizes Pasco County, FL companies’ outstanding achievements in business growth. Finalists were chosen based on a demonstration of innovation, economic growth, and those who have had a significant community impact from January 2024 through March 2025.

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Chicken exports in May 2025 decreased 11.3 percent in quantity and decreased 8.3 percent in value when compared with May 2024, according to USDA.

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U.S. total broiler slaughter data for the week ending July 5, 2025, is estimated by USDA’s Poultry Market News Service to be 143,571,000 broilers, a 1-percent increase from the same week a year earlier.

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