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Tyson Foods expanding in Mississippi

On December 2, 2022, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Tyson Foods this week announced an $18 million expansion of its hatchery in Walnut Grove, Mississippi.

House, Senate chicken caucus chairs lead hundreds in Congress to request a delay to recent USDA Packers and Stockyards rule

On November 18, 2022, in GIPSA, by David Elrod

Congressional Chicken Caucus co-chairs Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Steve Womack (R-AR) on Thursday sent a letter with 100 Members of Congress to USDA requesting a six month extension to the comment period for USDA’s recent Packers and Stockyards Act rule. Senate Chicken Caucus co-chairs Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) on Thursday also sent a letter with 19 Senators requesting an extension.

Third railroad union rejects proposed contract

On November 18, 2022, in Transportation Issues, Union Issues, by David Elrod

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB) this week voted against a tentative agreement to renew the union’s contract, the third such union to vote against the agreement.

House of Raeford opens new feed mill

On November 18, 2022, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

House of Raeford recently announced the opening of a new feed mill in Simsboro, Louisiana.

Tyson Foods announces fiscal 4Q earnings

On November 18, 2022, in Earnings, Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Tyson Foods on Monday announced record sales and earnings in its fiscal 4Q financial results.

Happy Thanksgiving from NCC!

On November 18, 2022, in NCC News, by David Elrod

The National Chicken Council staff wishes you and your families a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. The NCC Washington Report will resume on Friday, December 2.

Balance of power in Congress still undecided after midterm elections

On November 11, 2022, in Elections, by David Elrod

Neither party has reached a majority in the House or Senate as vote counting continues in the wake of the 2022 midterm elections.

President Biden signs food and agriculture national security memorandum

On November 11, 2022, in Regulatory, by David Elrod

President Biden on Thursday signed National Security Memorandum-16, a White House policy document detailing guidance to federal departments to strengthen what it views as resilience in the food and agriculture industries.

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Tyson Foods expanding in Mississippi

House, Senate chicken caucus chairs lead hundreds in Congress to request a delay to recent USDA Packers and Stockyards rule

Third railroad union rejects proposed contract

House of Raeford opens new feed mill

Tyson Foods announces fiscal 4Q earnings

Happy Thanksgiving from NCC!

Balance of power in Congress still undecided after midterm elections

President Biden signs food and agriculture national security memorandum

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