NCC this week participated in a Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) public meeting to discuss practical strategies for reducing Salmonella illnesses attributed to poultry products. The meeting focused on stakeholder input on how to address Salmonella through better use of data, alternative performance standard parameters, and policy options that reflect both public health goals and industry realities, especially for small and very small producers.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday announced leadership changes within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Dr. Michael Watson, APHIS Administrator, will retire at the end of January after decades of distinguished service, and Dr. Rosemary Sifford, Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services and U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer, has recently retired from federal service after a similarly notable career. Beginning on February 1, 2026, Ms. Kelly Moore will serve as Acting Administrator and effective immediately, Dr. Alan Huddleston will serve as the Acting U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer.
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NCC recently hosted a group of nine undergraduate Poultry Science majors from the Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M University. The Aggie Poultry Ambassadors were in Washington, D.C. to learn and meet with groups that impact the agriculture and poultry industries. The students also met with the House and Senate Agriculture Committees and toured the U.S. Capitol.
NCC will once again have a booth at this year’s International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, January 27 – 29, 2026. Stop by and visit us in the B-Hall, Booth #B35011!
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released Wednesday, put a key emphasis on prioritizing high-quality, nutrient-dense protein foods, like chicken, as part of a healthy dietary pattern across all stages of life. The Guidelines also specifically recommend consuming a variety of protein foods from animal sources, including poultry.
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Following the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) USDA Regulatory Small Business Roundtable in December 2025, NCC this week provided additional information to the agency regarding several USDA regulations that impact the small businesses we represent. “Although we support the agencies’ missions to promote fair business practices, protect public and animal health, and ensure a safe food supply, each of these rules would or do impose unnecessary, costly, and unlawful regulatory burdens on industry – particularly small businesses,” wrote NCC Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Ashley Peterson, Ph.D.
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NCC will once again have a booth at this year’s International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, January 27 – 29, 2026. Stop by and visit us in the B-Hall, Booth #B35011!
Midan Marketing has released its annual forecast, Top 10 Meat and Dairy Industry Trends to Watch in 2026. The outlook draws on continuous consumer tracking, marketplace evaluation, and year-round analysis to identify the forces most likely to shape growth in the year ahead.
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