NCC hosts poultry science students

On January 16, 2026, in NCC News, by Tom Super

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.

 

Visit NCC at Booth #B35011 at IPPE!

On January 16, 2026, in Industry Events, by Tom Super

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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Visit the NCC booth at IPPE!

On January 9, 2026, in Industry Events, by Tom Super

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!

 

USDA announces Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist

On January 9, 2026, in USDA, by Tom Super

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday congratulated Dr. Seth Meyer for his years of service to our country and announced Dr. Justin Benavidez as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Chief Economist.

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