House of Raeford Farms on Monday announced the awarding of $80,000 in college scholarships to 32 outstanding students through its 11th Annual House of Raeford Farms Scholarship Program, according to a company press release. This year’s number of scholarship recipients sets a new record, reflecting the company’s deep commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of its extended family.

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The Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU Countries (AVEC) has published a new study analyzing in depth the additional costs and likely implications of adopting the “European Chicken Commitment” (ECC) in the EU. This activist-led campaign is similar to the “Better Chicken Commitment” in the U.S.

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Join NCC at the Chicken Marketing Summit on July 29-31 in Birmingham, Alabamaas we explore the factors that shape the food choices of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who will soon become the primary food purchasers for themselves and their families. Registration is open, with early savings available until May 31. The event will occur July 29-31, 2024, at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa.

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The Agriculture Department’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on Wednesday released the Congressional District Profiles and Rankings from the 2022 Census of Agriculture.

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Each week, NCC will feature in a short spotlight column the official representative from each of our Allied Leader and Allied Member companies. This week’s Allied Leader Member Spotlight is J.B. Hunt’s Vice President of Ag-Services and NCC representative Jason Matthews.

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April brought some volume declines with Easter-related sales shifting from April into March this year. But good news: year-to-date sales are trending ahead of last year, particularly in the fresh perimeter, according to the April Circana, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix Fresh Meat Performance Report.

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NCC this week on social media

On May 17, 2024, in Social Media, by Tom Super

NCC is active on all major social media channels! Follow the NCC and Chicken Check In accounts on NCC Twitter, Chicken Check In Twitter, InstagramLinkedInYouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Click through to see a few recent posts.

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Each week, NCC will feature in a short spotlight column the official representative from each of our Allied Leader and Allied Member companies. This week’s Allied Leader Member Spotlight is CoBank’s Lead Animal Protein Economist and NCC representative Brian Earnest.

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