The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Stephen Vaden to serve as USDA deputy secretary in a 51-44 vote. He will oversee agency’s day-to-day operations and consult Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

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USDA on Tuesday approved Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver to ban soft drinks and candy, but one part of the waiver was not approved.

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NCC this week on social media

On June 13, 2025, 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, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Click through to see a few recent posts.

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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. This award recognizes family farmers who demonstrate exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production. Eligible nominees include family-owned poultry growers or egg producers who supply products to a USPOULTRY member or are independent producers that are USPOULTRY members. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 24.

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