NCC this week joined dozens of trade associations representing farmers, ranchers, fishermen, producers, agribusiness and rural America, in sending a letter expressing strong support of the nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan by President Trump to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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Poultry industry safety professionals attending the 2025 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry were presented with solutions to an array of current and emerging issues. The three-day event included speaker presentations, discussions, and small group breakout sessions, all of which provided opportunities for attendees to get answers to their valuable questions. Suggestions for short-, medium- and long-term safety culture improvement were provided, with accessible strategies that can be implemented immediately. The conference also recognized outstanding achievements with the announcement of the 2025 Safety Award winners.
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The U.S. poultry industry has invested US$2.7 billion in processing facility improvements over the past five years, with the majority targeting the further-processed sector, explained CoBank animal protein economist Brian Earnest at the 2025 Chicken Marketing Summit. These investments have focused primarily on upgrading existing facilities and adding new processing lines rather than expanding capacity by constructing new plants.
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