Bill Roenigk of the National Chicken Council will testify before Congress.

A new website advances transparency of US poultry production.

A new book casts critical eye at meat industry practices.

The council says guidance has more substance and new parameters to improve animal welfare.

Among other conclusions the CR study alleges antibiotic-resistant bacteria is common on retail chicken.

Legislators call the mandate “misguided” and “bad” policy.

The caucus is a platform to better inform legislators about the poultry industry.

Mike Helgeson elected chairman.

NCC says the purchase will help stabilize prices for dark-meat chicken.

Agency announces a special purchase program for surplus chicken.