The agency is still giving out one-year trial programs.

The association said the proposed rule would negatively affect the chicken industry and consumers.

Perdue Farms’ facilities received nine of the 29 Awards of Distinction.

Cost of wings are higher, but supply shortages are not expected.

NCC urged transparency to avoid confusing consumers in its comments to the USDA. 

This is Kaminsky’s second term as NCC Chairman.

The group examines the broiler industry throughout the last 10 years.