On National Ag Day, we celebrate American agriculture and everyone who makes it possible. This year, we have an even greater reason to be thankful for our agricultural community. While we are all affected by the global spread of COVID-19, our nation’s farmers, veterinarians and...
This COVID-19 (coronavirus) resources page from the National Chicken Council provides business and government information, top-tier media coverage, and answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19, as it pertains to the food and poultry industry....
National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to talk about the many wonderful benefits of choosing chicken! Chicken is a nutritious option for eaters of all ages. In fact, it provides all 9 essential amino acids and delivers vital, under-consumed nutrients....
Rachel and Ryan own and operate a family poultry farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. They have two sons, two dogs, and two crazy cats and they raise 570,000 broiler chickens annually. ...
Americans are projected to eat 1.4 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LIV. So how do all those wings measure up? We compiled some stats in this infographic to put all those wings into perspective....
Chicken is an excellent low-calorie and low-fat source of high-quality protein that provides important nutrients throughout our lives – from pregnancy through our later years. Here’s how chicken powers your body, from head to toe…...
Many studies have found that including lean chicken as part of your eating pattern can lead to a reduction in “bad” LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol, as well as less risk of heart disease....
Do not wash chicken before cooking it. You put yourself and those around you at risk of illness when you wash or rinse raw poultry before cooking it....
Are plant-based proteins healthier than chicken? Current research does not suggest that plant-based proteins are healthier or better for the environment than chicken. ...
Curious about how much chicken you should eat? The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends the average person eat 26 ounces of poultry (including chicken) per week. ...