The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has extended the comment period for proposed changes to the United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry. Initially announced on January 16, 2025, and set to end on March 17, 2025, the period now extends until May 16, 2025. This extension comes after receiving a request from a U.S. trade association advocating for the poultry industry, suggesting that more time is needed to gather feedback on the revisions that aim to align with industry advancements and consumer preferences.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of checking the quality of chickens in the U.S. are asking for more time to think about changing the rules because some chicken helpers told them they needed extra time to figure things out. They want to make the rules better so everyone is happier with their chicken.