Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Slow-Growth Chickens Face Industry Pushback Across Nation

The Los Angeles Times reports the poultry industry opposes a campaign toward slower growing chickens, arguing higher energy use and costs would raise prices and reduce protein availability. Analysts estimate shifting up to a third of the $48 billion sector could require 1.5 million more birds, extra water and land, with tradeoffs highlighted by National Chicken Council spokesman Tom Super.