Tyson Foods Closes Nebraska Beef Plant, Lays Off 3,200 Workers
Tyson Foods is closing its Nebraska beef plant, affecting 3,200 jobs, due to record-high cattle costs amid a 75-year low in U.S. cattle supplies.
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Tyson Foods Inc. announced the closure of its beef slaughterhouse in Lexington, Nebraska, a move that affects 3,200 workers and underscores the significant challenges facing the U.S. beef processing sector. The decision, which was communicated in November 2025, took effect with layoffs beginning on January 20, 2026. This closure is attributed to record-high cattle procurement costs, driven by the lowest U.S. cattle supplies in nearly 75 years.
