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Tyson Foods to Close Nebraska Beef Plant, 3,200 Jobs Lost

11/24/2025

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Tyson Foods will close its Lexington, Nebraska beef plant in January 2026, affecting about 3,200 employees.
The closure follows losses in Tyson's beef business, projected at $400 million to $600 million for 2026.
Representative Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) criticized the move, citing concern for the community.
The Nebraska Cattlemen's Association also expressed disappointment over the closure's impact on local ranchers amid weak cattle supplies.

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Tyson Foods will close its Lexington, Nebraska beef plant in January 2026, affecting about 3,200 employees.
The closure follows losses in Tyson's beef business, projected at $400 million to $600 million for 2026.
Representative Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) criticized the move, citing concern for the community.
The Nebraska Cattlemen's Association also expressed disappointment over the closure's impact on local ranchers amid weak cattle supplies.