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Story summary
- Tyson Foods will close its Lexington beef plant in Nebraska on January 20, 2026, affecting over 3,200 workers.
- The closure will drive a statewide economic loss of $3.28 billion and reduce local sales tax revenues by $2.77 million.
- Some displaced workers will take jobs at Sustainable Beef’s North Platte plant, and the Lexington plant processed nearly 5,000 cattle daily, with total job losses potentially exceeding 7,000 due to indirect effects.
