Tyson Closes Plants Amid Beef Shortage | Lubbock News

Tyson Foods is shutting down three beef plants in Utah, Washington, and Illinois as the U.S. faces its worst cattle shortage in 75 years—driven by drought, soaring feed costs, and a deadly pest. With border imports halted, farmers near closed facilities face higher shipping costs, while trucking companies and local businesses take a hit. Texas, already reeling from drought, could see reduced beef output through 2028, with some counties declared natural disaster zones. Yet Tyson remains bullish on Texas, planning to bring back a second shift at Amarillo once cattle supplies rebound. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86332741efcdb900