Tyson Cuts Two Plants, Layoffs Ahead | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Tyson Foods is shutting down two major plants — one in Illinois and another in Utah — eliminating over 3,000 jobs as part of a sweeping overhaul to combat a historic cattle shortage. The company is consolidating operations into just three central U.S. facilities for greater efficiency, shifting production to locations with more capacity. While no official closure date has been set, layoffs in Illinois began immediately, with workers paid through mid-October. This isn’t Tyson’s first major cut this year — they’ve already laid off more than 5,000 employees. The company promises support for displaced workers, including job placement assistance, and plans to restart a second shift at its Amarillo, Texas plant once cattle supplies recover. These moves aim to modernize and streamline their beef processing network without sacrificing overall capacity. 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/643d2425cfd096cb