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Tyson Foods to Close Illinois Beef Plant Amid Cattle Shortage

The Independent · first seen 16.08.2026

Tyson is shutting down its Joslin, Illinois beef facility due to an ongoing cattle shortage, resulting in approximately 2,500 union job cuts.

  • Tyson is closing its Joslin, Illinois, beef facility.
  • The shutdown will result in about 2,500 union job cuts.
  • Cattle shortages continue to impact supply.

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