LEXINGTON, Neb. — Tyson Foods announced plans to end operations at its Lexington, Neb., beef facility and convert its Amarillo, Texas, beef facility to a single, full-capacity shift.
The company aims to optimize production volumes across its network to strengthen its long-term beef business.
Tyson Foods said they are committed to supporting affected team members by helping them apply for open positions at other facilities and providing relocation benefits.
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer expressed her disappointment following Tyson Foods’ announcement to close its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska. Fischer, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, highlighted the plant’s significance as Lexington’s largest employer and the potential impact on the community and state.
“I am extremely disappointed by this news from Tyson today,” Fischer said. She emphasized the resilience of Nebraskans and the skilled workforce in Lexington, urging other employers to consider hiring those affected.
Fischer also criticized Tyson’s decision as “short-sighted” and called on the company to support the impacted families during the holiday season.
Sen. Teresa Ibach also expressed her disappointment online over Tyson’s decision to close its Lexington facility, a move that affects producers in central Nebraska who have depended on Tyson for purchasing fed cattle and processing high-quality beef.
The closure impacts economic activity in the Lexington and central Nebraska area, which has relied on one of the state’s largest employers. Ibach hopes Tyson will actively seek a buyer and that an independent processor will purchase the property to fill the void left by the closure.
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The changes are part of Tyson’s strategy to continue delivering high-quality, affordable protein.
