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Tyson closes Nebraska beef plant, eliminating 3,200 jobs and threatening 7,000 more in the region.
Tyson Foods is closing its Lexington, Nebraska, beef plant, eliminating 3,200 jobs in a town of 11,000 and potentially triggering 7,000 total job losses across the region.
The shutdown, driven by a shrinking cattle herd and $600 million in projected beef production losses, will cost workers $241 million annually in wages and benefits.
The plant, a cornerstone of the community since 1990, supported a diverse population, including many immigrants, and fueled local schools and businesses.
Residents now face uncertainty, with many considering leaving for cities like Omaha or Iowa.
Emotional gatherings at St. Ann’s Church reflect widespread fear over lost livelihoods and the collapse of long-held stability.
The closure marks one of the most severe economic setbacks in decades for a small rural town.
Tyson cierra la planta de carne de Nebraska, eliminando 3.200 empleos y amenazando a otros 7.000 en la región.