Tyson Foods, Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on August 13, 2026, disclosing plans to end operations at two beef processing facilities and pursue the sale of a third.

Key Highlights

  • Joslin, Illinois closure: Tyson Foods will end operations at its beef facility in Joslin, Illinois.
  • Eagle Mountain, Utah closure: The company will also end operations at its beef and pork case-ready facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah.
  • Pasco, Washington sale: The company is pursuing the sale of its beef facility in Pasco, Washington.
  • Amarillo expansion: Tyson Foods plans to add a second shift at its beef facility in Amarillo, Texas as cattle become available.
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Tyson Foods Announces Beef Network Restructuring Across Four States

According to the filing, Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a press release on August 13, 2026, announcing a series of operational changes to its beef processing network. The company disclosed it will end operations at its beef facility in Joslin, Illinois and at its beef and pork case-ready facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah. No timeline for the closures was specified in the filing.

The company also reported that it is pursuing the sale of its beef facility in Pasco, Washington. Separately, the filing states that Tyson Foods plans to add a second shift at its beef facility in Amarillo, Texas, with that expansion contingent on cattle availability. The filing provided no further financial details, employee impact figures, or expected proceeds from the potential Pasco sale.

The disclosure was made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) of the Form 8-K. The filing notes that the information furnished under Item 7.01 and the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 press release "shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section." The report was signed by Curt T. Calaway, Chief Financial Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc.

What Was Disclosed

Tyson Foods disclosed via an 8-K filed August 13, 2026, that it will close beef processing operations in Joslin, Illinois and Eagle Mountain, Utah, pursue a sale of its Pasco, Washington facility, and add a second shift in Amarillo, Texas.