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Tyson Foods to Lay Off Nearly 2,000 Workers in Texas Due to Cattle Shortage

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.4%
2,000 OF 138,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Texas, USA.

Department affected: Beef Plant.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. has announced plans to lay off nearly 2,000 workers in Texas due to a significant cattle shortage impacting its operations. The layoffs are a direct response to the challenges faced in sourcing cattle, which has affected the company's ability to maintain its workforce levels. This decision highlights the ongoing struggles within the meat processing industry, particularly as supply chain issues continue to affect production. The exact timing of the layoffs has not been specified, but the company is preparing for these cuts as it navigates the current market conditions.

Tyson Foods, Inc. cut 2,000 jobs affecting its Beef Plant team.

That is roughly 1.4% of the 138,000 people Tyson Foods, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 21 layoff events at Tyson Foods, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 8,298 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Tyson Foods, Inc..

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Tyson Foods, Inc.TSN
Consumer Defensive · 138,000 employees
21
EVENTS TRACKED
23K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED APR 28, 2026