Season 6, EPISODE 303
Rebuilding The Nation’s Cowherd
Cowherd numbers along with cattle supplies are the lowest that they have ever been. However, producers are slowly rebuilding their herds paying close attention to genetics, economics, efficiency, and potential salvage value of cows.
Cattle Industry News
Tyson Closes Two Plants, Plans on a Third
Tyson Foods is restructuring its beef business, announcing plans to close two facilities and look for a buyer for a third.
The company will shut down its beef plant in Joslin, Illinois, and its case-ready facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah. Tyson also plans to sell its beef facility in Pasco, Washington.
Tyson says it will concentrate its beef operations around three main plants in Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas; and Amarillo, Texas…