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Tyson closing other plants but keeping Amarillo operation amid severe cattle shortage
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Tyson Foods has made decisions about its facilities in response to this situation.
A severe shortage of cattle is affecting the industry. This shortage is one of the most significant in decades. Tyson Foods has made decisions about its facilities in response to this situation.
The company will be closing some locations and looking for a buyer for another. Further information about these changes can be found through KTXS, including details about which facilities are being closed and the impact on operations, such as the Amarillo facility which will remain a key part of the company's beef operations.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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