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# Tyson Foods Cuts Back on Beef Production
- URL: https://cibocom.ghost.io/tyson-foods-cuts-back-on-beef-production/
- Published: 2015-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T14:54:39.000Z
- Author: Cibocom
- Tags: Tyson Foods, pork, beef, poultry

On August 14, 2015, in Dakota Dunes, SD, Tyson Fresh Meats, a branch of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), announced a reduction in its beef production due to a persistent shortage of cattle. Starting from today, the company will permanently halt beef operations at its Denison, Iowa plant to better match its production capacity with the existing cattle supply. Steve Stouffer, president of Tyson Fresh Meats, stated, "This was an extremely tough decision as it impacts our employees, their families, and a community that has backed this plant for over half a century. However, the dynamics of the beef industry have evolved and we must adapt to stay successful. Stouffer added, "The cattle supply is limited and there's an overproduction of beef in the region. We believe that discontinuing beef operations at Denison will enhance the prospects of our remaining beef business." The by-product rendering system at the Denison plant will continue to function, processing by-products from other Tyson locations and employing around 20 people. The 400 employees affected by the cessation of beef production at Denison will have the chance to apply for positions at other Tyson locations. The company is even offering financial incentives to hourly workers who qualify for production roles at the company’s beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska. Eligible workers who lose their jobs will receive 60 days of pay, as mandated by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. State workforce officials will be invited to the plant to inform affected workers about available unemployment benefits and retraining opportunities. The Denison beef plant, which opened in 1961 as the first plant operated by Iowa Beef Packers (IBP), has a storied history in the meat industry. IBP, a start-up that grew into one of the world's top beef processors, was bought by Tyson Foods in 2001 and rebranded as Tyson Fresh Meats. Tyson Fresh Meats operates other beef plants in Amarillo, Texas; Dakota City, Nebraska; Finney County, Kansas; Joslin, Illinois; Lexington, Nebraska, and Pasco, Washington. About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is among the world's largest food companies with top brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It's a recognized leader in the chicken, beef and pork sectors as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company serves retail and foodservice customers across the United States and in about 130 countries. Tyson Foods, founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, has remained a family-led business with his son, Don Tyson, leading the company for many years and his grandson, John H. Tyson, currently serving as the chairman of the board of directors. The company employs approximately 113,000 Team Members at over 400 facilities and offices in the United States and globally. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods is committed to operating with integrity and trust, creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members, and being faith-friendly, providing a safe work environment and acting as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. #### For more information, contact Gary Mickelson at 479-290-6111 or 479-236-9022 (cell), or email gary.mickelson@tyson.com.