BEEF PROCESSING SHUTDOWN: You Need to See This!

Breaking news: Thursday August 13th, Tyson Foods — America’s largest beef processor — sent closure letters to workers at its Joslin, Illinois plant, informing them their jobs would end that same day. 2,500 union workers in the Quad Cities. 43 years of operations. Gone in thirty minutes. At the same time, Tyson announced it is closing its Eagle Mountain, Utah facility and pursuing the sale of its Pasco, Washington plant. Combined with January’s Lexington, Nebraska closure — 3,200 jobs — analysts at Stephens Inc. estimate Tyson has cut its beef slaughter capacity by 50% since last year. Tyson cites one of the most historic cattle shortages the country has ever experienced. USDA data confirms it. The August 12th WASDE confirmed it the day before the announcement. PRIMARY BREAKING NEWS SOURCES: • KWQC.com (Quad Cities NBC): kwqc.com/2026/08/13/tyson-announces-joslin-plant-closure/ • Reuters / Yahoo Finance: finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/tyson-foods-close-sell-three-222623947.html • Talk Business & Politics: talkbusiness.net/2026/08/tyson-foods-to-close-beef-plants-in-illinois-utah/ • Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: arkansasonline.com/news/2026/aug/13/tyson-foods-to-close-beef-plants-in-utah-illinois/ • WQAD-TV (Quad Cities ABC): wqad.com/article/news/local/tyson-foods-joslin-plant-closing/ • OurQuadCities.com: ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/tyson-ends-operations-at-its-joslin-plant/ • Bloomberg: bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/tyson-to-close-more-beef-plants-as-us-cattle-shortage-drags-on • QC Times: qctimes.com/news/local/business/article_8f50dae1-9a1d-4a0c-a341-ea0198712721.html 🌟 Hey there, Dazers! Let’s talk about how you can support SuttonsDaze — and your own preparedness journey — all at the same time! 🌟 You know me — I’m always testing new tools, trying new gear, and sharing the real results so you can make smart choices for your pantry and preparedness goals. But did you know you can help keep those videos coming just by shopping through my affiliate links? Every time you use one of my links, it doesn’t cost you a penny more — but it helps me keep bringing you honest reviews, real-world tutorials, and those practical preparedness videos we all love. 🛒 Your Support Makes a Difference: https://www.thestackedpantry.com Your clicks help me test new equipment, create more videos, and keep building the resources that make preparedness simple, affordable, and doable — for everyone. 💬 So the next time you’re stocking up or upgrading your gear, start with one of my links — and together, we’ll keep stacking that peace of mind, one jar at a time. ❤️ ❤️HANG OUT WITH ME: ➡️BECOME A PANTRY PAL (Optional Membership Community):    / @suttonsdaze   Facebook:   / suttonsdaze   Facebook Private Group:   / suttonsdaze   Instagram:   / suttonsdaze   ❤️Email: SuttonsDaze@outlook.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Mailing Address ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SuttonsDaze P.O.Box 45 Mikado, MI 48745 Disclaimer In compliance with FTC guidelines: Any/all of the links on the site/video are affiliate links of which SuttonsDaze receives product credit or a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you. SuttonsDaze is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Affiliate Disclaimer As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that some of the links on this site (or in my emails and social media posts) are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products or services I believe will provide value to my audience. These commissions help support my work and allow me to continue creating content to serve you better. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Participation in the Amazon Associates Program is governed by the program’s terms and conditions, and I comply fully with all disclosure requirements as outlined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Amazon’s Operating Agreement. Thank you for your support!l.