Tyson to close Lexington plant

Janelle Atyeo
Nov 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025

Tyson Lexington — Tyson Foods announced Nov. 21, 2025, that it will close its plant in Lexington, Neb.
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Tyson Foods will close its beef processing facility in Lexington, the company announced Friday, Nov. 21.

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Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.