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National Beef
Coverage of National Beef in the Nexus archive.
Tyson Foodsorganization2JBSorganization2Cargillorganization2University of Nebraskaorganization1USDAorganization1Oklahoma State Universityorganization1Darrell Peelperson1Jake Smithperson1Lexingtonplace1Nebraskaplace1Department of Justiceorganization1Antitrust Divisionorganization1Bloombergorganization1price manipulationtopic1
- Low cattle numbers raise fears of another beef packing plant shutdown
Low U.S. cattle herd numbers, driven by drought, have led to concerns about beef packing plant closures. Tyson Foods recently shut down a Nebraska plant, causing job losses, and industry experts warn of further shutdowns due to declining cattle supplies and consolidated market control by four major companies.
- DOJ investigating meatpacking companies after Trump price manipulation allegations
The U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division is investigating Cargill, JBS, National Beef, and Tyson Foods for potential criminal anti-competitive conduct, following allegations of price manipulation. The investigation, reported by Bloomberg, focuses on whether these major meatpacking companies engaged in practices that distorted market competition.