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Tyson Foods expands its partnership with the University of Arkansas by adding jersey patches on all 19 Razorback varsity teams and serving as the Official Protein under a multi-year deal starting with the 2026-2027 season.
Arkansas announced a five-year, all-sport jersey-patch sponsorship with Tyson Foods, placing the company's logo on the Razorbacks' uniforms starting in 2026 and across other branding; roughly 90% of the deal's revenue is expected to flow to student-athletes via NIL opportunities, with Tyson becoming the exclusive jersey partner for all 19 Razorbacks sports and gaining branding across courts and fields.
Arkansas announced a five-year sponsorship with Tyson Foods, placing Tyson logos on jersey patches for all 19 Razorbacks sports beginning in 2026-27 and on campus playing surfaces, with terms undisclosed and the athletics director calling it the most lucrative corporate sponsorship in college athletics.
Arkansas announced an exclusive, multi-faceted sponsorship with Tyson Foods that will place Tyson’s logo on all 19 Razorbacks varsity teams’ uniforms starting in the 2026-27 season, with logos on fields and broadcast backdrops and brand-ambassador programs. Terms haven’t been disclosed, but the deal is billed as the most comprehensive sponsorship in college sports history and involves Razorbacks donor John Tyson, signaling a major shift toward outside investment in college athletics.
The closure of Tyson Foods' beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, after over two decades, is threatening to devastate the small town's economy, displacing 7,000 jobs and risking the community's American Dream, with many residents facing uncertain futures and potential mass migration.
The closure of Tyson Foods' beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, is estimated to cause nearly $3.3 billion in annual economic losses, including significant job cuts, reduced income, and decreased tax revenues, primarily impacting Dawson County and surrounding areas amid ongoing challenges in the cattle industry.
The Tyson beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, set to close on January 20 after over three decades, will result in the loss of 3,200 jobs, threatening the small town's economy and community fabric, with broader impacts expected across the region.
Approximately 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. due to the presence of wooden pieces embedded in the batter, which has caused injuries. The recall involves products from Hillshire Brands, a Tyson Foods subsidiary, produced between March 17 and recently, with the issue isolated to a Texas facility. Consumers are advised to discard or return the affected products, which may still be in households, schools, and institutions.
Approximately 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage on a stick products have been voluntarily recalled by Hillshire Brands due to the presence of wood pieces in the batter, following consumer complaints and reports of injuries, with the issue traced back to wooden sticks entering the production process.
Approximately 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products from Hillshire Brands are being recalled across the U.S. due to the presence of embedded wood pieces, with some consumers reporting injuries. The recall affects products produced between March 17 and recently, and consumers are advised to discard or return the items, checking for specific identifying marks. The contamination was traced to a single facility in Texas, and the products may still be in households, schools, and institutions.
Approximately 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. due to the presence of wooden pieces embedded in the batter, which has caused consumer injuries. The recall involves products from Hillshire Brands, a Tyson subsidiary, produced in Texas, and affects items sold nationwide, including in schools and government facilities. Consumers are advised to discard or return the affected products and check for specific identifying information online.
Tyson Foods announced it will permanently close its meat processing plant in Emporia, Kansas, by February 2025, resulting in the loss of over 800 jobs. The decision is part of the company's strategy to improve efficiency amid financial losses in its beef unit. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall expressed disappointment, highlighting the plant's significance as a major employer in the region. Tyson Foods is working with local officials to support affected employees, with some potentially relocating to other company facilities.
Tyson Foods announced it will lay off 809 employees and close its beef and pork processing plant in Emporia, Kansas. Despite reporting a fourth-quarter profit of $357 million, the company is restructuring and encourages affected workers to apply for other positions within the company. Tyson is also collaborating with Kansas government officials to provide resources for the laid-off employees.
Chick-Fil-A backtracks from its "no antibiotics ever" pledge, opting for a new policy of "no antibiotics important to human medicine" due to projected supply shortages, following in the footsteps of Tyson Foods, which reintroduced some antibiotics to its chicken production in 2022. This move reflects concerns about acquiring sufficient supplies of antibiotic-free chicken and the livestock industry's shift away from antibiotic-free production.
Chick-Fil-A is abandoning its "no antibiotics ever" pledge and shifting to a policy that limits the use of antibiotics important to human medicine in its chicken supply chain, citing concerns about acquiring enough antibiotic-free chicken. This move follows similar actions by Tyson Foods, which reintroduced some antibiotics to its chicken production, citing scientific research and industry learnings. Livestock producers have historically used antibiotics to promote growth in animals, but concerns about antibiotic resistance and human health have led to increased restrictions on their use.