Tyson Foods slaughterhouse fire ignites U.S. beef prices

After 20 past bearish logistics events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +1.3% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.7% to +2.0%), and +2.1% over 20.

• Aug 28, 2019USDA to probe beef market after Tyson Foods slaughterhouse fire-2.2%
• Nov 24, 2025Tyson Foods to close major US beef plant as cattle supplies dwindle+4.7%
• Aug 20, 2019Disruption in fed beef slaughter – Ohio Ag Net | Ohio's Country Journal+2.2%
• Aug 15, 2019‘Significant’ market impacts expected after Tyson fire+2.2%
• Sep 15, 2021Feeder Cattle Price Seasonality | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter-0.3%

After 29 past bearish logistics events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -2.0% to +0.5%), and -3.7% over 20.

• Aug 28, 2019USDA to probe beef market after Tyson Foods slaughterhouse fire-3.3%
• Nov 24, 2025Tyson Foods to close major US beef plant as cattle supplies dwindle+1.3%
• Aug 30, 2019Beef Market Update: Tyson plant fires still playing a role in cash market - RealAgriculture-4.4%
• Aug 20, 2019Disruption in fed beef slaughter – Ohio Ag Net | Ohio's Country Journal+2.8%
• Aug 15, 2019‘Significant’ market impacts expected after Tyson fire-1.4%