Tyson planning to restart second shift at Amarillo plant by summer 2027

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Tyson Foods is planning to restart its second shift at the Amarillo processing facility by the summer of 2027.

The plan announcement comes as Tyson works to build a partnership with Allied Beef Company.

A news release states the partnership aims to strengthen the domestic cattle supply chain and support Tyson’s beef production.

The company previously announced in August that it would bring back its second shift after ending operations at its Illinois and Utah facilities.

Tyson originally laid off 1,700 workers by eliminating the second shift in January of 2026.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised the announcement of the companies’ partnership, stating that strengthening domestic beef production and processing is key to protecting American ranchers and keeping prices down.

“Texas is beef country, and today’s announcement from Tyson Foods is great news for the hardworking Texans who make our state the undisputed beef capital of America. Restoring the second shift at Tyson’s Amarillo facility means more Texas jobs, more American beef processing capacity, and a stronger future for the ranching families who are the backbone of our agricultural economy,” according to a statement from Miller.

“I’ve said it time and time again: America doesn’t need more foreign beef. We need more Texas beef. The answer is rebuilding American’s cattle herd while expanding domestic processing, Tyson’s planned partnership with Allied Beef is a welcome step toward putting American producers first,” Miller continued.