Cargill to shutter turkey operation in Springdale

How does Cargill's Springdale plant closure reflect the overall turkey industry?
In light of Cargill's closure announcement for the Springdale turkey plant, we're shedding light on problems in the business.
Cargill to shutter turkey operation in Springdale (Updated)
Cargill has confirmed it plans to close its turkey processing facility in Springdale. More than 1,000 employees and more than 100 farmers who raise turkeys for the company are
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Cargill to close Springdale turkey plant, cutting 1,100 jobs
Cargill will close its turkey processing plant in Springdale on Aug. 1, a company spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. This will cost about 1,100 people their jobs. Sign up for our Newsletters Cargill's spokesperson said this is the right move to make for the future of the company's turkey business.
1,100 to lose their jobs after Cargill turkey plant in Springdale announces shutdown, officials confirm
"We need to find these Cargill people jobs and that's what we'll be working on," Springdale Chamber President Bill Rogers said.
Springdale Cargill plant to close, leaving around 1,100 employees without jobs
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A turkey processing plant will close this summer, according to a Cargill statement sent to KNWA/FOX24. On Aug. 1, 2025, the turkey processing complex located at 2201 Long St, Springdale, will no longer be in production, according to a Cargill spokesperson.
Cargill to Cut 1,100 Workers With Arkansas Turkey Plant Closure
Cargill Inc. will shutter a turkey-processing plant in Arkansas, cutting about 1,100 jobs amid a downturn in both turkey and the broader agricultural sector.
Community reacts to the Cargill Springdale plant layoffs
A Downtown Springdale taco shop said Cargill and its employees are a large part of the restaurant's customer base.
Cargill To Close Turkey Processing Plant In Arkansas
Commodities giant Cargill Inc will close a Springdale, Arkansas, turkey processing plant with 1,100 workers on 1 August.
Cargill to close Springdale, Arkansas turkey plant, cutting 1,100 jobs by August
Cargill's spokesperson said this is the right move to make for the future of the company's turkey business.
Cargill: 1,100 jobs lost after Springdale turkey plant shutdown
"This was not an easy decision to make ... However, it is the right move to make for the future of our turkey business," Cargill said in a statement.
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Springdale mayor, chamber of commerce react to Cargill closing its doors
Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse and the Springdale Chamber of Commerce reacted to the announcement closing of the Cargill ...
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Cargill to Close Turkey Processing Plant
Cargill Inc. announced it will close a turkey processing plant in Springdale, Arkansas by August 2025, affecting about 1,100 employees and 100 farmers.