
Illinois Beef Producer Trevor Maiers on the Fallout from a Tyson Plant Closure
On this episode of Trent on the Loos, Trent talks with Illinois beef producer Trevor Maiers about the real impact of a nearby Tyson plant closure on local cattle producers. Trevor explains how the shutdown disrupted market access, transportation, and processing capacity for beef producers across the region, driving up costs and squeezing profit margins for family ranches. The conversation explores the fragile state of regional meatpacking infrastructure, the economic challenges facing Illinois cattle producers, and why strong local processing capacity matters for rural communities, food security, and the future of America's beef supply chain and rural economy.






