The consolidation will enhance the performance of our beef business, both now during this time of challenging market conditions and later when these conditions improve.

The last day is a hoot. The negotiating gets really wild.

They were most pleased. The hotel is beautiful. It?s so well done. It was really the last piece of the puzzle.

Consumer demand for natural beef is increasing and we believe there's an opportunity for us to grow with it. While we have every confidence in our traditional beef products, we also believe in giving our customers a choice.

The CAB brand and Star Ranch Angus Beef have been very successful programs for Tyson, and we?re excited to add ?natural? product lines to both. Consumer demand for natural beef is increasing and we believe there?s an opportunity for us to grow with it. While we have every confidence in our traditional beef products, we also believe in giving our customers a choice.

These conversions satisfy the younger buyers. They look like old cars but they drive like new ones. They are more creature-comfortable.

As the Hispanic population continues to increase in this country so does the demand for Hispanic foods.

Given the expected efficiencies of the new processing floor at Dakota City and the anticipated improvements in capacity utilization, we believe this is the right strategic decision. The consolidation will enhance the performance of our beef business, both now during this time of challenging market conditions and later when these conditions improve.