The closures, which will lead to layoffs of more than 1,600 people, come as bird flu ravages farms and consumer tastes change.

In a statement, Cargill said it will shift “much of Springdale’s production” to other turkey-processing plants in Missouri and Virginia. “This was not an easy decision to

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