Tyson says it wouldn't renew NWA poultry contracts if Oklahoma prevails in suit settlement

Tyson says it wouldn't renew NWA poultry contracts if Oklahoma prevails in suit settlement

Tyson Foods has said it wouldn't be able to renew contracts with farmers in part of Northwest Arkansas if Oklahoma gets what it wants when settling a decades-old suit.

Governor Stitt Calls for End to Decades Old Poultry Lawsuit as He Meets with Poultry Farmers in Illinois River Watershed - Oklahoma Farm Report

Governor Kevin Stitt is back in Oklahoma City after his Tuesday visit to Westville in northeastern Oklahoma. The Governor says he wanted to show support for poultry producers and other agricultural families facing what he called a serious threat to their livelihoods. Speaking after meeting with roughly 300 chicken farmers and cattle ranchers to senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Stitt said it was “an amazing opportunity to be over there…

Tyson makes a threat about the settlement with Oklahoma

It became known as the “Busload of Lawyers” case because of the number of attorneys required to represent all the parties.