JBS announced layoffs of 1,485 employees in June 12, 2026. JBS is closing its Souderton beef plant, one of the largest in the Northeast, by Aug 14; the PA WARN notice lists 1,485 layoffs among UFCW union workers. The company cites modernization, but the US cattle herd sits at a 75-year low and JBS says the shortage lasts through 2026.