An expansion project at the Caseyville facility will add 400 jobs.

Scott Spradley worked for the company since 2017.

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Brady Stewart worked for Smithfield since 2017.

USDA programs aim to build up local and regional meat and poultry processing capacity.

The plaintiffs allege large commercial processors are illegally benefiting from federal loans.

The new facility will open near the headquarters in 2023.

The company plans to use the space to accommodate transferring corporate workers.

Melanie Boulden will report to Tyson CEO Donnie King.

The company will begin disbursement of $50 million later this month.