Tyson Fresh Meats  is located on Highway 70 North of Columbus Junction,  it  is the leading  source of employment in Columbus Junction, it employs over 1000 people and runs three shifts.

Tyson's purchase of beef and pork giant IBP Fresh Meats made it the largest meat-processing company in the world, serving retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers in the US and more than 80 countries overseas.