SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of
Directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), at a meeting on February 4,
2010, declared the quarterly dividend of $.04 per share on Class A
common stock and $.036 per share on Class B common stock, payable on
June 15, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
June 1, 2010.

About Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), founded in 1935 with headquarters in
Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and
marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production
company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company
produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and
is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets
it serves. Tyson provides products and services to customers throughout
the United States and more than 90 countries. The company has
approximately 117,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities
and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core
Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives
to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value
for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also
strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve
as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

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