FORM 3
        
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

Deckinger Adam S.
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (MM/DD/YYYY)
1/12/2023 

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

TYSON FOODS, INC. [TSN]
(Last)        (First)        (Middle)

2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

_____ Director                          _____ 10% Owner
___X___ Officer (give title below)        _____ Other (specify below)
General Counsel and Secretary /
(Street)

SPRINGDALE, AR 72762      

(City)              (State)              (Zip)
5. If Amendment, Date Original Filed(MM/DD/YYYY)
 

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing(Check Applicable Line)

_X_ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 4)
2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned
(Instr. 4)
3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 5)
4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 5)
Class A Common Stock 10670.855 (1)D  
Class A Common Stock 2378.0541 I Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 4)
2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date
(MM/DD/YYYY)
3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 4)
4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security5. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 5)
6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Performance Shares  (2) (2)Class A Common Stock 720.284  (2)D  
Performance Shares  (3) (3)Class A Common Stock 536.744  (3)D  
Performance Shares  (4) (4)Class A Common Stock 2289.377  (4)D  
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) 11/19/2019 11/19/2028 Class A Common Stock 3855.0 (5)$59.42 D  
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) 11/18/2020 11/18/2029 Class A Common Stock 2611.0 (5)$89.98 D  
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) 11/20/2021 11/20/2030 Class A Common Stock 3910.0 (5)$60.74 D  
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) 11/19/2022 11/19/2031 Class A Common Stock 2647.0 (5)$81.51 D  
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) 11/18/2023 11/18/2032 Class A Common Stock 4741.0 (5)$65.52 D  

Explanation of Responses:
(1) Includes 1,520.092 shares of Class A Common Stock which vest on November 20, 2023; 1,106.145 shares of Class A Common Stock which vest on November 19, 2024; 1,161.01 shares of Class A Common Stock which vest on February 11, 2025; and 1,144.689 shares of Class A Common Stock which vest on November 18, 2025.
(2) Award of performance Class A Common Stock which vests on November 20, 2023 if the performance metrics described in the applicable SIA are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIA are (1) achievement of a three year (fiscal 2021-2023) cumulative operating income target and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three year (fiscal 2021-2023) period. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 200 percent level. If neither of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires.
(3) Award of performance Class A Common Stock which vests on November 19, 2024 if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the "SIA") are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIAs are: (1) achievement of a three year (fiscal 2022-2024) cumulative operating income target; and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three year (fiscal 2022-2024) period; and (3) achievement of a three year (fiscal 2022-2024) average return on invested capital target. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 200 percent level. If none of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires.
(4) Award of performance Class A Common Stock which vests on November 18, 2025 if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the "SIA") are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIAs are: (1) achievement of a three year (fiscal 2023-2025) cumulative operating income target; and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three year (fiscal 2023-2025) period; and (3) achievement of a three year (fiscal 2023-2025) average return on invested capital target. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 200 percent level. If none of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires.
(5) These options vest in equal annual increments on each of the first, second and third anniversary dates of the grant and become fully vested after three years.

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director10% OwnerOfficerOther
Deckinger Adam S.
2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762


General Counsel and Secretary

Signatures
/s/ Mark Liberman by Power of Attorney for Adam S. Deckinger1/17/2023
**Signature of Reporting PersonDate


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