Hertzog Meat Co. Expands, Boosts Local Economy

0:00Herzog Meat Company is leveling up big time in Butler, Missouri, taking over a shuttered Walmart spot to ramp up operations. They're dropping in new high-tech gear for precise cuts, which lets them slash prices by 5-10%, right when beef scares nationwide. This move adds 22 jobs right away, with plans to hit 75 employees total, pumping fresh energy into the local economy. The whole push comes from a record-low U.S. cattle herd, driving of costs as supply lags behind demand. Meanwhile, four giant packers control 85% of the market, squeezing out small ranchers, but Herzog's fighting back with hands on. Efficiency and direct customer vibes. Local cattle growers are thrilled, getting a real shot against the big boys, and the company even scooped up five workers from a closed Tyson plan, last year. Bates County folks see this as economic rocket fuel, with support rolling in from Missouri's governor, praising the family's commitment to quality and ag growth.

1:02Now they're gearing up to double production from 20 head of cattle a day to 40 while adding chicken, pork, marinades, and specialty cuts too. Serve hospitals and schools better. The grand opening hits Friday with the ribbon cutting at 9.50 a.m., free stake burgers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and de-discounts the more. You buy the bigger the savings. This expansion keeps their original spot in Pasek for dry aging and extras, creating a win across southwest Missouri for producers, shoppers, and the whole community hungry for fair prices and local pride. Local news powered by AI. This is Kansas News Today. I'm Corey with the story.