Custom beef, hog, and lamb processing from Cherry County, Nebraska. Hormone-free, locally raised, vacuum sealed.
10+
Years serving Nebraska
17+
Partner schools
100%
Vacuum sealed cuts
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USDA Federal Inspection E. coli tested
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Hormone-free Locally raised cattle
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Beef, pork & lamb Custom processing
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Whole, half, quarter, or by the piece
What customers say
Trusted by Nebraska families
We take pride in every cut. Here's what a few of our customers have to say.
★★★★★
"They do a fantastic job! Great cuts and always consistent quality."
— LaCaylla
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"Husker Meats was completely accommodating. Great service every single time."
— Myra
★★★★★
"The packaging and quality of cuts is spot on. Highly recommend."
— Britt
Our story
A family business rooted in Nebraska ranching
Husker Meats LLC is a federally inspected custom meat processing facility in Ainsworth, Nebraska — an extension of the Pinney Ranch legacy.
Husker Meats LLC was built on the foundation of Pinney Ranch, a family-owned and operated cattle operation started over fifty years ago by Ron and Jean Pinney, located 22 miles south of Wood Lake, Nebraska. Their commitment to quality cattle carried directly into the meat processing side of the business.
We raise our animals and manufacture all products in-house, controlling quality from the pasture to the finished product. This practice allows for traceability in our processing. Our ranch has been producing quality animals since 1970 in the Sandhills of Nebraska. The consumer will receive an animal that is hormone and antibiotic free and allowed to roam on open range with regenerative practices enforced. Genetics and breeding are apparent in the meat marbling and tenderness. Animal welfare is of the utmost importance, which is why we have control from the time the animal is born until it arrives at your doorstep.
Husker Meats LLC has its own in-house USDA processor, so all retail meat is federally inspected and E. coli tested. We sell by bundle, whole, half, quarter, or individual pieces. All cuts come vacuum sealed for maximum freshness.
"Highest quality at a fair price!"
— Margo
USDA federally inspected
Our facility holds federal inspection status — every product meets rigorous federal safety standards before it leaves our doors.
Locally sourced, hormone-free
We primarily source from surrounding Nebraska counties so you know exactly where your meat comes from.
Flexible ordering
Buy whole, half, quarter, or by the piece. We accommodate individual families and large orders alike.
Vacuum sealed packaging
Every cut is vacuum sealed to preserve freshness and extend freezer life.
Specialty smoked & custom items
Beyond standard cuts, we offer a wide range of smoked, cured, and specialty sausage options.
Products
Cuts & Specialties
We carry a full range of beef, pork, and specialty items. All retail meat is vacuum sealed and federally inspected.
Ground & roasts
80/20 Hamburger
80/20 Ground Beef Patties
85/15 Hamburger
85/15 Ground Beef Patties
Arm Roast
Bottom Round Roast
Chuck Roast
Eye of Round Roast
Pinwheel Roast
Rump Roast
Top Round Roast
Steaks
Arm Steak
Bottom Round Steak
Breakfast Ribeye
Chuck Steak
Delmonico Steak
Denver Steak
Filet Mignon
Flank Steak
Flat Iron Steak
KC Strip Steak
Minute Steak
Ranch Steak
Ribeye
T-Bone Steak
Tenderloin
Top Round Steak
Top Sirloin
Tri-Tip
Other cuts
Brisket
Chuck Ribs
Cowboy Brisket
Fajita Meat
Kabob Meat
Prime Rib
Short Ribs
Stew Meat
Heart, Liver, Tongue, Oxtail, Cheek Meat (on request)
Chops & roasts
Boneless Butt
Pork Loin
Pork Chop
Pork Cutlet
Shoulder Roast
Shoulder Steak
Ribs & ham
Baby Back Ribs
Spare Ribs
Riblets
Fresh Ham Steak
Ham Steak
Ham Hocks
Side Pork
Sausage & other
Bacon:
Regular, Garlic, Candy, Chipotle, Root Beer
Sausage:
Holy Smoked, Candy / Bacon, Garlic / Bacon
Beef specialties
Beef Summer Sausage
Bologna
Corn Beef / Sliced Corn Beef
Smoked Brisket & Sliced
Smoked Cowboy Brisket & Sliced
Smoked Tri-Tip & Sliced
Pork specialties
Bratwurst/Smoked Bratwurst: *9 varieties
Ham / Smoked Ham/ Sliced
Smoked Pork Loin & Sliced
Smoked Boneless Pork Chops
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Smoked Boneless Pork Butt
Summer Sausage
Swedish Potato Sausage
Cheese add-ons
Cheddar
Pepper Jack
Community program
Ground beef lunch program
Husker Meats partners with local schools to provide fresh, locally sourced ground beef for school lunch programs — supporting both students and local agriculture.
The following schools currently participate in our Ground Beef Lunch Program. We're proud to support local education with quality, federally inspected meat.
Ainsworth Schools
Anselmo – Merna Schools
Atkinson Schools
Bassett Schools
Burwell Schools
Chambers Schools
Cody – Kilgore Schools
Hyannis Schools
Mullen Schools
Sandhills – Dunning Schools
Springview Schools
Stapleton Schools
Thedford Schools
Valentine Schools
Is your school interested?
If your school would like to participate in the Ground Beef Lunch Program, we'd love to talk. We work with schools across the region and are happy to discuss how the program works, pricing, and delivery logistics.
Our ground beef is locally sourced, hormone-free, federally inspected, and E. coli tested — the same quality we'd put on our own table.
The people behind the product
Meet our team
Husker Meats is a family business rooted in decades of Nebraska ranching. Every person on our team takes pride in the quality and care that goes into each cut.
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Jim Pinney
Owner & operator
Jim leads operations at Husker Meats, building on the Pinney Ranch legacy started by his parents Ron and Jean over fifty years ago.
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Processing team
Butchers & processors
Our skilled processing team handles every cut with precision and care, ensuring federally inspected quality on every order.
Rooted in the Nebraska Sandhills, Pinney Ranch has raised quality Angus cattle for generations — the foundation of everything we do.
About Pinney Ranch
50+ years of Nebraska ranching
Ron and Jean Pinney started the operation over fifty years ago with a herd of Angus cows. In the early 1970s, they began artificially inseminating their herd to produce club calves. Their children Jim and Ronna went on to show feeder calves in 4-H and FFA shows across thirty states — the same dedication to quality that defines Husker Meats today.