Blackshirt Feeders, engineer provide update on feedlot construction plans

Blackshirt Feeders LP and Settje Agri-Services & Engineering have confirmed plans for the first four phases of construction of the state-of-the-art, 150,000 head beef cattle feedlot that will operate near Haigler.
Recently, Blackshirt Feeders LP partners and the team from Settje Agri-Services & Engineering (construction manager for the project) met for a two-day strategic planning and implementation summit.
Together, the group held in-depth discussions exploring the best and most logical paths for the organization and execution of future construction on the feedlot.
In an effort to provide surrounding communities and concerned parties with as much transparency as possible, the following is the approved initial phase-in plan for the Blackshirt Feeders feedlot facility:
Phase 1: Spring 2023—Construction of all necessary infrastructure for the feedlot facility, roads, gas and electrical lines, well field and pipeline, feed mill, maintenance shops and related infrastructure.
Phase 2: Spring 2024—Installation of first sub-phases of pens, processing barns, etc. to support 50,000 head of cattle occupancy by Sept. 1, 2024.
The balance of phases 3 and 4 are expected to be constructed in 2025 and 2026, with each phase adding an additional 50,000 head of cattle.
As presented and discussed in previous Dundy County hearings, the biodigester portion of the project will be implemented at a later time, when there are a sufficient number of cattle in the feedlot to provide organic mater required to operate the digesters.
State permits will be obtained for the digesters closer to their construction, according to the firm.
All necessary county, state and federal permits needed for the feedlot construction portion project have been obtained and the Settje team is moving forward with the implementation of construction.
As mentioned in prior Dundy County hearings, the Blackshirt Feeders and Settje team will prioritize the utilization of local subcontractors and providers of materials and services.