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Commencement of Construction for Blackshirt Feeders

Written by Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

Commencement of Construction for Blackshirt Feeders   Haigler, Neb. (Monday, May 22, 2023) – Excavation equipment began construction on the site of what will become the headquarters for Blackshirt Feeders. Representation from Blackshirt Feeders LP, Settje Agri-Services and Engineering, and supporters were on hand for the occasion. Monday’s ground-breaking aligns with projections put forth to […]

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Settje Agri-Services Announces New Office Location

Written by Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

Settje Agri-Services Announces New Office Location RAYMOND, Neb. (April 3, 2023) – Settje Agri-Services & Engineering has announced the expansion of a new office location in Brookings, South Dakota. The office will be located on the South Dakota State Research Campus grounds. The new office location will be staffed by current team member(s) of the […]

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Blackshirt Feeders LP and Settje Agri-Services & Engineering Announce Four-Phase Construction Plan of New Cattle Feedlot

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Blackshirt Feeders LP and Settje Agri-Services & Engineering Announce Four-Phase Construction Plan of New Cattle Feedlot HAIGLER, Neb. (March 13, 2023) – 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, Nebraska. Recently, […]

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Sand Separation System Audits — Why, Who, and How?

Written by Andrew Wedel P.E. — Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

Recently, there’s been an increase in the awareness and utilization of manure aeration technology that incorporates an “aerobic” process that supplies enough oxygen to support aerobic bacteria.  While historically, the capital and operating costs of aeration systems have been seen as cost-prohibitive, advances in the design and components used in today’s systems have demonstrated the potential to offer an attractive return on investment, in addition to improved odor control and net manure value for the operation.

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Seven Key Advantages of Roller Compacted Concrete Over Conventional Open Lots

Written by Brock Vetick — Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

Recently, there’s been an increase in the awareness and utilization of manure aeration technology that incorporates an “aerobic” process that supplies enough oxygen to support aerobic bacteria.  While historically, the capital and operating costs of aeration systems have been seen as cost-prohibitive, advances in the design and components used in today’s systems have demonstrated the potential to offer an attractive return on investment, in addition to improved odor control and net manure value for the operation.

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Four Things to Know About Greenhouse Gas Footprint Assessments

Written by Brock Vetick — Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

Recently, there’s been an increase in the awareness and utilization of manure aeration technology that incorporates an “aerobic” process that supplies enough oxygen to support aerobic bacteria.  While historically, the capital and operating costs of aeration systems have been seen as cost-prohibitive, advances in the design and components used in today’s systems have demonstrated the potential to offer an attractive return on investment, in addition to improved odor control and net manure value for the operation.

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Blackshirt Feeders to Relocate New Feedlot Facility

Written by Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

RAYMOND, Neb. (July 15th, 2022) – For a variety of reasons to be explained, Blackshirt Feeders LP, with the assistance from Settje Agri-Services and Engineering, has recently submitted to Dundy County, a new conditional use permit application. This permit intends to move their previously permitted site in Northcentral Dundy County, to a new site in […]

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Dairy Manure Digestion and Dilution, Part 2: Manure Thickening — Myth, Reality, or Maybe?

Written by Andrew Wedel PE — Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

Recently, there’s been an increase in the awareness and utilization of manure aeration technology that incorporates an “aerobic” process that supplies enough oxygen to support aerobic bacteria.  While historically, the capital and operating costs of aeration systems have been seen as cost-prohibitive, advances in the design and components used in today’s systems have demonstrated the potential to offer an attractive return on investment, in addition to improved odor control and net manure value for the operation.

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Dairy Manure Digestion and Dilution: Part 1, The Impact

Written by Andrew Wedel PE — Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

Recently, there’s been an increase in the awareness and utilization of manure aeration technology that incorporates an “aerobic” process that supplies enough oxygen to support aerobic bacteria.  While historically, the capital and operating costs of aeration systems have been seen as cost-prohibitive, advances in the design and components used in today’s systems have demonstrated the potential to offer an attractive return on investment, in addition to improved odor control and net manure value for the operation.

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Settje Hires Renowned Agricultural Engineer As Sustainability Director

Written by Settje Agri-Services & Engineering

Settje Hires Renowned Agricultural Engineer as Sustainability Director Andrew Wedel will help customers adapt to emerging market trends, monetize efforts   RAYMOND, Neb. (January 19, 2022) – Settje Agri-Services & Engineering, Inc. (SASE) is adding to its experienced team by hiring Andrew Wedel, P.E., as the Director of Sustainability and Innovation. In this role, Wedel […]

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