About Us
About Us
Dakota Prairie Beef, LLC is a permitted 10,000-head feedlot serving producers across North Dakota and the surrounding region. Owned by Conner Buchholz, the operation provides customized feeding programs—from backgrounding to full finishing—designed to meet each producer’s individual goals. With plans to integrate cloud-based performance tracking, Dakota Prairie Beef is focused on delivering measurable, data-driven results. Located on firm, reclaimed coal mining ground, the feedlot benefits from reduced mud, improved cattle health, and consistent performance. Dakota Prairie Beef is committed to efficiency, integrity, and supporting a strong, local farm-to-table beef industry.
Data Driven Performance
A central priority at Dakota Prairie Beef is a commitment to data transparency and animal performance.
While daily efficiency and animal well-being remain foundational, the operation utilizes a cloud-based management system that tracks feed intake, rate of gain, cost of gain, and vaccination records on an individual-animal basis. This system provides customers with comprehensive, start-to-finish performance data to support informed breeding decisions, feeding strategies, and herd management. This approach reflects a broader commitment to pairing practical livestock care with modern technology to deliver data-backed outcomes.
