Land Operations

Our Commitment to the Land

For over a century, our family has worked the same South Dakota ground, growing from a single homestead into a nationally recognized operation. Today, we manage more than 12,000 acres of non-irrigated, no-till cropland near Ideal, South Dakota. And while the scale has changed, our commitment to stewardship, innovation, and family values remains the same.

We’ve been 100% no-till since the early 1990s—a decision grounded in our belief that long-term soil health is the foundation of any sustainable operation. From our certified seed program to our integrated grazing systems, every acre is managed with an eye toward productivity, conservation, and legacy.

Highlights

We use a variety of proven techniques and technologies to improve soil health, conserve our land, and produce certified seed year after year. For example, we lower production costs and greatly improve soil health by maintaining a diverse rotation with as many as 12 different crops. We also plant cover crop in available acres during the off growing season, which is then grazed by our bull herd.

All of our equipment is equipped with cutting-edge precision agriculture technology, so we can maximize efficiency and collect and analyze production data in near-real time. We also dedicate around 800 acres a year solely to wildlife habitat and maintain 350,000 bushels of grain storage to ensure quick harvest time truck turn-around.

Our Typical Crop Includes:

Acres of Corn

Acres of Winter Wheat

Acres of Forages

Acres of Wildlife Habitat

Acres of Oats

Acres of Spring Wheat

Acres of Soybeans

Certified Seeds

Protect your crop and your profits with certified seed. All our seeds are certified to meet the standard levels of high genetic purity set by the South Dakota Crop Improvement Association. All our seed is cleaned and certified to meet all standards of the South Dakota Crop Improvement Association.

South Dakota State University Small Grain Trail Results

For over 20 years, Jorgensen Land & Cattle has been a cooperator with SDSU Extension for their annual small grain variety trials. These trials provide us high-quality, localized information on any current and new-release small grain varieties released by both SDSU and private companies.

Conservation

At Jorgensen Land & Cattle, we’re committed to preserving and improving the land, soil, and other resources for future generations. We use proven conservation practices, including no-till, crop rotation, cover crops, and cattle grazing. This ensures we can continue to provide you with superior cattle genetics, certified seed, and all-inclusive pheasant hunts for many years to come.

The Leopold Conservation Award recognizes outstanding voluntary conservation by private landowners. Watch this short feature to see why Jorgensen Land & Cattle received this prestigious award in 2015.

Save Money When You Conserve

Not only does practicing conservation benefit future generations, but it also benefits your bottom line. In this 5-part video series from the National Resource Conservation Service, you’ll see why soil conservation saves us money — and how it can do the same for you.