Land Operations

A century on the same South Dakota ground.

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.

Proven techniques, precision technology.

We use a variety of proven techniques and technologies to improve soil health, conserve our land, and produce certified seed year-after-year. 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 cattle 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.

Protect your crop and your profits.

All our seeds are certified to meet the standard levels of high genetic purity set by the South Dakota Crop Improvement Association. Every lot is cleaned and certified to meet all standards of the SDCIA — so you plant with confidence.

Preserving the land for the next generation.

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, so we can continue to provide 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. Jorgensen Land & Cattle received this prestigious award in 2015.