South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC)
SDCUC Board Members
Bryan Jorgensen - District 15
Bryan Jorgensen operates a diversified farming enterprise near Ideal, S.D. and was named to represent District 15 on the South Dakota Corn Utilization Board of Directors in March of 2007.
His no-till farming operation consists of corn, winter wheat, spring wheat, oats, peas, alfalfa and grass hay. Jorgensen also runs 1,000 head of cows over 6,500 acres of pasture and he sells or leases 2,200 bulls a year. He also offers a commercial hunting operation.
Jorgensen began managing his family’s farming operation in 1984 while attending South Dakota State University. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in mechanized agriculture in 1987. He chose farming for the opportunity to prosper, create a great lifestyle and be his own boss.
Jorgensen is also active on the Dakota Lakes Research board of directors; the South Dakota Soybean Association; Tripp county Water Users District; and the Association of Agricultural Production Executives.
Having effective risk management strategies and understanding one’s operation is what Jorgensen sees as one of the most important issues facing producers today.
“In today’s market environment, producers need to know their costs and be aware of market risks,” said Jorgensen.
Jorgensen and his wife, Brenda, have three children: Nicholas, Kirsten and Reagan.