Rain improves outlook for Jandal operation

Katelyn Winberg
Jun 10, 2026
3 hrs ago

Jandel (7).jpg — Jade and Jenna Jandel pose with their three children, Cleo, Kane and Holland. The family operates Jandel Angus Ranch near Rockham, S.D., alongside crop production and a growing custom calving business.
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Recent rainfall has improved conditions for Jade Jandal and his family operation near Rockham, South Dakota. After a dry start to the growing season, Jandal said moisture arrived at a critical time for crops, pastures and hay ground.

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Jade and his wife Jenna run Jandel Angus Ranch near Rockham in northeastern South Dakota while raising three kids. Jade built his own herd focusing on practicality and longevity and now has a registered Angus herd as well as a custom calving enterprise and a cropping operation where he implements rotational grazing, alternative feeding strategies and cover crops.