Dry spell tests patience for Rockham producer

Katelyn Winberg
Jun 24, 2026
6 hrs ago

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Kane, left, and Cleo Jandel stand among rows of corn growing well past their knees on the Jandel family farm near Rockham, S.D.

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Cleo, left, and Kane Jandel stand in a pasture of tall grass and wildflowers on the Jandel operation near Rockham, S.D.

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Katelyn Winberg

Jade Jandel farms near Rockham, S.D., where the rain gauge has offered just enough to keep hope alive and not much more.

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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.