Montana Pulse Crop Committee Appointed Producer Member

The appointment of a fourth-generation operator to this board offers insights for producers monitoring state crop policy.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Agriculture

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of geometric crop fields in deep red and cream, representing Montana agricultural policy. — Tanner Jorgensen, a fourth-generation operator from Dagmar, has been appointed to the Montana Pulse Crop Committee to oversee industry-wide research and marketing initiatives. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Tanner Jorgensen has joined the Montana Pulse Crop Committee as a new member. The committee oversees industry initiatives for pulse crops across the state.

Why it matters

The committee appointment signals a change in the advisory group's composition as it manages pulse crop industry priorities in Montana. Operators should monitor board activities for shifts in research and marketing focus that could impact crop feasibility.

Tanner Jorgensen brings experience from a family operation that started in 2011. The committee oversees the broader state pulse industry.

The players

Tanner Jorgensen

A fourth-generation Montana producer who manages a diversified crop operation.

Montana Pulse Crop Committee

A state-level agricultural board responsible for guiding industry initiatives and policy.

The details

Jorgensen is a fourth-generation producer based in Dagmar. His family farm manages a diverse crop rotation, including green peas, durum, spring wheat, barley, and oilseeds, which provides direct operational perspective for the committee. His background began with an FFA project that has grown into his current commercial operation through land rental arrangements with his grandparents.

2011: Jorgensen began his farming operation as an FFA project.
October 2, 2026: The appointment of Jorgensen to the committee was announced.

Market Landscape

The appointment follows the mandate set by the Montana Pulse Crop Committee's charter for representation of the state's producers. This board maintains a critical role in steering industry research and marketing funds to sustain pulse crop competitiveness.

Producers should track the committee's upcoming meeting agendas for potential shifts in policy or research funding. Monitoring these committee updates helps inform long-term crop rotation and investment decisions.

The takeaway

Committee appointments offer an early signal of future industry priorities and research focus for local operators. Keep an eye on board session minutes to see how new members influence the committee's agenda for the coming year.