The Source – The Jorgensen Land & Cattle Podcast

What role does genomics really play in today's beef industry, and why does performance data still matter? In this episode of The Source , Jamie Wolf is joined by Lane Giess for a practical conversation about genetic evaluations, DNA testing, and how genomics can help both seedstock and commercial cattle producers make better decisions. They discuss why collecting quality performance data remains e...

In Part 2 of our Five Soil Health Principles series, Jamie Wolf and Bryan Jorgensen discuss why living roots and crop diversity are essential to building resilient, productive soil. From cover crops and crop rotations to soil biology and long-term profitability, they explain how working with nature creates healthier farming systems for generations to come.

Managing people may be one of the toughest jobs in agriculture. In this episode, Jamie Wolf sits down with Nick Jorgensen to discuss how Jorgensen Land & Cattle has built and managed a growing team while expanding one of the nation's largest Angus seedstock operations. They cover hiring, employee retention, internships, H-2A workers, communication, leadership, company culture, and why creating...

In this Field Notes episode of The Source, Jamie Wolf sits down with Bryan Jorgensen to discuss the launch of Ideal Soil Solutions and the first two principles of soil health. Bryan shares the story behind Ideal Soil Solutions before diving into Soil Armor and Minimize Disturbance. The conversation covers soil biology, water infiltration, residue management, cover crops, grazing, organic matter, a...

Jamie sits down with whoever he can grab at the 2026 Top Cut Pre-Sale Celebration. Hear from members of the Jorgensen team, genetic partners, Col. Roger Jacobs, and stick around to the end to hear from the man who helped build the branded beef program in South America. We had a ton of fun with this one, and we hope you enjoy it.

Drought is impacting producers across much of the country, and the decisions made today can have long-term effects on both profitability and land stewardship. In this episode of The Source , Jamie Wolf sits down with Bryan Jorgensen to discuss drought management through the lens of soil health. They cover current conditions, grazing and forage strategies, cover crops, livestock integration, and th...

In this Field Notes episode of The Source , host Jamie Wolf sits down with Andy Tegethoff to talk about the idea behind SmartBulls® and why mature, experienced bulls can make sense for commercial cattle operations. Rather than spending time and resources developing a young bull, SmartBulls are bulls that have already been through additional age and development and are ready to go to work immediate...

Jamie Wolf and Cody Jorgensen sit down to discuss the sire lines at Jorgensen Land & Cattle and how they’ve shaped the program over time. Cody explains the tag color system, the history behind each line, and how fertility, productive females, and performance remain the foundation of every breeding decision. This episode focuses on connecting pedigree to phenotype and explaining the long-term t...

In this episode of The Source , host Jamie Wolf sits down with Nick Jorgensen for an open conversation on what it takes to plan with intention in a rapidly changing world. They discuss strategic planning, the role of AI in agriculture and business, what they have been working on recently, and how those experiences are shaping their goals for 2026. The conversation touches on adapting early, thinki...

In Part 2 of Embracing Innovation , the conversation turns to the cattle side of the operation. Hosts Nick Jorgensen and Jamie Wolf are joined by Cody Jorgensen to discuss how innovation has shaped, and continues to shape, the way the cattle operation is run. Cody shares how new approaches and tools have changed the way cattle are tracked, evaluated, and managed, and why those changes matter for t...

In Part 1 of our Embracing Innovation series, hosts Nick Jorgensen and Jamie Wolf explore what it really takes to evolve as an operation, adapt to new opportunities, and remain willing to change with the times. The episode opens with a conversation between Nick and Jamie on the mindset behind innovation, how Jorgensen Land & Cattle evaluates new ideas, takes calculated risks, and balances long...

In this episode of Field Notes , host Jamie Wolf sits down with Cody Jorgensen to take a closer look at the 2025 Motherlode Offering. Cody breaks down several standout lots, shares insight into the cow herd, and explains what makes this year’s lineup one of the most unique sets ever assembled.

In this episode of The Source , host Jamie Wolf sits down with Cody and Bryan Jorgensen to talk about the meaning behind the Jorgensen Land & Cattle logo — three diamonds that each tell part of their story. The center diamond represents their cattle business, the right represents their work in agriculture and crop production, and the left represents their focus on agritainment. Together, the d...

In this Field Notes episode, host Jamie Wolf sits down with Cody Jorgensen for a quick look ahead to the upcoming Motherlode Cow Sale. Together, they break down the three cow statuses at JLC and share what to expect as we gear up for the full Motherlode episode coming soon.