Episode 4: Modern Tools, Long-Term Thinking

Episode 6: Drought Management with Soil Health in Mind

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 the five soil health principles that help build resilience in both crop and grazing systems. Topics include: • Drought planning and risk management • Grazing and forage strategies • Cover crops and livestock integration • The five soil health principles • Building long-term resilience ISS: https://idealsoilsolutions.com/ [https://idealsoilsolutions.com/] JLC: https://jorgensenfarms.com/ [https://jorgensenfarms.com/]

The Source — Field Notes: Why SmartBulls Work

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 immediately. Jamie and Andy discuss how the program works, the advantages mature bulls can offer, and why many producers value bulls that have already proven durability and real-world performance. The episode also previews the upcoming SmartBulls® sale at Fallon Livestock on March 17, where around 30 head of mature, ready-to-work bulls will sell.

Episode 5: Sire Lines

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 thinking behind the genetics.

Episode 4: Modern Tools, Long-Term Thinking

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, thinking long term, and building systems that support both growth and sustainability. This episode offers perspective for anyone thinking about the future of their operation, their business, or their career.

Episode 3: Embracing Innovation (Part 2)

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 the long-term direction of the operation. The conversation looks at how these innovations have been applied across the cattle operation over time.