Episode 7: Managing People

The Source — Field Notes: Why Living Roots & Diversity Matter (Part 2)

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.

Episode 7: Managing People

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 systems for people is just as important as creating systems for cattle. If you've ever struggled with managing employees, growing a business, or balancing work with family life, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply to your own operation.

The Source — Field Notes: Defining Soil Health

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, and practical strategies producers can use to build healthier, more resilient soils over time.

Pre-Sale Shenanigans

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.

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/]