Welcome to the fifth episode of The Future of Beef Show: Succession with Alan Hojer.

In this episode, host Jim Johnson, alongside co-hosts Dr. Jessica Sperber and Ian Wheal, sits down with Alan Hojer—succession expert and advocate for legacy ranching families—to explore one of the most emotional and vital topics in the beef industry: succession planning.

Alan brings over a decade of hands-on experience helping agricultural families navigate the complexities of generational transition. From guiding honest conversations over coffee to building long-term, values-based succession plans, Alan emphasizes that true legacy is not just about assets—but about giving the gift of knowledge, clarity, and time.

As always, you’ll find additional resources and tools at TheFutureofBeef.com, including a 6-month free trial of the award-winning Breedr app.

1️⃣ Why successful succession is more about communication than contracts. 2️⃣ How early planning and transparency preserve both business and family bonds. 3️⃣ Real-world advice on navigating emotions, expectations, and leadership transitions.

🌐 Visit the show page at www.thefutureofbeef.com 🐂 Learn more about Alan’s mission to “Keep Farmers Farming” 📱 Explore the award-winning Breedr App at www.breedr.co

Welcome to a special 3oz portion episode of The Future of Beef Show: Calving with Dr. Taylor Engle.

In this special "3oz Portion" episode, host Jim Johnson is joined by co-hosts Dr. Jessica Sperber and Ian Wheal for a focused conversation with Dr. Taylor Engle, diving deep into best practices for calving season—from nutrition and data collection to health preparedness and genetic planning.

Dr. Engle shares insights from the frontlines of calving management, offering practical strategies to ensure healthier calves, more productive cows, and better long-term herd performance. Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting to capture calving data, this episode is full of actionable tips to enhance your operation’s success.

As always, you’ll find additional resources and tools at TheFutureofBeef.com, including a 6-month free trial of the award-winning Breedr app.

What you will learn in this episode:

1️⃣ Why collecting data at birth sets the foundation for profitability.

2️⃣ How to prepare for calving season from a health, nutrition, and logistics standpoint.

3️⃣ Tips on using colostrum, scoring calf vigor, and tracking maternal performance for better genetics.

Links:

🌐 Visit the show page at www.thefutureofbeef.com

🐂 Learn more about calving best practices and genetics at www.breedr.co

📱 Explore the award-winning Breedr App at www.breedr.co

Welcome to the fourth episode of The Future of Beef Show: Genomics with Nick Jorgensen. In this episode, host Jim Johnson, alongside co-hosts Dr. Jessica Sperber and Ian Wheal, sits down with Nick Jorgensen, CEO and CFO of Jorgensen Land & Cattle, to explore how genomics and cutting-edge data tools are shaping the future of sustainable beef production. Nick shares how his family operation has evolved into one of the most innovative beef and seedstock producers in the U.S., leveraging soil health, genetic selection, and business diversification to stay resilient and profitable. As always, you’ll find additional resources and tools at TheFutureofBeef.com, including a 6-month free trial of the award-winning Breedr app. What you will learn in this episode: 1️⃣ How genomics can enhance profitability and environmental sustainability. 2️⃣ Why data, genetics, and long-term thinking are essential for ranch success. 3️⃣ Lessons from one of America’s most progressive multi-generational ranch operations. Links: 🌐 Visit the show page at www.thefutureofbeef.com 🐂 Learn more about Jorgensen Land & Cattle at www.jorgensenfarms.com 📱 Explore the award-winning Breedr App at www.breedr.co