In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Paul sits down with Nebraska rancher and fellow Nuffield Scholar Jaclyn Wilson for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of the beef industry, the future of traceability, and what ranchers around the world are facing right now. From historic lows in the U.S. beef herd to drought, global market volatility, disease threats, labor challenges, and shifting consumer expectations, Jaclyn brings a grounded but globally informed perspective from both the ranch and the road.

Jaclyn also shares insights from her extensive international travels through Nuffield, where she explored cattle systems, traceability programs, and beef supply chains across South America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The conversation digs into the realities of beef packing, the role of global trade, environmental stewardship in the Nebraska Sandhills, and why humility and lifelong learning matter more than ever in agriculture.

If you want a real-world conversation about where the beef industry is headed — and what producers need to think about moving forward — this is an episode worth listening to.

MEET THE GUEST

Jaclyn Wilson is co-owner of Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and Flying Diamond Beef, located in the Nebraska Sandhills. A fifth-generation rancher, she has worked full-time on the family operation since 2002 and is deeply involved in every aspect of the business — including calving, rotational grazing, cattle marketing, trucking, recordkeeping, genetics, employee management, and day-to-day ranch operations.

In addition to the family’s commercial cow-calf operation, Jaclyn has helped build a direct-to-consumer beef business that ships nationwide and has expanded into international genetics work through partnerships in Uruguay. She is also an active speaker, writer, and industry advocate within the beef sector.

As a Nuffield International Farming Scholar, Jaclyn has traveled extensively studying traceability systems, global cattle production, and the future of beef markets around the world.

ABOUT THE PODCAST

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Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels, and encounters with important figures around the world.

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