"My heart hurts for so many across our great state this week that have lost so much in the wildfires. I can’t even imagine the pain, frustration and despair that so many feel right now."
- Jaclyn Wilson
There’s not much more that screams mental health day than five women, some dressed up in Goodwill rejects, getting into a metal stock tank in below freezing temperatures to head down the river in their hippy van stock tank with peace banners flying and Bob Marley playing.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"I was impressed with the overall quality and found one bull that I would not have minded bringing back to Nebraska. Considering I swore I’d never buy bulls again, that’s a big statement."
- Jaclyn Wilson
From international travel to remodels at home, Jaclyn provides an update on some of the projects that keep her spinning.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"By the Product of USA label standards, we have all the pieces in place and can voluntarily label our product Product of Nebraska, which we did. ... I think it looks cool on a label."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"Every minute was filled with educational opportunities, sitting in policy sessions, having face to face meetings with companies that could potentially add value to the ranch ..."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"There has been a time or two along the way that there may not have been a plan, and instead just pure determination (and maybe a little stupidity) was what pushed through, but for the most part – 'there’s always a plan!'"
- Jaclyn Wilson
"This week, step away from the drama, think about things that you are grateful for, have a conversation or two, and appreciate the many blessings we do have."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"Never be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. There are so many amazing, wonderful people and groups that we can share knowledge with."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"The new dietary guidelines came out recently, and the messaging is loud and clear – whole foods and protein are king once again."
- Jaclyn Wilson
Welcome to 2026. If you want to feel old, those that were born in 2005 will be 21 this year.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"This New Year, I ask that we all take a pause and reflect. Recognize the many things that we have to be grateful for. See how our positivity can influence change for so many others."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"No more gift recommendations this week. If you have procrastinated this late, you are on your own."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"In New Zealand I went to a farm that was Whiteboard Central. They had whiteboards everywhere, and my organized chaos brain was in heaven."
- Jaclyn Wilson
This is your friendly reminder that Christmas is two weeks away. If you are looking for some Christmas gift ideas, I have a couple that I recommend.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"Thanks to Ken at Kohls for storing all my carts, Diana at AFW for helping with everything, and Kade at Best Buy."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"The Holy Terror and I plodded right along and finished over 1.5 miles of fencing just as it was starting to get really tough to see the line. I’ll be honest, I was wiped."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"There are certain things on the ranch that make me a little jumpy and those cylinders are one."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"As someone that always tries and looks at big picture, I see the timing in this doing nothing but jeopardizing these amazing prices that the producers are finally receiving."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"This weekend in between ranch projects, I painted, shampooed, scrubbed every inch of the guest bedroom and bathroom and then used all of my college education to put furniture together."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"As a producer, my first concern is economics. The majority of consumers I’ve talked to, their first concern is economics. Wait, maybe we aren’t so different after all."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"It boggles my mind right now that we are getting prices for cattle like I have never seen, yet we are griping and complaining worse than anything I’ve seen before."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"I’ve always been a firm believer about surrounding yourself with people that make you a better version of yourself, and Swiss Steffi has done that for all of us."
- Jaclyn Wilson
Settling on a design for a new office and meeting space, Jaclyn Wilson has found that sometimes the purpose is just as big as the project itself.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"I had one more pass to make on a wet meadow and had one of my big tires breakthrough the muck. There might have been some quick praying and a lot of cussing involved."