
Welcome to Roots + Ruminants, your podcast for creative and innovative use of farm pasture and rangeland. We're going back to the basics of raising and grazing livestock to growing your own forage. Join us as our hosts Jared Knock and Justin Fruechte visit with special guests to explore practical land use.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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You’re stuck with just Jared and Justin this week, and they’re giving you both a fall forecast and a summer recap. They break down the wet summer much of the Upper Midwest has experienced and what it could mean as we head into fall. The guys also sha... more
In this episode, Jared and Justin chat with Reed Feller about the ins and outs of native seed and small grain production. Reed partners with growers through production contracts to bring seed from the field to the final product. Listen as the three t... more
We’re throwing it way back this week to our very first guest on Roots + Ruminants, James Holz! Justin, Jared, and James dive into the Big Beautiful Bill and the potential ripple effects it could have across the ag world. They break down what it means... more
We’re digging into diverse forage systems with agronomy expert John Holman from Kansas State University. Jared, Justin, and John talk through the real challenges farmers are facing and some of the creative solutions out there. John brings decades of ... more
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Tim and Trudy have been iconically influential in shaping today’s easy-fleshing, maternal powerhouse, grass- based cattle genetics that really work. I’m very pleased with our OCC genetics, and I regret not having used them far sooner! Thank you for getting more of their story out to the public. They have been incredibly helpful to many breeding programs, both in the seedstock world and in the regenerative field, and their story is an important one for future generations to know. Thank you for th... more
First time listener, first time reviewer. We really enjoyed the Karl Palmberg conversation. So much so, we are ordering from him this week!! The quote of the episode:
“Steakhouse quality yet healthy enough to be considered medicine.”
Whom wouldn’t want a steak like that? ◡̈
Well done. 5 Stars.
Very interested in the topics and hearing from the guests, but can’t hear the guests’ audio very well on the two episodes I listened to. Also, the host seems bored or disinterested with the guests and not very engaged. Hear lots of yawning and background noise from the host.
I really enjoyed the last episode with Australian-Canadian Graeme Finn. He’s might be one of the most interesting guests you’ve had. I can’t wait to hear him again after he returns from Mongolia.
Be interested to hear more about the rye grazing in the spring.
Interesting to hear about the different forages and how they can fit into different scenarios. Would be interesting to hear more about Cactus Feeders and what they are doing with forage grazing on irrigated pivots
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This podcast focuses on practical and innovative approaches to agriculture, highlighting topics related to livestock management, sustainable farming practices, and creative land use. With hosts who engage with industry experts, each episode features discussions that cover everything from crop rotation and alternative feeding practices to historical insights and market trends affecting the agricultural sector. Notably, the conversations often blend anecdotes from rural life with expert knowledge, making the content both relatable and informative for listeners interested in modern agricultural techniques and sustainability.
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Recent guests on Roots + Ruminants include:
1. Reed Feller
2. James Holz
3. Justin Pettit
4. Rich Blair
5. Doug Crowell
6. Jay Algiere
7. Ryan Hire
8. Tess Hire
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