
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 | 91 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Our guest this week, Ryan Gravenhof, is a Minnesota farmer who shares how he is using cattle collars to transform grazing management and reduce labor on his operation. These GPS collars allow him to create virtual fences and quickly locate animals wi... more
On this week's episode, hear Jared and Justin discuss what’s happening around the world and how current events could impact input prices moving forward. They also share a quick spring catch up before shifting gears to something a little more fun, tal... more
The guys are back with their first guest of the year, Garrett Masat! He breaks down how he built his herd into a successful cattle operation and shares insights on increasing herd value, controlling costs, and navigating changing markets. Whether you... more
Back by popular demand, Jared and Justin return to their regularly scheduled (most of the time) recordings. In this episode, they break down winter livestock feeding, including how grazing still plays a role, which feed types they use, and practical ... 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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The show centers on practical land use, grazing strategies, and forage management for diverse livestock systems. Episodes frequently explore diversified grazing, cover crops, and innovative tools like virtual fencing, with hands-on experiences from farmers and ranchers, plus expert guests in agronomy, cattle breeding, and farm policy. A notable edge is the blend of field-tested tactics, family-farm perspectives, and real-world economics, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights for pasture-based operations and sustainable farming. The format tends to combine candid host banter with technical depth, policy context, and market considerations, which can appeal to producers, agronomists, and industry professionals seeking app... more
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Recent guests on Roots + Ruminants include:
1. Ryan Gravenhof
2. Garrett Masat
3. Reed Feller
4. James Holz
5. Justin Pettit
6. Rich Blair
7. Doug Crowell
8. Jay Algiere
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