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Roots + Ruminants

Millborn Seeds
Agronomy
Forage Crops
Raynovo Rally
Cover Crops
Bison
Agricultural Education
Soil Health
Agriculture
Livestock Management
Dowdle Family Farms
Cattle
Forage Management
Direct-To-Consumer Beef Marketing
Crop Rotation
Alfalfa
Networking
Mississippi
South Dakota
Japanese Millet
Sioux Falls

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.

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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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Recent Guests

Reed Feller
Grow Relations with Millborne Seeds and experienced farmer
Millborne Seeds
Episode: Snakes & Seed with Reed Feller
James Holz
Guest from Greene County, Iowa, with experience in trading and biofuel production
Iowa Cover Crop
Episode: James Holz Returns: Banter and the Big Beautiful Bill
Justin Pettit
Owner of Santa Carota Beef, specializes in finishing cattle on carrots.
Santa Carota Beef
Episode: Feeding Roots to Ruminants with Justin Pettit
Rich Blair
Owner of Blair Brothers Angus and experienced cattle industry expert.
Blair Brothers Angus
Episode: Cattle Market Chit-Chat with Rich Blair
Doug Crowell
Local historian and former police officer.
Fort Worth Stockyards
Episode: The Story of the Stockyards with Doug Crowell
Jay Algiere
Owner of Algiere Ranch and Algiere Homestead
Episode: Ranching from Ground Zero with Jay Algiere
Ryan Hire
Farmer from Southwest Kansas
Independent farmer
Episode: Live from Commodity Classic 2025
Tess Hire
Farmer from Southwest Kansas
Independent farmer
Episode: Live from Commodity Classic 2025
Kevin Berkham
Secretary at US Farmers and Ranchers in Action
US Farmers and Ranchers in Action
Episode: Live from Commodity Classic 2025

Hosts

Jared Knock
Co-host focused on practical land use and modern agricultural practices.
Justin Fruechte
Co-host specializing in agricultural innovation and livestock management.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Thank you for interviewing the Ohlde’s!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TxPanhandleNative
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Listen!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMLaRock
    United Statesa year ago
  • Audio Quality

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WannabeGrassFarmer99
    United Statesa year ago
  • Graeme Finn

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aaron57248
    United States2 years ago
  • Always thought engaging

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Will from MI
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical advice and insights shared by guests, finding the content both engaging and educational.
Several reviews mention the interesting and varied background of guests, contributing to informative discussions around agricultural innovation.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Grass, Cows & Money with Will Harris
Q: How did you come to the decision of adding livestock species?
I added sheep because my pasture was getting more diverse and there were plants the cows didn't seem to eat.
Bison production and (temporarily) quitting farming with Dodge Slead
Q: How do you balance running a farm while managing health issues in your family?
The sabbatical year allowed for more flexibility to attend to family matters while still managing the farm sustainably.
Bison production and (temporarily) quitting farming with Dodge Slead
Q: Can you tell me about the management differences between cattle and bison?
Bison are still wild and haven't been domesticated like cattle; they require less intensive management but also come with unique challenges.
Drones, Cattle, and Farm Opportunities with Cole Sonne from Sonne Farms
Q: What opportunities has it led to outside of the podcast?
Sonne discusses speaking engagements at agricultural events and collaborations with major brands like John Deere.
Drones, Cattle, and Farm Opportunities with Cole Sonne from Sonne Farms
Q: How has social media changed your farming operation?
Cole mentions it has given him opportunities, allowing him to purchase land and engage directly with consumers.

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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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