Roots + Ruminants
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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 72 episodes
Roots + Ruminants
Latest Episodes
2025 Predictions
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for! Buckle up to review the predictions that Jared and Justin made for 2024, as well as what they think might happen in the coming year. Will mustaches or mullets be more popular? Will we get to the bottom of ...
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The Chicken Nugget Challenge, Shark Soup, and the Meat Industry
Jared and Justin are back again chatting about more things related to the U.S. food industry. This week they focus more on the meat industry as a whole, covering both a little bit of the history and future outlook. Hear how certain health and p...
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The Future of Farming and the Food Industry
Jared and Justin are catching up this week on current happenings in agriculture and politics following recent events. Hear the pair discuss how changing incentives could impact commodity agriculture and grazing systems, as well as the role of s...
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Lessons learned from fighter pilot turned farmer Karl Palmberg
Justin is going solo this week with special guest Karl Palmberg, a retired Air-Force Veteran who runs a farm near Larchwood, Iowa. Karl is working towards fully organic practices and specializes in grass-fed beef and the science behind sustaina...
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