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 • 96 episodes
Roots + Ruminants
Latest Episodes
Fall Feed Strategies and the Fight to Protect the Cattle Herd
Fall harvest is moving fast, and wet conditions and strong growth are keeping producers on their toes across the Midwest. Justin and Jared dig into what’s happening in the field, from alfalfa cutting and cover crops, to how lush pastures are sh...
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An intro to the RANCH Act, plus Jared’s twin calves experiment
Jared and Justin dive in to the newly-introduced Rebuilding America’s National Cow Herd (RANCH) Act, spearheaded by U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). The RANCH Act would create a voluntary program to turn more land...
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Summer Snapshot
After a couple of weeks away, the guys are back with a snapshot of their summers so far. Honestly, who knows what direction the conversation is going to go! In this episode, they're catching up on life during their hiatus, sharing market update...
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