Roots + Ruminants Podcast

Roots + Ruminants Podcast Hosts Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock explore innovative use of farm pasture and rangeland. Tune in!

07/05/2025

Need something to listen to over the holiday weekend? Tune in to the latest episode!

New episode out now!⚠️We’re digging into diverse forage systems with agronomy expert John Holman from Kansas State. Jare...
07/01/2025

New episode out now!⚠️

We’re digging into diverse forage systems with agronomy expert John Holman from Kansas State. Jared, Justin, and John talk through the real challenges farmers are facing and some of the creative solutions out there. John brings decades of research to the table and shares how these practices can pay off, both for the land and the bottom line. Tune in to hear how diverse forage systems are changing the game in agriculture and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

06/23/2025

In search of people who feed roots to ruminants!

06/14/2025

I guess Jared and Justin have never heard of rainbow carrots...😂

Justin and Jared catch up with Justin Pettit from a unique ranch that actually feeds roots to ruminants (ironic, right?...
06/10/2025

Justin and Jared catch up with Justin Pettit from a unique ranch that actually feeds roots to ruminants (ironic, right?). The ranch finishes cattle on carrots, and in this episode, they dive into the operation’s roots, how they’ve navigated ups and downs, and what makes carrot-finished beef stand out nutritionally. Pettit shares the creative marketing strategies that helped grow their brand, the importance of staying connected to their community, and how this approach could shape the future of cattle nutrition. Tune in to hear all about it!

06/02/2025

Tune in to hear the rest of this cattle market convo 🐄
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05/28/2025

What are your thoughts on land prices today? Tell us in the comments!

05/23/2025

It's just like buying insurance 🤷‍♀️

And we're back!This week on the show, Jared and Justin sit down with Rich Blair, a longtime pro in the cattle and commod...
05/21/2025

And we're back!

This week on the show, Jared and Justin sit down with Rich Blair, a longtime pro in the cattle and commodities world. They chat about where the cattle market’s been, where it’s headed, and everything in between. Hear about everything from price swings to industry trends and what it takes to stay steady in a changing game. Go give it a listen!

05/12/2025

Tune in to the latest episode to hear the rest of Jared's answer!

05/06/2025

It's all about creating cattle culture 🐄

05/01/2025

You heard it! Jared says in two years, cash rent will be the same for crop and pasture land...

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