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Roots + Ruminants

Hosted by Millborn Seeds · business · EN-US

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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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What is Roots + Ruminants about?

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.

Who hosts Roots + Ruminants?

Roots + Ruminants is hosted by Millborn Seeds. The show has published 96 episodes to date.

What has Roots + Ruminants covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Fall Feed Strategies and the Fight to Protect the Cattle Herd" (13 October 2026, 45 minutes), "An intro to the RANCH Act, plus Jared’s twin calves experiment" (25 August 2026, 48 minutes), and "Summer Snapshot" (30 June 2026, 41 minutes).

How often does Roots + Ruminants publish?

Roots + Ruminants publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 96 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Roots + Ruminants?

Booking probability for Roots + Ruminants is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Roots + Ruminants requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Roots + Ruminants's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Roots + Ruminants?

The strongest fits for Roots + Ruminants are Cattle & Dairy Farming. Roots + Ruminants has a business audience.

About the host

Millborn Seeds hosts Roots + Ruminants, a business podcast with 96 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Fall Feed Strategies and the Fight to Protect the Cattle Herd

    Oct 13, 202645 min

    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...

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    An intro to the RANCH Act, plus Jared’s twin calves experiment

    Aug 25, 202648 min

    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...

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    Summer Snapshot

    Jun 30, 202641 min

    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...

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    Mexico & Market Talk

    May 5, 202630 minS0

    <p>The guys are back this week with plenty to cover! Justin shares highlights from his recent trip to Mexico to judge a sheep show. They also dive into all things sheep, livestock disease concerns, and the latest market...

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    Spring State of Mind

    Apr 14, 202641 minS0

    <p>This week, Jared and Justin are in the spring state of mind. With the weather (hopefully) warming up, they dive into cattle talk, plans for this spring, and how they’re gearing up for the season. They also touch on...

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    Less Fence, More Grazing with Ryan Gravenhof

    Mar 24, 20261h 14mS0

    <p>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...

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    Markets, Meat, and Warmer Weather

    Mar 10, 202652 minS0

    <p>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...

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    Building a Successful Herd with Garrett Masat

    Feb 17, 20261h 3mS0

    <p>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...

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    Fueling the Herd Through Winter

    Feb 3, 202650 minS0

    <p> 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...

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    2026 Predictions

    Jan 6, 202657 minS0

    <p>Join hosts Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock as they return from a hiatus with the annual New Year’s Predictions podcast. The duo revisits their predictions from this time last year and shares new predictions for the...

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    Fall Roundup

    Sep 9, 202535 minS0

    <p>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...

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    Snakes & Seed with Reed Feller

    Aug 19, 20251h 5mS0

    <p>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...

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    James Holz Returns: Banter and the Big Beautiful Bill

    Jul 22, 20251h 6mS0

    <p>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...

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    Forage for the Future with John Holman

    Jul 1, 202542 minS0

    <p>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...

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    Feeding Roots to Ruminants with Justin Pettit

    Jun 10, 202558 minS0

    <p>Justin and Jared catch up with Justin Pettit from Santa Carota Beef, a unique ranch that actually feeds roots to ruminants (ironic, right?). The ranch finishes cattle on carrots, and in this episode, they dive into...

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    Cattle Market Chit-Chat with Rich Blair

    May 20, 20251h 21mS0

    <p>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...

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    Grass-based Dairying with Alexandre Farms

    May 20, 20251h 14mS0

    <p>Alexandre Family Farm is an entirely grass-based dairy farm in Crescent City, California. Their mission is to farm in harmony with nature, and in doing so they produce A2/A2 organic milk that is rich in nutrients and...

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    Spring Catch-Up: 2025

    Apr 29, 202541 minS0

    <p>Jared and Justin are back with this year’s spring catch-up conversation! They dive into current planting conditions, cattle prices, and the ever-changing value of land. They also chat about the importance of...

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    The Story of the Stockyards with Doug Crowell

    Apr 15, 202553 minS0

    <p>Jared and Justin are reunited for a classic podcast episode this week! Joining them is Doug Crowell, a retired police officer turned Fort Worth Stockyards tour guide. Doug shares his rich family history, personal...

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    Ranching from Ground Zero with Jay Algiere

    Apr 1, 202556 minS0

    <p>Jay Algiere, a first-generation rancher based near De Soto, Missouri, has worked to build his operation from the ground up. Along the way he has documented his passion and progress on his YouTube channel...

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