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Brent Krause

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Follower of Christ. Husband to Lyndy. Father to Beckett, Leah, and Braxton. Owner of B&L Ag Inc.

Clear Lake SD

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Joined May 2019

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Brent Krause

3 years

OFFICIALLY DONE!! Cleaned the first load of seed this morning! Few hiccups but think we are ready to rock n roll! Been a lot of work but thankful to be done and proud of the finished project! Very thankful to my wife for her support during this whole project.

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Brent Krause

3 years

Fan is in place and anchored down and control panel is done! Electricians are humming along. Hoping next week to be operational!

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Brent Krause

3 years

Unpopular opinion $15 beans and $6 corn is good for no one, farmers included

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1 year

My wife is in CO for 4.5 days for a wedding for a lifelong friend. Been a solo dad with a 4, 2, and 8 mo old (with help from my mother in law). Couple things I've learned so far: 1) Stay at home mom's are amazing and they have the toughest job on the planet. Not up for debate.

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Brent Krause

3 years

There are unlimited opportunities in Ag if you’re willing to do something different besides raising corn and beans the same way we have for the last 30 years.

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Brent Krause

2 years

Can someone please explain how you make it work paying $10k+ an acre? No matter what I do my pencil can’t get sharp enough

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Brent Krause

6 months

Agriculture is a relationship industry. I would also argue that there is no other industry more heavily influenced by relationships than agriculture. So hard to articulate this to people who are not familiar

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Brent Krause

2 years

At least once I week I think “there has to be an easier way to make a living than the ag industry”

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1 month

How does a farm survive with $3.XX corn? That was hard to do 5-7 years ago, let alone with today’s prices.

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Brent Krause

8 months

$948,000 purchase price 12 month treasury ~ 5% = $47,000/year 40 acres x $350/acre rent = $14,000/year Make it make sense to me

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Jim Rothermich, MAI, ARA, ALC

8 months

Call the Seed Corn Dealer...... Sold! $23,700/acre; price negotiated in minutes.

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Brent Krause

3 months

Anyone have any solutions to garage doors leaking? Usually only from an east wind but still annoying

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Brent Krause

1 year

Fell in love at 19 Married at 21 3 kids currently at 28 My life is infinitely better because of my wife and kids.

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1 year

Hot take: Don’t fall in love from 22-29, there’s to much to lose. Your career will thank you.

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Brent Krause

1 year

Hill I’ll die on: Plastic shovel > metal shovel

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Brent Krause

4 years

Ever take a look at the Ag industry and feel like as a whole the hours and money invested spent isn’t worth the return? I look at my grandpa and dad and the long hard hours they put in along with the financial risk, is it worth it? Both were successful but at what cost?

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Brent Krause

2 years

Just talked with a guy who recently sold his business and is retiring. His words of wisdom were to grow and automate as much as you can do by yourself and to stay away from employees. Thoughts?

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Brent Krause

3 years

The amount of Ag companies willing to work at barely above breakeven is astonishing.

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Brent Krause

2 years

Built 4 ladder cages for hopper bins. Company wanted $4800 + freight for factory built. Have less than $800 in metal and paint into them. That is a large markup on labor!

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Brent Krause

3 years

If you only had 80 acres of land to make a living on for your family, what would you do? (Can’t sell it or develop it, have to be something with agriculture)

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Brent Krause

3 months

Big news at the Krause house! Beyond blessed to add to our family.

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Brent Krause

2 years

Anyone have two pickups? One dedicated for work and one as a nicer family pickup? Current pickup either needs to get saved and turned into a family driver or it’s gonna get run til it dies.

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Brent Krause

2 years

Pretty pumped to say that this project is officially done! Way more work than I anticipated but excited how it will help us continue to grow.

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Brent Krause

2 years

Not gonna lie this turned out pretty dope and better than I imagined! Pivots so smoothly you can push it with one hand. Just don’t ask me how much I spent on the caster wheels 😂🤦‍♂️

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Brent Krause

2 years

Dumped the first load today. WOW! Even I was impressed how smoothly it works. Nice when a plan actually comes together!

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Brent Krause

1 year

UPDATE: Mom is back and everyone couldn’t be happier! Hug your kiddos and spouse tonight!

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Brent Krause

1 year

My wife is in CO for 4.5 days for a wedding for a lifelong friend. Been a solo dad with a 4, 2, and 8 mo old (with help from my mother in law). Couple things I've learned so far: 1) Stay at home mom's are amazing and they have the toughest job on the planet. Not up for debate.

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Brent Krause

4 months

If bought for $1 million new, that costs *Checks math* $1,320/separator hour That’s crazy

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4 months

@justinfastert @ksufearless This one? Woofta

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Brent Krause

5 months

$3.5 million at 5% Treasury Note = $175,000/year 118 acres at $400(?)/acre rent = $47,200/year No comment, just an observation.

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Jim Rothermich, MAI, ARA, ALC

5 months

Good land costs 1X..... SOLD!!!!! $3.47+ million or $29,600/acre; offered choice; buyer took both tracts; auction over; Summit Pipeline easement on both tracts. Good sale by Zomer Auction.

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Brent Krause

1 year

Bought some rye from an old boy last year. Sent a check. 4 months still hadn’t cashed it. Called him to see what was up. “Oh I got a whole pile of grain checks on my desk, not sure what to do with them.” 😂 Not sure what the lesson is here but I always chuckle at that.

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Brent Krause

1 year

2) I definitely take for granted all my wife does. 3) Parenting is really hard. 4) Parenting is really rewarding and a lot of fun. 5) Being a dad is so much fun. I am unbelievably blessed in my life and have so much to be thankful for. Has been a good reminder of that.

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Brent Krause

2 years

Added another addition to the family yesterday! Braxton Mark 9 lbs 7 oz Momma and baby are doing great! Big bro and big sis seem to be big fans too!

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Brent Krause

2 years

At what point does diversifying make you too diversified and lose efficiency and focus on the main business?

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Brent Krause

3 years

Have a part time high school kid helping me this summer It amazes when he comes how much a guy can get done with a little help 1+1 = 3

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Brent Krause

1 year

First year in business I bought and cleaned about 5 loads of rye and was so worried I wouldn’t get them sold I ended up selling them at a loss. I bought 20 loads today and didn’t think twice Always crazy to look back and see how much your perspective can change in a short time

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Brent Krause

6 months

Today is the classical “it’s -15 but it’s not too bad because there’s no wind” day in the upper Midwest

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Brent Krause

3 years

Is it worth it to pay down debt early with rates being so cheap? Or is it better to keep cash and invest it back into business or a similar investment?

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Brent Krause

1 year

The year is 2023. Should you buy land at $10,000/acre?

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Shay Foulk

1 year

The year is 1990. Should you buy 80 acres at $1,000/acre? @Prairie_Farmer

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Brent Krause

5 months

Come a LONG ways in 5 years

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Brent Krause

3 years

Common theme in agriculture: I don’t like the rules and how the game is played, so I will get mad and complain loudly! Every other sector of business: I either have to change the rules or change the game. Why don’t we have the latter mentality in Ag?

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Brent Krause

8 months

Need some help AgTwitter. Business is very seasonal, what else could I run through this place? Have thought about putting a hammer mill in and grinding corn. Open to any and all ideas!

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Brent Krause

2 years

Is it possible for a business to grow too fast?

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Brent Krause

1 year

Are co-ops a broken model? Or is there still value in them?

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Brent Krause

10 months

Farm sold in Deuel County today for $10,100/acre. If you figure just tillable acres it is pushing $11,000/acre. Buyer was an investor. I would guess comparable rents for that quality of ground is $200-$250ish (maybe). So yea, there’s that!

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Brent Krause

2 years

If you order hopper bins, don’t be like me and forget to order them with vents 🤦‍♂️ Side note: Old man can still lay down a pretty good bead 40’ in the air

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Brent Krause

1 year

How I negotiate freight with good companies and owners: Me: What do you need for this load? Them: $ X/load Me: Sounds good!! If you find good guys in the trucking business, just pay them fair rates. Have my core group of guys I work with and will go to bat for them all.

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Brent Krause

3 years

Would it be possible to turn the average 1500-2000 acre Midwest corn/soybean rotation into a highly intensive cattle grazing operation? Can it be done? And if it can is it worth it?

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Brent Krause

7 months

Closing out 2023 and looking back at some numbers. In our first 3 years since building my seed plant, have cleaned a little over 500k bu through. Pretty crazy to me! Hoping we can hit 1 million soon!

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Brent Krause

1 year

Last major upgrade done for the year!

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Brent Krause

4 months

@SullyBusiness I’m passionate about putting food on the table for my family and having a roof over our heads.

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Brent Krause

2 years

Well did a thing today! Very thankful everything went smoothly and safely!

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Brent Krause

4 years

Always know my dad drove my pickup because the radio is on 570 am when I jump in

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Brent Krause

3 years

Big day on Wednesday, we welcomed second kiddo into the world! Leah Loree Krause 9 lb 0 oz 20 in long Momma and baby are doing great! Feeling pretty overwhelmed but so thankful and blessed to now have a family of 4!

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Brent Krause

8 months

How things are going at the Krause household IYKYK

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Brent Krause

28 days

New leg is up and running! We might actually be able to clean some seed this year

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Brent Krause

7 months

One of the few hills I’ll die on in life. A minivan is by far the best vehicle for a young family. And as an added perk way cheaper than a SUV!

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Tales from the Feedyard (Uncensored)

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365 days a year I’m in and out of payloaders,tractors, trucks,Jeep Wrangler. My knees and hips are constant pain. The other day I drove a mini van and it was the most delightful thing I’ve ever got in and out of.

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Brent Krause

2 years

Hopefully by the end of today this project will be completed!!

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Brent Krause

2 years

Made some posts alongside our dock to hopefully prevent anyone from falling in. Anyone have a good idea what to string between them? Chain? Rope?

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Brent Krause

3 months

Added a few more bins today, place is starting to look a little different!

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Brent Krause

4 years

Neighbor had a hog barn go down last night. While not fun it is always cool to see the agriculture community rally and drop everything. Makes a guy proud to live in a small town and work in agriculture

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Brent Krause

3 years

A quick way to feel humbled is to start making some cold calls. You realize you are a little fish in a hurry!

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Brent Krause

3 years

Pretty much convinced you could start a concrete crew tomorrow and be 100% booked for next year in a month Also those dudes make some serious $$$

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1 year

What’s the “secret sauce” to a successful farm operation?

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Brent Krause

8 months

How does everyone deal with being bored at their job/career? Just turned 29 but have been feeling this for awhile. Curious to what everyone does to combat it.

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Brent Krause

4 years

I’m still freezing but got the first piece of equipment installed today! Bins come in on Friday, starting to take shape!

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Brent Krause

6 months

I follow a lot of really cool and successful real estate people on here. And the more I follow them the more I realize the only real estate I want to own is my house and some farmland.

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Brent Krause

7 months

Closed on a sale today for some oats with a new customer. Cold called him and have been following up with him for the last 3 months. Those ones feel a little sweeter!!

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Brent Krause

4 months

This is hilarious. Every trip back poor guy runs a bit slower 😂

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Josh

4 months

Ya'll ever load a raccoon ? #AgTwitter

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Brent Krause

2 years

Coming together!

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Brent Krause

2 years

Loaded the first truck today in the loading dock. Thankfully everything worked as it should! First load of rye headed out the door with @hellbenthagen and the crew 👍

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Brent Krause

2 years

Transition complete! Turned out even better than I thought it would!

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Brent Krause

3 years

Customer called me yesterday and told me he grazed 99 cows on 53 acres of cover crop mix following a small grain for 44 days! Will chalk that up as a win!!

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Brent Krause

8 months

Wife and I caught one of the nastiest bugs in awhile Raging fever, massive migraine, chills. Prayers appreciated!

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Brent Krause

2 years

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Brent Krause

3 years

Setting up an auger with a bi-directional might be the best thing since sliced bread

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Brent Krause

3 years

How can this still be a thing? If paid for contractually should have to hold up on their end of the deal. What’s the point of prepaying if it doesn’t help your customers?

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Chet Edinger

3 years

👇This ad is false I “locked in” Roundup with #HeftySeed in August, had it paid for. I’m now told the price was pulled & my price will be spot when it’s delivered. No delivery date yet. #heftySeed has no Roundup they have no price. C’mon @darrenhefty @brianhefty do better

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Brent Krause

11 months

First load of cleaned seed in the new bins!

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Brent Krause

3 years

The amount of capital it takes to run a business is pretty crazy

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Brent Krause

1 year

Bro, don’t ever drive this close to my utility box again…

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Brent Krause

4 years

When I was little always wished I lived in the “I” states so we could just grow corn and beans. As I get older I’m more and more thankful to live where we can grow small grains and livestock is still a big part of operations!

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Brent Krause

2 years

When I die, if what I’m known for is “working hard” or “having a successful business” I’ll have known I’ve utterly failed at life.

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Brent Krause

3 years

Ag Producers What do you think you end up actually earning on a $/hr basis? What SHOULD you be making on a $/hr basis for all your effort and headaches? How far off are those numbers?

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Brent Krause

2 years

@McNeilBJ Corn, milo, soybeans, hemp, buckwheat, peas, oats, wheat

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Brent Krause

2 years

Does anyone have a spreadsheet or info on actual cost of running a semi and hopper bottom?

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Brent Krause

11 months

Broker lied to driver about weight. Told driver the real weight and instantly knew he would lose money on load. Told me he couldn’t take it and drove off. Not even mad, kudos to you for knowing your numbers man!

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Brent Krause

3 years

With the addition of our seed plant we are looking to expand our business! If you are looking for another supplier of small grains, custom cleaning, or cover crop mixes, give us a call at 605-956-1389!

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Brent Krause

2 years

Has anyone added an office onto a shop or warehouse recently? Looking for some ideas

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Brent Krause

1 year

Why you clean your seed…

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Brent Krause

5 years

Low stick Keeton’s staying clean in tacky soil conditions! #plant19 @precisionplant @PrecisionAg360

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Brent Krause

2 years

2nd year winding down. Unreal how much can happen in 2 years!

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Brent Krause

2 years

Got footings poured today!

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Brent Krause

3 years

Even with $5 corn and $14 beans still got guys putting wheat in!

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Brent Krause

1 year

Me starting a grain cleaning company

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Bryant Suellentrop

1 year

Me starting a cleaning business in March of 2020:

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Brent Krause

3 years

What are some big opportunities coming in Ag in the next ten years?

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Brent Krause

2 years

The hardest part about growing a business is investing and planning for future growth with cash flow from today

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Brent Krause

3 months

Goal in life is to be wealthy with things money can’t buy

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Brent Krause

2 years

Got the dock leveler welded on today! Need to prime and paint and then this project is officially done! Also included a pic of the drain. 1.5” rain and it was bone dry, so it must work thankfully!

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2 years

Can’t ask for a better morning!

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Brent Krause

3 months

Probably the nicest gravity wagon in Deuel County!! (And most expensive 😂) 30k lb readout should make weighing out partial loads way quicker and faster. Good thing I got it done after the big rush this spring 🤦‍♂️

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Brent Krause

3 years

What happens when corn comes down to $4 and soybeans back down to $10 with historic input prices and supply chains in shambles?

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Brent Krause

3 years

Unpopular opinion $15 beans and $6 corn is good for no one, farmers included

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2 years

One more pour and we can cross this one off the list!

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2 years

Things I’ve learned this far being a dad of 3: Mom’s are rockstars and utterly under appreciated in society

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Brent Krause

3 years

Had some good help sorting corn today!

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Brent Krause

4 years

Missing kids ball games? Not home for supper most nights? Strained family relationships? Then I look at other industries and see better margins and a more balanced work and home life. Makes a guy wonder how Ag got put into this position in the first place.

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