Ben Kratky

Farmer/rancher, firefighter, EMT, father of 2, Golden Harvest Seed advisor. (thoughts and opinions are my own)

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@WxScholl My kids had to flip a quarter to see who got to ride in the tractor with me tonight. Lol

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

Where is a good place to get marketing advice or daily commentary on the cattle market? The guy I usually go through says he don’t have time to do both cattle and grains

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

Where is the best place to buy concrete bunks? Looking for “J” style

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

Who in central Kansas pours bunklines or aprons?

[Gavin Spoor @gavin_spoor]

Did some math on inflation.

In October 1970 a John Deere 4020 that cost $10,000 would haul a bushel of soybeans worth $3, and feed a cow worth $372.

(Inflation adjusted to 2025)
In October 1970 a John Deere 4020 that cost $83,000 would haul a bushel of soybeans worth $25, and feed a cow worth $3,100.

(Reality in 2025)
In October 2025 a John Deere 6r 145 that cost $220,000 hauls a bushel of soybeans worth $10, and feeds a cow worth $2,900.

In conclusion -
•machinery is ridiculously overpriced
• soybeans are underpriced
• beef isn’t too expensive

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@ksufearless I’ve heard we are just buying lean ground, not boxed, and only 20million worth. Grand scheme it shouldn’t make much difference but I’m sure the knee jerk reaction will be much worse

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@PukwanaU Still is depending on location/year

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@longgonejohn81 @DaveDejmal @alex__hinz Not sure about ag equipment, I know a guy that ships motorcycles across the sea. He says they coat them in WD-40 then just wash off when they get there. Says they’ve done it for years that way

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@farmerbates @ksufearless I just dinged an out of stater $400. Screw em. They said the dozer guy wanted $600. It seemed fair

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

I’m looking for a good mixer/feed wagon. It will only get used when muddy or as a backup for truck. What’s everybody recommend? Thinking Kuhn 3130? Or should I look at something else.

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@4720john What do you consider the economic threshold to spray? I have always heard it was 3-4 per head. Curious what everyone else was doing?

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

I’ve never been so happy to have to pull feed trucks around in August! Thankful for the rain.

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@ksufearless Last couple years seems like the wheat stubble breaks down fast. I blame it more on drought/stressed plants compared to healthy plants than I would chemical burn. Even the milo/corn stalks seem to break down faster over winter last couple years. Again I’d say stress. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@vonada_damon @GoddessofGrain

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@ksufearless Not sure the brand, it’s a purple light bright as hell, I’ll check tomorrow.

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@ksufearless Had some applied 3weeks ago. Chased a bull across it this morning. I could still see it laying there. It can rain anytime!

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@KWCHRoss peak wind gust of 61mph. Current gust from 35-48 SSW. 5miles north of sylvan grove at 5:48pm #kwsx

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

⁦@KWCHRoss⁩ 50th and pike Dr. lincoln county at 5:16pm.

[Ben Kratky @KratkyBen]

@SiekerSales 🙄

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@KenSchaus Packer must have been loosing money