Dale Beisner

@midmarkcoop grain elevator operator, part time farmer-rancher, bowhunter

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

#kansaswheat #wheatharvest26

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

Friday, June 12th I started my 40th Wheat Harvest at @midmarkcoop Natoma elevator. This spring marked my 43rd year with Midland Marketing and I plan to retire in July. I have seen a lot of changes over that 40 years.

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

St. Patrick's Day celebration takes over Aggieville https://t.co/YMVE0nb6Jx via @MERCnewsroom

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Los Angeles' Angel City Chorale performs Toto's Africa a cappella with rain and thundershowers mimicked literally by hand.

[Trooper Ben @TrooperBenKs]

You’re gonna wanna read this. You’re gonna wanna read all of this….

I just finished presenting a defensive driving class to an audience, something I do regularly for schools, businesses, churches, government groups, and civic organizations. These talks are my way of helping others understand how to stay safe on the road, follow Kansas laws, and prepare for changes in weather and seasons.

But one audience sticks out, and within that group, there’s a memory I’ll never forget.

Every year, I would visit this group to speak, and every year, there was a man in the audience who would challenge me. A man’s man—tall, strong, with hands calloused by years of hard work. He would always speak up, bantering back and forth with me, declaring how he didn’t wear his seatbelt, never had, and never would. He’d say it wasn’t the government’s business to tell him what to do in his own vehicle. It became a routine, almost expected—awkward but part of the presentation.

About eight years ago, everything changed.

When I walked into the room that year, I noticed something different about him. His demeanor was quieter, almost heavy. I didn’t know why, but I could feel that something had shifted.

Midway through my talk, he raised his hand, just like always. I braced myself for our usual back-and-forth. But this time, there was no banter.

He stood, visibly emotional, and told his story.

He shared how, for years, he had stubbornly refused to wear a seatbelt and believed it was his right to do so. But one night, a Kansas trooper knocked on his door, waking him up with devastating news. His son had been in a crash—a rollover. His son had been ejected from the vehicle and didn’t survive. The trooper told him it was believed his son wasn’t wearing a seatbelt.

The man broke down in front of everyone, crying openly as he confessed his guilt and regret. He admitted he had likely influenced his son’s choices, thinking his own actions didn’t matter. The thought haunted him.

It was incredibly hard for all of us in the room to watch this man—a pillar of strength in so many ways—speak so openly and painfully about his loss. His grief was raw and undeniable, and his courage in sharing his story left a lasting impact on everyone there.

In that moment, he wasn’t just a strong, stubborn man anymore. He was a father, broken by loss, urging everyone in that room to learn from his pain.

It was a powerful reminder for all of us. Life offers two paths to learn lessons: we can touch the heat of the flame ourselves, or we can be wise enough to learn from those who already have.

One of the biggest challenges we face in Kansas is reaching adult men—the demographic that is statistically the most resistant to wearing seatbelts. By making safer choices, they can not only protect themselves but also set an example for the next generation.

I don’t know if this story will move you, but it’s my hope that it speaks to you. I hope you connect with it in some way and take a moment to think about the impact you have—not just on yourself but on those who look to you for guidance.

It’s never too late to make a safer choice.

Be safe,
Trooper Ben

[Brian Beisner @BBeisner]

This is going to result in a war. Large corporations using eminent domain to take land for power transmission lines.
https://t.co/OxT2W8jIP4

[Midland Marketing @midmarkcoop]

Christmas is right around the corner, and so is fall harvest. It has been raining around our trade territory, and that means we will have some fall crops to harvest. This also means we will need assistance in taking in those crops. Do you or someone you know need some extra cash?

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

K9 Count sniffs out key role with KBI - WIBW - https://t.co/R9rN5GuMhh #GoogleAlerts

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

Friday, June 14th, I started my 38th wheat harvest with @midmarkcoop at the #Natoma elevator. This spring marked my 41st employment anniversary with Midland Marketing. @KansasWheat #wheatharvest24

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

@KansasWheat Running an elevator, I enjoy seeing the kids riding in the trucks to dump wheat.

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

My best photo of #Eclipse2024 looking through an 11 shade welding helmet at 1:53 pm, about maximum cover for our area.

[Midland Marketing @midmarkcoop]

we will be better equipped to handle all your fuel service needs. We’d love to send this truck out to your farm or place of operation and show you what we can do for you. Call, Text, or order online for all your fuel needs.

[Midland Marketing @midmarkcoop]

Introducing the newest unit to our petroleum fleet. Midland Marketing has purchased this 2024 Western Star 4500-gallon fuel truck to replace the aging Mack fuel truck. With the latest technology in fuel hauling design,

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

Storm moving through. Max wind 62 mph 1 inch rain in 4 minutes on electronic. #kswx @NWSHastings 6.7 mi nne of Natoma. 9:32 wind at 11 mph 1.63 rain

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

Today I would have started my 37th #kansaswheatharvest for @midmarkcoop . Off because of back sugery and recovery. I guess it is the one to miss. Expect less than 25% 10 year average. Lots of acres grazed with livestock, swathed for hay or destroyed. @KansasWheat #wheatharvest23

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

@GoddessofGrain Check out LaRosh Farms. Great wheat harvest video from NC Kansas.

[Dale Beisner @dwbeisner]

@ranchersdottir When I have trained my dogs to stop barking. when they start, first firmly tell them to stop and be quiet. Second time they bark do the same. Third time sneak up to them and scare the crap out of them. It may take a couple times but it works.

[Midland Marketing @midmarkcoop]

We know you’ve all heard the rumors and we wanted to set the record straight. We did sell out our Hill City location. Although we will not have a location in Hill City our team still plans to serve our customers who patronize our business. If you have questions please contact us.