Leslie Bates
@prairiewave.bsky.social
Married,KS Farm life,retired teacher&track coach, food bank director and in a world where you can be anything- be kind.
Retired teacher. I am excited to join the school board. Never ran for anything. I was taught how to run by a Fr in college active in politics (Dem). He knew his stuff and I followed the homework. Knocking on doors was fun and rewarding.
November 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Retired teacher. I am excited to join the school board. Never ran for anything. I was taught how to run by a Fr in college active in politics (Dem). He knew his stuff and I followed the homework. Knocking on doors was fun and rewarding.
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You tell ‘em, Gavin!
August 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
You tell ‘em, Gavin!
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ICE crossed a line in LA
June 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ICE crossed a line in LA
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Don't ever forget this.
June 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Don't ever forget this.
Wheat today $4.62. 40 years ago I was excited when wheat rose to $5. However, green wheat waving is mesmerizingly beautiful.
May 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Wheat today $4.62. 40 years ago I was excited when wheat rose to $5. However, green wheat waving is mesmerizingly beautiful.
Just looking at grains tank again. The market was up a few days ago, but the uncertainty gives such wild swings. And a picture of an iris just for tranquility.
April 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just looking at grains tank again. The market was up a few days ago, but the uncertainty gives such wild swings. And a picture of an iris just for tranquility.
I workout in the early morning- 2 mile walk, weights my PT mapped out for me. But…nothing is as exhausting as weeding, tilling, and planting. I need a beer.
April 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I workout in the early morning- 2 mile walk, weights my PT mapped out for me. But…nothing is as exhausting as weeding, tilling, and planting. I need a beer.
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For those who are interested in the effect of tariffs war on farmers this episode is telling. Put aside the “the farmers deserve it”. It is rural people that need to be won over and wishing us harm will not win votes.
For those who are interested in the effect of tariffs war on farmers this episode is telling. Put aside the “the farmers deserve it”. It is rural people that need to be won over and wishing us harm will not win votes.
What an Iowa Farmer Fears About the Trade War
Podcast Episode · The Daily · 04/24/2025 · 29m
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April 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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For those who are interested in the effect of tariffs war on farmers this episode is telling. Put aside the “the farmers deserve it”. It is rural people that need to be won over and wishing us harm will not win votes.
For those who are interested in the effect of tariffs war on farmers this episode is telling. Put aside the “the farmers deserve it”. It is rural people that need to be won over and wishing us harm will not win votes.
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This article encompasses this farmer’s fears. I am in the 22% that read the ag section of 2025. We will not recover our markets even if tariffs are removed. Wheat will be cut in June and soybeans will be ready in the fall. Then the real pain will begin.
This article encompasses this farmer’s fears. I am in the 22% that read the ag section of 2025. We will not recover our markets even if tariffs are removed. Wheat will be cut in June and soybeans will be ready in the fall. Then the real pain will begin.
Fields of Frustration
As tariffs uncertainty bites, rural America starts rethinking its loyalty to Trump.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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This article encompasses this farmer’s fears. I am in the 22% that read the ag section of 2025. We will not recover our markets even if tariffs are removed. Wheat will be cut in June and soybeans will be ready in the fall. Then the real pain will begin.
This article encompasses this farmer’s fears. I am in the 22% that read the ag section of 2025. We will not recover our markets even if tariffs are removed. Wheat will be cut in June and soybeans will be ready in the fall. Then the real pain will begin.
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Sign of the day…
April 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sign of the day…
Knock knock jokes for Grandpa and grandson. Thanks to google we are not running out of jokes.
April 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Knock knock jokes for Grandpa and grandson. Thanks to google we are not running out of jokes.
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This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
April 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
Happy Good Friday from my granddaughter. May your day be joyous in the middle of any chaos you are experiencing.
April 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy Good Friday from my granddaughter. May your day be joyous in the middle of any chaos you are experiencing.
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1/ Today's @farmpolicy.bsky.social News Summary covers how "#China said Tuesday it will ‘fight to the end’ if President Donald Trump imposes an additional 50% #tariff on Chinese goods as many countries rush to negotiate trade with the United States."
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Trump Threatens Additional 50% Tariff on China - Farm Policy News
China said Tuesday it will 'fight to the end' if President Donald Trump imposes an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods, bringing the total levy to 104%.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
1/ Today's @farmpolicy.bsky.social News Summary covers how "#China said Tuesday it will ‘fight to the end’ if President Donald Trump imposes an additional 50% #tariff on Chinese goods as many countries rush to negotiate trade with the United States."
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This man was giddy at the Fall Farm Bureau dinner after Trump was elected. My husband and I just shook our heads. I would enjoy the moment of “I told you so, you idiot.” But I am in the same damn sinking boat. 🤬Trump.
This man was giddy at the Fall Farm Bureau dinner after Trump was elected. My husband and I just shook our heads. I would enjoy the moment of “I told you so, you idiot.” But I am in the same damn sinking boat. 🤬Trump.
Kansas Farm Bureau worries Trump official’s docking-fee plan can harm farm exporters | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas Farm Bureau worries Trump official's docking-fee plan can harm farm exporters • Kansas Reflector
Kansas Farm Bureau and U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas are uneasy about proposed fees for container ships uses to import and export agriculture goods.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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This man was giddy at the Fall Farm Bureau dinner after Trump was elected. My husband and I just shook our heads. I would enjoy the moment of “I told you so, you idiot.” But I am in the same damn sinking boat. 🤬Trump.
This man was giddy at the Fall Farm Bureau dinner after Trump was elected. My husband and I just shook our heads. I would enjoy the moment of “I told you so, you idiot.” But I am in the same damn sinking boat. 🤬Trump.
Today wheat is down -15 cents, soybeans are down -33cents. This is what we can expect from a president that enjoys others pain. And his list of pain inducing tariffs are long. God help the people bc Trump will not.
April 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today wheat is down -15 cents, soybeans are down -33cents. This is what we can expect from a president that enjoys others pain. And his list of pain inducing tariffs are long. God help the people bc Trump will not.
A bit of levity. My grandson,age 5, asked his dad, “Dod you think my arm is longer or your arm is longer.” They compared and dad’s arm is longer. lol. Grandson said, “ Then would you reach under the couch and get my ball?” 😂😂
March 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A bit of levity. My grandson,age 5, asked his dad, “Dod you think my arm is longer or your arm is longer.” They compared and dad’s arm is longer. lol. Grandson said, “ Then would you reach under the couch and get my ball?” 😂😂
My Kansas Senator who lives in Florida. He ran away. His town hall was in western KS in a solid red community. They weren’t having any of his bull. He only stayed less than 15 minutes.
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
My Kansas Senator who lives in Florida. He ran away. His town hall was in western KS in a solid red community. They weren’t having any of his bull. He only stayed less than 15 minutes.
A complete lack of decorum. A fucking embarrassment for the United States. Never in my life has America sided with Russia. And now we are the country that others shun. I cannot fathom what will
Be left of our country in 4 years.
Be left of our country in 4 years.
Oh my God.
Donald Trump and JD Vance are attacking Zelensky in the Oval Office.
This is a complete fucking embarrassment.
Donald Trump and JD Vance are attacking Zelensky in the Oval Office.
This is a complete fucking embarrassment.
February 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A complete lack of decorum. A fucking embarrassment for the United States. Never in my life has America sided with Russia. And now we are the country that others shun. I cannot fathom what will
Be left of our country in 4 years.
Be left of our country in 4 years.
A total embarrassment for the USA.
February 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A total embarrassment for the USA.
The Trump voters knew what they were voting for. They didn’t vote against their interests, they wanted what they voted for. Now they are the “others” and are going WTF🤷♀️. Few are that stupid, they wanted Trump’s world.
February 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The Trump voters knew what they were voting for. They didn’t vote against their interests, they wanted what they voted for. Now they are the “others” and are going WTF🤷♀️. Few are that stupid, they wanted Trump’s world.
Jess Piper always nails it. My husband and I do farm but it is our communities that are being decimated- public school, no daycare, jobs, limited health care, care for the elderly… not unlike the urban areas. Dems address health, economy, support democracy.
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The TikTok Farmer
The hyperfocus on farmers
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February 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Jess Piper always nails it. My husband and I do farm but it is our communities that are being decimated- public school, no daycare, jobs, limited health care, care for the elderly… not unlike the urban areas. Dems address health, economy, support democracy.
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I stand with this message.
February 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I stand with this message.
I wake up and Trump wants to take over Gaza! What the hell? Every damn day he creates a new crisis. The constitution is not even a suggestion for him.
February 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I wake up and Trump wants to take over Gaza! What the hell? Every damn day he creates a new crisis. The constitution is not even a suggestion for him.
Feb 1st: tariff Day. 25% on Mexico and Canada. 🤬 And now I expect wheat prices to plummet bc of retaliatory tariffs. Mexico is one of the highest buyers of USA wheat. They will seek other sources, like China did with soybeans, and may not return in full to American wheat.🤬 I DID NOT VOTE Trump.
February 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Feb 1st: tariff Day. 25% on Mexico and Canada. 🤬 And now I expect wheat prices to plummet bc of retaliatory tariffs. Mexico is one of the highest buyers of USA wheat. They will seek other sources, like China did with soybeans, and may not return in full to American wheat.🤬 I DID NOT VOTE Trump.