Bates Next Generation Farms

04/30/2025

Last week BNGF had the privilege of attending the Durand FFA Banquet.
Delaney Wirtjes was the recipient of the Bates Family Memorial Scholarship (in memory of Timothy Bates, Thomas Koch, and Deborah Koch).
Delaney also received the Timothy Bates Memorial Scholarship in memory of Timothy Bates.
Congratulations to all the outstanding students that have worked so hard all year. And a thank you to the parents and staff that devote so much to these students.

04/15/2025

Planting season is ramping up!
Please slow down, be alert, and be patient when encountering farm machinery on the roads this spring!
Be careful when passing. Don’t try to pass slow moving farm equipment on the left without ensuring that the farmer driving the equipment is not planning a left turn. It may appear that they are pulling over to allow a pass when they are actually preparing to turn.
Honk or motion when passing. They may not see you or know you are there - their equipment is big and noisy.
Stay safe!

03/03/2025

Snowy weather doesn’t keep us down here at BNGF!
We have been keeping busy this winter with hauling our corn and soybeans. Each truck puts on approximately 1,500-2,000 miles delivering about 26,000-32,000 bushels of grain a week! Most days we begin as early as 5:00am and we work until as late as 6:00pm.

01/09/2025

Thank you for joining us for our annual Tom & Jerry party this year! In keeping with past traditions, BNGF so enjoys bringing community together to share in the holidays.
Hope to see you again same time same place next year! December 31, 2025 1:00-6:00.

12/26/2024

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" Isaiah 9:6
Merry Christmas from the entire team at Bates Next Generation Farms.

12/13/2024

11/28/2024

Wishing you all a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving! May you all find much to be grateful for!
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give THANKS in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Thes 5:16-18

11/08/2024

Every year in farming is unpredictable and brings about the unexpected. Typically we are picking wet corn, which varies in moisture from +30% and below. We maintain grain moistures in the bin at approx. 15% to preserve grain quality and prevent grain spoilage.
This year we have picked corn with moistures around 15%, give or take a few points. This is a gift from God in our industry, as it saves time, wear and tear on equipment and helps the bottom line in a year that commodity prices have taken a hit.
Thank you to Josh Erickson for the amazing photography!

10/22/2024

Harvest is going really well! We have had some equipment challenges and excessive corn dust allergies, but we can’t complain! The beans were done early and the corn is dry - which has meant not having to man the driers around the clock!
And some great pictures of the moon and the northern lights!

09/20/2024

As part of our ongoing communication with all of our landowners, BNGF hosted a thank you dinner event last Saturday.
We are so grateful for our landowners who provide opportunities that allow for continued success of our farming operation!

07/22/2024

Getting down to the bottom of the bins! Just a couple more loads of corn and beans to haul and we are ready to begin the next crop year all over again!

05/10/2024

On Wednesday evening Roger, Judy, and Sue had the privilege of attending Durand High School Academic Awards Night where Rachel Proctor received the Bates Family Memorial Scholarship in memory of Timothy Bates, Thomas Koch, and Deborah Koch.
Amber Lee received the Timothy Bates Memorial Scholarship (in memory of Timothy Bates).
Additional students received the Miller Family Agricultural Scholarship in memory of Donald Miller and the Kaitlyn Mary Miller Scholarship in memory of Kaitlyn Miller.
Congratulations to all of the outstanding students that have worked so hard to achieve these awards. A BIG thank you to the parents and staff that devote so much to these students.

In honor of Timothy Bates, Thomas Koch, Deborah Koch, Donald Miller, and Kaitlyn Miller.