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Agriculture

Every grower, every farm, and every field is different.

 

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At South Central FS, we’re experts in the field. Our crop specialists are driven to maximize every acre and bring the latest agronomic technologies and innovations to your farm. Whether recommending the appropriate hybrid or variety, nutrient management for optimum growth, or advice on disease and pest management, our crop specialists are always focused on pointing your operations forward. What’s more, South Central FS is partnering with leading technology providers to anticipate demands down the road, ensuring our customers are ready for what’s next.

Crop Nutrients

FS System has supplied macro and micro crop nutrients to ag retailers for more than 65 years. Our long-term relationships with manufacturers around the world and in North America afford access to extensive storage and distribution channels, in turn, providing our retail customers with a reliable and timely supply.

InVigoron
NutriBlast
NutriFuse
FlexN
Crop Protection

When you choose FS as your crop protection supplier, you benefit from the expertise of a local FS Crop Specialist, whose job is to help you maximize every acre.  

FS MiField
No one knows more about crop growth and development – and how to optimize yield – than FS.   With MiField™, the FS Agronomy team helps farmers drive toward optimal profitability. 


FS MiField Applied Research
Grain

At FS, our grain experts are aligned with trade organizations and industry experts so they stay at the forefront in a global marketplace.

Grain Systems
Grain Marketing

 

Agronomy Team

 

Ryan Hasty

Ryan Hasty

Location Manager

Stewardson , IL

(217) 821-3776

Jeremy Schumacher

Jeremy Schumacher

Northern Area Agronomy Manager

Moultrie, Shelby, Coles Counties

(217) 994-2827

Mitch McMahon

Mitch McMahon

Eastern Area Agronomy Manager

Effingham, Cumberland, Clay Counties

(217) 994-0717

Seth Kopplin

Seth Kopplin

Crop Specialist

Altamont , IL

(618) 553-7781

Matt  Probst

Matt Probst

Certified Crop Specialist

Effingham , IL

(217) 276-3262

Michael Weidner

Michael Weidner

Crop Speciailst

Flora , IL

(618) 838-8628

Trevor Warner

Trevor Warner

Crop Specialist

Stewardson , IL

(217) 994-4147

Mike Lemmon

Mike Lemmon

Crop Specialist

Humboldt , IL

(217) 276-7874

Tim Petty

Tim Petty

Certified Crop Specialist

Sullivan , IL

(217) 663-5541

Craig Gerdes

Craig Gerdes

Certified Crop Specialist

Greenville , IL

(618) 339-7969

James Lurkins

James Lurkins

Crop Specialist

Vandalia , IL

(618) 267-0073

Josh Lewis

Josh Lewis

Crop Specialist

Flora , IL

(618) 838-0637

Mitch Wolff

Mitch Wolff

Crop Specialist

St. Peter , IL

(618) 267-2665

Austin Norris

Austin Norris

Crop Specialist

Tower Hill , IL

(217) 994-2143

Ty Hewing

Ty Hewing

Crop Specialist

Stewardson , IL

(217) 508-8899

Zach Jansen

Zach Jansen

Crop Specialist

Effingham , IL

(217) 240-0888

Will Knebel

Will Knebel

Crop Specialist

Vandalia , IL

(618) 791-0176

Evan Cornett

Evan Cornett

Crop Associate

Altamont , IL

(618) 483-3707

Zach Stark

Zach Stark

Crop Associate

Toledo , IL

(618) 852-9075

Scott Helm

Scott Helm

Crop Associate

Sandoval , IL

(618) 322-0349

Jeff Deters

Jeff Deters

Crop Associate

Effingham , IL

(217) 690-3226

Jacob Lauffenberger

Jacob Lauffenberger

Crop Associate

Sullivan , IL

(217) 259-1982

Nathan Thompson

Nathan Thompson

Crop Sales Associate

Flora , IL

(217) 663-2873

Clay Bruno

Clay Bruno

Crop Sales Associate

Greenville , IL

(618) 320-0145

Latest News

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October 05, 2023
FS InVISION® continues to demonstrate excellent performance in the F.I.R.S.T. Trials. This is a perfect example of the advantage of a locally selected lineup.
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August 24, 2022
The FS System is excited to announce Orange Madison Cooperative as the newest FS Member Company. Orange Madison Cooperative is based in Orange, Virginia.
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December 15, 2021
FS InVISION takes two second place finishes and three third place finishes in the NCGA for the 2021 Season
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