FS Uncovered

A special From the Field episode. We visit with M&M Service Seed Specialist Jason Boehler, Crop Specialist Tyler Reichmann, and Agronomy Marketing Manager Bryan Fairfull mid-planting of the Carlinville plot. They talk about what they are planting, data they will collect, and how it will help growers choose seed right for their operation for next year.

We talk with GROWMARK's Lubricant's Division Manger, Scott Rarig, about the FS System's lubricants and what is behind the "We blend it, we back it" slogan. He also gives us an inside look at the Council Bluffs manufacturing plant and the quality control processes in place.

In this episode we visit with our own Lisa Furlow - Credit Manager, and David Baker - Propane Specialist, about our different propane programs. They go into detail about each of the programs, what would work best for a customer, and the benefits of contracting. 

In this episode we visit with GROWMARK's Director of Transportation Operations, Steve Kubsch, also joined by Seth Jacowski, on GROWMARK's transportation operations. They talk about their network's reach, technologies that they have in place, and how they work together to get products to their customers in a timely fashion.

Today we visit with M&M Service's Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Montt Beckett, about anhydrous ammonia safety. He talks about the dangers of this product, but also the safe ways to handle it and the training that is involved.

In this episode we visit with Becky Hornblower, GROWMARK Marketing & Business Development Manager of Lubricants, about engine oil. She goes over why it is important, how to choose, and the quality control at the Council Bluffs plant.

Tony and Bryan discuss current market conditions in the energy and agronomy world as we gear up for spring season. 

In this episode we chat with our new General Manager, Dave Wright, about his background, thoughts on being a part of the FS System, and what he is looking forward to in his new role. He also congratulates our 2020-21 retirees and announces this year's Service Awards for the company. 

Our first repeat guest, Jason Boehler, M&M Service Seed Specialist, explains the benefits and importance of seed treatments, how to choose, and opinions on winter weather.

We visit with Curt Dunafin, Manager of Energy Services for GROWMARK, about winter fuel additives: when to add them, what they do to fuel in cold temps, the importance of knowing what's in your fuel, and opinions of the winter season.