Gateway FS is a locally owned agricultural cooperative serving Southwest IL. We are a full service agronomy, energy, feed, grain & structures company.
Red Bud, IL
Joined May 2017
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It was finally dry enough for our team down at our Chalfin Bridge location to plant our master bean plot. In this field we will have a wide variety of HiSoy and Asgrow soybeans.
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Corn and Full season beans are planted and we wait for wheat. Play Gloria! Plus the #stlblues won last night! #plant19 @GatewayFS thanks for all the great service this spring!
We were finally able to get our test plot in at our Woodlawn location. In this test plot we have planted a wide variety of Invision, Dekalb & different competitor brands. We look forward to seeing the results of this test plot come fall. #Plant19
In May, Gateway FS invited the Nashville Community High School Choir to come and sing at our new Oakdale Grain Bin. The choir sang two songs inside the bin, one being The Star Spangled Banner. The grain bin is 105' W x 88' H and can hold 737,000 bushels. bit.ly/2Id5bZo
With all of the rain many are left with the question, is it too late to plant corn? This article discusses several factors about whether or not you need to make a change when it comes to planting your corn. bit.ly/2MiB6gs
Today we celebrate, honor, & remember those who have fought for this country. Enjoy your Memorial Day! #MemorialDay
Several crop specialist & college interns joined Kevin Guebert & Eric West of @GROWMARK in evaluating one of our wheat plots. The purpose of the tour is to evaluate the existing FS wheat varieties, some competitive varieties, & some FS experimental varieties.
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Over the weekend our master plot at our Chalfin Bridge location was planted. The plot consist of 48 corn hybrids, 3 seed treatments, flotegic seed nutrition and a flow agent. Other agronomics such as fungicides and nutritionals will be tested on this plot later in the season.
Today we were able to get a test plot in at one of our patrons fields in Monroe County. In this test plot we have planted InVision, Dekalb & different competitor brands. #FSInVision
Drier weather the last few days allowed for wheat fields in Monroe County to receive aerial applications of fungicide.
Follow the link to view the video that shows a depiction of what the Kaskaskia River looks like at our Evansville Elevator. #FloodOf19
Local rainfall and backup from Mississippi raises water levels along the Kaskaskia River bit.ly/2J5xqwm
Summer fill has officially started here at Gateway FS! Now is the time for you to take advantage of our low summer propane pricing. To schedule a summer fill please contact your Gateway FS propane specialist or by calling 618-282-2174.
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Temperatures and precipitation have kept planting at bay. If you're in the boat, waiting for fields to dry out, you might've asked yourself if a change in hybrid maturity is necessary. Before switching, consider the probable outcomes. bit.ly/2IYelfu #plant16
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day.
We have received lots of rain over the last few days here in the Gateway FS territory. How much rain have you received where you are located?
Please remember to stay alert and be aware of farm equipment this spring season. When you get behind a large piece of equipment please be cautious, patient, and respectful. Your safety and well being are important to us.
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