Drew Hewitt
@Drew_illiniFS
Agronomy Manager at Illini FS. Opinions are my own and not my employers
We’re are excited for our 4th year of our cover crop program! We have been able to help many growers implement cover crops on their farms. Contact me if you would like to learn more or interested in signing up! #covercrops @GROWMARK @AgronomistEric @ilcorn @ILSoybean
Year 4 of our #covercrop program is here! Busy season? Let us handle the seeding for you. Whether you’re a returning grower or just getting started, we’re here to help. Spots fill fast—don’t wait! 📞Drew Hewitt 217-751-2751 @Drew_illiniFS illinifs.com/Sustainability… #SustainableAg
#FS CoverTEC mixes are tailored for your operation. Whether you're building soil health, boosting yields, or maximizing off-season grazing, our mixes are engineered to work as hard as you do.
🎧 On this new podcast episode, @agronomy1st, @HaleyBrokate, and Torey Colburn discuss early June crop conditions, weed control, cover crop termination, and scouting fields. fieldadvisor.org/june-scouting-…
Still planting cover crops! Planting cover crops around 11 wind turbines today 😬. @IlliniFS_ @AgronomistEric # covercrops
Continuing Education for chemical applicators instead of testing every 3 years. More like the CCA program.
Awesome experience yesterday! Perfect evening to view the sunset.
Hear from IL Soy Envoy @HaleyBrokate as she shares her perspective on herbicide resistance, labor challenges, and soybean management. Stay tuned for more blogs and reports from Haley throughout the growing season. fieldadvisor.org/il-soy-envoy-s…
@IlliniFS_ soybean plot going in! No-till trial in cereal rye. @AgronomistEric #covercrop
"There's a big push to plant early these days and maybe that's adding to the worry," said @skporter, in an interview with @dtnpf and @PamSmithDTN. "But we're far from late. We have a few more weeks before that trend line of where we start losing bushels in this state," she…
#Illini athletics spokesperson has confirmed that Ben Humrichous will be returning to the @IlliniMBB roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Crop report from @HaleyBrokate on Apr. 24th in Champaign County: Soybeans are going in, corn planting is underway, and ag retailers are staying busy with dry fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, and preplant herbicide applications. Read her full report - fieldadvisor.org/crop-report/en…
.@AgronomistEric with @IlliniFS_ urges farmers and applicators to act with caution during windy conditions, warning that poorly timed tillage or spraying could result in damaging consequences both in the field and in the public eye. fieldadvisor.org/time-to-rethin…