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Sunglo Feeds is offering ✌️ FREE Virtual Training Courses! Feeding & Managing Show PigsMarch 31st @ 7:00 PM CTClick here...
03/12/2026

Sunglo Feeds is offering ✌️ FREE Virtual Training Courses!

Feeding & Managing Show Pigs
March 31st @ 7:00 PM CT
Click here to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/324vjxk6

Feeding & Managing Show Cattle
April 2nd @ 7:00 PM CT
Click here to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/3vp9w4rb

All attendees will receive a swag bag, secure your spot now! *Flyer is also posted in the comments below!

Thank you to each and every person who stepped away from a beautiful evening on the farm to spend time with us, soak in ...
03/11/2026

Thank you to each and every person who stepped away from a beautiful evening on the farm to spend time with us, soak in some valuable information, enjoy a great meal, and visit with our team. We know how hard it can be to step away this time of year, and we’re especially grateful for everyone who made the time to join us.

A big thank you to the crew at the Reel Livestock Center for opening their doors and sharing their space with us — they are wonderful to work with!

And as always, Trails End Smokehouse knocked the meal out of the park. We appreciate you feeding the crowd!

We’d also like to extend a sincere thank you to Joe Meggison, Chuck Lemenager, Dr. Phil Bane, Ryan Schlipf, and Jonathan Hardt for sharing their knowledge and taking the time to answer questions throughout the evening.

We’re grateful for the fellowship, the conversation, and the opportunity to learn together.

Here’s a great chance to sharpen your showmanship skills before summer fair season rolls around!FREE Livestock Showmansh...
03/09/2026

Here’s a great chance to sharpen your showmanship skills before summer fair season rolls around!

FREE Livestock Showmanship Clinic
🗓️ March 22
📍 Fulton County Fairgrounds — Lewistown, IL
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 PM

👉 Open to all interested youth, 4-H, and FFA members.
🔗 Register here: go.illinois.edu/fultonshowmanship

We’re proud to help sponsor this in-person event and support the next generation of showmen and women!

03/06/2026

Introducing the NEW 25 lb. Tie Out Tubs — and yes … they’re our JAM 🔥

✔️ Convenient 25 lb size
✔️ Perfect for Tie Outs
✔️ And they come with a lid

Now available at !

Come on and slam … and welcome to the JAM 👊

03/05/2026

We had a great evening in Macomb surrounded by fellow cattlemen and women talking cattle nutrition while enjoying ribeye sandwiches — it doesn’t get much better than that!

A huge thank you to our speakers Tyler Schleich, Jake Hlas, Cody Hadden, Nick Dwyer, and Grant Bedel for sharing their knowledge and time with everyone who attended.

Missed the Macomb meeting? No worries — join us at our next Cow/Calf Success Series stop in Congerville, IL on Monday, March 9th!

It’s ⏰ TIME.Time to cash in those   Rewards Points!You feed with purpose 💪You show up early 💪You put in the work 💪Now it...
03/03/2026

It’s ⏰ TIME.
Time to cash in those Rewards Points!

You feed with purpose 💪
You show up early 💪
You put in the work 💪

Now it’s our turn to give back!

Here’s how the GSE Rewards Program works 👇

If you purchased any of the High Octane®, Honor® Show, or Earlybird branded products listed on the questionnaire as of September 1, 2025 from Earlybird— YOU are eligible for Rewards Program Points!

🔗 CLICK. SUBMIT. DONE.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dWPDab5iXv

We’ll calculate your points, and within the next few weeks your Feed Specialist will send your one-time use SHOP 🛍️ credit for the GSE Rewards Store.

The Rewards Store goes LIVE on March 23, 2026 🥳

Huge thank you to the Purina Team for helping make this vision a reality — We appreciate the partnership!

Let’s go redeem some points!

“At its core, Earlybird is still exactly what Ralph built it to be — a company rooted in faith, driven by service, and s...
02/27/2026

“At its core, Earlybird is still exactly what Ralph built it to be — a company rooted in faith, driven by service, and sustained by relationships that span generations, where winners truly do start early.”

Putting the ‘Earlybird Story’ on paper has honestly been something we have talked about for a long time, and when an email by Abigail Drewitz, the founder and editor-in-chief of the Stock Show Trendsetters magazine landed in our inbox, the timing felt nothing short of perfect!

Abigail captured our story in a powerful timeline — starting with 1967, the year Ralph Gudeman’s vision came to life, and walking forward to present day!

We’ll have a few copies available at the Goodfield office if you’d like to stop in and read it. You can also subscribe to the Stock Trendsetters Magazine online at https://stockshowtrendsetters.myshopify.com/.

Every edition tells a story worth knowing — and we’re honored to be part of this one ❤️

The Earlybird story is in the Haley Love edition, on pages 70-73!

02/25/2026

The year the Illinois Beef Expo moved into the historic Coliseum is one our team will always remember.

We’re beyond grateful to be part of such a special event. Huge compliments to the committee for their vision, hard work, and commitment to these kids.

The effort, passion, and heart shown in the ring was nothing short of remarkable.

We’re proud supporters of the Illinois Beef Expo and the families who make it special ❤️

Here’s a little footage from the Steer Show 🎥 If you spot someone you know, hit share and give them a TAG!

Even though we’re moving a little slower after the Illinois Beef Expo, we’re excited for what’s ahead!✅ Spring Mineral P...
02/23/2026

Even though we’re moving a little slower after the Illinois Beef Expo, we’re excited for what’s ahead!

✅ Spring Mineral Promo is LIVE
🗓 Now through April 1st

Have questions about our cattle minerals? Join us at a Cow-Calf Success Series:

Tuesday, March 3rd • WIU Livestock Center
RSVP 👉 https://forms.gle/gMMGDyE8inK6iboc9
RSVP by February 24th

Monday, March 9th • Reel Livestock Center
RSVP 👉 https://forms.gle/jQSC4qGioUgCURWJ7
RSVP by March 2nd

Come for the information … stay for the food, great conversations and fun (plus some great door prizes 😉).

We’d love to see you there!

One of our favorite weeks of the year is underway! We’re excited to be set up in the Coliseum for the 2026 Illinois Beef...
02/19/2026

One of our favorite weeks of the year is underway!

We’re excited to be set up in the Coliseum for the 2026 Illinois Beef Expo!

First THREE people to find us score a brand-new Earlybird hat 🧢

Good luck to all exhibitors this week! 🎉

⏰ is 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ OUT on this Sheep and Goat Creep Feed Promo! You have until the end of THIS week to SAVE on the products l...
02/18/2026

⏰ is 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ OUT on this Sheep and Goat Creep Feed Promo! You have until the end of THIS week to SAVE on the products listed below👇

SAVE $2 OFF A BAG
💥 Purina® Honor® Show Showlamb Creep 20 DX
💥 Purina® Honor® Show Lamb & Goat Creep 15 DX
💥 Earlybird Accelerator 19T DX (Formulated with Purina® Honor® Show Grand Lamb Mixer DX) manufactured at

LOCK 🔒 in these deals by contacting one of our team members!

Earlybird Small Ruminant Team
Kyle Vehige (573) 645-8819 Missouri
Grant Bedel (309) 212-2493
Chuck Lemenager (815) 867-7011
Robyn Hendel (309) 333-0516
Steve Miller (309) 208-9067
Sawyer Schlipf (309) 287-8229
Michael Myerscough (217) 255-2842
Chad Crane (815) 712-5739
Cody Hadden (217) 370-0134
Kyle Beutke (815) 674-6655
Brice Hintzsche (815) 721-2845
Joe Osborn (918) 231-9042

Address

381 State Route 117
Goodfield, IL
61742

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(309) 965-2555

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