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Earlybird entered the livestock nutrition industry selling complete feeds in 1979.  In 1985, manufactured feed processing began at the old El Paso mill.  Manufacturing in our current Goodfield facility started in 1995.  In 2018, the Roseville facility was completed and also began manufacturing feed. This second location has significantly expanded the territory handled by bagged and bulk delivery services. 

Significant growth of the dealer web provided opportunities to acquire both the Chapin and Marionville, Missouri businesses in 2020 and the Triumph location in 2021.  Operations in Chapin have been greatly expanded with the completion of our most efficient manufacturing facility in September 2021. Pelleting capabilities were added to the network of facilities in early 2022
 
Earlybird strives to provide the best nutritional diets for your operation. We offer a large line of proven complete feeds for many species of animals or the flexibility to customize a feeding program to fit your individual needs. This is accomplished through a unique combination of Earlybird branded products and a diverse offering of nationally marketed labels.

Earlybird entered the livestock nutrition industry selling complete feeds in 1979.  In 1985, manufactured feed processing began at the old El Paso mill.  Manufacturing in our current Goodfield facility started in 1995.  In 2018, the Roseville facility was completed and also began manufacturing feed. This second location has significantly expanded the territory handled by bagged and bulk delivery services. 

Significant growth of the dealer web provided opportunities to acquire both the Chapin and Marionville, Missouri businesses in 2020 and the Triumph location in 2021.  Operations in Chapin have been greatly expanded with the completion of our most efficient manufacturing facility in September 2021. Pelleting capabilities were added to the network of facilities in early 2022
 
Earlybird strives to provide the best nutritional diets for your operation. We offer a large line of proven complete feeds for many species of animals or the flexibility to customize a feeding program to fit your individual needs. This is accomplished through a unique combination of Earlybird branded products and a diverse offering of nationally marketed labels.

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If only we would’ve had a mic on Ryan Schlipf because the video version was even cooler, but this quote was too good not to share.

“A mineral program needs to be consistent and all the time. We are into March, and we’re 3/4 of the way done with what we do. The cows are cleaning, the calves are vigorous, and the colostrum quality is high. This is one of the first years I really attribute that to our mineral program and nutrition — mineral is the one thing you can’t shirk on.”

Ryan with Tree Lane Farms feeds our #FullPotential Cattle Minerals and utilizes the purple tubs too.

Ready to learn more about our Full Potential line of Total Organic Trace Minerals? Give our cattle team a call and be sure to ask about the Spring Mineral Promo going on now!

Earlybird Cattle Team
Kyle Vehige (573) 645-8819 Missouri
Grant Bedel (309) 212-2493
Chuck Lemenager (815) 867-7011
Garrett Lampe (309) 620-1608
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
Mark Tol (815) 343-2404

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Sunglo Feeds is offering ✌️ FREE Virtual Training Courses!

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

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

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

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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.

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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!

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Introducing the NEW 25 lb. #OnTrack 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 #earlybirdnutrition!

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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!

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