Dearwester Grain Services, Inc.

06/07/2026

Today, we're wishing Danny Miller a very happy birthday! Danny, we truly appreciate having you on our team here at Dearwester Grain Services.

Happy birthday, Danny!

06/07/2026

Backdrop photos of the Top 5 Heifers and Top 5 Market Steers from the inaugural Dearwester Drive are now available for purchase and digital download. Congratulations again to all of our exhibitors, and thank you to saltandstemscreative for capturing these special moments from the day.

View and purchase photos here: https://saltandstemscreative.pixieset.com/dearwesterdrivebackdropphotos/

We look forward to sharing even more photos from the Dearwester Drive in the days ahead.

Western Illinois livestock photographer capturing livestock shows, cattle photography, show day moments, and agricultural lifestyles with authentic imagery.

06/06/2026

What a day at the inaugural Dearwester Drive!

Thank you to all the exhibitors, families, volunteers, and supporters who made today such a success. We were proud to provide an opportunity for exhibitors to earn double IBA points while showcasing the hard work, dedication, and passion they bring to the ring.

A special thank you to Wes Keller of Humboldt, Illinois, for doing a fantastic job evaluating our classes and serving as judge for the day. And to the Adams County Classic for letting us share in their day!

Top 5 Heifers
Overall Grand Champion – Tuck Lowderman
Reserve Grand Champion – Callie Longlett
3rd Overall – Ella Behymer
4th Overall – Reese Holst
5th Overall – Ryne Allen

Top 5 Market Steers
Overall Grand Champion – Myah Little
Reserve Champion – Sam Todd
3rd Overall – Madison Harrell
4th Overall – Maddox Chapman
5th Overall – McKenna Davis

Congratulations to all of our winners and exhibitors on a great day in the ring. Stay tuned for photos from the day from Salt and Stems Creative!

06/05/2026

As hay season gets underway, now is a great time to evaluate the quality of the forage you'll be feeding in the months ahead. Knowing the nutrient value of your hay can help you make more informed feeding decisions, improve ration accuracy and maximize the value of your feed resources.

Dearwester Grain Services offers forage sampling and testing services, including sample collection and laboratory analysis.

If you'd like to learn more about what's in your hay, contact our team to discuss forage testing options this season!

06/04/2026

As temperatures rise, so does fly pressure. An effective fly control program can help reduce stress, support cattle comfort and protect performance throughout the summer months.

To help you stay ahead of the season, Dearwester Grain Services is offering 5% off all fly control products this month, including minerals containing Altosid® or Clarifly®, pour-ons, insecticides and more.

If we don't currently have the product you need in stock, we'd be happy to get it ordered for you.

Not sure which fly control option is the best fit for your operation? Contact Dearwester Grain Services!

06/03/2026

We're excited to share a raffle opportunity at The Dearwester Drive 2026 this weekend!

Snap a photo during the event, post it on social media and use the hashtag to be entered for a chance to win a premium set of clippers.

We can't wait to see your photos! Be sure to tag us and share your experience.

06/03/2026

Thank you to Schmidt Tent Rental Inc. for setting up tents for The Dearwester Drive 2026!

06/02/2026

Our 6th Annual Brody Open Golf Outing is approaching quickly! Join us on June 20th at Arrowhead Heights Golf Course in Camp Point, IL, to raise money for the Brody Logan Memorial Scholarship Fund. This outing honors his legacy and supports students in our community who are pursuing their education.

To register, please contact Nick Dearwester at (217) 770-6425 or Aaron Logan at (309) 333-7938. The sign-up deadline is June 13, 2026!