Local Ag News

The Rockridge FFA Chapter is celebrating the opening of a new greenhouse later this month. Rockridge FFA is holding an Ag Showcase Supper at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Rockridge Ag Shop, which [FULL STORY]

After a career devoted to farming, 104-year-old Donnie Peterson is ready to retire. A farm machinery auction was held at his Mercer County farm last week. Among the items auctioned off was the final tractor [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Farm Bureau is holding a farm safety event this week. A tourniquet training is scheduled for Thursday at the Aledo Fire Station from 9-11 a.m. Attendees will learn from local paramedics how [FULL STORY]

The 2026 Rock Island County Youth Livestock Auction is scheduled for Friday night at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds in East Moline. The auction will begin at 6 p.m. Rock Island County Fair Board President [FULL STORY]

Rock Island County Fair week is in full swing, and fair organizers are offering tips to stay cool at the fairgrounds. With temperatures forecast in the 90s the rest of the week, Rock Island County [FULL STORY]

The Rock Island County Fair begins on Tuesday. The event runs through Saturday at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds in East Moline. Grandstand entertainment includes BMX races and the rescheduled East Moline 4th of July [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Farm Bureau is holding a farm safety event next week. A tourniquet training is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, at the Aledo Fire Station from 9-11 a.m. Attendees will learn from local [FULL STORY]

Organizers are calling the 2026 Mercer County Fair a success. The fair wrapped up on Saturday night. Mercer County Fair Board President Rita Williams spoke with WRMJ Sunday afternoon. The 2027 Mercer County Fair will [FULL STORY]

2026 was another successful year for the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction. The event brought in $56,584 for local exhibitors at the Mercer County Fairgrounds on Friday. The grand champion steer was shown by Jenna [FULL STORY]

The 2026 Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction is scheduled for Friday at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Aledo. Since its inception in 1993, the event has raised more than $1.2 million for local exhibitors. Last [FULL STORY]