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Youth Livestock Auction Brings In More Than 62K

July 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Mercer County Fair Friday Night. After a short weather delay, a large crowd turned out for the event. The grand champion steer shown [FULL STORY]

Area Youth Recognized At Mercer County Fair

July 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ and Brownfield, Ag News for America, presented Megan Gray of Aledo and Jack Jungmann of Little York the 2023 Illinois Ag Youth Award during the Mercer County Fair. WRMJ owner and general manager John [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Catching Up With Mercer County Farm Bureau President Chad Bell

July 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Farm Bureau has a presence at the Mercer County Fair. WRMJ spoke with the organization’s president, Viola area farmer Chad Bell on Thursday.

Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 7-12-23

July 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Here’s Wyffels Hybrids Paul Rosmann with this week’s Between the Rows Field Report.

Mercer County Included In USDA Disaster Declaration From Spring Storms

July 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack issuing a disaster declaration that includes Mercer County. The announcement was made Monday and involves tornados and high winds that occurred March 31 through April 5. Henry and Rock Island [FULL STORY]

Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 7-5-23

July 6, 2023 Ty Taylor

Here’s Wyffels Hybrids Paul Rosmann with this week’s Between the Rows Field Report.

30th Year For Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction

July 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction celebrating 30 years. The event has generated over $1-million for exhibitors. Again, this year’s Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction is Friday, July 14 at 6 p.m.

Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 6-28-23

June 28, 2023 Ty Taylor

Here is Paul Rosmann with Wyffels Hybrids with this week’s “Between the Rows” Field Report.

Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 6-21-23

June 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Here is Paul Rosmann with this week’s Wyffels Hybrids “Between the Rows” field report as he takes a look at field conditions in Western Illinois.

Sherrard FFA President Leading Cattle Fitting Clinic

June 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

In advance of the county fair season, a cattle fitting clinic is taking place at the Mercer County Fairgrounds next month. It’s the idea of new Sherrard FFA President Levi Schurr. Again, the cattle fitting [FULL STORY]