Local Ag News

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.

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]

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.

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]

The Rock Island County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Scholarships. This award is given to outstanding high school students who have achieved a well-rounded high school and collegiate [FULL STORY]

A local state lawmaker’s FFA legislation is winning approval in the Illinois General Assembly. The measure is sponsored by State Rep. Dan Swanson. Swanson was in the Alwood FFA Chapter while in school and just [FULL STORY]