Local Ag News

WRMJ visited Dale Jones of Sullivan Auctioneers this week. He recapped a couple of recent farmland sales in Mercer and lower Rock Island County that brought strong interest.  

The Rockridge FFA reaching out to local farmers this weekend. They’re providing a harvest meal at a local elevator says chapter president Emma Brown. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It served as an important landmark and guidepost in rural Mercer County for over 40 years. They called it the rainbow barn, but it’s no more. There is a new sign marking the location says [FULL STORY]

The Sherrard FFA horse judging team wins the Illinois State FFA Horse Evaluation CDE (Career Development Event). The competition was held Sept. 17 at Black Hawk East, Kewanee – against 57 other Illinois schools. By [FULL STORY]

WRMJ talked with Sherrard High School senior and FFA President Ryley Zippe for the High School Spotlight. Sherrard FFA is hosting an FFA Field Day on Wednesday, September 14, at 5:00 p.m. at the high [FULL STORY]

WRMJ visited with Mercer County High School seniors Gracie and Essie Lloyd. The twins are serving as co-reporters for the Mercer County FFA Chapter this school year and are currently promoting a fundraiser this fall.

A memorial tractor ride honoring the memory of a longtime supporter of the Mercer County Fair is set for this weekend. Harold “Spike” Heck died last September. Fair board member Barney Lloyd says Heck had [FULL STORY]

Calling all alumni of Aledo, Westmer and Mercer County FFA programs. A group called Mercer County FFA Alumni and Supporters is being organized. 1996 Westmer grad Mat Willits is involved with the effort. Willits says [FULL STORY]

A local supporter of the Mercer County Fair plays a big role in the planning and administration of the Farm Progress Show. Matt Jungmann serves as the show’s events director. Jungmann and his wife reside [FULL STORY]