The Rock Island County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction set a new record Friday as 62 4-Hers sold their animals. The auction raised $40,325. The grand champion steer shown by Macy Hoag went for $1100 and was purchased by Shike Cattle.…
WRMJ, 102.3 FM in Aledo and Brownfield, Ag News for America presented Alex Edmondson with the 2023 Illinois Ag Youth Award during the Rock Island County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction Friday night. Edmondson is the son of Joe and Angie…
Farmers State Bank recently donated $3,600 to twelve area 4-H groups for the purpose of supporting youth in agriculture. These 4-H clubs each received $300 from Farmers State Bank: 1. Alexis All Stars 4-H Club 2. Country Kids 4-H Club…
Here is Paul Rosmann with Wyffels Hybrids with this week’s Between the Rows Field Report.
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 by Jack Jungmann sold for…
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 Hoscheidt presented Gray and Jungmann…
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.
Here’s Wyffels Hybrids Paul Rosmann with this week’s Between the Rows Field Report.
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 counties are also included in…
Here’s Wyffels Hybrids Paul Rosmann with this week’s Between the Rows Field Report.
