Local Ag News

Youth Livestock Auction Brings In More Than 62K

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…

Area Youth Recognized At Mercer County Fair

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 Included In USDA Disaster Declaration From Spring Storms

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…

30th Year For Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction

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.

Sherrard FFA President Leading Cattle Fitting Clinic

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 clinic is Saturday, July 1…