The Ag economy is still thriving in Illinois.  Aledo Auctioneer Dale Jones's lot was jam packed at a weekend farm machinery consignment sale.  Jones says several strong sales made the auction a success.

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Machinery Pete with "Successful Farming Magazine" says that's the second highest 93-thirty sell he's seen in the 15 years he's been keeping track.  Bidders from six different states were at the auction, plus Jones sold a Bobcat skid-steer loader to an on-line bidder from Pennsylvania.