April 14, 2026---9-10---It’s YOUR Business-----Show-51-72

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(((Yee HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-72 in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series.

   OUR VERY GOOD FRIENDS from SOUTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION are back in the building for our 10:00 Show this morning—something we’ve been doing for more than a dozen years---we will visit with the President of National Farmers Union----Rob Larew---South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke---along with Gerri EDIE—all stuff State FFA Convention coming up Next Week---

   But this hour---we start with Congressman Dusty Johnson with an update on what he is seeing in DC with all the interesting talks and his race for Governor –in a field of four.

   Congressman---good morning to you--- lots of tough times out there in several parts of the world---where are we---what do you see----and for those that are scared to-death---what would you tell them?

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   We could talk more internationally---but what messages do you bring to our audience this morning---that our listeners  want to know about--

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   Dusty----most asked inquiries you are getting as we march thru the mid-part of April 2026---

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   The race itself---4 candidates---and the biggest concerns---South Dakotan’s seem to have----

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    Your schedule---how you handled the forums----and what points you still think you should be making?

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    Dusty Johnson—thanks for all you do-----

 ---when we come back—we will talk Pancake Days   Pancake Days -------today

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Todd Smith from Lions Club Pancake Days will interview with Bill Zortman on It's Your Business. 

69th Annual Sioux Falls Lions Clubs Pancake Days
At the Sioux Falls Convention Center

•    Lions Club Pancake Days is an annual family tradition – and it’s back today and Wednesday!  (April 14th & 15th)

•    Enjoy all-you-can-eat scrumptious pancakes topped with syrup from Hy-Vee, mouth-watering smokies, coffee, milk, juice … and top it all off with a bowl of delicious Wells Blue Bunny ice cream!

•    Tickets are $12 at the door; children 6 and under with parent / family are free.

•    The Sioux Falls Lions Clubs combine to serve over 8,000 people during the 2-day pancake feed!  That’s approximately 60,000 delicious pancakes & 40,000 smokies (made just for this event).

•    Trained Lions volunteers are flipping thousands of pancakes per hour to keep the line moving.

•    Proceeds from Pancake Days helps the Sioux Falls Lions Clubs raise vital funds to support community projects and assist those in need around the world.  Every dollar raised goes back into the community and toward global initiatives that make a difference.

•    With 11 grills and trained Lions Club volunteers, they can serve a lot of pancakes pretty quickly!  Bring the whole family for breakfast, lunch, and supper!

When

Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 ⋅ 9am – 9:30am  (Central Time )

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  We’ll talk more including a big event next week----that plugs our kids in------with FFA---

All following Fox Business News

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   Coming up in our 1:00—South Dakota Farmers Union monthly visit—we’ll be talking with those FFA Members that are ready to step up for the 2026 State Convention—April 20-22nd in Brookings at SDSU---

   This hour—Geri Eide is with us to talk a little about FFA---that helps support more than 6500 members across 113 Chapters Statewide. The

Organizations mission is to build strong leaders, encourage personal growth and support career success thru agricultural education, which guides both the annual convention and year-round programming. By bringing chapters together in one place, the convention bridges classroom instruction with real-world application and industry engagement---

   With the 2026 State FFA Convention—it will feature a wide range of activities designed to challenge, inspire and celebrate members

·        Career and leadership development events---allows to students to compete in events that test their technical knowledge, communication abilities and problem solving skills across ag disciplines

·        Members will be honored for their dedication and achievement including the presentation of the prestigious State FFA Degree

·        With members from communities across South Dakota—the convention fosters meaningful connections among students, ag industry leaders, sponsors and alumni.

·        SD FFA is a premier youth organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success thru ag education

---we’ll get you ready for the South Dakota Farmers Union monthly show coming up at 9:00---and yes the show features not only those growing up in FFA---SD Farmers Union---and our friend Rob LaRew-who is President of the National Farmers Union.

   We’ll take a break—get you ready for Restaurant Week—that show-cases Culinary Creativity in Downtown Sioux Falls--and set the stage for the April Farmers Unions when we come back…

For April 9th to the 23rd—

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   Brandon Hanson—Downtown Sioux Falls wants us to share that Restaurant Week returns tomorrow Showcasing Culinary Creativity in Downtown Sioux Falls

   Food lovers are invited to explore the vibrant culinary scene of Downtown Sioux Falls during Downtown Restaurant Week running from tomorrow April 9th thru the 23rd.

   Seventeen participating Downtown restaurants will feature specialty dishes not normally available on their menus—offering a unique opportunity to sample creative appetizers, entrees, and/or deserts from some of the district’s most popular dining locations.

   Sponsored by Hungry for Truth and Dacotah Bank, Downtown Restaurant Week celebrates the talent, passion and innovation of Downtown chefs while encouraging locals and visitors alike to try something new. From elevated comfort food to globally inspired cuisine, this event brings together a wide range of flavors and dining styles that reflect the diversity of tase and community in our Downtown Sioux Falls.

    2026 participating restuarants include: Bibisol, Blarney Stone, Cascata, Chef Lance on Phillips, Crave, Crawford’s, DaDa Gastropub, Harvester Kitchen, Josiah’s Coffeehouse, Maribella, Minervas, Nunzio’s, Parker’s Bistro, R Win Bar @ Kitchen, Sanaa’s Gourmet Kitchen, Shenanigans, and the Phillips Avenue Diner.

   Thruout the event, diners are encouraged to share their experiences thru a Downtown dining survey featured in the DTSF App—helping shape the future of the Downtown food scene. In addition both event sponsors and select participating chefs will be spotlighted in the DTSF podcast—HELLO DOWNTOWN---offering behind the scenes insight into the people and stories behind the plates.

   This is a time to revisit your favorite spots and explore new ones-there are plenty of delicious options to savor.

    Brandon suggests---Get out—try something new and experience Downtown Sioux Falls—yes---one dish at a time.

    We’ll talk more in our Friday Family show 9-10…

  ---------we’ll get you ready for the South Dakota Farmers Union Monthly Farm Show—when our It’s YOUR Business returns.

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   It’s one of those Tuesday’s 10-11---that has featuring South Dakota Farmers Union on Tuesday---and Farm Bureau Thursday –10-11..

   Agriculture is the #1 industry in South Dakota----and trust me—we work with farm organizations that enjoy sharing what they are doing—who they are doing it with---and what you should know whether you are in agriculture or just count on it alike.

   This morning—you’ll hear from South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke---National Farmers Union President Rob Larew—who will include discussion on fertilizer prices---input cost raising---country of origin labeling as well---

   Doug Sombke will be in he studio---as will Gerri Eide—who gives us a lot of the young and old like working for the State FFA Convention

   You’ll meet the State FFA President—Tyler Stasser---

   We’ll talk about the Farm Service Agency—Direct Farm Loan Programs—and what eligibility you need

    You’ll learn what the beginning farmer definition is----

   And we’ll hear from South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards.

   Quite the show—and we promise whether you are in agriculture or just know the importance of it---you’ll get your fill.

   For Now—our time is up—thank you for yours…