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August 11, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with SD Farmers Union

August 14, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business---Show 53-04

(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn Protected HOME)))

 

  I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Friday Finally—Ag Business Show for the week---show 53-04 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series—

  We like to start –with Darren Hefty---Ag PHD----he and his brother are highly visible nationwide talking agriculture-----and we couldn’t be prouder ---so proud we like to lead with what they are doing in our last show of the week It’s YOUR Agri Business----10:00 Friday---

 

   Darren---brings us up-to-date on what you are seeing with the crops---and the hopes you are hearing from those in agriculture----

-------------Darren-----------

  

 

   All the political paddy caking going on----where are we headed with this crop and need for farm bill and other very important dollar and cent necessities----in agriculture

 ------------Darren------------

   For those that have heard us talking to you about your show nationwide—where do the find it---and when---and what will you be talking about in upcoming shows…

 

-------------Darren-------------

    Darren Hefty---thanks for all you do-----and keeping doing it just the way you have for so many creative years…that you are still adding too

  

---------The Governor this hour ---is at a ground breaking at Southeast Tech –it is the school’s new James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing and welding lab expansion. Very big for Southeast Each---but Roden said he was too busy to join us for a salute. Congratulation to the new James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing with a welding lab expansion.

 

----Coming up Monday---63 first time teachers will receive a grant to purchase classroom supplies here in Sioux Falls. Educators from 27 schools in the Sioux Falls District will receive grants to purchase supplies ---

 

    The $250 grants from the Education Foundation---with this announcement the organization will have awarded 1177 First Time Teacher Grants since 2011.

     Experts tell us that the teachers are entering the classrooms with greater confidence, resources and support. As Executive Director Allison Struck put it—the grants are more than financial assistance—they’re an investment in educators and their students---

     Through First Time Teacher Grants and Replenish the Room Grants—the Education Foundation will invest about $60,000 in teacher grants at the start of the 2026-2027—school year.

 

     As was shared with us the donors understand that when we invest in teachers, we invest in the future of our communities. Their choice to support educators reflect a belief in the power of teachers to inspire, guide and make a lasting difference in the lives of students.

 

---just ahead--- Plains Commerce Bank----they’ll find ways to help you—from your phone on a trip to the bank---or at a Farm Show---

 

10:20/00—KELO Commercials

10:22/00---Ag Business 2

---------Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank shares with us in our Ag Show—what all is in their planning to help people at Farm Shows they will be at----or calls they take—customers that come to visit---all needing help. Plains Commerce to me looks like they listen better and react better than a number of financial institutions that are out there.

    Nolan---am I reading that wrong-----you are more a tune to providing customers help when they ask-----

-------------------Nolan---------------------

    You have some events coming up—share with  us what your mind set as well as other Plains Commerce Professionals are when you are in Mitchell—or another event---

-------------------Nolan----------------------

     Why thru the years does Plains Commerce Bank—seem to listen more and ask more questions---

-------------------Nolan-------------------

     We have so many people those in farming---those in business---those that are reaching a bit older age---and yes those that just getting started with a family----how can you know what to say and say it---helping them get the most they can get for their family and their needs---

--------------------Nolan--------------------

      You guys are scheduled in Mitchell this coming week—how do you prepare for that community or any community?

 

       How they can reach you Nolan Clark for perhaps some missing direction or answers to their questions?

----------------------Nolan------------------

       We appreciate all you do----and Plains Commerce’s willing-ness to do it----

 

-------Talk to you next week –if not before----

 

---Sarah Heinrich---KFGO Growing Harvest Network share their take---and by gosh –it’s good—something you should listen to..

 

10:27/00---Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network

10:30/00---Kelo Commercials

10:32/00-----Ag Business 3

----Welcome back to It’s YOUR Agri Business----Matt Swenson---certainly our Mr. Market joins us –as we look at where the markets are and the big board on Wall Street thanks to Swenson Commodities---

 

----Matt-------all that’s farm and Big Board on Wall Street--------------

 

----can they get numbers from you not only in the middle of the day---but first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon----

------------------Matt---------------

 

   Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities----talk to you next week---

   Niki----Dakota Fest joins us----

 

Dakota Fest–  

MARKETING, MEDIA, & ADVERTISING:

Niki Jones is the Director of Events and Marketing with IDEA AG.Group.com

Niki Jones, Director, Events Marketing

 816-863-3974

 Tuesday thru Thursday---8-4PM----

---share with us why that event is so popular each year---

 

Your favorite-----

 

========================================================

 



Plan your visit to the show by reviewing our Schedule of Events. Each day of the show is filled with must-see forums, demonstrations and ag education. We’ll have   more information as the show gets closer!

 

---Your Favorite thing or two about Dakota Fest?

 

---what else is happening----

 

We look forward to following the activities at Dakota Fest---

   Health care is important regardless of the farm show or fair you pick—

   Tara Cox has joined us and we know you can help----Awareness Supplemental Offering

 

 

=============================================

  Sioux Metro Alliance Tyler Tordsen----what can you share this week---

Worthing

Weighing Options in Lincoln County with ½ cent sales tax

 

Success story Canisota

New roundabouts open near Lennox –and from Hobby to Homemade Business with Lennox Baker

Back to school supplies in Tea gives a solid start

 

Farmers Union at the Brown County Fair—wrap

Look to Huron State Fair---Rocky Foreman

 

10:47/00—KELO Commercials

10:49/00---Ag Business Show

John Ball—Mr. Tree

 

 

McCrossan coming up this next week---LuAnne Wolfe—605-339-1203

 

Coming up this week---share please

 

----the boys and their preps---and what those that enjoy this event each year should know---

 

-------------LuAnne----------------

    What you see with this event and the bonding between the Boys at the Ranch---and those in the stands attendings and getting to know what you do even better---

 

--------------LuVanne--------------

 

---we’ll talk several days next week—and perhaps you and even include some of the McCrossan Ranch boys that will compete

 

  

Laura Edwards---

Justin Glisin------weather closings…

 

Our time is up—thank you for yours

 

August 14, 2026---10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business---Show 53-04
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME)))
&nbsp;
&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Friday Finally&mdash;Ag Business Show for the week---show 53-04 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series&mdash;
&nbsp; We like to start &ndash;with Darren Hefty---Ag PHD----he and his brother are highly visible nationwide talking agriculture-----and we couldn&rsquo;t be prouder ---so proud we like to lead with what they are doing in our last show of the week It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business----10:00 Friday---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Darren---brings us up-to-date on what you are seeing with the crops---and the hopes you are hearing from those in agriculture----
-------------Darren-----------
&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; All the political paddy caking going on----where are we headed with this crop and need for farm bill and other very important dollar and cent necessities----in agriculture
&nbsp;------------Darren------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; For those that have heard us talking to you about your show nationwide&mdash;where do the find it---and when---and what will you be talking about in upcoming shows&hellip;
&nbsp;
-------------Darren-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Darren Hefty---thanks for all you do-----and keeping doing it just the way you have for so many creative years&hellip;that you are still adding too
&nbsp;&nbsp;
---------The Governor this hour ---is at a ground breaking at Southeast Tech &ndash;it is the school&rsquo;s new James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing and welding lab expansion. Very big for Southeast Each---but Roden said he was too busy to join us for a salute. Congratulation to the new James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing with a welding lab expansion.
&nbsp;
----Coming up Monday---63 first time teachers will receive a grant to purchase classroom supplies here in Sioux Falls. Educators from 27 schools in the Sioux Falls District will receive grants to purchase supplies ---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The $250 grants from the Education Foundation---with this announcement the organization will have awarded 1177 First Time Teacher Grants since 2011.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experts tell us that the teachers are entering the classrooms with greater confidence, resources and support. As Executive Director Allison Struck put it&mdash;the grants are more than financial assistance&mdash;they&rsquo;re an investment in educators and their students---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Through First Time Teacher Grants and Replenish the Room Grants&mdash;the Education Foundation will invest about $60,000 in teacher grants at the start of the 2026-2027&mdash;school year.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As was shared with us the donors understand that when we invest in teachers, we invest in the future of our communities. Their choice to support educators reflect a belief in the power of teachers to inspire, guide and make a lasting difference in the lives of students.
&nbsp;
---just ahead--- Plains Commerce Bank----they&rsquo;ll find ways to help you&mdash;from your phone on a trip to the bank---or at a Farm Show---
&nbsp;
10:20/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:22/00---Ag Business 2
---------Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank shares with us in our Ag Show&mdash;what all is in their planning to help people at Farm Shows they will be at----or calls they take&mdash;customers that come to visit---all needing help. Plains Commerce to me looks like they listen better and react better than a number of financial institutions that are out there.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nolan---am I reading that wrong-----you are more a tune to providing customers help when they ask-----
-------------------Nolan---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You have some events coming up&mdash;share with &nbsp;us what your mind set as well as other Plains Commerce Professionals are when you are in Mitchell&mdash;or another event---
-------------------Nolan----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why thru the years does Plains Commerce Bank&mdash;seem to listen more and ask more questions---
-------------------Nolan-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have so many people those in farming---those in business---those that are reaching a bit older age---and yes those that just getting started with a family----how can you know what to say and say it---helping them get the most they can get for their family and their needs---
--------------------Nolan--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You guys are scheduled in Mitchell this coming week&mdash;how do you prepare for that community or any community?
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How they can reach you Nolan Clark for perhaps some missing direction or answers to their questions?
----------------------Nolan------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate all you do----and Plains Commerce&rsquo;s willing-ness to do it----
&nbsp;
-------Talk to you next week &ndash;if not before----
&nbsp;
---Sarah Heinrich---KFGO Growing Harvest Network share their take---and by gosh &ndash;it&rsquo;s good&mdash;something you should listen to..
&nbsp;
10:27/00---Sarah Heinrich&mdash;Growing Harvest Network
10:30/00---Kelo Commercials
10:32/00-----Ag Business 3
----Welcome back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business----Matt Swenson---certainly our Mr. Market joins us &ndash;as we look at where the markets are and the big board on Wall Street thanks to Swenson Commodities---
&nbsp;
----Matt-------all that&rsquo;s farm and Big Board on Wall Street--------------
&nbsp;
----can they get numbers from you not only in the middle of the day---but first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon----
------------------Matt---------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities----talk to you next week---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Niki----Dakota Fest joins us----
&nbsp;
Dakota Fest&ndash;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MARKETING, MEDIA, &amp; ADVERTISING:
Niki Jones is the Director of Events and Marketing with IDEA&nbsp;<a href="http://ag.group.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://AG.Group.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786800174706000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3D6k1AAIHYMgMGqmduQ84O">AG.Group.com</a>
Niki Jones, Director, Events Marketing
&nbsp;816-863-3974
&nbsp;Tuesday thru Thursday---8-4PM----
---share with us why that event is so popular each year---
&nbsp;
Your favorite-----
&nbsp;
========================================================
&nbsp; 
Plan your visit to the show by reviewing our Schedule of Events. Each day of the show is filled with must-see forums, demonstrations and ag education. We&rsquo;ll have &nbsp;&nbsp;more information as the show gets closer!
&nbsp;
---Your Favorite thing or two about Dakota Fest?
&nbsp;
---what else is happening----
&nbsp;
We look forward to following the activities at Dakota Fest---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Health care is important regardless of the farm show or fair you pick&mdash;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tara Cox has joined us and we know you can help----Awareness Supplemental Offering
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
=============================================
&nbsp; Sioux Metro Alliance Tyler Tordsen----what can you share this week---
Worthing
Weighing Options in Lincoln County with &frac12; cent sales tax
&nbsp;
Success story Canisota
New roundabouts open near Lennox &ndash;and from Hobby to Homemade Business with Lennox Baker
Back to school supplies in Tea gives a solid start
&nbsp;
Farmers Union at the Brown County Fair&mdash;wrap
Look to Huron State Fair---Rocky Foreman
&nbsp;
10:47/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:49/00---Ag Business Show
John Ball&mdash;Mr. Tree
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
McCrossan coming up this next week---LuAnne Wolfe&mdash;605-339-1203
&nbsp;
Coming up this week---share please
&nbsp;
----the boys and their preps---and what those that enjoy this event each year should know---
&nbsp;
-------------LuAnne----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What you see with this event and the bonding between the Boys at the Ranch---and those in the stands attendings and getting to know what you do even better---
&nbsp;
--------------LuVanne--------------
&nbsp;
---we&rsquo;ll talk several days next week&mdash;and perhaps you and even include some of the McCrossan Ranch boys that will compete
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Laura Edwards---
Justin Glisin------weather closings&hellip;
&nbsp;
Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;

August 14, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

August 14, 2026---9-10---It’s YOUR Business--- Show 5303

((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn Protected HOME))

 

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to our “Family Friendly Friday---show 53-03 in our original It’s YOUR Business Series---and if there is a show that deserves a YEE HAH---it’s this Friendly Fare we offer for your fun and family opportunities to come.

 

(((YEE-HAH---lets get right to it))))

 

  We Start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business----she has been part of this show a dozen or so years---and we like leading with her on Friday where we can talk with her about what she has been reporting and what events we have to look forward to---

 

  Jodi good morning-----what is on your list this morning?

-----------Mid-year look at the commercial real estate market

-----------How apartment occupancy is trending

-----------Efforts to bring more affordable homeownership to Sioux Falls-

 

---------what are you seeing---as we are seeing fairs—farm shows---and kids getting ready to go back to school SOON?

 

------------Jodi Schwan----Sioux Falls Business----we appreciate all you do—and the professional way that you do it----

 

   Jessie Schmidt—works the BBB---and with a road trip ahead---she shared scamming that is all over the place—don’t you let it come to your neighborhood

 

(((TAPED Segment---Jessie Schmidt))))

 

----when we come back –a visit with another Schmidt---Teri—where are the international Travelers that come to Sioux Falls are coming from

 

9:16/00—KELO Commercials

9:17/30---It’s YOUR Business-August 14th

   Teri Schmidt has joined us----

   --------I loved your question with 4 question marks----International Travelers come to Sioux Falls---but where are they coming from?

 

Teri---------

 

What else should we know---and what do you see ahead we just take note of----

 

---------Teri-----------------------

 

 

---Kip Rounds---SD Game Fish and Parks joins us each week----looking at where we are in the great outdoors and where we are going----

 

------------Kip--------------------

 

----Still plenty more to come----on this Family Friendly Friday show---

After FOX Business News---

 

9:28/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/00---Fox Business News

9:32/00---Business Show 3

  Welcome back to It’s YOUR Business---It’s a Friday----and we’re happy to have you with us-------

 

    Brandon Hanson – has worked his wit and writing skills to attract people with a calendar of events for Downtown Sioux Falls---and he shared the list for our show today

 

    in my business—providing the information to help our followers plan and enjoy is what I’ve done for 5,300 shows ---I work in Sioux Falls---and wanted you to know where to look for the events---and if you couldn’t look I would take with the blessings of the paper---time from the show—to include it for you listeners.

 

   To me that is important----- and so is his list of events for this weekend

 

    Here’s a quick look at the weekend ahead in Downtown Sioux Falls. We’re getting into the back half of August, which means there are only so many summer weekends left. Fortunately, Downtown is making the most of them.

 

Friday

We’ll start over the lunch hour with AMPT Downtown, presented by Xcel Energy. We’re nearing the end of the 2026 season, so if you haven’t made it out yet, now is the time. Landon Weis performs Friday from 11:30 to 1:00 at The Steel District. Grab lunch from one of the restaurants there and enjoy some free local music outside.

You can also find Fridays on the Plaza from 11:30 to 1:30 at the 12th Street Plaza. Summer lunch outdoors is on borrowed time, so take advantage of it.

 

Friday night, Deep Blue Something takes the stage at Levitt at the Falls at 7:00. If that name immediately puts “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” in your head, you know exactly who I’m talking about. It’s a pretty incredible opportunity to see a nationally known band for free, right here in Downtown Sioux Falls.

 

Saturday

Saturday morning, AMPT is back from 11:30 to 1:00 at Phillips Avenue Plaza, this time featuring Blue Moon Rhythm. Again, totally free and right in the middle of Downtown.

 

For families, I also want to call out the State Theatre. They’re celebrating their 100th year in 2026, and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. they're showing the original 1994 Disney classic The Lion King as part of their STATE100 series. That's a pretty great way to introduce the kids to both a classic movie and one of Downtown's most historic spaces.

 

Saturday night

   Dustbowl Revival takes over Levitt at 7:00 with their blend of Americana and roots music. That’s another free show and another easy excuse to spend your evening at Falls Park.

 

 Anytime this weekend

Here’s something you can do completely on your own schedule: 

Sculpture Walk.

The 2026 sculptures have been up all summer, so take a walk down Phillips Avenue, explore the collection, and pick your favorite. Public voting for the People’s Choice Award runs from May through September, with the winning artist receiving a cash prize and special recognition from Sculpture Walk.

  It's one of those Downtown experiences we sometimes take for granted because it's always there. You don't need a ticket or a reservation. Grab a coffee, ice cream, lunch or dinner, walk a few blocks and you've essentially got an outdoor art gallery running through the heart of the city.

     And one important Downtown update

After a couple of months of construction, we're getting very close to seeing 8th Street at Weber Avenue reopen. The City's latest published construction schedule has that portion of the project targeted for completion around mid-August.

That's especially good news for the businesses in that area that have been navigating construction all summer.

    So when that road opens back up, let's make a point of going back. Stop into Roots of Brasil and the other businesses along that corridor that have missed some of their normal traffic over the past couple of months. Construction is necessary, but it can be tough on a small business. One of the easiest things we can do is show up when those orange cones finally disappear.

There’s plenty more happening than I could possibly fit in here. You can always build out your weekend at dtsf.com/events.

 

---We appreciate Brandon sharing the notes---so we could help you understand what’s ahead over the next week…

 

------------There are sports events as well---Brian Jamros—and the Sioux Falls Canaries---we like to check in on these birds----

 

---------Bring us up to date---and share what is ahead this weekend and beyond….

------------Brian-------------------

 

---when we come back we’ll hear from Cat Clark----and from Tyler Tordeson---and all that is the Sioux Metro Alliance with their 17 or so communities---working together…

 

9:45/00—KELO Commercials

9:46/30---Business Friday 9:00

   Cat Clark—an old friend has been good about following the bouncing ball----and in-between they improved the Golf Course(s) and the menu---we are in the mid-marks of August---where are we---and what do you want your fans and our listeners to know---for tonight and the week ahead---

 

--------------Cat---------------

 

----------Tyler Tordesen—Sioux Metro----

 

---we’ll check for another community or two in the 10:00 Hour---

 

We’ll check Sanford Career Opportunities when our It’s YOUR Friday Friendly Business Show continues

 

9:54/30—KELO Commercials

9:56/00---Business Friday –5

----------------Diana Patterson joins us to help slowly shut the door on our 9:00 Friday show---

 

-----------Diana—share what you are featuring today---for those looking at Career Opportunities----

 

-------------Diana-----------

---questions—who can our listeners call at Sanford for Career opportunities..

 

-------------Diana------------

---thank you---a lot to talk about in our 10:00 It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---that closes our week-----

 

--for now my time is up Thank you for yours….

 

 

 

August 14, 2026---9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business--- Show 5303
((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to our &ldquo;Family Friendly Friday---show 53-03 in our original It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series---and if there is a show that deserves a YEE HAH---it&rsquo;s this Friendly Fare we offer for your fun and family opportunities to come.
&nbsp;
(((YEE-HAH---lets get right to it))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We Start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business----she has been part of this show a dozen or so years---and we like leading with her on Friday where we can talk with her about what she has been reporting and what events we have to look forward to---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Jodi good morning-----what is on your list this morning?
-----------Mid-year look at the commercial real estate market
-----------How apartment occupancy is trending
-----------Efforts to bring more affordable homeownership to Sioux Falls-
&nbsp;
---------what are you seeing---as we are seeing fairs&mdash;farm shows---and kids getting ready to go back to school SOON?
&nbsp;
------------Jodi Schwan----Sioux Falls Business----we appreciate all you do&mdash;and the professional way that you do it----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Jessie Schmidt&mdash;works the BBB---and with a road trip ahead---she shared scamming that is all over the place&mdash;don&rsquo;t you let it come to your neighborhood
&nbsp;
(((TAPED Segment---Jessie Schmidt))))
&nbsp;
----when we come back &ndash;a visit with another Schmidt---Teri&mdash;where are the international Travelers that come to Sioux Falls are coming from
&nbsp;
9:16/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:17/30---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business-August 14th
&nbsp;&nbsp; Teri Schmidt has joined us----
&nbsp;&nbsp; --------I loved your question with 4 question marks----International Travelers come to Sioux Falls---but where are they coming from?
&nbsp;
Teri---------
&nbsp;
What else should we know---and what do you see ahead we just take note of----
&nbsp;
---------Teri-----------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
---Kip Rounds---SD Game Fish and Parks joins us each week----looking at where we are in the great outdoors and where we are going----
&nbsp;
------------Kip--------------------
&nbsp;
----Still plenty more to come----on this Family Friendly Friday show---
After FOX Business News---
&nbsp;
9:28/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/00---Fox Business News
9:32/00---Business Show 3
&nbsp; Welcome back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---It&rsquo;s a Friday----and we&rsquo;re happy to have you with us-------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brandon Hanson &ndash; has worked his wit and writing skills to attract people with a calendar of events for Downtown Sioux Falls---and he shared the list for our show today
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in my business&mdash;providing the information to help our followers plan and enjoy is what I&rsquo;ve done for 5,300 shows ---I work in Sioux Falls---and wanted you to know where to look for the events---and if you couldn&rsquo;t look I would take with the blessings of the paper---time from the show&mdash;to include it for you listeners.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; To me that is important----- and so is his list of events for this weekend
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Here&rsquo;s a quick look at the weekend ahead in Downtown Sioux Falls. We&rsquo;re getting into the back half of August, which means there are only so many summer weekends left. Fortunately, Downtown is making the most of them.
&nbsp;
Friday
We&rsquo;ll start over the lunch hour with&nbsp;AMPT Downtown, presented by&nbsp;Xcel Energy. We&rsquo;re nearing the end of the 2026 season, so if you haven&rsquo;t made it out yet, now is the time.&nbsp;Landon Weis&nbsp;performs Friday from 11:30 to 1:00 at&nbsp;The Steel District. Grab lunch from one of the restaurants there and enjoy some free local music outside.
You can also find&nbsp;Fridays on the Plaza&nbsp;from 11:30 to 1:30 at the 12th Street Plaza. Summer lunch outdoors is on borrowed time, so take advantage of it.
&nbsp;
Friday night,&nbsp;Deep Blue Something&nbsp;takes the stage at&nbsp;Levitt at the Falls&nbsp;at 7:00. If that name immediately puts &ldquo;Breakfast at Tiffany&rsquo;s&rdquo; in your head, you know exactly who I&rsquo;m talking about. It&rsquo;s a pretty incredible opportunity to see a nationally known band for free, right here in Downtown Sioux Falls.
&nbsp;
Saturday
Saturday morning, AMPT is back from 11:30 to 1:00 at&nbsp;Phillips Avenue Plaza, this time featuring&nbsp;Blue Moon Rhythm. Again, totally free and right in the middle of Downtown.
&nbsp;
For families, I also want to call out the&nbsp;State Theatre. They&rsquo;re celebrating their 100th year in 2026, and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. they're showing the original&nbsp;1994 Disney classic&nbsp;The Lion King&nbsp;as part of their STATE100 series. That's a pretty great way to introduce the kids to both a classic movie and one of Downtown's most historic spaces.
&nbsp;
Saturday night
&nbsp; &nbsp;Dustbowl Revival&nbsp;takes over Levitt at 7:00 with their blend of Americana and roots music. That&rsquo;s another free show and another easy excuse to spend your evening at Falls Park.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Anytime this weekend
Here&rsquo;s something you can do completely on your own schedule:&nbsp;
Sculpture Walk.
The 2026 sculptures have been up all summer, so take a walk down Phillips Avenue, explore the collection, and pick your favorite. Public voting for the&nbsp;People&rsquo;s Choice Award&nbsp;runs from May through September, with the winning artist receiving a cash prize and special recognition from Sculpture Walk.
&nbsp; It's one of those Downtown experiences we sometimes take for granted because it's always there. You don't need a ticket or a reservation. Grab a coffee, ice cream, lunch or dinner, walk a few blocks and you've essentially got an outdoor art gallery running through the heart of the city.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And one important Downtown update
After a couple of months of construction, we're getting very close to seeing&nbsp;8th Street at Weber Avenue reopen. The City's latest published construction schedule has that portion of the project targeted for completion around mid-August.
That's especially good news for the businesses in that area that have been navigating construction all summer.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; So when that road opens back up, let's make a point of going back. Stop into&nbsp;Roots of Brasil&nbsp;and the other businesses along that corridor that have missed some of their normal traffic over the past couple of months. Construction is necessary, but it can be tough on a small business. One of the easiest things we can do is show up when those orange cones finally disappear.
There&rsquo;s plenty more happening than I could possibly fit in here. You can always build out your weekend at&nbsp;<a href="http://dtsf.com/events" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://dtsf.com/events&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786800179213000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QubDv9_2Y1M9cRnBfcXBQ">dtsf.com/events</a>.
&nbsp;
---We appreciate Brandon sharing the notes---so we could help you understand what&rsquo;s ahead over the next week&hellip;
&nbsp;
------------There are sports events as well---Brian Jamros&mdash;and the Sioux Falls Canaries---we like to check in on these birds----
&nbsp;
---------Bring us up to date---and share what is ahead this weekend and beyond&hellip;.
------------Brian-------------------
&nbsp;
---when we come back we&rsquo;ll hear from Cat Clark----and from Tyler Tordeson---and all that is the Sioux Metro Alliance with their 17 or so communities---working together&hellip;
&nbsp;
9:45/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:46/30---Business Friday 9:00
&nbsp;&nbsp; Cat Clark&mdash;an old friend has been good about following the bouncing ball----and in-between they improved the Golf Course(s) and the menu---we are in the mid-marks of August---where are we---and what do you want your fans and our listeners to know---for tonight and the week ahead---
&nbsp;
--------------Cat---------------
&nbsp;
----------Tyler Tordesen&mdash;Sioux Metro----
&nbsp;
---we&rsquo;ll check for another community or two in the 10:00 Hour---
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll check Sanford Career Opportunities when our It&rsquo;s YOUR Friday Friendly Business Show continues
&nbsp;
9:54/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:56/00---Business Friday &ndash;5
----------------Diana Patterson joins us to help slowly shut the door on our 9:00 Friday show---
&nbsp;
-----------Diana&mdash;share what you are featuring today---for those looking at Career Opportunities----
&nbsp;
-------------Diana-----------
---questions&mdash;who can our listeners call at Sanford for Career opportunities..
&nbsp;
-------------Diana------------
---thank you---a lot to talk about in our 10:00 It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---that closes our week-----
&nbsp;
--for now my time is up Thank you for yours&hellip;.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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August 14, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

August 12, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 53-02

 

(((FROM THE BLACKBURN Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME))))

 

---I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It’s YOUR Agri Business—show 53-02 in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series—and if there is a show that deserves a YEE HAH—it’s this one this morning---

 

(((YEE HAH—Glad to have you on Board—and with Agriculture being the number 1 industry—she we’ll make a couple of passes on the Fair of the Week----in Brown County---YES ABERDEEN)))

 

Lets do a check in for a fair expecting 268,000 or so attending----Rocky Forman helped host the show as part of the South Dakota Farmers Union Show on Tuesday—and he’s sharing more this morning with those that are part of the Farmers Union Team—greeting---welcoming---and yes sharing the important of Agriculture in South Dakota.

 

---Rocky---talk to us about the Fair today----and the rest of the week that perhaps those in the audience can take advantage of—for so many reasons---

---------------Rocky---------------

    Who else---with you-----and what are they saying whether it be our growing next generation—or those that have been working agriculture for so many years---

---------------Rocky---------------

    Looking at the importance of our young people and ag----and what they can learn---

---------------Rocky---------------

   We’ll visit in the 2nd half hour this morning---at the Brown County Fair---share a guest or two around 10:40ish—

 

   ---Casey Crabtree---has become quite the in-state reporter for our shows---he helps us with politically, economically, and what the expect as we now move towards the middle of August with a number of Fairs—

----------------Casey-----------------

 

    Politically

    Crop wise

   Hopes as we move closer to the start of school and the fall time ahead---

 

------------Casey Crabtree----We appreciate the update---remember if you a story or event that you can share—we and the audience would love to hear it---

 

---when we come back we’ll update the morning Farm Numbers and process with Nolan Clark—Plains Commerce Bank---and as we start the 2nd half of the Ag show—we’ll check the update on the morning farm numbers—

 

10:19/00—KELO Commercials

10:21/00---Ag Business 2

   Our Banking hosts for our It’s YOUR Agri Business and  Business Shows---is Plains Commerce Bank----

   Yes they are spread all over the territory--- but they have proven to us and to you---that they listen---to those asking for help-----and even find unique ways to help those asking

   Nolan Clark---is the one that shares with us in his time slot---Nolan—how can Plains help our listeners---whether it be a visit to Plains—a phone call---or seeing you and your troops out at Fairs and Farm Events in the days and weeks ahead---

---------------Nolan----------------------

   Some of the events upcoming for Plains that they will be there to help those attending with financial questions they might have—

--------------Nolan-----------------------

   Nolan Clark---thanks for the visit-----we’ll talk again on Friday with you or one of your team from the Listeners—Plains Commerce Bank---

 

--------Sarah Heinrich has he Growing Harvest Network----from our friendly and smart Sister Station—KFGO—Fargo

((((Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network----tape)))

 

10:30/00—KELO Commercials

10:32/00---Fox Business News

10:34/00---Ag Business 3

   We start this half of the Ag Show with Matt Swenson----Yes Mr. Swenson Commodities—with the Mid-Morning break for where are we---

 

  Matt what are you seeing----

---------------Matt--------------

  People have questions early morning thru late afternoon can they call Swenson Commodities—and get updates and have a little Q & A?

 

----------------Matt--------------

---Gerri Eide---and guest---FFA South Dakota

  We’ve been talking with those attending the Brown County Fair in Aberdeen---268,000 the expected turnout---

-----Rocky, Rachel or Candy or?

 

-------what’s ahead today---thru when----

---------------Fair Update-----

---Why is the Brown County Fair so very popular virtually every year---

 

---------Farmers Union guest from 14+ on up----what is ahead at Brown County Fair—and he State Fair upcoming in Huron---

 

-We’ll check in with Mr. Tree------what he is seeing—and what we should know about our trees and what we should select for 2026—

 

10:46/00—KELO Commercials

10:47/30---Ag Business Show 4

 

John Ball---Mr. Tree-----

----What I’m seeing is typical August weather—too hot—too much rain---uncertainty---and what else should we see affecting our trees---

 

----John Ball--------

 

----Alla—or Fair Guest----

 

10:54/00—KELO Commercials

10:55/30---Ag Business Wrap

 

Laura Edwards

Or/and----Justin Glisin---Wrap with Weather today, tomorrow and beyond---------     our time is up—thank you for yours…

 

 

August 12, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 53-02
&nbsp;
(((FROM THE BLACKBURN Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME))))
&nbsp;
---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;show 53-02 in our ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series&mdash;and if there is a show that deserves a YEE HAH&mdash;it&rsquo;s this one this morning---
&nbsp;
(((YEE HAH&mdash;Glad to have you on Board&mdash;and with Agriculture being the number 1 industry&mdash;she we&rsquo;ll make a couple of passes on the Fair of the Week----in Brown County---YES ABERDEEN)))
&nbsp;
Lets do a check in for a fair expecting 268,000 or so attending----Rocky Forman helped host the show as part of the South Dakota Farmers Union Show on Tuesday&mdash;and he&rsquo;s sharing more this morning with those that are part of the Farmers Union Team&mdash;greeting---welcoming---and yes sharing the important of Agriculture in South Dakota.
&nbsp;
---Rocky---talk to us about the Fair today----and the rest of the week that perhaps those in the audience can take advantage of&mdash;for so many reasons---
---------------Rocky---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Who else---with you-----and what are they saying whether it be our growing next generation&mdash;or those that have been working agriculture for so many years---
---------------Rocky---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Looking at the importance of our young people and ag----and what they can learn---
---------------Rocky---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll visit in the 2nd&nbsp;half hour this morning---at the Brown County Fair---share a guest or two around 10:40ish&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; ---Casey Crabtree---has become quite the in-state reporter for our shows---he helps us with politically, economically, and what the expect as we now move towards the middle of August with a number of Fairs&mdash;
----------------Casey-----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Politically
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crop wise
&nbsp;&nbsp; Hopes as we move closer to the start of school and the fall time ahead---
&nbsp;
------------Casey Crabtree----We appreciate the update---remember if you a story or event that you can share&mdash;we and the audience would love to hear it---
&nbsp;
---when we come back we&rsquo;ll update the morning Farm Numbers and process with Nolan Clark&mdash;Plains Commerce Bank---and as we start the 2nd&nbsp;half of the Ag show&mdash;we&rsquo;ll check the update on the morning farm numbers&mdash;
&nbsp;
10:19/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:21/00---Ag Business 2
&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Banking hosts for our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business and&nbsp; Business Shows---is Plains Commerce Bank----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes they are spread all over the territory--- but they have proven to us and to you---that they listen---to those asking for help-----and even find unique ways to help those asking
&nbsp;&nbsp; Nolan Clark---is the one that shares with us in his time slot---Nolan&mdash;how can Plains help our listeners---whether it be a visit to Plains&mdash;a phone call---or seeing you and your troops out at Fairs and Farm Events in the days and weeks ahead---
---------------Nolan----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Some of the events upcoming for Plains that they will be there to help those attending with financial questions they might have&mdash;
--------------Nolan-----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Nolan Clark---thanks for the visit-----we&rsquo;ll talk again on Friday with you or one of your team from the Listeners&mdash;Plains Commerce Bank---
&nbsp;
--------Sarah Heinrich has he Growing Harvest Network----from our friendly and smart Sister Station&mdash;KFGO&mdash;Fargo
((((Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network----tape)))
&nbsp;
10:30/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:32/00---Fox Business News
10:34/00---Ag Business 3
&nbsp;&nbsp; We start this half of the Ag Show with Matt Swenson----Yes Mr. Swenson Commodities&mdash;with the Mid-Morning break for where are we---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Matt what are you seeing----
---------------Matt--------------
&nbsp; People have questions early morning thru late afternoon can they call Swenson Commodities&mdash;and get updates and have a little Q &amp; A?
&nbsp;
----------------Matt--------------
---Gerri Eide---and guest---FFA South Dakota
&nbsp; We&rsquo;ve been talking with those attending the Brown County Fair in Aberdeen---268,000 the expected turnout---
-----Rocky, Rachel or Candy or?
&nbsp;
-------what&rsquo;s ahead today---thru when----
---------------Fair Update-----
---Why is the Brown County Fair so very popular virtually every year---
&nbsp;
---------Farmers Union guest from 14+ on up----what is ahead at Brown County Fair&mdash;and he State Fair upcoming in Huron---
&nbsp;
-We&rsquo;ll check in with Mr. Tree------what he is seeing&mdash;and what we should know about our trees and what we should select for 2026&mdash;
&nbsp;
10:46/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:47/30---Ag Business Show 4
&nbsp;
John Ball---Mr. Tree-----
----What I&rsquo;m seeing is typical August weather&mdash;too hot&mdash;too much rain---uncertainty---and what else should we see affecting our trees---
&nbsp;
----John Ball--------
&nbsp;
----Alla&mdash;or Fair Guest----
&nbsp;
10:54/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:55/30---Ag Business Wrap
&nbsp;
Laura Edwards
Or/and----Justin Glisin---Wrap with Weather today, tomorrow and beyond---------&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

August 11, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with SD Farmers Union

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