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----

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   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

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   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…

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    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-----

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    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---

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

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     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---

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      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?

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       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----

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   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-----

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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

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  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---

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    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---

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---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