August 19, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 53-08

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

((YEE HAH))))

  I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show—Show 53-08 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series---

--------lots of activity from Mitchell---to yes even the Iowa State Fair that we’ll sample----

We’ve talked with all the principals or their staff about being in Mitchell and other locations-----and we’ll get the very important—morning farm numbers-----

The travel has been interesting---all in and out---but mostly in today with this being a big day ---we have invites out—but some of these have been talking to us already this week---

Casey Crabtree has been measuring and will join us later---but Brenda Dreyer knows the importance of today and this week in Mitchell—but she is looking ahead to the State Fair---starting 2 weeks from today---

 BEEF will be front and center at the 2026 South Dakota State Fair as the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) and South Dakota CattleWomen (SDCW) partner to promote the versatility, nutrition and enjoyment of BEEF throughout the fair, September 2-7, 2026, in Huron, S.D.

Fairgoers can look for BEEF Pop-Up Events throughout the week for a chance to win BEEF swag, free beef certificates, recipes and more. Attendees can also learn more about BEEF nutrition and get tips and ideas for enjoying BEEF at home.

Look for the #BEEFSTRONG hashtag and be ready to join in the fun. As part of the Pop-Up Events, fairgoers can scan a QR code for a chance to win $200 in free BEEF.

SDBIC will also have a tent located across from the DEX throughout the fair. Stop by to learn more about BEEF, how we use BEEF byproducts every day, recipes, visit with BEEF industry representatives and take part in activities and giveaways.

A special highlight of the week will be live BEEF cooking demonstrations on Friday, September 4, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Horizons Hall. SDCW members will demonstrate tasty and easy-to-prepare BEEF recipes and share ideas for bringing more BEEF to the family table. Attendees at the cooking demonstrations can also scan a QR code for a chance to win $200 in free BEEF.

About the South Dakota Beef Industry Council

The South Dakota Beef Industry Council is the qualified state beef council that collects and administers the $1 beef checkoff on cattle sold in South Dakota. Checkoff dollars are utilized for promotion, education and research programs. More information about the South Dakota Beef Industry Council can be found at www.sdbeef.org.

About South Dakota CattleWomen

South Dakota CattleWomen is a group of volunteer women who work to promote the beef industry in South Dakota through education, promotion and advocacy. To learn more about South Dakota CattleWomen, visit www.sdcattlewomen.com.

----big discussion in Mitchell today----our elected officials are talking in front of those attending—Dakota Fest---including this gentleman—Senator Mike Rounds—

(((Rounds taped segment))))

When we come back---we’ll check in with Nolan Clark---Plains Commerce and Sarah Heinrich---KFGO –our LITTLE SISTER STATION in Fargo---

10:21/00---KELO Commercials

10:23/00---Ag Business 2

-----Nolan Clark starts this chapter of the It’s YOUR Agri Business Show this morning---He of course is with Plains Commerce Bank ----and they are best financial listeners I know

  --------could be those in Agriculture---in business—Senior Citizens----or married couples just getting started---

------------Mitchell is a good place for you to be –and you know how to greet—meet---and help those you see----

We appreciate all you are doing---as always---

Nikki Jones---IDEA Ag Group----set the stage for us with Mitchell—Dakota Fest--- who should still come and what can they expect---

-----------Nikki-----

We’ll have the State Fair and other farm events coming up—and we’ll check in with you or you can call us and fill us in---

((((Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network))))

10:33/00----Ag Business 3

   Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities has he mid-morning look at the Farm numbers---Matt what are you seeing---

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

------how they reach you if they want more information---

---------Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---

We also had a chance thanks to Lauren Klapka to talk about the Education Seminars on Credit Card Surcharging—

Nathan—good-morning

Fill our audience in on the Education Seminars on Credit Card Surcharging---

-------------------Nathan--------------

   Gerri Eide---FFA of South Dakota----

    Big event at McCrossans----lets get an update on the big event coming up this weekend----

Christy 605-339-1203 or LuAnn Wolfe—605-799-7970

Tell us about it---

10:47/00—KELO Commercials---

10:49/00---Ag Business 4

Aaron Lehman---515-291-2656

STATE

Event----in Iowa---

And what else---

-----John Ball or Laura or Justin---

Our time is up—thank you for yours