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

July 20, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business Show—Show 52-74

(((FROM the BLACKBURN STUDIOS in Downtown Sioux Falls—welcome to IT’s YOUR Agri Business Show-----

((((MUSIC----YEE-HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to show 52-74 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series------and very interesting week---

We’ve got some catching up to do-----and a lot of it is from Pierre------Casey Crabtree---is moving several directions---and we are happy to share with you—his take and the direction we are going---

(((((Casey Crabtree)))))

--------we also had a chance this morning to roll out the welcome and chance to recognize the cream of the crop of South Dakota Women---as a symbol of all that they are proud of in the Prairie Women----and Marilyn told it like it was and is inviting one of our listeners for the October----

---Taped Segment----Marilyn ---

 

---still to come we’ll visit with Rock Nelson with the Rock Report and at the same time---we have other guests who are weighing in as we start the week------

   10:18/00—KELO Commercials

    10:20/00---Ag Business 2 

Nolan Clark----Plains Commerce gives us a chance to follow-along----and get the help you need whether it be July –August—September or October---

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

  This is money making or sometimes breaking numbers that share with us---what are you seeing this morning----

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

   Upcoming events that Plains Commerce will be partaking in across this great state of South Dakota-----and what is the Plains Commerce Difference---

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

    How they reach you or where they find Plains Commerce on line?

------Nolan thanks for the visit---

---KFGO Growing Harvest Network---what are we seeing from Sarah Heinrich-------

(((Taped Segment—KFGO---Growing Harvest Network-----)))

-----still have the Rock report and we’ll check Tree and our Climatologists---stay with us----

10:29/00—KELO Commercials

10:30/30---Ag Business 3

10:32/30---Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities joins us on the half half------Matt what are you seeing on this Monday morning?

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

  How they reach you-----

------Geri Eide----FFA of South Dakota-----who are you sharing today and what is the event

------------------Gerri-----------

   Thanks for all you do----and I know our young people appreciate you so very much-----

----The Rock Report next—Mr. Tree and Alla—stay with us---

10:40/00—KELO Commercials

10:42/00---Ag Business 4

This coming Monday, July 20th, I will be interviewing via cell phone (469) – 894-0896 Matt Weeter – National Sales Manager for Nacora Insurance Brokers – Flower Mound, Texas.

 
Would you share with us the history of your business and the industry as a whole?
What services does your company provide?
Where do you provide your services?  Just in the US?  Throughout the world?
How many employees do you have and what do they specialize in?  
  Are there some products that you don’t deal with?  i.e. hazardous materials, explosives, etc.?
Why are your company's services better than your competitors' services?
Is your company growing?  And if so, why?
Are there any countries or companies that you don’t deal with?
What is the most unusual or weirdest product that you have ever insured? 

 What is the most valuable product that you have ever insured?

   Ukraine and troubles---ALLA joins us to update and what she is feeling with all that is going on---

---------------Alla-----------

  Still a couple of tops----

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

----Laura or Justin Glisin---our time is up-thank you for yours…

 

July 20, 2026---10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show&mdash;Show 52-74
(((FROM the BLACKBURN STUDIOS in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;welcome to IT&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show-----
((((MUSIC----YEE-HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to show 52-74 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series------and very interesting week---
We&rsquo;ve got some catching up to do-----and a lot of it is from Pierre------Casey Crabtree---is moving several directions---and we are happy to share with you&mdash;his take and the direction we are going---
(((((Casey Crabtree)))))
--------we also had a chance this morning to roll out the welcome and chance to recognize the cream of the crop of South Dakota Women---as a symbol of all that they are proud of in the Prairie Women----and Marilyn told it like it was and is inviting one of our listeners for the October----
---Taped Segment----Marilyn ---
&nbsp;
---still to come we&rsquo;ll visit with Rock Nelson with the Rock Report and at the same time---we have other guests who are weighing in as we start the week------
&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:18/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:20/00---Ag Business 2&nbsp;
Nolan Clark----Plains Commerce gives us a chance to follow-along----and get the help you need whether it be July &ndash;August&mdash;September or October---
--------------Nolan---------------
&nbsp; This is money making or sometimes breaking numbers that share with us---what are you seeing this morning----
----------------Nolan-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Upcoming events that Plains Commerce will be partaking in across this great state of South Dakota-----and what is the Plains Commerce Difference---
------------------Nolan-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How they reach you or where they find Plains Commerce on line?
------Nolan thanks for the visit---
---KFGO Growing Harvest Network---what are we seeing from Sarah Heinrich-------
(((Taped Segment&mdash;KFGO---Growing Harvest Network-----)))
-----still have the Rock report and we&rsquo;ll check Tree and our Climatologists---stay with us----
10:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:30/30---Ag Business 3
10:32/30---Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities joins us on the half half------Matt what are you seeing on this Monday morning?
--------------------Matt------------------
&nbsp; How they reach you-----
------Geri Eide----FFA of South Dakota-----who are you sharing today and what is the event
------------------Gerri-----------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for all you do----and I know our young people appreciate you so very much-----
----The Rock Report next&mdash;Mr. Tree and Alla&mdash;stay with us---
10:40/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:42/00---Ag Business 4
This coming Monday, July 20th, I will be interviewing via cell phone&nbsp;(469) &ndash;&nbsp;894-0896&nbsp;Matt Weeter &ndash; National Sales Manager for Nacora Insurance Brokers &ndash; Flower Mound, Texas.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Would you share with us the history of your business&nbsp;and the industry as a whole?</li>
<li>What&nbsp;services does your company provide?</li>
<li>Where do you&nbsp;provide your services?&nbsp;&nbsp;Just in the US?&nbsp; Throughout the world?</li>
<li>How many employees do you have&nbsp;and what do they specialize in?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>&nbsp; Are there some products that you don&rsquo;t deal with?&nbsp; i.e. hazardous materials, explosives, etc.?</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Why are your company's&nbsp;services better than your competitors'&nbsp;services?</li>
<li>Is your company growing?&nbsp; And if so, why? Are there any countries or companies that you don&rsquo;t deal with?</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>What is the most unusual or weirdest product that you have ever insured?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;What is the most valuable product that you have ever insured?
&nbsp;&nbsp; Ukraine and troubles---ALLA joins us to update and what she is feeling with all that is going on---
---------------Alla-----------
&nbsp; Still a couple of tops----
----Mr. Tree John Ball-------
----Laura or Justin Glisin---our time is up-thank you for yours&hellip;
&nbsp;

 July 20, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

July 20, 2026---9-10---It’s YOUR Business----Show 52-73

From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls -welcome to our It’s yOUR Business Show—launching a new week-----

 

(((MUSIC----This OLE HOUSE))))

((((YEEHAH---I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to show 52-73))))

  Yes we are starting a new week and we want to include you-----Casey Crabtree joins us this morning as we hit the final 11 days for July---with all the excitement that goes with it-------

 

  Lots of political talk---lots of questions about the talk---and the questions surround where we are going-------
Casey--------------where we have been and why?
The important directions that we are going this week------and what in your mind really has to be done?
The mood out there on what is being done or perhaps what is not being done in Pierre?
We follow along every week-----and have done a lot of traveling----and what should we know about this busy time---and some of those like T-Denny Sanford that we just lost---and how we recall what he did-----and will there be another one like him in our lifetimes?
Those in Ag---their thoughts and concerns with the crop—the weather and so much more------
As we talk about Pierre----and situations around South Dakota----seems the winds they are blowing---not sure they are changing---but would like your take---on what your constituents are asking and really feeling they need?
What else----

   Still lots of vacation time out---but there were some figures I wanted to share with you when we come back—all about Safe Drivers

9:17/00—KELO Commercials

9:/18/30---Business 2

   I’m one of these guys that gets rolling looking at figures comparing states—could be safety –could be life or death----this morning safety---According to AAA, over 30% of fatal driving crashes occur during the summer vacation, between Memorial Day and Labor Day. When correlated with the National Safety Council data, only Thanksgiving shows a higher percentage of traffic fatalities.

At a time when dangerous driving remains a major public safety issue nationwide, new data from Hard Rock Bet reveals which states have the best and worst drivers in the U.S., based on the number of road accidents, DUIs, and speeding-related incidents per capita.

By focusing on incidents per capita rather than absolute numbers, the study gives a more accurate view of each state's main risk behaviors when it comes to driving.

 

 

 

 

------yes as you look at those numbers remember—time of the year that is claiming a lot of drivers and their passengers----

 

Stay with us interesting facts—and can be the spirit or you name it---all following Fox Business News on the Half hour----

 

9:28/30—KELO Commercials

9:30/00---Fox Business News

9:32/30---Business 3

Deanell Backlund from Mitchell -called 605-336-1320 at 9:32

(you can text Deanell at 605-656-0006)((or could be at 9:18 if she calls in---I can go either way---)))))

 

Deanell was named Spirit of Dakota last year - this award is the premiere award for women in South Dakota - 

 

The Spirit of Dakota recognizes the "cream of the crop" of South Dakota Women - honoring a woman who has been symbols of all that we are proud of in our Prairie Women that make up our great state
 

What does it mean to be named Spirit of Dakota? (Deanell can adlib)

 

How did this award come about? 

 

(This award came about following a nine-foot bronze Spirit of Dakota statue that was created by internationally known sculptor Dale Laphere of Sturgis for the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron. The Arc of Dreams in Sioux Falls and Lady Dignity in Chamberlain are other examples of his work. After this beautiful sculpture was created, an award begin 40 years ago to honor a premiere woman)

 

They are currently seeing nominations for the 40th anniversary of the award - the deadline for nominations is August first - 

 

Why should someone nominate an outstanding woman for this award? (Deanell can adlib)

 

 

Learn more and how to apply by finding Spirit of Dakota on Facebook or visit spirit of dakota dot org on the web -  www.spirit of dakota.org

 

One more stop in this 9:00 Hour---with more to come in the 10:00---all part of our It’s YOUR Business—show on this July 20th----

 

9:55/00—KELO Commercials

9:56/30---Business 5

Coming up in our 10:00—it’s YOUR Agri Business Show---we’ll do some looking at what is moving forward this week---and beyond.

 

It was an interesting weekend----and we know that if we could talk to you our audience—we would know that we moving forward into the final days of July-----and we’ll try to follow along as well-----

 

---our time is up—thank you for yours------

July 20, 2026---9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business----Show 52-73
From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls -welcome to our It&rsquo;s yOUR Business Show&mdash;launching a new week-----
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC----This OLE HOUSE))))
((((YEEHAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to show 52-73))))
&nbsp; Yes we are starting a new week&nbsp;and we want to include you-----Casey Crabtree joins us this morning as we hit the final 11 days for July---with all the excitement that goes with it-------
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Lots of political talk---lots of questions about the talk---and the questions surround where we are going-------
<ul>
<li>Casey--------------where we have been and why?</li>
<li>The important directions that we are going this week------and what in your mind really has to be done?</li>
<li>The mood out there on what is being done or perhaps what is not being done in Pierre?</li>
<li>We follow along every week-----and have done a lot of traveling----and what should we know about this busy time---and some of those like T-Denny Sanford that we just lost---and how we recall what he did-----and will there be another one like him in our lifetimes?</li>
<li>Those in Ag---their thoughts and concerns with the crop&mdash;the weather and so much more------</li>
<li>As we talk about Pierre----and situations around South Dakota----seems the winds they are blowing---not sure they are changing---but would like your take---on what your constituents are asking and really feeling they need?</li>
<li>What else----</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp; Still lots of vacation time out---but there were some figures I wanted to share with you when we come back&mdash;all about Safe Drivers
9:17/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:/18/30---Business 2
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m one of these guys that gets rolling looking at figures comparing states&mdash;could be safety &ndash;could be life or death----this morning safety---According to AAA, over 30% of fatal driving crashes occur during the summer vacation, between Memorial Day and Labor Day. When correlated with the National Safety Council data, only Thanksgiving shows a higher percentage of traffic fatalities.
At a time when dangerous driving remains a major public safety issue nationwide, new data from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hardrock.bet/news/the-best-drivers-in-america/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hardrock.bet/news/the-best-drivers-in-america/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784640229842000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20NF7FXcZ80sb9TTnXNUI9">Hard Rock Bet</a>&nbsp;reveals which states have the best and worst drivers in the U.S., based on the number of road accidents, DUIs, and speeding-related incidents per capita.
By focusing on incidents per capita rather than absolute numbers, the study gives a more accurate view of each state's main risk behaviors when it comes to driving.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
------yes as you look at those numbers remember&mdash;time of the year that is claiming a lot of drivers and their passengers----
&nbsp;
Stay with us interesting facts&mdash;and can be the spirit or you name it---all following Fox Business News on the Half hour----
&nbsp;
9:28/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/00---Fox Business News
9:32/30---Business 3
Deanell Backlund from Mitchell -called 605-336-1320 at 9:32
(you can text Deanell at 605-656-0006)((or could be at 9:18 if she calls in---I can go either way---)))))
&nbsp;
Deanell was named Spirit of Dakota last year - this award is the premiere award for women in South Dakota -&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Spirit of Dakota recognizes the "cream of the crop" of South Dakota Women - honoring a woman who has been symbols of all that we are proud of in our Prairie Women that make up our great state
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What does it mean to be named Spirit of Dakota? (Deanell can adlib)
&nbsp;
How did this award come about?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
(This award came about following a nine-foot bronze Spirit of Dakota statue that was created by internationally known sculptor Dale Laphere of Sturgis for the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron. The Arc of Dreams in Sioux Falls and Lady Dignity in Chamberlain are other examples of his work. After this beautiful sculpture was created, an award begin 40 years ago to honor a premiere woman)
&nbsp;
They are currently seeing nominations for the 40th anniversary of the award - the deadline for nominations is August first -&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Why should someone nominate an outstanding woman for this award? (Deanell can adlib)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Learn more and how to apply by finding Spirit of Dakota on Facebook or visit spirit of dakota dot org on the web -&nbsp;&nbsp;www.spirit of&nbsp;<a href="http://dakota.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://dakota.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784640229843000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27V4TKmxUNHBq9JPpVWSW5">dakota.org</a>
&nbsp;
One more stop in this 9:00 Hour---with more to come in the 10:00---all part of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business&mdash;show on this July 20th----
&nbsp;
9:55/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:56/30---Business 5
Coming up in our 10:00&mdash;it&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---we&rsquo;ll do some looking at what is moving forward this week---and beyond.
&nbsp;
It was an interesting weekend----and we know that if we could talk to you our audience&mdash;we would know that we moving forward into the final days of July-----and we&rsquo;ll try to follow along as well-----
&nbsp;
---our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours------

July 20, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

July 17, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 52-72

From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls---welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show a show we have been doing for a dozen years along with the oldster of the shows—our It’s YOUR Business Show---

 

(((MUSIC—THIS OLE HOUSE)))

(((Yee Hah----I’m Bill Zortman and welcome----Show 52-72))))

Welcome to our Friday Agri Business Show----

Casey Crabtree has been on the sidelines watching all of the activities in South Dakota Politics---we know that it is a busy—and controversial time---what are you seeing—hearing---and expecting

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

-----------some races settled---some still being discussed-----or argued----and our DC dudes still doing lots of talking as well-------share that and other story lines you are hearing across the state of South Dakota----

-------------------what is the catching the attention of those you are talking to-----and what do they expect next-----

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

----------events ahead for the 2nd half of July-------and your concerns on the farm and plains----

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

  ---thanks for the visit---and all you do-----

   Still ahead----we’ll check some of the morning farm numbers and even what is happening in that other part of the world…

Alla will update us—we’ll check morning numbers and how if you need financial help---we may have the answer---

10:15/00—KELO Commercials

10:17/00----Ag Business  

Welcome back to It’s YOUR Agri Business---Nolan Clark---Plains Commerce Bank helps us with all that is needed—whether you be a farmer—a business man---a older couple needing help in your older years---or a newly married couple---

 ---Nolan talk to us about these opportunities---and what you can do ----

----and you have some farm shows coming up----that Plains Commerce will be there to answer requests or answer questions---

  ---------where are you headed?

-------------------Nolan-----how they find those Plains Commerce Players that can help in these kind of financial games---

==============Sarah Heinrich –has our Growing Harvest Network from our Sister Station in little ole Fargo—

1024 /30---Sarah Heinrich Growing Harvest Network—

1027/30----KELO Commercials

10:30/30---Ag Business 3

Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities—is with us this morning---do we have the morning numbers and all that is important out there------in the grains-the meat—the energy and even the Big Board on Wall Street---

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

They didn’t lead the show---but I know they are busy showing and helping—Darren Hefty---helps us on many shows and he introduced us to this guest----Zach—or helped with the scholarships that caught they eye of our friends in North Dakota and other neighboring states.

---How many were given out---how wide a territory---what difference in 203 make and what are your thoughts on that helping others in other states----it can really grow and help the next generation----

--------------------Zach---------------

   ---what you see---what you hope for------and upcoming farm events you are helping with----Zach Hefty---

   Geri Eide---update on what she is doing----and why----

----still to come Mr. Tree-----Justin Glisin----Alla---from Ukraine----

 

And others---

---for now our time is up—thank you for yours…

 

  

July 17, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 52-72
From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls---welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show a show we have been doing for a dozen years along with the oldster of the shows&mdash;our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show---
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC&mdash;THIS OLE HOUSE)))
(((Yee Hah----I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome----Show 52-72))))
Welcome to our Friday Agri Business Show----
Casey Crabtree has been on the sidelines watching all of the activities in South Dakota Politics---we know that it is a busy&mdash;and controversial time---what are you seeing&mdash;hearing---and expecting
------------------------Casey---------------------------
-----------some races settled---some still being discussed-----or argued----and our DC dudes still doing lots of talking as well-------share that and other story lines you are hearing across the state of South Dakota----
-------------------what is the catching the attention of those you are talking to-----and what do they expect next-----
------------------------Casey----------------------------
----------events ahead for the 2nd&nbsp;half of July-------and your concerns on the farm and plains----
-----------------------Casey-----------------------------
&nbsp; ---thanks for the visit---and all you do-----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Still ahead----we&rsquo;ll check some of the morning farm numbers and even what is happening in that other part of the world&hellip;
Alla will update us&mdash;we&rsquo;ll check morning numbers and how if you need financial help---we may have the answer---
10:15/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:17/00----Ag Business&nbsp;&nbsp;
Welcome back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business---Nolan Clark---Plains Commerce Bank helps us with all that is needed&mdash;whether you be a farmer&mdash;a business man---a older couple needing help in your older years---or a newly married couple---
&nbsp;---Nolan talk to us about these opportunities---and what you can do ----
----and you have some farm shows coming up----that Plains Commerce will be there to answer requests or answer questions---
&nbsp; ---------where are you headed?
-------------------Nolan-----how they find those Plains Commerce Players that can help in these kind of financial games---
==============Sarah Heinrich &ndash;has our Growing Harvest Network from our Sister Station in little ole Fargo&mdash;
1024 /30---Sarah Heinrich Growing Harvest Network&mdash;
1027/30----KELO Commercials
10:30/30---Ag Business 3
Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities&mdash;is with us this morning---do we have the morning numbers and all that is important out there------in the grains-the meat&mdash;the energy and even the Big Board on Wall Street---
--------------------Matt------------------
They didn&rsquo;t lead the show---but I know they are busy showing and helping&mdash;Darren Hefty---helps us on many shows and he introduced us to this guest----Zach&mdash;or helped with the scholarships that caught they eye of our friends in North Dakota and other neighboring states.
---How many were given out---how wide a territory---what difference in 203 make and what are your thoughts on that helping others in other states----it can really grow and help the next generation----
--------------------Zach---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; ---what you see---what you hope for------and upcoming farm events you are helping with----Zach Hefty---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Geri Eide---update on what she is doing----and why----
----still to come Mr. Tree-----Justin Glisin----Alla---from Ukraine----
&nbsp;
And others---
---for now our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;

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