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February 17, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

February 18, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-14

  From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls---Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME

 

----Earn MORE at BLACKBURN Basement Repair.com

 

   I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 51-14 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series. Lots to share----and a number of our guests were getting down to business early and we let them take our questions---just in advance of our show—so you could hear the important things –and probably a few other things they have to share with you this morning----

 

  Attorney General Marty Jackley leads us off---

((((Taped Segment---Marty Jackley---
Update on the Mayday Health federal case that the state won last week and just is the case now
The Attorney General is testifying this morning against a bill that would eliminate the death penalty in South Dakota
Mr. Jackley will release the Crime Report tomorrow morning and then speak at a Law Enforcement recruit graduation Thursday night here in Sioux Falls
And------what else is pressing in the session-----

 

    Casey Crabtree---has been quite the help during the legislative session—and we know taxes are a big deal across this state—we asked him about that—and other issues he sees happening before this week ends

 

((((Taped Segment ----Casey Crabtree)))))

 

-----we’ll check in with those concerned about spending your money with Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank---NEXT

 

10:21/00—KELO Commercials

10:22/30---Ag Business 2

----our very good friends at Plains Commerce Bank are partners for our It’s YOUR Agri Business show—and we know they help businesses, those in agriculture, newly married couples and those that have been hitched for a long time---or perhaps their mate has died---Nolan—talk us thru it---

 

------------------Nolan Clarke----------------

   Locations for Plains Commerce----how they can each you -----

 

----------Sarah Heinrich—has the Growing Harvest story lines from our little sister station in Fargo---next

 

(((Taped Segment Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network)))

 

10:29/30—KELO Commercials

10:32/00---Ag Business 3

--------------welcome back to our Mid-week—Agri Business show---and we like to start this side of show—with Mr. Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---

 

  Matt what are you showing for the mid-morning numbers on the farm markets and of course the big board on Wall Street---

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

---grains—meat---energy---and Wall Street Spendings----

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

---people want numbers early AM or late in the day—can they get it from Swenson Commodities—and where do they call or look

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

 

   We appreciate all you are seeing----and sharing this morning----

 

  FFA of South Dakota coming up shortly----but there was good news this week---from Smithfield Foods----the Mayor Paul Ten Haken---helped steer the big pork plant announcement this week---and quite frankly was given a lot of well deserved credit for leading the charge to move Smithfield---to quite the planned site—and at the same time was charging up –downtown Sioux Falls

 

  A long time friend Jamison Rounds was working the media and the audience as we were---and we connected Tuesday—and wanted to share his thoughts this morning ----and share just how big a deal is it for the Smithfield----their employees----and future employees----and the reputation of Sioux Falls as well-----

------------------what is it Sioux Falls has become in the minds of the Smithfield’s and other companies---

---------------Rounds----------------

 

   Certainly will have Sioux Metro Alliance and their 17 or so communities for job opportunities---

------------what else you see coming on the horizon…

--------Jamison----------Rounds----

Why such a big deal----

What it means—and what surprised you about this and what else could follow----

 

   Big week for FFA—this week and next---Geri Eide—is our leader and FFA’s----are in play----  going to be Beresford FFA members, their advisorBridget Twedt is included in this email. I am not available, so send her time for call in.

 

Bridget,  # is 336-1320

 

Why so important----with a big time marking FFA  ahead---

 

-----------John Ball—Mr. Tree

 

-----Laura or Justin weather---

 

 

---our time is up—thank you for yours

 

February 18, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 51-14
&nbsp; From the Blackburn Studios&nbsp;in Downtown Sioux Falls---Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME
&nbsp;
----Earn MORE at BLACKBURN Basement Repair.com
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 51-14 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series. Lots to share----and a number of our guests were getting down to business early and we let them take our questions---just in advance of our show&mdash;so you could hear the important things &ndash;and probably a few other things they have to share with you this morning----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Attorney General Marty Jackley leads us off---
((((Taped Segment---Marty Jackley---
<ul>
<li>Update on the Mayday Health federal case that the state won last week and just is the case now</li>
<li>The Attorney General is testifying this morning against a bill that would eliminate the death penalty in South Dakota</li>
<li>Mr. Jackley will release the Crime Report tomorrow morning and then speak at a Law Enforcement recruit graduation Thursday night here in Sioux Falls</li>
<li>And------what else is pressing in the session-----</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey Crabtree---has been quite the help during the legislative session&mdash;and we know taxes are a big deal across this state&mdash;we asked him about that&mdash;and other issues he sees happening before this week ends
&nbsp;
((((Taped Segment ----Casey Crabtree)))))
&nbsp;
-----we&rsquo;ll check in with those concerned about spending your money with Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank---NEXT
&nbsp;
10:21/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:22/30---Ag Business 2
----our very good friends at Plains Commerce Bank are partners for our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business show&mdash;and we know they help businesses, those in agriculture, newly married couples and those that have been hitched for a long time---or perhaps their mate has died---Nolan&mdash;talk us thru it---
&nbsp;
------------------Nolan Clarke----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Locations for Plains Commerce----how they can each you -----
&nbsp;
----------Sarah Heinrich&mdash;has the Growing Harvest story lines from our little sister station in Fargo---next
&nbsp;
(((Taped Segment Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network)))
&nbsp;
10:29/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:32/00---Ag Business 3
--------------welcome back to our Mid-week&mdash;Agri Business show---and we like to start this side of show&mdash;with Mr. Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Matt what are you showing for the mid-morning numbers on the farm markets and of course the big board on Wall Street---
-----------------Matt-----------------
---grains&mdash;meat---energy---and Wall Street Spendings----
-----------------Matt-----------------
---people want numbers early AM or late in the day&mdash;can they get it from Swenson Commodities&mdash;and where do they call or look
-----------------Matt-----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate all you are seeing----and sharing this morning----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; FFA of South Dakota coming up shortly----but there was good news this week---from Smithfield Foods----the Mayor Paul Ten Haken---helped steer the big pork plant announcement this week---and quite frankly was given a lot of well deserved credit for leading the charge to move Smithfield---to quite the planned site&mdash;and at the same time was charging up &ndash;downtown Sioux Falls
&nbsp;
&nbsp; A long time friend Jamison Rounds was working the media and the audience as we were---and we connected Tuesday&mdash;and wanted to share his thoughts this morning ----and share just how big a deal is it for the Smithfield----their employees----and future employees----and the reputation of Sioux Falls as well-----
------------------what is it Sioux Falls has become in the minds of the Smithfield&rsquo;s and other companies---
---------------Rounds----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Certainly will have Sioux Metro Alliance and their 17 or so communities for job opportunities---
------------what else you see coming on the horizon&hellip;
--------Jamison----------Rounds----
Why such a big deal----
What it means&mdash;and what surprised you about this and what else could follow----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Big week for FFA&mdash;this week and next---Geri Eide&mdash;is our leader and FFA&rsquo;s----are in play---- &nbsp;going to be Beresford FFA members, their advisorBridget Twedt is included in this email. I am not available, so send her time for call in.
&nbsp;
Bridget,&nbsp; # is 336-1320
&nbsp;
Why so important----with a big time marking FFA&nbsp; ahead---
&nbsp;
-----------John Ball&mdash;Mr. Tree
&nbsp;
-----Laura or Justin weather---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
---our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;

February 18, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

February 18, 2026--9-10---Working on Wellness Wednesday-show 51-13

From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—BECOME a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME

 

((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement REPAIR.com

   I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to a Working on Wellness Wednesday---all from DOWNTOWN Sioux Falls---lots of money—and plenty of staying well—getting well---and special solutions for you and your body and soul.

 

   Back to business in the 2nd hour---as we check Pierre—the planning—and pushing—and praying for making the best decisions at the Capital—this is show 51-13---

 

   Lets start with from the South Dakota Med School----Dr. Tim Ridgway---we talked less than an hour ago---allowing the Med School Chief to get on with the Med Business on this Ash Wednesday

((((Taped Segment----Dr. Tim Ridgway)))

 

Topic would be nutrition education in medical school. The Department of Health and Human Services has made a call for medical schools to increase nutrition education in their curriculum.

Talk Wednesday

 

 

---when we come back----we’ll talk with the leader of health care in Sioux Falls---Joe Kipley---all part of our Working on  Wellness Wednesday---on this ASH WEDNESDAY

 

9:16/30---KELO Commercials

9:18/00---Wellness Wednesday 2

  Welcome back to our Working on Wellness Wednesday show. Dr. Tim Ridgway—who is the Med School Chief in South Dakota got us started this morning—as we talked medical schools to increase nutrition education in their curriculum…

 

   Joe Kipley---works Health Care in Sioux Falls---- and has quite the schedule trying to keep people healthy---

 

(((Kipley---Sioux Falls Health Care----taped segment)))

---when we come back----Dakota Abilities----what it means in February—and what is planned for March---all part of our Working on Wellness Wednesday show---

 

928/30—KELO Commercials

9:31/00—Wellness Wednesday 3

  Shelly from Dakota Abilities is here---and you’ll hear here one more time in February—and then in March for Dakota Abilities Month (605-334-4220)

 

       As we're getting closer to March, where we will  promote Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - the 2026 theme is The Power of Support
DDAM highlights the need for removing barriers to community participation, education, employment, and housing for people with IDD
IDD encompasses conditions that affect physical and/or behavioral development,learning
       We advocate for people with disabilities, and we help people with disabilities advocate for themselves



       Think about the barriers people with IDD face - being misunderstood, overlooked - let's celebrate achievements and, more importantly, take the time to get to know the person



         Examples - reunited with the father of a person supported, the reunion of memories and hugs, human connections



Use of respectful, people-first language, for example: person with a disability rather than disabled person



So How can you help?



Be cognizant of people-first language
See the person, not their wheelchair, not their disability
Volunteer - get a group of friends and come play games, join in art projects, come to a play - our doors are open and we love visitors
www.dakotabilities.org/get involved



 

---one more stop on the working on wellness Wednesday show----

--then lots to talk about including Pierre—and all that is happening today

 

9:45/00—KELO Commecials

9:47/30---Wellness Wednesday

 

Mary Michaels---

Or TBA

 

---we’ll get you ready for the 10:00 Ag Show—and perhaps we should call it the Playing the role in Pierre----we’ll get you ready when we return

 

9:55/00—KELO Commercials

9:57/00---Wellness Wednesday

  Been an interesting week in Sioux Falls and across South Dakota---the big announcement in Downtown Sioux Falls---on Smithfield Foods------and to some of those who worked story lines---we will ask—how big a deal is it for Sioux Falls---- and what will it mean to the 17 community Sioux Metro Group-------

 

   What we found was the professionals in the real estate business—thought it was one more step for Sioux Falls on the business stage across America---Jamison Rounds will join us to talk----

 

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

 

February 18, 2026--9-10---Working on Wellness Wednesday-show 51-13
From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;BECOME a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME
&nbsp;
((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement REPAIR.com
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to a Working on Wellness Wednesday---all from DOWNTOWN Sioux Falls---lots of money&mdash;and plenty of staying well&mdash;getting well---and special solutions for you and your body and soul.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Back to business in the 2nd&nbsp;hour---as we check Pierre&mdash;the planning&mdash;and pushing&mdash;and praying for making the best decisions at the Capital&mdash;this is show 51-13---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Lets start with from the South Dakota Med School----Dr. Tim Ridgway---we talked less than an hour ago---allowing the Med School Chief to get on with the Med Business on this Ash Wednesday
((((Taped Segment----Dr. Tim Ridgway)))
&nbsp;
Topic would be nutrition education in medical school. The Department of Health and Human Services has made a call for medical schools to increase nutrition education in their curriculum.
Talk Wednesday
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
---when we come back----we&rsquo;ll talk with the leader of health care in Sioux Falls---Joe Kipley---all part of our Working on&nbsp; Wellness Wednesday---on this ASH WEDNESDAY
&nbsp;
9:16/30---KELO Commercials
9:18/00---Wellness Wednesday 2
&nbsp; Welcome back to our Working on Wellness Wednesday show. Dr. Tim Ridgway&mdash;who is the Med School Chief in South Dakota got us started this morning&mdash;as we talked medical schools to increase nutrition education in their curriculum&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Joe Kipley---works Health Care in Sioux Falls---- and has quite the schedule trying to keep people healthy---
&nbsp;
(((Kipley---Sioux Falls Health Care----taped segment)))
---when we come back----Dakota Abilities----what it means in February&mdash;and what is planned for March---all part of our Working on Wellness Wednesday show---
&nbsp;
928/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:31/00&mdash;Wellness Wednesday 3
&nbsp; Shelly from Dakota Abilities is here---and you&rsquo;ll hear here one more time in February&mdash;and then in March for Dakota Abilities Month (605-334-4220)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As we're getting closer to March, where we will &nbsp;promote Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - the 2026 theme is The Power of Support DDAM highlights the need for removing barriers to community participation, education, employment, and housing for people with IDD IDD encompasses conditions that affect physical and/or behavioral development,learning &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We advocate for people with disabilities, and we help people with disabilities advocate for themselves 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Think about the barriers people with IDD face - being misunderstood, overlooked - let's celebrate achievements and, more importantly, take the time to get to know the person 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Examples - reunited with the father of a person supported, the reunion of memories and hugs, human connections 
Use of respectful, people-first language, for example: person with a disability rather than disabled person 
So How can you help? 
Be cognizant of people-first language See the person, not their wheelchair, not their disability Volunteer - get a group of friends and come play games, join in art projects, come to a play - our doors are open and we love visitors <a href="http://www.dakotabilities.org/get" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.dakotabilities.org/get&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771510669389000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1r2luPQmsNhWK5oPMFKKEz">www.dakotabilities.org/get</a>&nbsp;involved 
&nbsp;
---one more stop on the working on wellness Wednesday show----
--then lots to talk about including Pierre&mdash;and all that is happening today
&nbsp;
9:45/00&mdash;KELO Commecials
9:47/30---Wellness Wednesday
&nbsp;
Mary Michaels---
Or TBA
&nbsp;
---we&rsquo;ll get you ready for the 10:00 Ag Show&mdash;and perhaps we should call it the Playing the role in Pierre----we&rsquo;ll get you ready when we return
&nbsp;
9:55/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/00---Wellness Wednesday
&nbsp; Been an interesting week in Sioux Falls and across South Dakota---the big announcement in Downtown Sioux Falls---on Smithfield Foods------and to some of those who worked story lines---we will ask&mdash;how big a deal is it for Sioux Falls---- and what will it mean to the 17 community Sioux Metro Group-------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What we found was the professionals in the real estate business&mdash;thought it was one more step for Sioux Falls on the business stage across America---Jamison Rounds will join us to talk----
&nbsp;
--------for now&mdash;our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;

February 18, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business - Working on Wellness Wednesday

February 17, 2026---9-10---It’s YOUR Business---Show 51-11

From the BLACKBURN STUDIOS in Downtown Sioux Falls—BECOME a Blackburn Protected HOME

 

LEARN MORE at Blackburn Basement REPAIR.com

 

   I’m Bill Zortman –and WELCOME to It’s YOUR Business ----day after the announcement on Smithfield ---and what will become of Downtown Sioux Falls----lots of money---even help from big contributors to make it happen…show 51-11

 

   But this morning it’s back to business----and we have been chatting with leaders before our show---first up—a Congressman who wants to be Governor

 

(((Taped Segment---Dusty Johnson))))))

 

---for those wondering why the sitting Governor Larry Rhoden isn’t in our show---the answer is simple----we invite him---but his office impolitely doesn’t respond.  A good reporter and good host –keeps asking----which is our job and we’ll keep doing it.

 

Just ahead—we’ll check on the start of what is happening—or won’t happen in Pierre—the rest of the week—

 

9:17/00—KELO Commercials

9:18/30---Business 2

Taped Segment----Casey Crabtree---Legislative Session

 

--------we’ll keep a close eye on those senators and house members during the second half of the legislative session

---------when we come back----you have heard from a lot of those in Sioux Falls on the Smithfield Announcement made Monday---but we were able to reach a leader from the Smithfield Virginia Headquarters—about how it all came down and his thoughts of Sioux Falls---all following FOX Biz News

 

9:28/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/00---Fox Biz News

9:32/00---Business 3

  Welcome back---we were able to visit with four leaders in Sioux Falls from 9-10 and then after the 10:00 Announcement about how the Smithfield Plan came together---and just what their headquarters was thinking about Sioux Falls---and their very important work staff—and those producing the animals being processed.

 

  Jim Monroe—has joined me this morning----and we wondered what started the process—what was expected---and what should we know for the workers and our community---today, tomorrow and beyond---

 

------------Jim you come from Smithfield Va Headquarters—talk us thru how this started---how the modern facility will be a big deal—and importantly for us and the workers---what they see for their future as well as Smithfield here in Sioux Falls---

 

-------------Jim------------------

    Very modern facility---and you and I talked about the support you got from Mayor Paul Ten Hagen---

--------------Jim-----------------

    When you and I talked early this morning---I liked your use for Sioux Falls as a “Cooking Community”----what do you see—that perhaps we don’t ---

---------------Jim----------------

    Tell us how this project developed from an embryo in the last few years to what will be an overwhelming modern facility here---

----------------Jim Monroe-----------

    For those wondering---estimates you have been sharing on the future of the facility we see today---to the new Smithfield coming when?

----------------Jim---------------------

    Agriculture of course is the #1 industry in South Dakota----and the leaks about what was going to be announced Monday---had people really wanting to hear –what the new plant will mean ----will the size change-----is it a plant that will be a shining star or a lot more than just a humble ham –or premier pork chop

-----------------Jim-------------------

     Time clock on when----any changes in the number of very very important employees-----and what else should I have asked

 

  ---------Jim Monroe—thanks for being part of all of this—guiding it thru----understanding the important that long time Mayor Paul Ten Hagen has had ---and all of our hopes for another real future---for the employees, Smithfield----and all those who enjoy pork today—tomorrow and beyond.

 

   Thanks for the visit----and we look forward to more visits in the future.

-----------just ahead---what this will mean to almost 20 communities who furnish a very qualified labor force----for Smithfield and others----that is next---

 

9:45/00—KELO Commercials

9:46/30---Business 4

   We all know the value of a new—improved Smithfield---for Sioux Falls—but how about the Sioux Metro Alliance and their 17 and soon to be 20 communities that provide labor force.

 

   Tyler Torgeson was at the announcement on Monday---and we follow Sioux Metro in Pierre for the legislative session---what they are doing for their own communities----but what about the families this new plant will be feeding for years to come.

 

   Tyler (or)-----

    As you heard the announcement and realized the future for people in your communities you serve---you  had to have a smile on your face—knowing that Smithfield will be new----and who knows what other industries could be coming our way perhaps even before the new facility is ready---

-----------------Tyler----------

 

(((or Ron NELSON))))who could take the slot if Sioux Metro or Tyler aren’t available)))

 

9:56/00—KELO Commercials

9:58/00---Business 5

Been a great week for Sioux Falls—and we’ll have more story lines in our Ag Business Hour—this morning---

 

You’ll hear from Congressman Dusty Johnson-----Casey Crabtree---on the session----

 

We’ll catch the morning markets---- you’ll hear from Mr. Tree—John Ball----and with snow in the picture---we’ll be looking at the weather from Aberdeen to Sioux Falls—as well as other locations.

 

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

February 17, 2026---9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---Show 51-11
From the BLACKBURN STUDIOS in&nbsp;Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;BECOME a Blackburn Protected HOME
&nbsp;
LEARN MORE at Blackburn Basement REPAIR.com
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman &ndash;and WELCOME to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business ----day after the announcement on Smithfield ---and what will become of Downtown Sioux Falls----lots of money---even help from big contributors to make it happen&hellip;show 51-11
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; But this morning it&rsquo;s back to business----and we have been chatting with leaders before our show---first up&mdash;a Congressman who wants to be Governor
&nbsp;
(((Taped Segment---Dusty Johnson))))))
&nbsp;
---for those wondering why the sitting Governor Larry Rhoden isn&rsquo;t in our show---the answer is simple----we invite him---but his office impolitely doesn&rsquo;t respond.&nbsp; A good reporter and good host &ndash;keeps asking----which is our job and we&rsquo;ll keep doing it.
&nbsp;
Just ahead&mdash;we&rsquo;ll check on the start of what is happening&mdash;or won&rsquo;t happen in Pierre&mdash;the rest of the week&mdash;
&nbsp;
9:17/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:18/30---Business 2
Taped Segment----Casey Crabtree---Legislative Session
&nbsp;
--------we&rsquo;ll keep a close eye on those senators and house members during the second half of the legislative session
---------when we come back----you have heard from a lot of those in Sioux Falls on the Smithfield Announcement made Monday---but we were able to reach a leader from the Smithfield Virginia Headquarters&mdash;about how it all came down and his thoughts of Sioux Falls---all following FOX Biz News
&nbsp;
9:28/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/00---Fox Biz News
9:32/00---Business 3
&nbsp; Welcome back---we were able to visit with four leaders in Sioux Falls from 9-10 and then after the 10:00 Announcement about how the Smithfield Plan came together---and just what their headquarters was thinking about Sioux Falls---and their very important work staff&mdash;and those producing the animals being processed.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Jim Monroe&mdash;has joined me this morning----and we wondered what started the process&mdash;what was expected---and what should we know for the workers and our community---today, tomorrow and beyond---
&nbsp;
------------Jim you come from Smithfield Va Headquarters&mdash;talk us thru how this started---how the modern facility will be a big deal&mdash;and importantly for us and the workers---what they see for their future as well as Smithfield here in Sioux Falls---
&nbsp;
-------------Jim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Very modern facility---and you and I talked about the support you got from Mayor Paul Ten Hagen---
--------------Jim-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When you and I talked early this morning---I liked your use for Sioux Falls as a &ldquo;Cooking Community&rdquo;----what do you see&mdash;that perhaps we don&rsquo;t ---
---------------Jim----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tell us how this project developed from an embryo in the last few years to what will be an overwhelming modern facility here---
----------------Jim Monroe-----------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For those wondering---estimates you have been sharing on the future of the facility we see today---to the new Smithfield coming when?
----------------Jim---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Agriculture of course is the #1 industry in South Dakota----and the leaks about what was going to be announced Monday---had people really wanting to hear &ndash;what the new plant will mean ----will the size change-----is it a plant that will be a shining star or a lot more than just a humble ham &ndash;or premier pork chop
-----------------Jim-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Time clock on when----any changes in the number of very very important employees-----and what else should I have asked
&nbsp;
&nbsp; ---------Jim Monroe&mdash;thanks for being part of all of this&mdash;guiding it thru----understanding the important that long time Mayor Paul Ten Hagen has had ---and all of our hopes for another real future---for the employees, Smithfield----and all those who enjoy pork today&mdash;tomorrow and beyond.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for the visit----and we look forward to more visits in the future.
-----------just ahead---what this will mean to almost 20 communities who furnish a very qualified labor force----for Smithfield and others----that is next---
&nbsp;
9:45/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:46/30---Business 4
&nbsp;&nbsp; We all know the value of a new&mdash;improved Smithfield---for Sioux Falls&mdash;but how about the Sioux Metro Alliance and their 17 and soon to be 20 communities that provide labor force.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tyler Torgeson was at the announcement on Monday---and we follow Sioux Metro in Pierre for the legislative session---what they are doing for their own communities----but what about the families this new plant will be feeding for years to come.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tyler (or)-----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As you heard the announcement and realized the future for people in your communities you serve---you&nbsp; had to have a smile on your face&mdash;knowing that Smithfield will be new----and who knows what other industries could be coming our way perhaps even before the new facility is ready---
-----------------Tyler----------
&nbsp;
(((or Ron NELSON))))who could take the slot if Sioux Metro or Tyler aren&rsquo;t available)))
&nbsp;
9:56/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:58/00---Business 5
Been a great week for Sioux Falls&mdash;and we&rsquo;ll have more story lines in our Ag Business Hour&mdash;this morning---
&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll hear from Congressman Dusty Johnson-----Casey Crabtree---on the session----
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll catch the morning markets---- you&rsquo;ll hear from Mr. Tree&mdash;John Ball----and with snow in the picture---we&rsquo;ll be looking at the weather from Aberdeen to Sioux Falls&mdash;as well as other locations.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; For now&mdash;our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;

February 17, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

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