February 27, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-23

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((((YEE HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Friday Agri Business Show--- which includes our regular guests----as well as reports on the Home Show at the Convention Center—which officially opens at 1PM-----))))and even the Attorney General----and Casey Crabtree on the latest from the Legislative Session-----like the home show going on today—with lots of watchers and yes those wishing for a particular direction----

   Darren Hefty—AG PHD gets us started in this hour----

What’s the crop mix going to be in South Dakota this year?  More corn? More soybeans?

Are we getting enough moisture for good pasture growth this year?  How about for the crops?

Is it warming up too early this year?  Will that create any concerns?

It’s National FFA week?  You and Brian were heavily involved in FFA growing up. What impact did that have on your careers?

   Pierre---what kind of week has it been there----we have had reports virtually every day we were on this week----but we haven’t been able to hear from the Attorney General---who joins us this morning----

   Marty Jackley---good morning----last week we were talking about Capital Punishment—what do you want to cover about this week’s session as we have moved to just 2-3 weeks left in the session---

---------------AG Jackley---------------

1. The seven bills the AG has scheduled for legislative committee hearings on Monday

1. His travel this week to Washington, DC (NOTE – this is a campaign issue)

1. Preview of the historic graduation of the 200th class from the Law Enforcement Training Certification Course next Friday, March 6, in  Pierre. We expect several dignitaries to attend and attendance could be up to 500 people.

We’ll check in with our virtually every day legislative reporter -lawmaker Casey Crabtree—stay with us----

10:20/00—KELO Commercials

10:21/30---Ag biz 2

   We appreciate Casey Crabtree answering our questions for the public again this week----and as we are now in the final day of this week—he’s back with a bit of a wrap—and a look ahead to what is left of the legislative session---2 or so weeks

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

   Where we have  been—and where we still need to go in March---

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

   Sarah Heinrich---KFGO Fargo—has the Growing Harvest Network next—and we’ll get you the Swenson Morning Commodities and long view of Wall Street as well----and yes more on the Home Show that opens in just a couple of hours at the Sioux Falls Convention Center---

10:28/00—Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network

10:30/30---KELO Commercials

10:32/30---Ag Business 3

-----------mid morning----and Mr. Reliable---Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities has our grains—and even Wall Street numbers on this last Friday of February

------------------Matt Swenson-------------

Can our listeners –and those that count on your reliability get numbers early morning—mid-day or late afternoon---

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

  Thanks for all you do

------it’s been an interesting week as we have followed along with Geri Eide—FFA of South Dakota—FFA Week---and Geri you had us meeting some very intelligent and interesting students-and even your counterpart from Minnesota

------------------Geri--------------------

   So what’s next for those learning from you and others on FFA and why it is important---

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

    Thanks for all that you continue to do for all of us of any age on agriculture---

----------lets check in with Teddi Mueller---and the HOME Show that opens in a little more than 2 hours---

--------------Teddi gives us at least the skeleton on what those attending will see---and what you expect with visitors today, tomorrow and Sunday---

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    We’ll follow up with you on Monday---with our Report Card show on March 2nd---9-10----

Kids are included too-----with interesting STUFF------the next three days—

Matt Paulsen -long time friend and acquaintance---wanted to share in our show today---

Paulsen looks to build trust between

businesses, rural communities

Field guide aims to help businesses and residents

engage honestly to build the foundation for success

SIOUX FALLS, SD (Feb. 26, 2026) -There is  Frustrations between South Dakota communities and

business developers have escalated in recent years to the point that it has reshaped our legislature, prompted calls for change to our state Constitution and challenged the long-standingimage of South Dakota as a business-friendly state.

South Dakota-based marketing and communications agency, Paulsen, today released a guide to

engaging with rural communities [LINK] - backed by a review of available research and the

company’s own expertise in ag and rural issues - to foster positive conversations and real benefits

for rural areas and the energy businesses looking to build there.

    “This is not just a NIMBY problem. This is not just a business development problem. Everyone

needs to stop, take a breath and refocus on shared opportunities,”

Paulsen President and CEO

Marcus Squier said. “Business development can support the values and needs of rural

communities. However, trust has broken down, and that’s a product of poor communication.”

The first step is early, authentic listening. Paulsen’s field guide, “Building Trust in Rural Energy

Conversations [LINK],” guides businesses in listening to rural communities. It outlines eight key voices developers need to understand when doing business in rural areas, along with the values

that guide them.

• Economic Pragmatists: the farmers and ranchers running the numbers on what your project actually means for their operation
• Next Generation Ruralists: young families and returning farmers who see opportunity where others see risk
• Affected Non-Participants: neighbors who will live with your project without a lease payment
• Institutional Stakeholders: the elected officials and commissioners who need political

cover as much as they need economic data

The white paper also lists broad do’s and don’ts in engaging with rural residents to build trust and drive success through authentic partnerships.

“So many developers start by talking about the solutions their projects provide,” Paulsen Public Relations Director Matt Merritt said. “But they haven’t stopped to ask what the problems are

------------still a few people to visit before we close February---all part of our agri business show—show 51-23----

10:46/00—KELO Commercials

10:47/30---Ag Business 4

  A couple of quick stops to end the month---

  Mr. Tree—John Ball---always has something to make us think about our trees—good –bad –sometime ugly—sometimes—just needing a change---

--------------where are we tree as we close February---

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

Sioux Metro Growth Alliance—Tyler is with us---what should we know as we march into March----

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

  Pierre---what are you seeing there----and what still needs done for your 17 communities---

---------------Tyler----------------Tordeson------

  Any other communities looking at becoming a part of your Metro Growth Alliance-----

HOME SHOW---Teddi-----hours---and room for kids and adults---at the Convention Center this afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday

-------------possible weather—Laura Edwards----

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