January 13, 2026---10-11—SD Farmers Union Show—50-74

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to our FIRST South DAKOTA Farmers Union Show of 2026

   It comes at a time where South Dakota Lawmakers are starting their session in Pierre---for farmers---lots of questions about what 2026 will bring-----all those running around that what to be elected Governor.

   With me in the Studio is Rocky Forman---he works with the leadership including President Doug Sombke—a long time friend-

   Rocky---Doug Good morning-----please start us with the Tri-State Conference---what will be discussed---and what does South Dakota Farmers Union really need to hear from this event –and yes in Pierre the 2026 Legislative Session---

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    While we are at it----what 2026 is already bringing from the White HOUSE, the Congress-----and farmers organizations---

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Joining us this morning as well is (Mitch Richter)

Mitch---nice to have you with us as well this morning---and you have a few things from the South Dakota Legislative Session that is moving today in its first full day---

• Start of the session and lots to talk about involving Property Tax Relief-----DATA Centers-----Right to Repair---
• When they play HAIL to the CHIEF-----you get a governor that was appointed, A Congressman who wants the follow the rounds of Mike Rounds---and some other lesser knowns---who will 2026 interesting as we follow the talk circles from corner to corner—

   All of these wanting notoriety ----the office----and a way to pass go to make it all happen----

  So what do those in Agriculture really need done---- but what do you think they expect to get done-----who wins and who comes up short---

-----------------Mitch Richter---thanks for the visit----if you see information thru the rest of this hour---that you think our audience should be among the first know about it----let us know.

---when we come back---meet Calvan and Leah Peterson----the Farm Family from Pukwanna------what will be there take on how the farms will be treated by the legislative session---those in DC------

10:18/00—Commercials

10:20/00---SD Farmers Union 2

   Welcome back to the South Dakota Farmers Union January Show 2026-----

   We’ve heard from Doug Sombke---long-time President of this well directed organization----talking about the Tri State Convention

   Mitch Richter talk to us about the Start of the 2026—Legislative Session that is rolling this morning-----

    WE just heard from the Farm Family of the Month Calvan and Leah Peterson from Pukwanna-----

    But lets check back with Scot Bluebaugh—President of the AFR Oklahoma Farmers Union on the Tri State Convention

------------Leah--------------------his take----

------------what they are seeing----so far in 2026---there concerns for those in agriculture----and how will those in agriculture really get heard---

------------Leah--------------------his take---the Tri State Convention---its importance----

------we’ll check the morning farm numbers----always a request for those in agriculture when they listen to our South Dakota Farmers Union Monthly show…

---we/ll take a break get you some farm numbers this morning-----that you can use---and come back with the 2nd half of South Dakota Farmers Union---stay with us—

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

10:30/00---Farmers Union Commercials

10:32/00---Farmers Union 3

  We know with Farm Shows in the surveys we do ---that if you are listening to a farm show---you want to hear what the market place is doing ups and downs---and you know things we need help explaining

Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities talks to us about what he sees in the morning trades-----and serves it up

Matt what are you seeing this morning---

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 For those listening and want information about this time each morning—is there a number they can call to keep up to date---

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

   One of those joining us this morning in this South Dakota Farmers Union Show is Cerleyn Peterson—who attended the Tri-State Convention

   If you will tell what you saw at the Tri State Convention—and oh yes when was it and where was it---and what did you learn---

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   Kind of people who you at the Tri State Convention---and for those that don’t know—just where was it held---and was this the first time that you attended-----

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10:40/00—KELO Commercials

10:41/30---Farmers Union 4

   I know the calendar says its mid-January---but I saw a sign up warmer weather still to come-----

   It was from an old friend-----and the Tri-State Fair---Candi Briley

South Dakota State Fair Announces Nate Smith as Saturday Grandstand Act 

HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota State Fair and the team at Pioneer are proud to welcome multi-platinum chart-topper Nate Smith to the State Fair on Saturday, September 5 at 8:00 P.M. CT. 
 

Just two years after smashing the doors open to the country music scene, Smith has risen to the ranks of the genre’s biggest hitmakers. With over 2.9 billion global career streams to date, he’s already earned his fourth consecutive #1 with current single “Fix What You Didn’t Break” (Sony Music Nashville), after becoming the first artist in Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart history to launch their career with three straight multi-week #1 smashes including three time platinum #1 “Whiskey On You”; platinum, record-setting, 10-week consecutive #1 “World on Fire”; and platinum #1 “Bulletproof.” The Paradise, California-born musician made a knockout debut in 2023 with his gold self-titled LP, and next brought his high-octane brand of country to his sophomore album, California Gold, the following year with genre-defying collaborations featuring Avril Lavigne and Alesso (on the #1 dance hit “I Like It”).  

With his TV appearances including Today, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Smith's racked up nominations from CMA, CMT, iHeartRadio, and People’s Choice Country Awards, all while being recognized as ACM New Male Artist of the Year 2024, Billboard’s Country Power Players Rookie of the Year 2024, and Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Artist 2024, and winning acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, Grammy.com, American Songwriter, Los Angeles Times, and The Tennessean (who praised him as “country music’s fastest-rising beloved voice”). Selling out crowds across the country as an incendiary headliner with his Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour next spring, he’s also on deck as direct support for Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle Tour 2026, after previously opening for Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, and Morgan Wallen. Dropping “After Midnight” featuring Tyler Hubbard, after last joining forces with HARDY for “Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend,” he also delivered the deeply poignant “Dads Don’t Die.”  

“We are excited to welcome Nate Smith to the South Dakota State Fair,” said Peggy Besch, State Fairgrounds Manager. “His incredible talent and energy have made him one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, and we know our fairgoers are in for an unforgettable performance.” 

Ticket presale for backrest signage holders and Friends of the Fair begins Monday, May 11, through Thursday, May 14. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 8:00 A.M. CT on Tuesday, May 19. Pricing and ticket information can be found at www.sdstatefair.com.  

The backrest signage program is an advertising program allowing businesses or individuals to put signage on a backrest in the grandstand. Backrest holders can purchase State Fair grandstand tickets for their corresponding signage area before general ticket sales. Additional information and pricing can be found at sdstatefair.com.  

Friends of the Fair is a program through the State Fair Foundation offering a variety of benefits, including early bird access to State Fair VIP table sales, presale access to grandstand reserved seating and standing room tickets for the State Fair, complimentary daily gate admission passes, and recognition on the State Fair website. 

The 2026 South Dakota State Fair kicks off on Channel Seeds Opening Day, Wednesday, September 2, and runs through Monday, September 7. For more information, contact the State Fair office at 800-529-0900, visit www.sdstatefair.com or check it out on Facebook, Instagram, and X. 

When we come back---South Dakota Farmers Union wants you to meet one of the presenters at the Tri State Convention---that’s next---

10:42/30---Farmers Union Commercials

10:44/00---Farmers Union 4

Cameron LUX---Presented at the Tri State Convention---605-377-3876 Cameron.lux@fumic.com

Tell us about the event---what you saw---how you were at Presenter—and make a presentation to our audience this morning

  South Dakota Legislative Session will be launching in just 10 minutes---and he has helped us with our Farm Shows this past couple of weeks and Casey Crabtree is with us share what he sees will happen today and during the session------

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  We will continue following along in Pierre---DC---and every corner we can with the legislative session

10:55/00—Farmers Union commercials and break

---look ahead---and what Farmers Union is doing for those in agriculture---

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