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

January 20, 2026—9-10—It’s YOUR Business—Show 50-81

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  I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It’s OUR Business—Show 50-81 in our ORIGNAL It’s YOUR Business Series.

 

  What’s going on in Pierre----will we had some calls from lawmakers who said—they had noticed Casey Crabtree gets on the air more than they do. We have asked a number of them---but they just aren’t as available to get on the air—in fact of them had to schedule for Friday----or was it Wednesday---

 

   Casey—good morning----lets get you going and talk about what is going on in Pierre---

 

   What has been the key chatter---who should be on the air with us---and when and who should we schedule-----

 

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

   Tony Mangan---a frequent guest in other years has come on with us---he asked to get someone this week—but Friday---

 

   Casey----we open the doors—and pose the questions—we want to get the information out to our listeners----I don’t take sides---I ask the questions—something that I have done for 5081 radio shows---and roughly 5000 TV Shows…

 

   I just look for topics that are in the news—or should be in the news---we scheduled

 

   He just got there from Pierre---and we want to hear what he has seen this week---and what he thinks we’ll see the rest of the week.

 

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

   The session itself---who is saying what---and what should they be saying—to me---this is a big deal for us to use our airwaves to educate the public---I say away from politics---want to be even handed----and my job is to find out what is going on –even if one-side is a lot bashful of signing in---

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

    The events the rest of the week-----

     What is pressing---what kind of meetings coming together are there—and exactly what are they discussing that will affected—farmers—business people and those of all ages---

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

     With a holiday in the week—Dr. Martin Luther King day—we have a chance to shorten the week----

     Leadership in Pierre—do they walk different---talk different---or what else should we know---

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

     Come back and join us in the 10:00 hour and give us some insight as to what else you have heard…

 

 ------------in the meantime—for those that asked yesterday—there is room today---let us know –it’s the people’s house—and we open it to both parties and others…

  605-336-1320…

 

Just ahead—one of those that has brought his 17 communities to the studios—Sioux Metro Alliance---that is up---and we have talked more than half the towns already about the session—Tyler Torgeson is next..

 

9:17/30—KELO Commercials

9:19/00---Biz 2

  People might be surprised to learn that I enjoy talking political stories of importance—particularly during the legislative session-----

  One of those with the Sioux Metro Alliance---Tyler Torgeson—helps me get as many of the communities on the air as possible---

 

   The session—talk to us about that---and I know some of those that have asked to be on the show with us—have talked with you about what you do—and why it is important that communities get there say---

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

    Who should we share on the air---one side---those that are the loudest ----or a friend on my Aunt Charlottes---

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

    Biggest thing you are seeing at the Legislative session that did have a day off Monday—with Dr. Martin Luther King day---

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

    What I do enjoy seeing are communities and those that want to be leaders coming forward and finding ways to find inspiration for the residents of South Dakota---

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

    The communities you serve---how many of them will spend time in Pierre for the very important legislative session---

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

    If I gave you space for our 10:00 hour—two communities that you could get on the air----

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

   Let’s do it--------

    We’ll check the mid-hour news next—and be back when our It’s YOUR Business Show continues…

 

9:29/00—KELO Commercials’

9:31/00---It’s YOUR Business 3

------------one of those that we have enjoyed for years coming on the air is with us today---

 

-Troy and I are heading up to Pierre for Children’s Day at the Capitol – We will have a booth and will be attending committee meetings and hearings with legislators – Big agenda topic is the 0% increase for schools, state employees and agencies like McCrossan Boys Ranch – we are already nearly $100 per boy per day behind in funding and taking another hit this year will make donations all that much more important. Agencies like McCrossan’s are providing critical community resources for kids and can’t be overlooked. Programs like McCrossan’s will help keep juveniles out of jails in the future…they need funding.

-Next week, we will be back in Pierre and also heading to the Black Hills Stock Show. McCrossan’s serves boys throughout the entire state of SD. We love our farmers and ranchers! Stop by our booth at the Stock Show and pick up one of our famous green yard sticks we will be giving away and learn more about the ranch.

-I also just wanted to put the word out about the importance of mentors at the Ranch. We are looking for positive male role models for our boys. It just takes one hour per week to help change a life. We are 20 mentors short at the Ranch. Call the ranch for more information.

-Save the Date for the McCrossan Banquet Auction – April 9 – Sioux Falls Arena – we are bringing Paradise to SD! Features a tribute to Jimmy Buffet, real tropical dancers, island cuisine and drinks, silent and live auctions and more. Sponsorships are available now and tickets will be on sale soon! Got an auction item you want to donate – call McCrossan’s they would love to have it!

 

 Christy Menning Vastenhout, CFRE—executive directorMcCrossans

 

--------I like the idea—you are taking McCrossans to Pierre----promoting with the lawmakers---and perhaps even some of them may be former residents at McCrossans---

 

---------events---and who actually comes to the ranch—and share a story or two about those you have helped----and what they often do in return..

 

-------Christy Menning Vastenhout—Executive Director at McCrossans

 

Happy to have the boys and the ranch join us anytime…

----------Still another stop in this 9:00 Hour---all part of what’s up and what we can share on this Tuesday…

 

9:41/00---KELO Commercials

9:42/30---Business 4

 One of those we reached out to talk to for the show is our Friend Ryan Budmeier—CEO of the South Dakota Chamber—

 

  Ryan ---nice to have the CEO on the Chamber joining us this morning—for us—we like to be plugged in on what activities are out there—opportunities for people to get involved---and so much more---

 

   What are we seeing here in January 2026---in the winter of the year---and how do we engage more people in activities that they should be contributing time and effort to as well----

 

------Ryan-----------------

   The Activities in Pierre—how important are they-----what they do—or don’t do---actually making a difference in 2026---

--------Ryan-----------------

    Who should be part of the South Dakota Chamber-and why should they bring what they are doing with their communities---

---------------Ryan--------------

    How many chamber members—how many communities are engaged----and how do you keep their minds and heads busy for the good of all of us---

 

--------------Ryan--------------

    Your history—where you came from—and why it is so important in 2026—

 

---------------Ryan Budmeier---

 

-----we’ll get you ready for the 10-11 Ag Show –coming up

 

9:55/00—KELO Commercials

9:57/00---Biz 5

  Our 10:00 hour is the Ag Hour—but there are a lot of businesses in ag—or counting on Ag…

 

  A lot of people in Pierre---we’ll talk with them about the session—and much more

 

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

 

January 20, 2026&mdash;9-10&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Business&mdash;Show 50-81
((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME
&nbsp;
((((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement Repair.com
((((MUSIC THIS OLE HOUSE))))
&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It&rsquo;s OUR Business&mdash;Show 50-81 in our ORIGNAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; What&rsquo;s going on in Pierre----will we had some calls from lawmakers who said&mdash;they had noticed Casey Crabtree gets on the air more than they do. We have asked a number of them---but they just aren&rsquo;t as available to get on the air&mdash;in fact of them had to schedule for Friday----or was it Wednesday---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey&mdash;good morning----lets get you going and talk about what is going on in Pierre---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What has been the key chatter---who should be on the air with us---and when and who should we schedule-----
&nbsp;
------------Casey-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tony Mangan---a frequent guest in other years has come on with us---he asked to get someone this week&mdash;but Friday---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey----we open the doors&mdash;and pose the questions&mdash;we want to get the information out to our listeners----I don&rsquo;t take sides---I ask the questions&mdash;something that I have done for 5081 radio shows---and roughly 5000 TV Shows&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I just look for topics that are in the news&mdash;or should be in the news---we scheduled
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; He just got there from Pierre---and we want to hear what he has seen this week---and what he thinks we&rsquo;ll see the rest of the week.
&nbsp;
------------Casey---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; The session itself---who is saying what---and what should they be saying&mdash;to me---this is a big deal for us to use our airwaves to educate the public---I say away from politics---want to be even handed----and my job is to find out what is going on &ndash;even if one-side is a lot bashful of signing in---
--------------Casey------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The events the rest of the week-----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What is pressing---what kind of meetings coming together are there&mdash;and exactly what are they discussing that will affected&mdash;farmers&mdash;business people and those of all ages---
--------------Casey------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With a holiday in the week&mdash;Dr. Martin Luther King day&mdash;we have a chance to shorten the week----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leadership in Pierre&mdash;do they walk different---talk different---or what else should we know---
---------------Casey-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Come back and join us in the 10:00 hour and give us some insight as to what else you have heard&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;------------in the meantime&mdash;for those that asked yesterday&mdash;there is room today---let us know &ndash;it&rsquo;s the people&rsquo;s house&mdash;and we open it to both parties and others&hellip;
&nbsp; 605-336-1320&hellip;
&nbsp;
Just ahead&mdash;one of those that has brought his 17 communities to the studios&mdash;Sioux Metro Alliance---that is up---and we have talked more than half the towns already about the session&mdash;Tyler Torgeson is next..
&nbsp;
9:17/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:19/00---Biz 2
&nbsp; People might be surprised to learn that I enjoy talking political stories of importance&mdash;particularly during the legislative session-----
&nbsp; One of those with the Sioux Metro Alliance---Tyler Torgeson&mdash;helps me get as many of the communities on the air as possible---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; The session&mdash;talk to us about that---and I know some of those that have asked to be on the show with us&mdash;have talked with you about what you do&mdash;and why it is important that communities get there say---
-----------------Tyler-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Who should we share on the air---one side---those that are the loudest ----or a friend on my Aunt Charlottes---
-----------------Tyler-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Biggest thing you are seeing at the Legislative session that did have a day off Monday&mdash;with Dr. Martin Luther King day---
-----------------Tyler-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What I do enjoy seeing are communities and those that want to be leaders coming forward and finding ways to find inspiration for the residents of South Dakota---
-----------------Tyler-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The communities you serve---how many of them will spend time in Pierre for the very important legislative session---
------------------Tyler----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If I gave you space for our 10:00 hour&mdash;two communities that you could get on the air----
-------------------Tyler---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s do it--------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll check the mid-hour news next&mdash;and be back when our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show continues&hellip;
&nbsp;
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials&rsquo;
9:31/00---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business 3
------------one of those that we have enjoyed for years coming on the air is with us today---
&nbsp;
-Troy and I are heading up to Pierre for Children&rsquo;s Day at the Capitol &ndash; We will have a booth and will be attending committee meetings and hearings with legislators &ndash; Big agenda topic is the 0% increase for schools, state employees and agencies like McCrossan Boys Ranch &ndash; we are already nearly $100 per boy per day behind in funding and taking another hit this year will make donations all that much more important. Agencies like McCrossan&rsquo;s are providing critical community resources for kids and can&rsquo;t be overlooked. Programs like McCrossan&rsquo;s will help keep juveniles out of jails in the future&hellip;they need funding.
-Next week, we will be back in Pierre and also heading to the Black Hills Stock Show. McCrossan&rsquo;s serves boys throughout the entire state of SD. We love our farmers and ranchers! Stop by our booth at the Stock Show and pick up one of our famous green yard sticks we will be giving away and learn more about the ranch.
-I also just wanted to put the word out about the importance of mentors at the Ranch. We are looking for positive male role models for our boys. It just takes one hour per week to help change a life. We are 20 mentors short at the Ranch. Call the ranch for more information.
-Save the Date for the McCrossan Banquet Auction &ndash; April 9 &ndash; Sioux Falls Arena &ndash; we are bringing Paradise to SD! Features a tribute to Jimmy Buffet, real tropical dancers, island cuisine and drinks, silent and live auctions and more. Sponsorships are available now and tickets will be on sale soon! Got an auction item you want to donate &ndash; call McCrossan&rsquo;s they would love to have it!
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Christy Menning Vastenhout, CFRE&mdash;executive director McCrossans
&nbsp;
--------I like the idea&mdash;you are taking McCrossans to Pierre----promoting with the lawmakers---and perhaps even some of them may be former residents at McCrossans---
&nbsp;
---------events---and who actually comes to the ranch&mdash;and share a story or two about those you have helped----and what they often do in return..
&nbsp;
-------Christy Menning Vastenhout&mdash;Executive Director at McCrossans
&nbsp;
Happy to have the boys and the ranch join us anytime&hellip;
----------Still another stop in this 9:00 Hour---all part of what&rsquo;s up and what we can share on this Tuesday&hellip;
&nbsp;
9:41/00---KELO Commercials
9:42/30---Business 4
&nbsp;One of those we reached out to talk to for the show is our Friend Ryan Budmeier&mdash;CEO of the South Dakota Chamber&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Ryan ---nice to have the CEO on the Chamber joining us this morning&mdash;for us&mdash;we like to be plugged in on what activities are out there&mdash;opportunities for people to get involved---and so much more---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What are we seeing here in January 2026---in the winter of the year---and how do we engage more people in activities that they should be contributing time and effort to as well----
&nbsp;
------Ryan-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; The Activities in Pierre&mdash;how important are they-----what they do&mdash;or don&rsquo;t do---actually making a difference in 2026---
--------Ryan-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Who should be part of the South Dakota Chamber-and why should they bring what they are doing with their communities---
---------------Ryan--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How many chamber members&mdash;how many communities are engaged----and how do you keep their minds and heads busy for the good of all of us---
&nbsp;
--------------Ryan--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your history&mdash;where you came from&mdash;and why it is so important in 2026&mdash;
&nbsp;
---------------Ryan Budmeier---
&nbsp;
-----we&rsquo;ll get you ready for the 10-11 Ag Show &ndash;coming up
&nbsp;
9:55/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/00---Biz 5
&nbsp; Our 10:00 hour is the Ag Hour&mdash;but there are a lot of businesses in ag&mdash;or counting on Ag&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp; A lot of people in Pierre---we&rsquo;ll talk with them about the session&mdash;and much more
&nbsp;
---our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;&nbsp;
&nbsp;

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

January 19.2026-10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 50-80

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

 

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(((((Music---This OLE HOUSE))))

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 50-80 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series—

 

  We have a lot to share---and yes it may be Dr. Martin Luther King day-----but we are still talking what’s happening in Pierre----and who better to send the bat than Casey Crabtree---

 

(((Taped Segment---Casey Crabtree—week one and session 2 ahead—)))

 

While Casey is talking about what is going on---we still have 17 or so communities that help us weigh what is going on----in their communities not as big as Sioux Falls for Rapid City-----

 

Tyler Torgeson—Sioux Metro alliance---

------------tell us what is important to those sized communities during this very important session---

 

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

   Biggest concerns you have—and what we should expect----

 

   Difference between Sioux Metro Communities and all that goes on in those bigger communities---

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

   How does a community join the Sioux Metro Alliance---

 

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

   We’ll talk more with you later---

---------lets check in with the Plains Commerce and all that is happening in finance across the state—and what Plains Commerce can do---

 

10:20/00—KELO Commercials

10:21/30---Ag Biz 2

----Welcome back to It’s YOUR Agri Business----markets closed with Martin Luther King---day---

     Plains Commerce is our bank that talks to us---lets check in on Nolan or his partner---

---------what are you seeing with the market closed on this Martin Luther King day-----

----------what you see when the markets open after a long weekend---

--------what do your clients see—and what are they asking

------------------Nolan or ----------------

 

Joining us from Fargo---our Growing Harvest Network----

10:24/00—KELO Commercials

10:26/50---Ag Biz ---Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network or bill giving his take on a holiday and importance

10:/31/00---It yours Ag Business if no Matt Swenson---we’ll talk ag and what is still out there---

 

10:35/00----Ag Biz----

 

  Even though it is a holiday----

  Ag—where are we—and what do you see us doing with the rest of January and beyond---

-------how do people plug in---lawmakers listen—the public paying attention and just what direction we are going---

 

  ----------we’ll check the Rock Report again

 

10:41/30—KELO Commercials

10:43/00---Ag Biz 4

This coming Monday, January 19th, I will be interviewing via cell phone Doug Hansen – President/Owner of Hansen Wheel & Wagon, Inc. – Letcher, South Dakota.

                Would you share with us the history of your business?
What products does your company make?
Where do you make your products at?  
How many employees do you have and what do they specialize in?  

        Are you in need of more employees?  If so, who should they contact?  What's your company's website?
Why are your company's products better than your competitors' products?
Is your company growing?  And if so, why?

Do you export any of your company's products?  If so, to what countries?

   TBA ---John Ball—Mr. Tree----

 

Laura Edwards or weather update

 

10:54/00—KELO Commercials

10:56/00---Ag Biz 5

---what’s ahead for the week----

Legislative Session back on Tuesday—Tourism folks in Pierre---and lots of questions

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

 

 

January 19.2026-10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 50-80
From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME---
&nbsp;
(((Learn more at Blackburn Basement Repair.com
(((((Music---This OLE HOUSE))))
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to Our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 50-80 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We have a lot to share---and yes it may be Dr. Martin Luther King day-----but we are still talking what&rsquo;s happening in Pierre----and who better to send the bat than Casey Crabtree---
&nbsp;
(((Taped Segment---Casey Crabtree&mdash;week one and session 2 ahead&mdash;)))
&nbsp;
While Casey is talking about what is going on---we still have 17 or so communities that help us weigh what is going on----in their communities not as big as Sioux Falls for Rapid City-----
&nbsp;
Tyler Torgeson&mdash;Sioux Metro alliance---
------------tell us what is important to those sized communities during this very important session---
&nbsp;
-----------------Tyler------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Biggest concerns you have&mdash;and what we should expect----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Difference between Sioux Metro Communities and all that goes on in those bigger communities---
-------------------Tyler-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; How does a community join the Sioux Metro Alliance---
&nbsp;
-------------------Tyler---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk more with you later---
---------lets check in with the Plains Commerce and all that is happening in finance across the state&mdash;and what Plains Commerce can do---
&nbsp;
10:20/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:21/30---Ag Biz 2
----Welcome back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business----markets closed with Martin Luther King---day---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plains Commerce is our bank that talks to us---lets check in on Nolan or his partner---
---------what are you seeing with the market closed on this Martin Luther King day-----
----------what you see when the markets open after a long weekend---
--------what do your clients see&mdash;and what are they asking
------------------Nolan or ----------------
&nbsp;
Joining us from Fargo---our Growing Harvest Network----
10:24/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:26/50---Ag Biz ---Sarah Heinrich&mdash;Growing Harvest Network or bill giving his take on a holiday and importance
10:/31/00---It yours Ag Business if no Matt Swenson---we&rsquo;ll talk ag and what is still out there---
&nbsp;
10:35/00----Ag Biz----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Even though it is a holiday----
&nbsp; Ag&mdash;where are we&mdash;and what do you see us doing with the rest of January and beyond---
-------how do people plug in---lawmakers listen&mdash;the public paying attention and just what direction we are going---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; ----------we&rsquo;ll check the Rock Report again
&nbsp;
10:41/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:43/00---Ag Biz 4
This coming Monday, January 19th, I will be interviewing via cell phone Doug Hansen &ndash; President/Owner of Hansen Wheel &amp; Wagon, Inc. &ndash; Letcher, South Dakota.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Would you share with us the history of your business?
<ul>
<li>What products does your company make?</li>
<li>Where do you make your products at?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>How many employees do you have&nbsp;and what do they specialize in?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Are you in need of more employees?&nbsp; If so, who should they contact?&nbsp; What's your company's website?
<ul>
<li>Why are your company's products better than your competitors' products?</li>
<li>Is your company growing?&nbsp; And if so, why? Do you export any of your company's products?&nbsp; If so, to what countries?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp; TBA ---John Ball&mdash;Mr. Tree----
&nbsp;
Laura Edwards or weather update
&nbsp;
10:54/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:56/00---Ag Biz 5
---what&rsquo;s ahead for the week----
Legislative Session back on Tuesday&mdash;Tourism folks in Pierre---and lots of questions
-----------our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

January 19, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

January 19, 2026—9-10---It’s YOUR Business---Show -50-79

From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn Protected HOME

 

(((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement Repair.com

(((Music---This OLE HOUSE)))

  I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Business Show—show 50-79 in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series….

 

  Lots to talk about including the 2nd week of the legislative session----where we are headed with the

 

   But each Monday this month we have been talked about housing and building permits. And this is 4th Monday

 

   Tony Bachman has joined us---

 

Last week we talked about new lists, pending sales, and closed sales were up for 2025 compared to 2024 even though these metrics were up they were only up slightly along with days on market and median sales price.  

Another positive metric was the Housing Affordability Index was up also.  The three metrics we have to pay attention too is days on market was up about 7 days in 2025 and when comparing Dec of 2024 to 2025 Inventory of Homes for Sale was down 17.9% and Months’ Supply of Inventory was also down 25% meaning more homes are going under contract than were coming on market which doesn’t surprise us due to many sellers decide to wait until after the holiday season to put their home on the market.  We just seen many buyers out looking and making offers which contrary to traditional trends.

Since January 1st we have seen 314 new listings, 203 homes went pending, and 170 homes sold.  

We have experienced busy open house traffic also there has been 292 open houses since January 1st which is an average of about 100 opens each weekend.  From conversations with agents holding open houses, they all have reported good to great traffic meaning anywhere from a couple sets of people to 10 plus sets of people depending on price point and location.

2026 is shaping up as a cautiously constructive year for housing, with modestly better affordability, more inventory, and a rebound in sales activity. 

Big picture for 2026
Leading housing economists expect existing‑home sales to finally turn up after several frozen years, with forecasts ranging from roughly 1.7–3% growth to about 14% in some outlooks. 
Home prices are expected to rise slowly—around 1–4% nationally—so equity generally holds for sellers while buyers avoid the double‑digit price jumps of the pandemic years. 

Inventory and the “lock‑in” effect
As more owners accept that 3% mortgages are not coming back, life events and job moves are gradually breaking the lock‑in effect; NAR’s chief economist expects about a 14% rise in existing‑home sales tied to more listings. 
New‑home construction is projected to tick higher (around 1% gains in single‑family building and new‑home sales), and builders continue to use incentives and rate buydowns, creating opportunities for buyers that didn’t exist in 2022–2023. 

 

Why 2026 can work for buyers
Buyers see a less frantic market: more choices, fewer extreme bidding wars, and price growth that looks more like inflation than a speculative spike. 
Slightly lower rates and builder incentives mean buyers can “buy the payment” rather than overpaying on price, while income growth improves qualification for those who were just outside the box in 2024–2025. 

Why 2026 can work for sellers
Sellers still benefit from positive, if modest, appreciation and from years of accumulated equity, with most forecasts expecting prices to edge up rather than retreat. 
A projected increase in sales volume and stabilizing days‑on‑market in many metros should help well‑priced, move‑in‑ready homes trade at solid values, even as buyers regain some negotiating leverage on concessions and repairs. 

 

--------when we come back------we’ll check in with other activities we’ll be following this week in Pierre with the Legislative Session-----

 

---when we come back---we’ll get the first look at the legislative session from Pierre---stay with us

 

9:18/20—KELO Commercials

9:20/10---Biz 2

(((Casey Crabtree---Pre-Record on session –week 2)))

 

    When we come back---we’ll get the first reactions from the Sioux Metro Alliance on the Legislative session----this time from Canton---

 

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/30---fox biz news

9:32/40---Biz 3---

   Welcome back to It’s YOUR Business----as you should know week two of the South Dakota Legislative Session has been on the walk ready to be on the run this week-----

   We do as you would expect follow closely on what the Elected State Wide Officials do---plus we watch closely what the Senators and House

Makers are doing.

    There is a lot at stake---and our job is not to just pronounce our takes on what to expect---but let those that live in different areas jump in and make it understandable on what would be at stake—including Jeffrey Tanner---Canton Executive Director------yes one of 17 or 20 communities that we know are watching as the Sioux Metro Group

     Jeffrey welcome to the show---as week one is now in the books what are you seeing in the mind thinking of those in your community that some of these decisions are making serious economic decisions---

---------------Jeffrey-----------

     Canton---we are roughly three weeks in 2026-----biggest concerns there—and some of the goals the community is setting already—

-----------Tanner------------

      Tyler Tordesen---Sioux Metro Alliance---will be with us in the 10:00 hour—what is it you want us to include next hour—

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

       Meanwhile we’ll keep a close eye on all our communities—and what the elected officials are doing on this January 19th

 

9:43/00----KELO Commercials

9:45/00---Biz Show 4

---not leadership----         but I think it is----

Nathan Sanderson----and Jason Harms---sD Retailers Association---change—and what to expect------

 

   What should we know----about the change---about the Retailers Association----and what to expect in 2016---

 

   Status of the Retailers Association

   What they do---how lawmakers work with them---but the public that frequents Retailers—should be watching for---

 

---------what you expect from the economy---and from lawmakers in the weeks and months ahead----

 

  What else we should know----

 

  We appreciate your insight—and Jason we would like to follow along in your time in the leadership—and what else you perceive for South Dakotans in 2016—

 

9:55/30—KELO Commercials

9:57/30---Biz show 5

   Just ahead we’ll be following along with the Legislative activities we have seen—we know we have Dr. Martin Luther King day—most organizations in the state are closed but get back to work tomorrow

 

   We’ll be following along more in the 10:00 hour this morning and it includes the Rock Report as well Mr. Tree----Financials-----Fargo farm updates for all of us-----

   For now our time is up—thank you for yours

 

January 19, 2026&mdash;9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---Show -50-79
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&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show&mdash;show 50-79 in our ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series&hellip;.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Lots to talk about including the 2nd&nbsp;week of the legislative session----where we are headed with the
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; But each Monday this month we have been talked about housing and building permits. And this is 4th&nbsp;Monday
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&nbsp;&nbsp; Tony Bachman has joined us---
&nbsp;
Last week we talked about new lists, pending sales, and closed sales were up for 2025 compared to 2024 even though these metrics were up they were only up slightly along with days on market and median sales price.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Another positive metric was the Housing Affordability Index was up also.&nbsp;&nbsp;The three metrics we have to pay attention too is days on market was up about 7 days in 2025 and when comparing Dec of 2024 to 2025 Inventory of Homes for Sale was down 17.9% and Months&rsquo; Supply of Inventory was also down 25% meaning more homes are going under contract than were coming on market which doesn&rsquo;t surprise us due to many sellers decide to wait until after the holiday season to put their home on the market.&nbsp;&nbsp;We just seen many buyers out looking and making offers which contrary to traditional trends.
Since January 1st&nbsp;we have seen 314 new listings, 203 homes went pending, and 170 homes sold.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We have experienced busy open house traffic also there has been 292 open houses since January 1st&nbsp;which is an average of about 100 opens each weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;From conversations with agents holding open houses, they all have reported good to great traffic meaning anywhere from a couple sets of people to 10 plus sets of people depending on price point and location.
2026 is shaping up as a cautiously constructive year for housing, with modestly better affordability, more inventory, and a rebound in sales activity.&nbsp;
Big picture for 2026
<ul>
<li>Leading housing economists expect existing‑home sales to finally turn up after several frozen years, with forecasts ranging from roughly 1.7&ndash;3% growth to about 14% in some outlooks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Home prices are expected to rise slowly&mdash;around 1&ndash;4% nationally&mdash;so equity generally holds for sellers while buyers avoid the double‑digit price jumps of the pandemic years.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Inventory and the &ldquo;lock‑in&rdquo; effect
<ul>
<li>As more owners accept that 3% mortgages are not coming back, life events and job moves are gradually breaking the lock‑in effect; NAR&rsquo;s chief economist expects about a 14% rise in existing‑home sales tied to more listings.&nbsp;</li>
<li>New‑home construction is projected to tick higher (around 1% gains in single‑family building and new‑home sales), and builders continue to use incentives and rate buydowns, creating opportunities for buyers that didn&rsquo;t exist in 2022&ndash;2023.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Why 2026 can work for buyers
<ul>
<li>Buyers see a less frantic market: more choices, fewer extreme bidding wars, and price growth that looks more like inflation than a speculative spike.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Slightly lower rates and builder incentives mean buyers can &ldquo;buy the payment&rdquo; rather than overpaying on price, while income growth improves qualification for those who were just outside the box in 2024&ndash;2025.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Why 2026 can work for sellers
<ul>
<li>Sellers still benefit from positive, if modest, appreciation and from years of accumulated equity, with most forecasts expecting prices to edge up rather than retreat.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A projected increase in sales volume and stabilizing days‑on‑market in many metros should help well‑priced, move‑in‑ready homes trade at solid values, even as buyers regain some negotiating leverage on concessions and repairs.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
--------when we come back------we&rsquo;ll check in with other activities we&rsquo;ll be following this week in Pierre with the Legislative Session-----
&nbsp;
---when we come back---we&rsquo;ll get the first look at the legislative session from Pierre---stay with us
&nbsp;
9:18/20&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:20/10---Biz 2
(((Casey Crabtree---Pre-Record on session &ndash;week 2)))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back---we&rsquo;ll get the first reactions from the Sioux Metro Alliance on the Legislative session----this time from Canton---
&nbsp;
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/30---fox biz news
9:32/40---Biz 3---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Welcome back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business----as you should know week two of the South Dakota Legislative Session has been on the walk ready to be on the run this week-----
&nbsp;&nbsp; We do as you would expect follow closely on what the Elected State Wide Officials do---plus we watch closely what the Senators and House
Makers are doing.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There is a lot at stake---and our job is not to just pronounce our takes on what to expect---but let those that live in different areas jump in and make it understandable on what would be at stake&mdash;including Jeffrey Tanner---Canton Executive Director------yes one of 17 or 20 communities that we know are watching as the Sioux Metro Group
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeffrey welcome to the show---as week one is now in the books what are you seeing in the mind thinking of those in your community that some of these decisions are making serious economic decisions---
---------------Jeffrey-----------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Canton---we are roughly three weeks in 2026-----biggest concerns there&mdash;and some of the goals the community is setting already&mdash;
-----------Tanner------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tyler Tordesen---Sioux Metro Alliance---will be with us in the 10:00 hour&mdash;what is it you want us to include next hour&mdash;
-----------------Tyler----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Meanwhile we&rsquo;ll keep a close eye on all our communities&mdash;and what the elected officials are doing on this January 19th
&nbsp;
9:43/00----KELO Commercials
9:45/00---Biz Show 4
---not leadership----&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; but I think it is----
Nathan Sanderson----and Jason Harms---sD Retailers Association---change&mdash;and what to expect------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What should we know----about the change---about the Retailers Association----and what to expect in 2016---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Status of the Retailers Association
&nbsp;&nbsp; What they do---how lawmakers work with them---but the public that frequents Retailers&mdash;should be watching for---
&nbsp;
---------what you expect from the economy---and from lawmakers in the weeks and months ahead----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; What else we should know----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We appreciate your insight&mdash;and Jason we would like to follow along in your time in the leadership&mdash;and what else you perceive for South Dakotans in 2016&mdash;
&nbsp;
9:55/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/30---Biz show 5
&nbsp;&nbsp; Just ahead we&rsquo;ll be following along with the Legislative activities we have seen&mdash;we know we have Dr. Martin Luther King day&mdash;most organizations in the state are closed but get back to work tomorrow
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll be following along more in the 10:00 hour this morning and it includes the Rock Report as well Mr. Tree----Financials-----Fargo farm updates for all of us-----
&nbsp;&nbsp; For now our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;

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