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 January 6, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

January 9, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 50-76

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

------------Learn MORE at Blackburn REPAIR.com

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

    I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It’s YOUR Agri Business----Show 50-76 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series. For those that don’t know our 10-11 show is Agri Business---after all it is the #1 INDUSTRY in South Dakota---and we give it equal time with business. We work closely with South Dakota Farmers Union and South Dakota Farm Bureau---Ag leadership-----and those are in the ag circle as the upcoming youth -----

   We like to start our Friday show with Darren Hefty---Ag PHD----the Hefty’s are heard (and I think seen) nationwide----all with a Baltic background and many others---

-------------------Darren------thanks for joining us this morning-------and you had a couple of topics you wanted to share with our Ag Business audience----

----------------Darren----------------

    As I remember an event or two that you and your brother lead so very well-----

-------------------Darren---------------

    Other things you are hearing—seeing—and thinking about in agriculture-----

-------------------Darren----------------

    How our listeners can follow along with all you guys talk about that is heard virtually everywhere—

--------------------Darren----------------

    We appreciate you—and join us anytime you can-----

  Lots of agriculture talk in the air--- and yes—it’s part of the South Dakota Legislative Session that is coming---just a short ---piece----down the road.

  Casey Crabtree--—reminds our audience—when and things you see as important for our rural and of course farm audience—

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

   Other things being discussed that are bound to make news in the next couple of weeks---

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

    We’ll follow you along next week-----

======coming up Tuesday 10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business----Rocky Forman---South Dakota Farmers Union----share with us what you have coming up in our monthly show—

---------------Rocky--------------

    It will be a time that lawmakers are meeting in Pierre---what would Farmers Union like to see accomplished----with the January session in Pierre----

------------------Rocky-------------------

 We’ll check on a Trade show Wednesday and Thursday at the Convention Center---when we come back

10:20/00—KELO Commercials

10:21/30---Ag Biz 3  

 

   Next week will also have us following along with AG Biz Trade show—on Wednesday and Thursday---at Sioux Falls Convention Center---

 The annual event brings together over 1,300 attendees from all facets of the ag industry. Attendees will participate in education, innovation and networking opportunities for learning collaboration and growth over the two-day event.

To view the complete program, follow this link 2026 Program - South Dakota Agri-Business Association.

 

Questions about media availability and opportunities please contact Brenda Dreyer at bdreyer@midco.net or 605-290-8223.

About South Dakota Agri-Business Association


The South Dakota Agri-Business Association is the voice of South Dakota’s agri-business industry, representing more than 600 business locations statewide. Through advocacy, communication, and education, SDABA works to strengthen the agri-business community and Liv Sta-vick - she is the Executive Director for South Dakota Agri Business Association who is hosting the event she is driving to Pierre for a meeting but will pull over and makes sure she has good service. supports a competitive, thriving agricultural economy.

Liv ----

   We look forward to the 13th and 14th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center---

----Sara Heinrich has our Growing Harvest Network update from Fargo—Next----

10:26/30—KELO Commercials

10:28/30---Sara Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network—KFGO

10:31/30---Ag Biz 3

Next stop----Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---with the mid-morning numbers—

----------------Matt----------------grain-meat—energy---big board on wall street---

   How do they reach you if there are needs thru the rest of the day---

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

 

In our Friday show---we like to bring our Ukrainian Family in South Dakota to the table and the phone to talk about what they are concerned with—what they are hearing from Ukraine-----and just how they are getting along here---

-------------Alla------------good morning---

---the week that was

---biggest concerns----

Many many strikes on ukrainian cities this past week, as always. But something new - nuclear-capable hypersonic missile struck western ukraine, not far from NATO border.

This is only a second time that Russia has used such a missile, no nuclear warhead on it, but still sends a message. Ukraine claims it was done to intimidate European leaders from supporting Ukraine. Russia says it's a payback for trying to attack Putin's residence, which ukraine and US deny happened. This comes only a day after European leaders pledges more support and securities to Ukraine to support peace.

 

Many ukrainians are still in ukraine. While about 1 million of people in US claim Ukrainian ancestry, only about 180,000 came to US since the start of the full invasion of ukraine. Ukrainians comprise only about 1% of the total immigrant population in US. Many of them are facing difficulties right now, not because they entered illegally, but because the legal pathways are stuck in the back logged system. When their paperwork is not processed on time, they lose their ability to legally work, losing the ability to provide for their families. Many good ukrainians will leave our country and our communities if there isn't a solution put in place to extend their work authorization and let them continue providing for themselves and their families, and our communities. If you have it in your heart to reach out to some of our leaders, please ask that Ukrainians receive another term of temporary protective status, and those in good standing can receive automatic extentions for their work authorisations.

 

 

 

--------------still to come Mr. Tree------John Ball—and Justin Glisin—Iowa State climatologist---

 

10:45/00---KELO Commercials

10:47/00---John Ball-----Mr. Tree with Music

-----John Ball---give us a read on the week—what you are seeing and what we should know from the great outdoors..

-----how our trees are faring this time of the year------

-----your look ahead at the kind of questions you have been getting----about the trees and I’m guessing what makes the most sense for 2026—

 

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

--------Tyler Torkeson—Sioux Metro Alliance and what you are seeing

-----------Justin Glisin----Iowa State Climatologists---I see there are a number of meetings in Iowa today

 

What can you share—about winter so far---what you expect----and what keeps you busy this time of year---

----------Justin Glisin----we appreciate you –our time is up—thank you for yours…

  

January 9, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 50-76
---From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME
------------Learn MORE at Blackburn REPAIR.com
(((((((MUSIC-----This OLE HOUSE))))))
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business----Show 50-76 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series. For those that don&rsquo;t know our 10-11 show is Agri Business---after all it is the #1 INDUSTRY in South Dakota---and we give it equal time with business. We work closely with South Dakota Farmers Union and South Dakota Farm Bureau---Ag leadership-----and those are in the ag circle as the upcoming youth -----
&nbsp;&nbsp; We like to start our Friday show with Darren Hefty---Ag PHD----the Hefty&rsquo;s are heard (and I think seen) nationwide----all with a Baltic background and many others---
-------------------Darren------thanks for joining us this morning-------and you had a couple of topics you wanted to share with our Ag Business audience----
----------------Darren----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As I remember an event or two that you and your brother lead so very well-----
-------------------Darren---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other things you are hearing&mdash;seeing&mdash;and thinking about in agriculture-----
-------------------Darren----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How our listeners can follow along with all you guys talk about that is heard virtually everywhere&mdash;
--------------------Darren----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate you&mdash;and join us anytime you can-----
&nbsp; Lots of agriculture talk in the air--- and yes&mdash;it&rsquo;s part of the South Dakota Legislative Session that is coming---just a short ---piece----down the road.
&nbsp; Casey Crabtree--&mdash;reminds our audience&mdash;when and things you see as important for our rural and of course farm audience&mdash;
-------------------------Casey--------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Other things being discussed that are bound to make news in the next couple of weeks---
------------------Casey----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll follow you along next week-----
======coming up Tuesday 10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business----Rocky Forman---South Dakota Farmers Union----share with us what you have coming up in our monthly show&mdash;
---------------Rocky--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It will be a time that lawmakers are meeting in Pierre---what would Farmers Union like to see accomplished----with the January session in Pierre----
------------------Rocky-------------------
&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll check on a Trade show Wednesday and Thursday at the Convention Center---when we come back
10:20/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:21/30---Ag Biz 3&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Next week will also have us following along with AG Biz Trade show&mdash;on Wednesday and Thursday---at Sioux Falls Convention Center---
&nbsp;The annual event brings together over 1,300 attendees from all facets of the ag industry. Attendees will participate in education, innovation and networking opportunities for learning collaboration and growth over the two-day event.
To view the complete program, follow this link&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sdaba.org/2026_program.php" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sdaba.org/2026_program.php&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768056827061000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ib-wHcaiooB6-ZrDggqQA">2026 Program - South Dakota Agri-Business Association</a>.
&nbsp;
Questions about media availability and opportunities please contact Brenda Dreyer at&nbsp;<a href="http://bdreyer@midco.net%20/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bdreyer@midco.net%2520/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768056827061000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-MCIauMAWvw9Qd015zWaf">bdreyer@midco.net&nbsp;</a>or 605-290-8223.
About South Dakota Agri-Business Association
 The South Dakota Agri-Business Association is the voice of South Dakota&rsquo;s agri-business industry, representing more than 600 business locations statewide.&nbsp;Through advocacy, communication, and education, SDABA works to strengthen the agri-business community and Liv Sta-vick - she is the Executive Director for South Dakota Agri Business Association who is hosting the event she is driving to Pierre for a meeting but will pull over and makes sure she has good service.&nbsp;supports a competitive, thriving agricultural economy.
Liv ----
&nbsp;&nbsp; We look forward to the 13th&nbsp;and 14th&nbsp;at the Sioux Falls Convention Center---
----Sara Heinrich has our Growing Harvest Network update from Fargo&mdash;Next----
10:26/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:28/30---Sara Heinrich&mdash;Growing Harvest Network&mdash;KFGO
10:31/30---Ag Biz 3
Next stop----Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---with the mid-morning numbers&mdash;
----------------Matt----------------grain-meat&mdash;energy---big board on wall street---
&nbsp;&nbsp; How do they reach you if there are needs thru the rest of the day---
-----------Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities
&nbsp;
In our Friday show---we like to bring our Ukrainian Family in South Dakota to the table and the phone to talk about what they are concerned with&mdash;what they are hearing from Ukraine-----and just how they are getting along here---
-------------Alla------------good morning---
---the week that was
---biggest concerns----
Many many strikes on ukrainian cities this past week, as always. But something new - nuclear-capable hypersonic missile&nbsp;struck western ukraine, not far from NATO border.
This is only a second time that Russia has used such&nbsp;a missile, no nuclear warhead on it, but still sends a message. Ukraine claims it was done to intimidate European leaders from supporting Ukraine. Russia says it's a payback for trying to attack Putin's residence, which ukraine and US deny happened. This comes only a day after European leaders pledges&nbsp;more support and securities to Ukraine to&nbsp;support peace.
&nbsp;
Many ukrainians are still in ukraine. While about 1 million of people in US claim Ukrainian ancestry, only about 180,000 came to US since the start of the full invasion of ukraine. Ukrainians comprise only about 1% of the total immigrant population in US. Many of them are facing difficulties&nbsp;right now, not because they entered illegally, but because&nbsp;the legal pathways are stuck in the back logged system. When their paperwork is not processed&nbsp;on time, they lose their ability to legally&nbsp;work, losing the ability to provide for their families. Many good ukrainians will leave our country and our communities&nbsp;if there isn't a solution put in place to extend their work authorization and let them continue providing for themselves and their families, and our communities. If you have it in your heart to reach out to some of our leaders, please ask that Ukrainians receive another term of temporary protective status, and those in good standing can receive automatic extentions&nbsp;for their work authorisations.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
--------------still to come Mr. Tree------John Ball&mdash;and Justin Glisin&mdash;Iowa State climatologist---
&nbsp;
10:45/00---KELO Commercials
10:47/00---John Ball-----Mr. Tree with Music
-----John Ball---give us a read on the week&mdash;what you are seeing and what we should know from the great outdoors..
-----how our trees are faring this time of the year------
-----your look ahead at the kind of questions you have been getting----about the trees and I&rsquo;m guessing what makes the most sense for 2026&mdash;
&nbsp;
------------------John Ball----
--------Tyler Torkeson&mdash;Sioux Metro Alliance and what you are seeing
-----------Justin Glisin----Iowa State Climatologists---I see there are a number of meetings in Iowa today
&nbsp;
What can you share&mdash;about winter so far---what you expect----and what keeps you busy this time of year---
----------Justin Glisin----we appreciate you &ndash;our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
&nbsp;&nbsp;

 January 9, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

January 9, 2026—9-10---It’s YOUR Business---show 50-75

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

 

Learn MORE at Blackburn REPAIR.com

((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE)))

 

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to It’s YOUR Business Show—it is the Friday--Family FRIENDLY Fair---that we have been sharing for 10 or is it 12 years--- what’s happened---upcoming events-----and you get to listen to learn from some of the nicest people I’ve ever worked with in RADIO or Television---which now totals---more than 10,000 events. But nothing ever as important than the show we are sharing with YOU and your friends and family right now----

 

    We start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business----(201-3662)
Align Content Studio
Results of their most recent CEO SURVEY
Conclusions of the new Shape SF Plan
What’s next for the first proposed hyperscale data Center
What else she sees for 2026
How they find this interview---and all Jodi’s Sioux Falls Business news-breakers---

-------------Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---thanks for all you continue to do….

    ---TAPED SEGMENT Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota----

   Just ahead---we’ll talk about Agri Business Ag Expo coming next week---at the Denny—with Matt Barthel----

9:17/00—KELO Commercials

9:18/30---Biz 2

    Bringing Agri Business Together---for the Ag Expo which is Wednesday and Thursday next week----

    Matt Barthel---is with us for Teri Schmidt---to explain why it is important and who should be attending----
Annual event is expected to bring 1300 attendees from all facets of the ag industry—and they will participate in education, innovation and networking opps for learning collaboration and growth over the 2 day event---
South Dakota Agri Business is the voice of South Dakota’s Agri Business industry—representing more than 600 business locations across the state—thru advocacy, communication, and education, SDABA works to strengthen the ag business community and supports a competitive, thriving ag economy

2026 Visitor Industry Luncheon to Feature Jesse Israel, Former Oprah Winfrey Tour

Partner Renowned speaker and five-time Audible worldwide bestseller, Jesse Israel, will deliver the keynote during Experience Sioux Falls' annual Visitor Industry Luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, at 11:30am at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Thank you to First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard for sponsoring the event.  Jesse Israel is a visionary entrepreneur known for founding The Big Quiet movement and leading some

of the largest meditations on earth, including in sold-out arenas on tour with Oprah Winfrey and in global broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An expert in human performance and wellbeing, Jesse is a leadership coach to elite performers—from top CEOs and senior White House advisors to Academy and Grammy Award-winning actors and musicians. As a former record label and tech fund founder,

Jesse blends his entrepreneurial experience with his expertise in wellbeing to help millions cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in the face of life's demands.

    "As we look forward to a strong travel season in 2026, the Visitor Industry Luncheon is a time to celebrate the visitor industry and the opportunities that await," says Teri Schmidt, CEO for Experience Sioux Falls. "Our world is filled with beautiful destinations, and everyone plays a vital role in making our city shine—one that visitors choose to experience and return to," says Schmidt.

 

      Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks of South Dakota--

--------Kip good morning to you---you want to talk about the Hunt for Habitat Raffle here in 2026---This is an exciting opportunity for big game hunters to get a chance at a memorable deer, elk, or bison hunt, all while raising funds for wildlife habitat right here in South Dakota! So far, this Hunt for Habitat raffle has raised over 1.6 million dollars since 2019!

--------------Kip-------------

What else would you like to share this morning------

Enjoy the great outdoors for our start into 2026-----we’ll check DowntownSiouxFalls--sporting events in  January--all part of our 2nd Friday2026

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/30---fox Biz News

9:32/30---Biz

------Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls  is really defined by one thing — Burger Battle — and we are fully in it right now.

 The Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle, brought to you by POET, runs all monthlong, and this is one of the biggest weekends for participation. Dozens of downtown restaurants are serving up their signature burger creations, and the whole idea is simple: eat burgers, explore downtown, and vote for your favorite.

 

What makes Burger Battle special is how it turns January into something people actually look forward to. We’re seeing friend groups planning burger crawls, coworkers turning lunch into a weekly tradition, and people discovering restaurants they’ve never been to before. When you have this many burgers — and this much variety — it keeps people coming back again and again instead of making just one stop.

 

From a downtown perspective, that’s exactly the point. Burger Battle spreads foot traffic across the entire district, supports locally owned restaurants, and brings real energy into what’s typically a slower season. And we always encourage people to make a full downtown visit out of it — pop into a shop, book a salon appointment, catch a show, or grab a drink before or after your burger. A lot of downtown retailers and entertainment venues are rolling out specials and extended hours in January, and it’s a great time to discover something new.

 

If you haven’t started yet, or if you’ve only tried one or two burgers, this weekend is a great time to jump in. And before I move onto the rest of the weekend, one massive shoutout to our sponsors at POET. The burger battle doesn’t exist with out them and we are beyond grateful for the work they are doing in our community.

 

Outside of Burger Battle, there are a few other great things happening downtown this weekend.

On Friday night, HEART of the City runs from 5 to 7:30. This is an annual found-object art show where local artists of all ages transform everyday materials into meaningful artwork centered around this year’s theme of love. It’s a great opportunity to walk, explore, and see downtown through a creative lens.

 

On Saturday and Sunday, Startup Sioux Falls is hosting a CO.STARTERS Bootcamp — a two-day program for anyone thinking about starting a business, growing a side hustle, or getting more clarity around an idea. It’s another example of how downtown supports not just commerce, but entrepreneurship and innovation.

 

Saturday night, Karaoke at Glacial Lakes Distillery kicks off at 8 and runs until midnight. It’s a consistent favorite and an easy way to keep the night downtown

Burger Battle, art, entrepreneurship, shopping, and nightlife — all happening within a few walkable blocks.

 

If you want the full list of burgers, locations, voting details, and everything else happening downtown, head to DTSF.com. But most importantly, grab a burger this weekend — or two — and be part of what keeps Downtown Sioux Falls active all year long.

9:42/00—KELO Commercials     9:43/30—Biz 4

9:43/30---Friday Biz 3------

-----Hockey----Jim Ohlander---with the weekly update---and the look ahead—

---week that was---and now the week that is-----

---------------Jim Ohlander------

)

 
Stampede took 5 of 6 points last weekend
Home this weekend to face the Muskegon Lumberjacks in their only two meetings this season between the two teams.
Tonight (Friday) is Hockey Mom’s Night where we pay tribute to all the great hockey Mom’s.
Saturday is First Responders night where we will be honoring First Responders and players will be wearing specialty jerseys that fans can win through an auction that will benefit the Lyons, South Dakota Fire Department.

 

----------Cat Clark----looking to golf and the spring of the year-----

-------what you do with your time—this time of the year------

---------------Cat-----

---------Spring can’t be too far away—we’ll keep an eye out----

----------what you know that spring is just around the corner---

---------------secrets of the Cat-----------

   Expectations in 2026-----secret weapon------and what else----

---------coming up in the 10:00 hour------

---------Diana Patterson is still ahead---career opportunities from Sanford---

9:55/30—KELO Commercials

9:57/00---Biz 5

Last stop in this 9:00 hour—Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities---something we do each Friday-----and gives those looking in the Med Field a chance to know how you do---and what is out there……

-----------------Diana-------------------

 Don’t forget on Wednesday 9-10---we do our Working on Wellness Wednesday Show ------and we stay close with those in the medical field so that we can keep you plugged into changes---and what all is happening-------Our time is up—thank you for yours…

 

 

 

January 9, 2026&mdash;9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---show 50-75
--From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME&mdash;
&nbsp;
Learn MORE at Blackburn REPAIR.com
((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE)))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show&mdash;it is the Friday--Family FRIENDLY Fair---that we have been sharing for 10 or is it 12 years--- what&rsquo;s happened---upcoming events-----and you get to listen to learn from some of the nicest people I&rsquo;ve ever worked with in RADIO or Television---which now totals---more than 10,000 events. But nothing ever as important than the show we are sharing with YOU and your friends and family right now----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business----(201-3662)
<ul>
<li>Align Content Studio</li>
<li>Results of their most recent CEO SURVEY</li>
<li>Conclusions of the new Shape SF Plan</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s next for the first proposed hyperscale data Center</li>
<li>What else she sees for 2026</li>
<li>How they find this interview---and all Jodi&rsquo;s Sioux Falls Business news-breakers---</li>
</ul>
-------------Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---thanks for all you continue to do&hellip;.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---TAPED SEGMENT Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Just ahead---we&rsquo;ll talk about Agri Business Ag Expo coming next week---at the Denny&mdash;with Matt Barthel----
9:17/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:18/30---Biz 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bringing Agri Business Together---for the Ag Expo which is Wednesday and Thursday next week----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt Barthel---is with us for Teri Schmidt---to explain why it is important and who should be attending----
<ul>
<li>Annual event is expected to bring 1300 attendees from all facets of the ag industry&mdash;and they will participate in education, innovation and networking opps for learning collaboration and growth over the 2 day event---</li>
<li>South Dakota Agri Business is the voice of South Dakota&rsquo;s Agri Business industry&mdash;representing more than 600 business locations across the state&mdash;thru advocacy, communication, and education, SDABA works to strengthen the ag business community and supports a competitive, thriving ag economy</li>
</ul>
2026 Visitor Industry Luncheon to Feature Jesse Israel, Former Oprah Winfrey Tour
Partner Renowned speaker and five-time Audible worldwide bestseller, Jesse Israel, will deliver the keynote during Experience Sioux Falls' annual Visitor Industry Luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, at 11:30am at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Thank you to First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard for sponsoring the event.&nbsp; Jesse Israel is a visionary entrepreneur known for founding The Big Quiet movement and leading some
of the largest meditations on earth, including in sold-out arenas on tour with Oprah Winfrey and in global broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An expert in human performance and wellbeing, Jesse is a leadership coach to elite performers&mdash;from top CEOs and senior White House advisors to Academy and Grammy Award-winning actors and musicians. As a former record label and tech fund founder,
Jesse blends his entrepreneurial experience with his expertise in wellbeing to help millions cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in the face of life's demands.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "As we look forward to a strong travel season in 2026, the Visitor Industry Luncheon is a time to celebrate the visitor industry and the opportunities that await," says Teri Schmidt, CEO for Experience Sioux Falls. "Our world is filled with beautiful destinations, and everyone plays a vital role in making our city shine&mdash;one that visitors choose to experience and return to," says Schmidt.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks of South Dakota--
--------Kip good morning to you---you want to talk about the Hunt for Habitat Raffle here in 2026---This is an exciting opportunity for big game hunters to get a chance at a memorable deer, elk, or bison hunt, all while raising funds for wildlife habitat right here in South Dakota! So far, this Hunt for Habitat raffle has raised over 1.6 million dollars since 2019!
--------------Kip-------------
What else would you like to share this morning------
Enjoy the great outdoors for our start into 2026-----we&rsquo;ll check DowntownSiouxFalls--sporting events in&nbsp; January--all part of our 2nd&nbsp;Friday2026
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/30---fox Biz News
9:32/30---Biz
------Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls &nbsp;is really defined by one thing &mdash;&nbsp;Burger Battle&nbsp;&mdash; and we are fully in it right now.
&nbsp;The&nbsp;Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle, brought to you by POET, runs all monthlong, and this is one of the biggest weekends for participation. Dozens of downtown restaurants are serving up their signature burger creations, and the whole idea is simple: eat burgers, explore downtown, and vote for your favorite.
&nbsp;
What makes Burger Battle special is how it turns January into something people actually look forward to. We&rsquo;re seeing friend groups planning burger crawls, coworkers turning lunch into a weekly tradition, and people discovering restaurants they&rsquo;ve never been to before. When you have this many burgers &mdash; and this much variety &mdash; it keeps people coming back again and again instead of making just one stop.
&nbsp;
From a downtown perspective, that&rsquo;s exactly the point. Burger Battle spreads foot traffic across the entire district, supports locally owned restaurants, and brings real energy into what&rsquo;s typically a slower season. And we always encourage people to make a full downtown visit out of it &mdash; pop into a shop, book a salon appointment, catch a show, or grab a drink before or after your burger. A lot of downtown retailers and entertainment venues are rolling out specials and extended hours in January, and it&rsquo;s a great time to discover something new.
&nbsp;
If you haven&rsquo;t started yet, or if you&rsquo;ve only tried one or two burgers, this weekend is a great time to jump in. And before I move onto the rest of the weekend, one massive shoutout to our sponsors at POET. The burger battle doesn&rsquo;t exist with out them and we are beyond grateful for the work they are doing in our community.
&nbsp;
Outside of Burger Battle, there are a few other great things happening downtown this weekend.
On&nbsp;Friday night,&nbsp;HEART of the City&nbsp;runs from 5 to 7:30. This is an annual found-object art show where local artists of all ages transform everyday materials into meaningful artwork centered around this year&rsquo;s theme of love. It&rsquo;s a great opportunity to walk, explore, and see downtown through a creative lens.
&nbsp;
On&nbsp;Saturday and Sunday,&nbsp;Startup Sioux Falls&nbsp;is hosting a&nbsp;CO.STARTERS Bootcamp&nbsp;&mdash; a two-day program for anyone thinking about starting a business, growing a side hustle, or getting more clarity around an idea. It&rsquo;s another example of how downtown supports not just commerce, but entrepreneurship and innovation.
&nbsp;
Saturday night,&nbsp;Karaoke at Glacial Lakes Distillery&nbsp;kicks off at 8 and runs until midnight. It&rsquo;s a consistent favorite and an easy way to keep the night downtown
Burger Battle, art, entrepreneurship, shopping, and nightlife &mdash; all happening within a few walkable blocks.
&nbsp;
If you want the full list of burgers, locations, voting details, and everything else happening downtown, head to&nbsp;DTSF.com. But most importantly, grab a burger this weekend &mdash; or two &mdash; and be part of what keeps Downtown Sioux Falls active all year long.
9:42/00&mdash;KELO Commercials&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:43/30&mdash;Biz 4
9:43/30---Friday Biz 3------
-----Hockey----Jim Ohlander---with the weekly update---and the look ahead&mdash;
---week that was---and now the week that is-----
---------------Jim Ohlander------
)
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Stampede took 5 of 6 points last weekend</li>
<li>Home this weekend to face the Muskegon Lumberjacks in their only two meetings this season between the two teams.</li>
<li>Tonight (Friday) is Hockey Mom&rsquo;s Night where we pay tribute to all the great hockey Mom&rsquo;s.</li>
<li>Saturday is First Responders night where we will be honoring First Responders and players will be wearing specialty jerseys that fans can win through an auction that will benefit the Lyons, South Dakota Fire Department.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
----------Cat Clark----looking to golf and the spring of the year-----
-------what you do with your time&mdash;this time of the year------
---------------Cat-----
---------Spring can&rsquo;t be too far away&mdash;we&rsquo;ll keep an eye out----
----------what you know that spring is just around the corner---
---------------secrets of the Cat-----------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Expectations in 2026-----secret weapon------and what else----
---------coming up in the 10:00 hour------
---------Diana Patterson is still ahead---career opportunities from Sanford---
9:55/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/00---Biz 5
Last stop in this 9:00 hour&mdash;Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities---something we do each Friday-----and gives those looking in the Med Field a chance to know how you do---and what is out there&hellip;&hellip;
-----------------Diana-------------------
&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t forget on Wednesday 9-10---we do our Working on Wellness Wednesday Show ------and we stay close with those in the medical field so that we can keep you plugged into changes---and what all is happening-------Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
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 January 9, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

January 7, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business Show 50-74

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

 

Learn More at Blackburn Repair.com

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

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to It’s YOUR Agri Business---Show 50-74 in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series.

   Lots to talk about on the ag side---

 

In a letter sent today to congressional leadership, a coalition of more than 70 biofuel and agricultural organizations called for the immediate passage of legislation to allow year-round nationwide sales of the American-made E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol. Year-round E15 would benefit drivers with savings of 10 to 30 cents per gallon and improve markets for America’s farmers.

“The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects a record 16.8-billion-bushel corn harvest in 2025—up roughly 13 percent from 2024,” the groups wrote. “While this demonstrates the strength and productivity of America’s farmers, it also intensifies pressure on corn prices and farm incomes. Expanding E15 access is one of the most immediate and practical ways to address this imbalance. When fully scaled, year-round, nationwide E15 is poised to create new domestic demand for billions of bushels of corn and sorghum, help stabilize markets, support farmers, and deliver consumer savings at the pump.”

The letter was led by Growth Energy, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Renewable Fuels Association.

In recent years, the organizations noted, E15 availability during the summer driving season has depended on temporary emergency waivers. While these annual actions provide short-term relief, they are not a sustainable or reliable solution. Year-to-year uncertainty discourages investment in fuel infrastructure, confuses consumers, and undermines confidence among retailers and refiners.

“With a record corn crop filling bins across America, farmers cannot afford another season of uncertainty and negative margins. Markets need consistency and predictability, which requires permanent legislative action by Congress. We respectfully urge you to act this year to pass year-round E15 legislation,” the groups wrote.

--------we’ll keep a close eye on this one-----in 2026

---------just ahead---we’ll get an update from Plains Commerce –with Nolan Clarke---how they are handling the requests for information---the seniors—the newly married---the businesses----those challenged by forming----and we’ll get some morning numbers as well---

10;18/30---kelo commercials

10:20/00---ag biz 2

---Nolan Clarke –Plains Commerce is with us---and they do answer the calls—those in ag---those in business---newly weds and those that are concerned as they get older—what they can do---

---------------Nolan and Brent-------------

    Other things that has concerns with the dollars and cents games and seriousness in 2026---

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

     Most asked questions—and where are your bank locations-----and what keeps the team very busy---

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

      Your history---where you came from and how you care for people so very well---

-------Nolan Clarke---Brent Baloun---Gary Poppke’s all a big deal with our it’s YOUR Business—and Agri Business Shows---how they reach you and others..

 

---------Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network-----is next—along with Matt Swenson with the morning commodities---

10:27/00—Sarah Heinrich

10:29/30---KELO Commercials

10:31/30---Ag Biz 3

  On this side of the Morning Divide---Matt Swenson---Mr. Swenson Commodities does a fill in on what is important—and what we should need to know---

   Matt what are you seeing this week and what else do you expect---

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

   Grain—meat—energy---Big Board on Wall Street--------

-------how they reach you------------

   We did have an interview in our Tuesday show that we wanted to repeat this morning---Scott Lawerence sent it our way---and we had requests to repeat---so lets share---

-----------Dana Dykhouse--------

((((Taped segment)))

 

   We appreciate all he does—and know that we have the Geri Eide update----what can you share---

-----------Geri------------2026—what you see----

 

10:40/00—KELO Commercials

10:41/30---Ag Biz 4

Casey Crabtree Tape on session

 

Dana Dykhouse---long time ---sage—profit----looking to tomorrow---first appearance with us in a number of years—thanks to Scott Lawrence

----------Our groundbreaking audio and future for the Med School that had a run in the 9:00—10:00---Working on Wellness Wednesday show—share some of the important news breaking information from Tim Ridgway—who heads up the Med School in South Dakota. What Sioux Falls will be used for----how other sites around the state will be jumping in----like Vermilliion-----it was a handful of how things will be different---how we reach the entire state---and we continue to help lead the band---promoting health care---encouraging young people to be engaged----and do even more.

Our time is up—thank you for yours

 

January 7, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show 50-74
From the Blackburn Studios&mdash;in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME
&nbsp;
Learn More at Blackburn Repair.com
(((((MUSIC---This OLE HOUSE
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business---Show 50-74 in our ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Lots to talk about on the ag side---
&nbsp;
In a&nbsp;<a href="http://links.growthenergy.org/u/click?_t=fb583857d0d94a91b0dc43212296c392&amp;_m=7601c60ec7b94d21941493fa751d7be2&amp;_e=7YYIlC-LykZ1mwyTzq4MbU8DHhULb_iPmsEVjWFYBim5URObtfDhk0LS8c-3ScytInBJLocDGqYusStJ9woxqVv1CGLFJZk_OywSjhuZJCyLDJJzOBf8vQAljuAm2fcMTTTbISdznjbdAvgSKUYAbrkkciqKghRUJ6gk_RN_ROBcjOTWwtqWyPjJbuVA3pP3HWB4lNJJuaErCzCIBV4bll1XY1lcMWg0IaEk4yUu-n6qZoXufmy7IxZOLbwXaYA6-41UZQthmq_RM0u0C2ch2Mqp0FuZTsp10LCyeFT3HfDg_UNLUR-AlFulqBjSJmu38YUJfPlxa4yi7eXh5TnTJM79OhujxbtIej0GDEfRed87tjJah5BdQm4R2JYLQKwpcWjiqXGXn0qeH8ofZgDTr0AOy2bjohnP9P75hfUEGFpK5hAUKQMZKmv3DOycY-WzOR6957GeLSZ_7woPURXDFMHU8SDMm47dZaRr_3PdI6E%3D" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://links.growthenergy.org/u/click?_t%3Dfb583857d0d94a91b0dc43212296c392%26_m%3D7601c60ec7b94d21941493fa751d7be2%26_e%3D7YYIlC-LykZ1mwyTzq4MbU8DHhULb_iPmsEVjWFYBim5URObtfDhk0LS8c-3ScytInBJLocDGqYusStJ9woxqVv1CGLFJZk_OywSjhuZJCyLDJJzOBf8vQAljuAm2fcMTTTbISdznjbdAvgSKUYAbrkkciqKghRUJ6gk_RN_ROBcjOTWwtqWyPjJbuVA3pP3HWB4lNJJuaErCzCIBV4bll1XY1lcMWg0IaEk4yUu-n6qZoXufmy7IxZOLbwXaYA6-41UZQthmq_RM0u0C2ch2Mqp0FuZTsp10LCyeFT3HfDg_UNLUR-AlFulqBjSJmu38YUJfPlxa4yi7eXh5TnTJM79OhujxbtIej0GDEfRed87tjJah5BdQm4R2JYLQKwpcWjiqXGXn0qeH8ofZgDTr0AOy2bjohnP9P75hfUEGFpK5hAUKQMZKmv3DOycY-WzOR6957GeLSZ_7woPURXDFMHU8SDMm47dZaRr_3PdI6E%253D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767892793221000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zg09ZsrV5SV2j8vhlKksM">letter</a>&nbsp;sent today to congressional leadership, a coalition of more than 70 biofuel and agricultural organizations called for the immediate passage of legislation to allow year-round nationwide sales of the American-made E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol. Year-round E15 would benefit drivers with savings of 10 to 30 cents per gallon and improve markets for America&rsquo;s farmers.
&ldquo;The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects a record 16.8-billion-bushel corn harvest in 2025&mdash;up roughly 13 percent from 2024,&rdquo; the groups wrote. &ldquo;While this demonstrates the strength and productivity of America&rsquo;s farmers, it also intensifies pressure on corn prices and farm incomes. Expanding E15 access is one of the most immediate and practical ways to address this imbalance. When fully scaled, year-round, nationwide E15 is poised to create new domestic demand for billions of bushels of corn and sorghum, help stabilize markets, support farmers, and deliver consumer savings at the pump.&rdquo;
The letter was led by Growth Energy, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Renewable Fuels Association.
In recent years, the organizations noted, E15 availability during the summer driving season has depended on temporary emergency waivers. While these annual actions provide short-term relief, they are not a sustainable or reliable solution. Year-to-year uncertainty discourages investment in fuel infrastructure, confuses consumers, and undermines confidence among retailers and refiners.
&ldquo;With a record corn crop filling bins across America, farmers cannot afford another season of uncertainty and negative margins. Markets need consistency and predictability, which requires permanent legislative action by Congress. We respectfully urge you to act this year to pass year-round E15 legislation,&rdquo; the groups wrote.
--------we&rsquo;ll keep a close eye on this one-----in 2026
---------just ahead---we&rsquo;ll get an update from Plains Commerce &ndash;with Nolan Clarke---how they are handling the requests for information---the seniors&mdash;the newly married---the businesses----those challenged by forming----and we&rsquo;ll get some morning numbers as well---
10;18/30---kelo commercials
10:20/00---ag biz 2
---Nolan Clarke &ndash;Plains Commerce is with us---and they do answer the calls&mdash;those in ag---those in business---newly weds and those that are concerned as they get older&mdash;what they can do---
---------------Nolan and Brent-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other things that has concerns with the dollars and cents games and seriousness in 2026---
-------------Nolan------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Most asked questions&mdash;and where are your bank locations-----and what keeps the team very busy---
--------------Nolan------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your history---where you came from and how you care for people so very well---
-------Nolan Clarke---Brent Baloun---Gary Poppke&rsquo;s all a big deal with our it&rsquo;s YOUR Business&mdash;and Agri Business Shows---how they reach you and others..
&nbsp;
---------Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network-----is next&mdash;along with Matt Swenson with the morning commodities---
10:27/00&mdash;Sarah Heinrich
10:29/30---KELO Commercials
10:31/30---Ag Biz 3
&nbsp; On this side of the Morning Divide---Matt Swenson---Mr. Swenson Commodities does a fill in on what is important&mdash;and what we should need to know---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt what are you seeing this week and what else do you expect---
---------------Matt-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Grain&mdash;meat&mdash;energy---Big Board on Wall Street--------
-------how they reach you------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We did have an interview in our Tuesday show that we wanted to repeat this morning---Scott Lawerence sent it our way---and we had requests to repeat---so lets share---
-----------Dana Dykhouse--------
((((Taped segment)))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate all he does&mdash;and know that we have the Geri Eide update----what can you share---
-----------Geri------------2026&mdash;what you see----
&nbsp;
10:40/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:41/30---Ag Biz 4
Casey Crabtree Tape on session
&nbsp;
Dana Dykhouse---long time ---sage&mdash;profit----looking to tomorrow---first appearance with us in a number of years&mdash;thanks to Scott Lawrence
----------Our groundbreaking audio and future for the Med School that had a run in the 9:00&mdash;10:00---Working on Wellness Wednesday show&mdash;share some of the important news breaking information from Tim Ridgway&mdash;who heads up the Med School in South Dakota. What Sioux Falls will be used for----how other sites around the state will be jumping in----like Vermilliion-----it was a handful of how things will be different---how we reach the entire state---and we continue to help lead the band---promoting health care---encouraging young people to be engaged----and do even more.
Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;

January 6, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

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