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

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   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---

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

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

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      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---

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

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   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---

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   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