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July 14, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with SD Farmers Union

July 14, 2026---9-10—Tax Talk---With Tim Ness---Show 52-67

  I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to TAX TALK with Tim Ness—Sioux Falls BEST TAX and Bookkeeping service for 20 years.

 

  It is a special time each month when we do this show---that Sioux Falls has Tim Ness Best for 20+ Years.

 

  Tim Ness takes your questions---just call us at 605-336-1320—Norm Anderson will answer the calls into our studio and if you will be good enough ---give him your first name----to identify you by---and we’ll take the calls up to 9:56 this morning.

 

  Tim ---good morning now we are 120 or so days past the filing deadline---what kind of questions are you being asked most about?

 

--------------Tim----------------

  Last time we talked you shared that the amended Return Refunds could easily take up to 4 months—MAYBE LONGER------

 

  What are you hearing from your fillers ---and is there a way to speed up the process?

---------------Tim----------------

   As we asked last month---so you filed an extension---what are your clients seeing now that we are in July----are some of the “waits” still in the range of 4 months?

----------------Tim---------------  

    If you have questions for Sioux Falls Best voted Tax-service Mr. Tim Ness---don’t be afraid—to call early in our show at 336-1320.

-----------------Tim--------------

   What are your hours at your different locations—and oh yes—where are YOUR TAX OFFICES?

-----------------Tim--------------

    Lets start getting some details Tim----the so-called TRUMP accounts are now open-----can you share the important details?

------------------Tim-------------

    One of the headlines for the show----IRS Shares information with 1124 outside organizations and then has trouble tracking exactly which ones----W-H-Y????

-------------------Tim-------------

    Which comedian was arrested and charged with tax evasion?

   ------------------Tim--------------

    What are the top 10 states for tax identity theft----oh yes---where does South Dakota Rank?

   -------------------Tim--------------

    There is new research at AARP sharing grandparents contributing $172 billion in direct financial support to their grandchildren every year? Has that amount swayed up and down---and are grandparents still able to continue billions to grandkids?

   --------------------Tim--------------

    If you have questions for Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service ----feel free to ask on the air today----336-1320---will connect with Tim-------

    ---and oh yes---you’ll want to know this---IRS simplifying penalty relief start this summer--------

   -------what difference would the IRS simplifying penalty relief have in 2026?

------------------------Tim---------------

   The President’s 1.8 Billion dollar fund is on hold—and we’re being told that Amended Return Refunds could take up to 4 months---or even longer----

------------------------Tim----------------

    Questions for Tim Ness—feel free to call us at 336-1320---and Tim can answer them in our show—on the air------

 

    We’ll talk about having serious considerations on the tax impacts of summer family fun-----when our Tax Talk with Tim Ness continues-

 

9:21/00---KELO Commercials

9:22/30---Tax Talk 2

   Welcome back to Tax Talk—with Tim Ness---Tim as we do once a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month takes your questions and answers them on the air----

 

   Call 336-1320------and we’ll tie you on your phone to Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service—

 

   Tim I understand you are going to identify for us—the Top 10 States for tax identity theft-----while you do that—where does South Dakota Rank?

-------------------------Tim-------------------

     Every year we hear people who ask---just how important TIM—is it that you save your receipts?

--------------------------Tim------------------

     And we know you have been asked about can WE ROUND UP for charity?

---------------------------Tim-----------------

   If you have questions you want Sioux Falls BEST—Tim Ness to answer---don’t be afraid and if the lines is busy---keep trying 336-1320-----------------------------Tim-----------------

   Been meaning to ask you---how did the SO-CALLED Big Beautiful Bill –affect the tax returns for the 2025 Tax year---

   ---------------Tim------------

   What do you know or anticipate will be continued or changes will occur in this 2026 calendar tax year?

------------------Tim------------

    Still to come---need help with your taxes------or perhaps business bookkeeping too---Tim will explain what he can do for help

 

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:31/00—Tax Talk –Tim Ness---Segment 3

 

    Welcome back to Tax Talk with Tim Ness---we’ll take your questions up to 9:52/00-----just call us at 605-336-1320-----

 

    Tim Ness has been voted Sioux Falls BEST TAX and BOOKKEEPING Service for years---and if you are wondering why---put the Ness Tax Center to work---

 

     As we are in 2026—a reminder that we do the Ness Tax Show once a month traditionally on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Feel free to call in at 336-1320---Norm Anderson will answer the phone and the put your call thru to Mr. Tax himself.

 

    South Dakota is fortunate not to have State Income tax----along with a handful of other states----

 

    Tim I know you help those that have State Tax in other states---how many different states do you usually file with in years like 2026?

-------------------Tim--------------

    For those that don’t know—how many years did you work with the IRS-----and how much has changed today----from what you did during those years?

--------------------Tim--------------

    Still time for you to ask Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service---your best tax question---336-1320-----

 

9:43/00—KELO Commercials

9:45/00---Ness Tax 4

    Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service—still taking your calls in this quarter hour. Tim Ness has been Your TAX GO-TO-for years. He has been part of our show for maybe 10 years---and if you have a question you want to ask—you still have time to call us at 336-1320----Norm Anderson will answer the call—and set you up to ask the question to Tim Ness –in your own words. Something he has done with us and really has that believability—and grasp of tax issues we all need from time to time---

 

-----While we wait what are your locations------and with us just a 3  months past the April 15th filing deadline----what kind of questions are you seeing the most in 2026’s filing year?

---------------------Tim--------------

     By the way this Tax Talk Show is available on the KELO-AM Website as a PODCAST. If you ever want to go back and review questions that were asked---and answer’s Tim Ness gave------just pick the date---for Tax Talk—like today is July 14th----

---------------------Tim---------------

    Those just joining us---what have been the most asked questions that seem to concern taxpayers—looking at what they file and probably why during this 2026 Tax Year?

---------------------Tim---------------

     When we come back we’ll give you just one more chance to ask Tim Ness a Tax question on the air-----stay with us---will it be you that calls 336-1320?

 

9:54/00---KELO Commercials

9:56/00----Ness Tax 5

  Share with our audience some of the questions you answered this morning.

 

   Your locations----your hours-----and we look forward to have you back with us on Tuesday August 11th----

   

   South Dakota Farmers Union Monthly Show is next----and we’ll have the chance to visit with Farmers Union National President Rob Larew—and others all talking ag and yes a little politics as well.

 

   Our time is up—thank you for yours…

July 14, 2026---9-10&mdash;Tax Talk---With Tim Ness---Show 52-67
&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to TAX TALK with Tim Ness&mdash;Sioux Falls BEST TAX and Bookkeeping service for 20 years.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; It is a special time each month when we do this show---that Sioux Falls has Tim Ness Best for 20+ Years.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Tim Ness takes your questions---just call us at 605-336-1320&mdash;Norm Anderson will answer the calls into our studio and if you will be good enough ---give him your first name----to identify you by---and we&rsquo;ll take the calls up to 9:56 this morning.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Tim ---good morning now we are 120 or so days past the filing deadline---what kind of questions are you being asked most about?
&nbsp;
--------------Tim----------------
&nbsp; Last time we talked you shared that the amended Return Refunds could easily take up to 4 months&mdash;MAYBE LONGER------
&nbsp;
&nbsp; What are you hearing from your fillers ---and is there a way to speed up the process?
---------------Tim----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; As we asked last month---so you filed an extension---what are your clients seeing now that we are in July----are some of the &ldquo;waits&rdquo; still in the range of 4 months?
----------------Tim---------------&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have questions for Sioux Falls Best voted Tax-service Mr. Tim Ness---don&rsquo;t be afraid&mdash;to call early in our show at 336-1320.
-----------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; What are your hours at your different locations&mdash;and oh yes&mdash;where are YOUR TAX OFFICES?
-----------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lets start getting some details Tim----the so-called TRUMP accounts are now open-----can you share the important details?
------------------Tim-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; One of the headlines for the show----IRS Shares information with 1124 outside organizations and then has trouble tracking exactly which ones----W-H-Y????
-------------------Tim-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Which comedian was arrested and charged with tax evasion?
&nbsp;&nbsp; ------------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What are the top 10 states for tax identity theft----oh yes---where does South Dakota Rank?
&nbsp;&nbsp; -------------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There is new research at AARP sharing grandparents contributing $172 billion in direct financial support to their grandchildren every year? Has that amount swayed up and down---and are grandparents still able to continue billions to grandkids?
&nbsp;&nbsp; --------------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have questions for Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service ----feel free to ask on the air today----336-1320---will connect with Tim-------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---and oh yes---you&rsquo;ll want to know this---IRS simplifying penalty relief start this summer--------
&nbsp;&nbsp; -------what difference would the IRS simplifying penalty relief have in 2026?
------------------------Tim---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; The President&rsquo;s 1.8 Billion dollar fund is on hold&mdash;and we&rsquo;re being told that Amended Return Refunds could take up to 4 months---or even longer----
------------------------Tim----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Questions for Tim Ness&mdash;feel free to call us at 336-1320---and Tim can answer them in our show&mdash;on the air------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk about having serious considerations on the tax impacts of summer family fun-----when our Tax Talk with Tim Ness continues-
&nbsp;
9:21/00---KELO Commercials
9:22/30---Tax Talk 2
&nbsp;&nbsp; Welcome back to Tax Talk&mdash;with Tim Ness---Tim as we do once a month on the 2nd&nbsp;Tuesday of the month takes your questions and answers them on the air----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Call 336-1320------and we&rsquo;ll tie you on your phone to Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim I understand you are going to identify for us&mdash;the Top 10 States for tax identity theft-----while you do that&mdash;where does South Dakota Rank?
-------------------------Tim-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Every year we hear people who ask---just how important TIM&mdash;is it that you save your receipts?
--------------------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And we know you have been asked about can WE ROUND UP for charity?
---------------------------Tim-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have questions you want Sioux Falls BEST&mdash;Tim Ness to answer---don&rsquo;t be afraid and if the lines is busy---keep trying 336-1320-----------------------------Tim-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Been meaning to ask you---how did the SO-CALLED Big Beautiful Bill &ndash;affect the tax returns for the 2025 Tax year---
&nbsp;&nbsp; ---------------Tim------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; What do you know or anticipate will be continued or changes will occur in this 2026 calendar tax year?
------------------Tim------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Still to come---need help with your taxes------or perhaps business bookkeeping too---Tim will explain what he can do for help
&nbsp;
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:31/00&mdash;Tax Talk &ndash;Tim Ness---Segment 3
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Welcome back to Tax Talk with Tim Ness---we&rsquo;ll take your questions up to 9:52/00-----just call us at 605-336-1320-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Ness has been voted Sioux Falls BEST TAX and BOOKKEEPING Service for years---and if you are wondering why---put the Ness Tax Center to work---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As we are in 2026&mdash;a reminder that we do the Ness Tax Show once a month traditionally on the 2nd&nbsp;Tuesday of the month. Feel free to call in at 336-1320---Norm Anderson will answer the phone and the put your call thru to Mr. Tax himself.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Dakota is fortunate not to have State Income tax----along with a handful of other states----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim I know you help those that have State Tax in other states---how many different states do you usually file with in years like 2026?
-------------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For those that don&rsquo;t know&mdash;how many years did you work with the IRS-----and how much has changed today----from what you did during those years?
--------------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Still time for you to ask Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service---your best tax question---336-1320-----
&nbsp;
9:43/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:45/00---Ness Tax 4
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service&mdash;still taking your calls in this quarter hour. Tim Ness has been Your TAX GO-TO-for years. He has been part of our show for maybe 10 years---and if you have a question you want to ask&mdash;you still have time to call us at 336-1320----Norm Anderson will answer the call&mdash;and set you up to ask the question to Tim Ness &ndash;in your own words. Something he has done with us and really has that believability&mdash;and grasp of tax issues we all need from time to time---
&nbsp;
-----While we wait what are your locations------and with us just a 3 &nbsp;months past the April 15th&nbsp;filing deadline----what kind of questions are you seeing the most in 2026&rsquo;s filing year?
---------------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By the way this Tax Talk Show is available on the KELO-AM Website as a PODCAST. If you ever want to go back and review questions that were asked---and answer&rsquo;s Tim Ness gave------just pick the date---for Tax Talk&mdash;like today is July 14th----
---------------------Tim---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Those just joining us---what have been the most asked questions that seem to concern taxpayers&mdash;looking at what they file and probably why during this 2026 Tax Year?
---------------------Tim---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back we&rsquo;ll give you just one more chance to ask Tim Ness a Tax question on the air-----stay with us---will it be you that calls 336-1320?
&nbsp;
9:54/00---KELO Commercials
9:56/00----Ness Tax 5
&nbsp; Share with our audience some of the questions you answered this morning.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Your locations----your hours-----and we look forward to have you back with us on Tuesday August 11th----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; South Dakota Farmers Union Monthly Show is next----and we&rsquo;ll have the chance to visit with Farmers Union National President Rob Larew&mdash;and others all talking ag and yes a little politics as well.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;

July 14, 2026 9AM - Tax Talk with Tim Ness

July 13, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 52-66

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

 

(((MUSIC THIS OLE HOUSE))))

((((YEE HAH---I’m  Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---show 52-66 in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series---

 

  It’s a Monday---and our Agri Business Show includes the Rock Report this morning---and a number of other topics that are so important to all that we do…..

 

  We start with an interview we did with Rob Larew—Head of the National Farmers Union Organization----about an event that is pretty doggone important to farmers across the country----

 

(((Taped Segment----Rob Larew)))

-----Rob and the South Dakota Farmers Union Team will be a part of our monthly It’s YOUR Agri Business Show tomorrow----10-11---and we’ll have more discussion on where this issue is and what to expect---

 

   Casey Crabtree joins us this morning---he gives us a lot of the updates around the state—particularly those circles that have stuff we can use----

 

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

   What’s up this week-----and what’s ahead for the 2nd half of July?---

 

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

 

  When we come back we’ll visit with Nolan Clarke----and KFGO’s Sarah Heinrich----all part of our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---

 

10:17/00—KELO Commercials

10:18/30---Ag Business 2

   This part of the show allows us to work with Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank—we know that those in agriculture---those in business---and those in senior citizens—and even newly wedded---have issues—and need financial help----

 

   Plains Commerce is among the best that I see----and hear from---from their banks---to the farm shows---tell us about how you help Nolan---

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

   Upcoming events Plains Commerce will be working----

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

 

   Not going to those---how can they reach for help with Plains Commerce?

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

   Sarah Heinrich---KFGO’s Growing Harvest Network is with us---she has her take on the day-----

---------Sarah taped segment-------

 

------still to come the morning farm prices----upcoming later this week—the Sioux Falls Air Show returns with the Thunderbirds headlining----all following---Matt Swenson with the morning commodities---

---10:27/00—KELO Commercials

    10:28/30---Fox Business News

    10:31/00---Ag Business 3

----Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities—gets us started on the 2nd half hour this morning---Matt share the prices and trends you are seeing---

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

    People with need for updates can they get them from Swenson Commodities----

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

   Coming up Friday and Saturday this week---is the Sioux Falls Airshow—one of the biggest free family events in South Dakota-----and the US Air Force Thunderbirds are headlining---as the show celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the South Dakota Air National Guard and America’s Aviation Heritage

 

---Either Airshow Chair Lisa Hirsch or Airshow Announcer Loren McManus----are with us---

 

---more than just the thunderbirds—with a full day of activities---please share ---

   --historic warbirds                   Civilian aerobatic performers 

   --modern military aircraft        military demonstrations

Static aircraft displays

Meet pilots and aircrew

Familiar Activities

Food vendors 

  ---suggestion arrive early, wear sunscreen, bring water, wear comfortable walking shoes—and check the website before coming for parking and allowed/prohibited items 

 

Why people shouldn’t miss it---

----visit Sioux Falls Airshow.com for schedules, parking information, FAQ’s , prohibited items, and everything you need to know before heading to the show-----

 

   Gerri Eide interview possible

--10:41/00—KELO Commercials

--10:42/30---Ag Business 4

 

The Rock Report----

 

be interviewing live in KELO Radio’s studio Rick Lingberg – President/Owner of “For Your Information – FYI” – Sioux Falls.

 

Would you share with us the history of your company? 

What products/services does your company produce and sell? 

Where do you provide the sales of your products/services?

Why are your products/services better than the products/services that your competitors make and sell? 

\
Just How many employees do you have? 

What about Is your company growing? 

Have you and your company ever provided its products/services outside of the US?

What is your company’s website?

 

 

10:50/00-KELO Commercials

10:51/30-Ag Business 5

---John Ball 

---Laura Edwards or Justin-----

 

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

 

July 13, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 52-66
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC THIS OLE HOUSE))))
((((YEE HAH---I&rsquo;m&nbsp; Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---show 52-66 in our ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a Monday---and our Agri Business Show includes the Rock Report this morning---and a number of other topics that are so important to all that we do&hellip;..
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;We start with an interview we did with Rob Larew&mdash;Head of the National Farmers Union Organization----about an event that is pretty doggone important to farmers across the country----
&nbsp;
(((Taped Segment----Rob Larew)))
-----Rob and the South Dakota Farmers Union Team will be a part of our monthly It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show tomorrow----10-11---and we&rsquo;ll have more discussion on where this issue is and what to expect---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Casey Crabtree joins us this morning---he gives us a lot of the updates around the state&mdash;particularly those circles that have stuff we can use----
&nbsp;
-------------Casey-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What&rsquo;s up this week-----and what&rsquo;s ahead for the 2nd half of July?---
&nbsp;
-------------Casey-------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;When we come back we&rsquo;ll visit with Nolan Clarke----and KFGO&rsquo;s Sarah Heinrich----all part of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---
&nbsp;
10:17/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:18/30---Ag Business 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This part of the show allows us to work with Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank&mdash;we know that those in agriculture---those in business---and those in senior citizens&mdash;and even newly wedded---have issues&mdash;and need financial help----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plains Commerce is among the best that I see----and hear from---from their banks---to the farm shows---tell us about how you help Nolan---
------------------Nolan---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upcoming events Plains Commerce will be working----
-------------------Nolan------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not going to those---how can they reach for help with Plains Commerce?
-------------------Nolan-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sarah Heinrich---KFGO&rsquo;s Growing Harvest Network is with us---she has her take on the day-----
---------Sarah taped segment-------
&nbsp;
------still to come the morning farm prices----upcoming later this week&mdash;the Sioux Falls Air Show returns with the Thunderbirds headlining----all following---Matt Swenson with the morning commodities---
---10:27/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10:28/30---Fox Business News
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10:31/00---Ag Business 3
----Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities&mdash;gets us started on the 2nd half hour this morning---Matt share the prices and trends you are seeing---
-------------------Matt------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;People with need for updates can they get them from Swenson Commodities----
-------------------Matt-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Coming up Friday and Saturday this week---is the Sioux Falls Airshow&mdash;one of the biggest free family events in South Dakota-----and the US Air Force Thunderbirds are headlining---as the show celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the South Dakota Air National Guard and America&rsquo;s Aviation Heritage
&nbsp;
---Either Airshow Chair Lisa Hirsch or Airshow Announcer Loren McManus----are with us---
&nbsp;
---more than just the thunderbirds&mdash;with a full day of activities---please share ---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;--historic warbirds &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Civilian aerobatic performers&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;--modern military aircraft&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; military demonstrations
Static aircraft displays
Meet pilots and aircrew
Familiar Activities
Food vendors&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;---suggestion arrive early, wear sunscreen, bring water, wear comfortable walking shoes&mdash;and check the website before coming for parking and allowed/prohibited items&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Why people shouldn&rsquo;t miss it---
----visit Sioux Falls Airshow.com for schedules, parking information, FAQ&rsquo;s , prohibited items, and everything you need to know before heading to the show-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gerri Eide interview possible
--10:41/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
--10:42/30---Ag Business 4
&nbsp;
The Rock Report----
&nbsp;
be interviewing live in KELO Radio&rsquo;s studio Rick Lingberg &ndash; President/Owner of &ldquo;For Your Information &ndash; FYI&rdquo; &ndash; Sioux Falls.
&nbsp;
Would you share with us the history of your company?&nbsp; What products/services does your company produce and sell?&nbsp;
Where do you provide the sales of your products/services?
Why are your products/services better than the products/services that your competitors make and sell?&nbsp;
\ Just How many employees do you have?&nbsp; What about Is your company growing?&nbsp; Have you and your company ever provided its products/services outside of the US? What is your company&rsquo;s website?
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
10:50/00-KELO Commercials
10:51/30-Ag Business 5
---John Ball&nbsp;
---Laura Edwards or Justin-----
&nbsp;
---our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&nbsp;
&nbsp;

 July 13, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

July 13, 2026—9-10---Remodelers Show----Show 52-65

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

 

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

(((YEE HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Remodelers Show---Show 52-65 in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series))))

   For a fifteen or so years---on the first and second Monday’s of the month we bring together leadership from the Home Builders and Realtors Association as well as others to talk about the Report Card Show numbers on the first week of the month---and the Remodelers Show on the 2nd Monday of the month.

   The same is true today---

 

 

 

 

to Todd, Neil, Dave, Kelly, Ron, Kelly, Teddi, Steve, Jerry, Jannelle, Joe, Norm, Craig, Callie, Jack, me

Bill here is cliff notes for tomorrow’s show:

 

June 2026 The Big Picture – Sioux Empire Overview
The Headlines: Start with the "wow" factor. Pending Sales in the Sioux Empire area are up 31% year to date in 2026.  This surge suggests a wave of buyer activity hitting the market.
The Price Point: Home values continue to climb. The Median Sales Price for June hit $339,900, which is a 4.6% increase over last year. If you look at the year-to-date figures, the median price is up 4.5% to $335,346.
Median Sales Price Comparison New Construction: The median price for a new home rose to $385,500, marking a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Previously Owned: The median price for a pre-owned home was $320,000, a more modest 2.2% increase.
Overall Market: For context, the overall market median (including both types) was $330,838, a 3.4% gain.
 
Sales Volume: Despite the high interest in pending contracts, Closed Sales were actually down 2.1% year to date for 2026. This lag between contracts and closings is something to watch in the coming months.
National Context: For context, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported that national existing-home sales rose 3.2% month-over-month, hitting their highest level since late 2025. While the Sioux Empire is seeing a dip in closed sales, our price growth remains steady.

The Inventory Crunch & Market Speed 
The Supply Gap: The biggest challenge for buyers right now is the lack of options. Inventory of Homes for Sale dropped a staggering 30.5% to just 1,531 homes.
Months’ Supply: We are currently sitting at a 3.6-month supply of inventory, down 39.0% from June of last year. A "balanced" market is typically around 6 months, so we are still firmly in a seller's market.
Market Speed: Homes are still moving at a steady clip. Days on Market Until Sale remained flat at 86 days, exactly where it was last year.
The Negotiating Table: Sellers are getting very c
 
 
 
 lose to what they ask for. On average, they received 98.1% of their original list price, a slight increase of 0.3% over last year.

Biggest Decreases in Months Supply

Supply levels—which measure how long it would take to sell all current inventory at the current sales pace—tightened most severely in these areas:
Dell Rapids: Faced the most significant supply crunch with a 68.4% decrease, leaving only a 1.2-month supply.
Garretson: Followed closely with a 67.2% decrease, resulting in a 1.9-month supply.
Canton: Supply dropped 60.0% to a 2.6-month supply.
Hartford: Saw supply fall 58.1% to 3.6 months.
Madison: Experienced a 57.1% decrease, ending the month with a 3.9-month supply.
Baltic: Supply decreased 56.0%, leaving just 2.2 months of inventory.

Property Types: Single-family detached homes remain the strongest property type in terms of sales activity. For single-family homes, there is only a 3.1-month supply left on the market.

 

---Tony Janelle-- ---and others---what you see now that we are in mid-July-----who’s out there---what should we notice----

 

    The trends---who’s buying----and other trends

----Banking—the Kelly’s-----

----Jerry Berg----Todd Boots—Craig Wynia---Joe Hanson Norm Anderson

 ---Teddi Mueller---

 

---what’s ahead-----and anything else the group has this morning----

 

 

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

July 13, 2026&mdash;9-10---Remodelers Show----Show 52-65
((((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME!!
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(((YEE HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Remodelers Show---Show 52-65 in our ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series))))
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For a fifteen or so years---on the first and second Monday&rsquo;s of the month we bring together leadership from the Home Builders and Realtors Association as well as others to talk about the Report Card Show numbers on the first week of the month---and the Remodelers Show on the 2nd&nbsp;Monday of the month.
&nbsp;&nbsp; The same is true today---
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to&nbsp;Todd,&nbsp;Neil,&nbsp;Dave,&nbsp;Kelly,&nbsp;Ron,&nbsp;Kelly,&nbsp;Teddi,&nbsp;Steve,&nbsp;Jerry,&nbsp;Jannelle,&nbsp;Joe,&nbsp;Norm,&nbsp;Craig,&nbsp;Callie,&nbsp;Jack,&nbsp;me
Bill here is cliff notes for tomorrow&rsquo;s show:
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June 2026 The Big Picture &ndash; Sioux Empire Overview
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<li>The Headlines:&nbsp;Start with the "wow" factor.&nbsp;Pending Sales in the Sioux Empire area are up 31% year to date in 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;This surge suggests a wave of buyer activity hitting the market.</li>
<li>The Price Point:&nbsp;Home values continue to climb. The&nbsp;Median Sales Price for June hit $339,900, which is a 4.6% increase over last year. If you look at the year-to-date figures, the median price is up 4.5% to $335,346.</li>
<li>Median Sales Price Comparison&nbsp;New Construction:&nbsp;The median price for a new home rose to&nbsp;$385,500, marking a&nbsp;5.3% increase&nbsp;from the previous year.</li>
<li>Previously Owned:&nbsp;The median price for a pre-owned home was&nbsp;$320,000, a more modest&nbsp;2.2% increase.</li>
<li>Overall Market:&nbsp;For context, the overall market median (including both types) was&nbsp;$330,838, a 3.4% gain.</li>
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<li>Sales Volume:&nbsp;Despite the high interest in pending contracts,&nbsp;Closed Sales were actually down 2.1% year to date for 2026. This lag between contracts and closings is something to watch in the coming months.</li>
<li>National Context:&nbsp;For context, the National Association of REALTORS&reg; (NAR) reported that national existing-home sales rose 3.2% month-over-month, hitting their highest level since late 2025. While the Sioux Empire is seeing a dip in closed sales, our price growth remains steady.</li>
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The Inventory Crunch &amp; Market Speed&nbsp;
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<li>The Supply Gap:&nbsp;The biggest challenge for buyers right now is the lack of options.&nbsp;Inventory of Homes for Sale dropped a staggering 30.5%&nbsp;to just 1,531 homes.</li>
<li>Months&rsquo; Supply:&nbsp;We are currently sitting at a&nbsp;3.6-month supply of inventory, down 39.0% from June of last year. A "balanced" market is typically around 6 months, so we are still firmly in a seller's market.</li>
<li>Market Speed:&nbsp;Homes are still moving at a steady clip.&nbsp;Days on Market Until Sale remained flat at 86 days, exactly where it was last year.</li>
<li>The Negotiating Table:&nbsp;Sellers are getting very c</li>
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<li>&nbsp;lose to what they ask for. On average, they received&nbsp;98.1% of their original list price, a slight increase of 0.3% over last year.</li>
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Biggest Decreases in Months Supply
Supply levels&mdash;which measure how long it would take to sell all current inventory at the current sales pace&mdash;tightened most severely in these areas:
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<li>Dell Rapids:&nbsp;Faced the most significant supply crunch with a&nbsp;68.4% decrease, leaving only a&nbsp;1.2-month supply.</li>
<li>Garretson:&nbsp;Followed closely with a&nbsp;67.2% decrease, resulting in a&nbsp;1.9-month supply.</li>
<li>Canton:&nbsp;Supply&nbsp;dropped 60.0%&nbsp;to a 2.6-month supply.</li>
<li>Hartford:&nbsp;Saw supply&nbsp;fall 58.1%&nbsp;to 3.6 months.</li>
<li>Madison:&nbsp;Experienced a&nbsp;57.1% decrease, ending the month with a 3.9-month supply.</li>
<li>Baltic:&nbsp;Supply&nbsp;decreased 56.0%, leaving just 2.2 months of inventory.</li>
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Property Types:&nbsp;Single-family detached homes&nbsp;remain the strongest property type in terms of sales activity. For single-family homes, there is only a 3.1-month supply left on the market.
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---Tony Janelle-- ---and others---what you see now that we are in mid-July-----who&rsquo;s out there---what should we notice----
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The trends---who&rsquo;s buying----and other trends
----Banking&mdash;the Kelly&rsquo;s-----
----Jerry Berg----Todd Boots&mdash;Craig Wynia---Joe Hanson Norm Anderson
&nbsp;---Teddi Mueller---
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---what&rsquo;s ahead-----and anything else the group has this morning----
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------my time is up&mdash;thank you for yours

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