Blog-July 9, 2024-10-11---SD Farmers Union Show
   Once a month---together South Dakota Farmers Union—and my It’s YOUR Agri Business Show—share the important collection of events that highlight the work of the oldest Farm Organization in South Dakota.
   The show is heard live on KELO-AM Radio---1320, 105.1, 107.9---in Sioux Falls. We have been working with the Doug Sombke group for 10 years----together with President Sombke, Executive Director Karla Hofhenke---and now Communication Specialist Shelby Landmark ---we put together a show we all enjoy doing.
    For me having started in broadcasting in 1964---60 years later----this kind of show can and does mean so much to so-many people.
    So in addition to President Sombke who talked about the floods, the pipelines that have states divided---the needs of the farm community---and engaging young people---we set the show in motion.
    Executive Director Hofhenke helped us talked about the South Dakota State Fair that hits a climax---August 28 to September 1st in Huron. Thousands will attend—and among the things they will enjoy will be the insights of this farm organization---a .48 cent lunch---on Saturday the 31st----(that’s what the farmers’ would receive for what they are paid for the food used per plate). 
    Young people—our next generation compete in a Quiz Bowl----bring their animals and grain to be judged----and enjoy the times that are indeed part of the rest of our lives.
     We follow Farmers Union at the Fair—the State Convention---journeys to DC and the Legislature----and we make sure they are covered—yes along with others to have the audience understand why Agriculture is the number one industry in South Dakota.
     Who else was in this show---Curtis Soehl---Farmers Union Insurance helped host and talk with us about the crop losses to flooding. Bugs have made it even more miserable-but this Farmers Insurance leader lives and Sioux Falls and truly understands the importance of Agriculture here. 
      Then there is Billie Sutton---former Rodeo rider shared his discussion with the State Leadership Camp---in a story authenticated by Lura Roti in print. Sutton was a good rodeo rider—but the career was cut short and yes ended when he went down on a bucking horse. He could have called it a day—but he stayed in the game---could have gone to the House (either the lower chamber or is own) but ran and won 2 terms in the South Dakota State Senate. He knows he’ll never walk again---but he never quit –his attitude said that—and when you listen to Billie---he has given a lot—bounced off the rodeo arena—a wall or two—and carried for those in South Dakota. Yes he did lose a race for Governor---he lost a new born daughter Lenny who would was born in this week a few years ago. His wife was told she couldn’t produce another baby so they said yes to surrogacy and ended up with 2 boys who have just turned 2.
       Gutsy----yes------likeable---yes---and all in South Dakota could be glad he stuck around and founded the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute.  The Billie on Wheels is the real thing and one of the 8 wonders in South Dakota.
       Warren Rusche---Extension Feedlot Specialist talked to us about fly control, heat stress for cattle, creep feeding timing and sending out the bulls. As the South Dakota State Feedlot Specialist---he wanted to make sure his statewide audience had a chance to get an update. “HE DONE GOOD” and we were happy to know that he is there---talking for us and answering questions in important topics---for Agriculture in our SD rural territory. 
    Then there was Steve Dick---State Executive Director FSA.
     Yes there was more talk about the flooding disaster in South Dakota---he covered the options farmers have in regards to planning cover crops (if they are able) for disaster relief, loss protections in state programs. 
     I wanted to know if the worse is behind us. The Good Lord Knows---but we will know when it is over.
     Listen live to our KELO-AM Website for the SD Farmers Union Show—generally on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. With Mr. Sombke---and the hard work of Karla Hofhenke—and spunky Communication Specialist Shelby Landmark—we look to cover the state—tell the truth—and look for the next show and what we can share then. Oh yes---we share stories in between as well.
     Norm Anderson will post the show within 24 hours as a podcast—in this case it is the July 9, 2024-10-11—South Dakota Farmers Union Show.
    To help you go thru the show---I write this Blog---with notes on the who, what, where, when it is in show.
    Feel free to call/text me at 605-728-BILL or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog-July 9, 2024-10-11---SD Farmers Union Show    Once a month---together South Dakota Farmers Union—and my It’s YOUR Agri Business Show—share the important collection of events that highlight the work of the oldest Farm Organization in South Dakota.    The show is heard live on KELO-AM Radio---1320, 105.1, 107.9---in Sioux Falls. We have been working with the Doug Sombke group for 10 years----together with President Sombke, Executive Director Karla Hofhenke---and now Communication Specialist Shelby Landmark ---we put together a show we all enjoy doing.     For me having started in broadcasting in 1964---60 years later----this kind of show can and does mean so much to so-many people.     So in addition to President Sombke who talked about the floods, the pipelines that have states divided---the needs of the farm community---and engaging young people---we set the show in motion.     Executive Director Hofhenke helped us talked about the South Dakota State Fair that hits a climax---August 28 to September 1st in Huron. Thousands will attend—and among the things they will enjoy will be the insights of this farm organization---a .48 cent lunch---on Saturday the 31st----(that’s what the farmers’ would receive for what they are paid for the food used per plate).      Young people—our next generation compete in a Quiz Bowl----bring their animals and grain to be judged----and enjoy the times that are indeed part of the rest of our lives.      We follow Farmers Union at the Fair—the State Convention---journeys to DC and the Legislature----and we make sure they are covered—yes along with others to have the audience understand why Agriculture is the number one industry in South Dakota.      Who else was in this show---Curtis Soehl---Farmers Union Insurance helped host and talk with us about the crop losses to flooding. Bugs have made it even more miserable-but this Farmers Insurance leader lives and Sioux Falls and truly understands the importance of Agriculture here.        Then there is Billie Sutton---former Rodeo rider shared his discussion with the State Leadership Camp---in a story authenticated by Lura Roti in print. Sutton was a good rodeo rider—but the career was cut short and yes ended when he went down on a bucking horse. He could have called it a day—but he stayed in the game---could have gone to the House (either the lower chamber or is own) but ran and won 2 terms in the South Dakota State Senate. He knows he’ll never walk again---but he never quit –his attitude said that—and when you listen to Billie---he has given a lot—bounced off the rodeo arena—a wall or two—and carried for those in South Dakota. Yes he did lose a race for Governor---he lost a new born daughter Lenny who would was born in this week a few years ago. His wife was told she couldn’t produce another baby so they said yes to surrogacy and ended up with 2 boys who have just turned 2.        Gutsy----yes------likeable---yes---and all in South Dakota could be glad he stuck around and founded the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute.  The Billie on Wheels is the real thing and one of the 8 wonders in South Dakota.        Warren Rusche---Extension Feedlot Specialist talked to us about fly control, heat stress for cattle, creep feeding timing and sending out the bulls. As the South Dakota State Feedlot Specialist---he wanted to make sure his statewide audience had a chance to get an update. “HE DONE GOOD” and we were happy to know that he is there---talking for us and answering questions in important topics---for Agriculture in our SD rural territory.      Then there was Steve Dick---State Executive Director FSA.      Yes there was more talk about the flooding disaster in South Dakota---he covered the options farmers have in regards to planning cover crops (if they are able) for disaster relief, loss protections in state programs.       I wanted to know if the worse is behind us. The Good Lord Knows---but we will know when it is over.      Listen live to our KELO-AM Website for the SD Farmers Union Show—generally on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. With Mr. Sombke---and the hard work of Karla Hofhenke—and spunky Communication Specialist Shelby Landmark—we look to cover the state—tell the truth—and look for the next show and what we can share then. Oh yes---we share stories in between as well.      Norm Anderson will post the show within 24 hours as a podcast—in this case it is the July 9, 2024-10-11—South Dakota Farmers Union Show.     To help you go thru the show---I write this Blog---with notes on the who, what, where, when it is in show.     Feel free to call/text me at 605-728-BILL or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.

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