June 26, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business---Show 52-48

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   I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to It’s YOUR Agri Business---show 52-48 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR BUSINESS Series. There are so many events we have been tracking all week---and this morning many of them are happening.

  We’ve been trying to reach this Office Holder in South Dakota—for a good number of days----and we start with Congressman Dusty Johnson—who is in the Hills taking care of business this morning in a  Republicans are meeting in with lots of discussions------

(((LIVE OR TAPED with DUSTY)))

There is another event going on the Hefty’s and 200 plus scholarships coming on Saturday

  Darren Hefty has joined us—lets talk about the scholarships--- was 100 now is it 200---and where do all of these people come from—seeking a scholarship here in South Dakota----and you were talking maybe about 300 seeking our scholarships---

----------------Darren----------------Zach------------------

   Tell us who is seeking—where they come from---and why this has become such a big deal here in South Dakota----

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   As we were talking Thursday—you were telling me where some of these were coming from—and just how they are learning how serious agriculture is here in our fare State of South Dakota---

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   What I liked with what you were doing this week is to have Zach handling some of our interviews---and I could tell he was a HEFTY---he was serious and did very, very well------

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   You were telling about a Marine Biologist story—guests tied to Ohio State---Kent State or was it Kansas State--- how do you see your geographic appeal---with other states—and how it can do nothing but enhance the appeal of South Dakota---much like your radio show does----

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    200 scholarships---300 kids----

   Darren we have enjoyed working with you and your family for these doggone important scholarships------

   Please keep up the good work----

   Still lots to talk about in this hour----including Acton Academy----Alla and Ukraine----

---we’ll talk dollars and cents----and here from North Dakota’s Ag voice—Sarah Heinrich—stay with us---

10:17/00—KELO Commercials

10:18/30---Ag Business 2

   I’m Bill Zortman and one of the things our audience has shared is that they appreciate us—giving them some help in dollar and cents—and as it turns out it is with Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank but with him being gone Rachel Zoellner (605-690-1618) has joined us

   Rachel we know that among those you talk to most to are those in agriculture----in business---and those that are seniors having a little trouble continuing with all the financial hassles right now—those in business—and yes those just getting started as adults---

   Talk to us---how do you help these people ---and I know its one at a time---and that is your job with the branches you have in this area----

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    Upcoming events that you will be attending were those in agriculture or visiting events can actually walk up and talk with you-----

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    Bank locations----how they reach you if you need to give some help---

--------------Rachel Zoellner—Plains Commerce Bank----

   We even have help from our sister station—Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network---KFGO in Fargo----

(((Taped Segment—Sarah----))))

10:27/00---KELO Commercials

10:30/00---Fox Ag Business News

   Welcome back to It’s YOUR Agri Business----we start this with Mr. Commodities---Matt Swenson---YES Swenson Commodities----

   Mid-morning what are you seeing for some of your quotes---

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   How can they reach you----- and your team---if they need numbers late afternoon or even early morning---

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

-------------Matt---have a good weekend—we appreciate how hard you work for those with the Commodities---and all the Swenson services…

    We’ve been following Acton Academy---Rob Vande Lune----you have a Children’s Business Fair ---that was Thursday---talk to us about what you did –how you did it –we visited with  Porter—Anderson—but tell us 605-215-1221----more about how the event went---and did you raise the money you were hoping too-----

-----------Rob (and possibly a guest)

---Porter was selling para cord bracelets and a 3 week survival class you had taught Rob----

   We asked –at the end of the event –how will you determine if you business has been a success? (How much profit $10 or something else)

   You were worked hard on this project and we appreciate what you did how- you did it—and we were happy you included our It’s YOUR Business and Agri business Shows----

----when we come back a few more stops before we sign off for the weekend----all part of our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show----

10:39/00—KELO Commercials

10:40/30---Ag Business----

Mary Michaels---AARP joins us—what are you sharing with us this morning---

AARP South Dakota announced today that nine organizations across the state will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants totaling $125,800 to support local projects.

Marking the program’s 10th anniversary, the grants are part of an $8.3 million commitment by AARP, doubling last year’s total, to fund 750 quick-action projects nationwide aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. The funds support improvements to public spaces, transportation, housing, digital connectivity, disaster preparedness, and other local priorities that help improve social connections and strengthen neighborhoods and towns of all sizes.

The national grant program has awarded more than $515,000 in grants to 50 nonprofit organizations and local government entities across South Dakota since 2017.

“Communities across South Dakota are eager for solutions that boost mobility, connection and quality of life,” said AARP State Director Erik Gaikowski. “Thanks to AARP Community Challenge grants, we’re empowering residents to create impactful improvements that truly make a difference in their communities.” 

Projects across South Dakota reflect growing demand for practical, local solutions that help residents stay connected, safe and independent, including: 

• Hardy Rosarians of South Dakota (Aberdeen) – Install two permanent benches near the rose gardens at a local arboretum, providing visitors with a safe, comfortable place to rest, enjoy nature and socialize.
• Estelline Economic Development – Improve Gazebo Park with accessible walking paths, safer crossings, new seating, better lighting and landscaping.
• Spearfish Trail Access + Activation Initiative – Enhance new trails near Spearfish Canyon with benches, rest areas, kiosks and clear signage. Create free “Learn to Ride” clinics to help trail users enjoy safer, more accessible outdoor activities.
• Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. – Pilot a one-day winter market in a downtown area with heated tents, seating and clear pathways to help people gather comfortably outdoors in cold weather.
• Mobridge Housing & Redevelopment Commission – To help reduce fall risk and support safe aging at home, install home safety upgrades, such as grab bars, ramps and guardrails for older adults and people with mobility challenges.
• Gregory Economic Development Group – Transform an empty lot into a small public park featuring shade, seating, games and space for seasonal activities. The park will provide a safe, comfortable place to gather, stay active and connect with neighbors.
• Brookings Regional Impact Fund – Rebuild restrooms in a downtown building to create fully accessible, clearly signed facilities. This will provide residents and visitors with a safe, comfortable option while spending time in the city center.
• City of Viborg – Upgrade a popular park and make it more suitable for community gatherings and events by improving restroom accessibility, adding benches and enhancing lighting around the bandstand.
• Sioux Area Metro (Sioux Falls) – Upgrade a frequently-used city bus with digital route displays, improved lighting and more comfortable seating to make public transit easier and safer, especially for older adults.

------Alla and Ukraine—Iran----update—share with us please what you are seeing this week—

---------------Alla-------------------

10:53/30—KELO Commercials

10:55/00---Ag Business 5

Iowa State Climatologist---Justin Glisin---gets us ready for the weekend

-----what are you seeing-----for this last weekend of June-------

------------Justin-------------------

      Moisture wise—where is Iowa where is South Dakota---in 2026—

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     Normal highs and lows as we get ready to close out June---

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     Who gets the best weekend—Iowa---South Dakota---- or Minnesota----------------Justin Glisin---we appreciate all our guests and all they do