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 June 27, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

April 28, 2026 10AM - SD Farm Bureau Town & Country Show

April 28, 2026---9-10---It’s YOUR Business—Show 51-86

(((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 51-86---in our BUSINESS—AGRI Business Series))))

 

   Lots of events going on this week---many of them in agriculture---and in our 10:00 hour this morning—our friends from SD Farm Bureau---do their MONTHLY FARM SHOW. We have been partners for a number of years much like we have been with South Dakota Farmers Union---their Monthly Show is traditionally the 2nd Tuesday of the month----

 

   Agriculture of course is the #1 Industry in South Dakota----and we try to treat it that way-----

 

   What is happening centered in Pierre---and in communities around this state should be big business and agri business.

 

   Right now ---4 titans are running for Governor----and this catches our attention---

 

   Casey Crabtree has worked with us for a long period of time---legislative matters---candidate---and with the clock about to run out on April----we wanted him back this morning—to talk to us about all the chatter and concerns South Dakotan’s have today –thru the upcoming elections.

 

    Lots of rhetoric---lots of dollars being spent by four guys---wanting to either remain Governor or become Governor----

 

    Share with us what you are seeing----what we should be hearing---and in the end---what will be the results-and the next chapter for those in our state----

 

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

 

    What is still to be done in Pierre? Across the State? And---if you are not the candidate for state-wide office—how would you get the attention of the voters?

 

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

    When we come back—what’s happening in Sioux Falls----and in Humboldt----why should you attend---that’s next---

 

9:20/00----KELO Commercials

9:21/30----Business 2

(((Taped Segment---Humboldt Event---for those in Agriculture)))Trent Staggs----7:00---

 

When we come back----Geri Eide---FFA of South Dakota---talks about scholarships our families and their young people should be really interested in-----

 

9:28/30---KELO Commercials

9:30/00---Fox Business News

9:32/00---Business 3

 

   One of those who keeps us well informed in South Dakota is the FFA’s Geri Eide-----whether it be attending events----working projects-------Geri and her organization always wants us to know there are opportunities out there----to earn National Scholarships---

 

   You had quite the list of FFA Members that Earned National Scholarships---can you take us thru some of those

 

Julia Tinker----Brandon Valley-----Sioux Falls Ford

Kadyn Glanzer---Bridgewater-Emery---Beck’s Hybrid

Braxton Jongeling—Estelline---National FFA Foundation

Isabella Smithback----Harrisburg---Sioux Falls Ford

Jonah Webb---Highmore       Pioneer Garage

Caden Pratt----Highmore       Pioneer Garage

Aedan Klawonn—Madison    Rabo AgriFinance Collegiate Scholarships

Karlee Klinkhammer McCook—Hansotia Ag Innovation Scholarship

Callie Kaufmann---McCook Central--Future Leaders Scholarships TSC

Antone Krempges-McCook Central---McCormick Motors

Avera Alley---McCook Central—National FFA Foundation

Addison Ecklein—McCook Central-National FFA Foundation

Hope Baysinger—Mitchell---Zoetis Animal Health Endowment

Riley Pankratz—Parker---Parker Ford Inc

Mallory Gant—Platte Geddes—FFA Future Leaders TSC

Tori Dvorak—Scotland ---BNSF Railway Company

Kathryn Meyer—Sisseton—FA Future Leaders Scholarship TSC

Bennett Gordon---Sturgis—AGO Collegiate Scholarship Program

Landen Madsen—Tea Area---Sioux Falls Ford

Gracie Pederson---Tri Valley---FFA Future Leaders Scholarship by TSC

Lee Nicholas---West Central—Sioux Valley Ford

Cooper Pommer---Willow Lake—FFA Future Leaders Scholarship TSC

 

-----how much does that help these young people get into the adult portion of their lives----

 

------what else should we know----and what your thoughts are on the class and scholarships for this school year---

 

Just ahead---Dan Kippley—what you should know---all part of our It’s YOUR Business Tuesday show---

 

9:44/30---KELO Commercials

9:46/30---AG Business 4

 

Dan Kippley—likes to think of himself as more than just a candidate—

 

Talking points. Call or text me to let me know a time. I would like to do it at 8:30 AM on Tuesday morning via phone. 

I can do it earlier if needed. 605-553-3383

 

Dan Kippley, Candidate for District 13 Senate.

District 13 is in South Central Sioux Falls (Minnehaha County) and goes south into southern Sioux Falls, which is Lincoln County. 

 

Platform includes:

Strong Schools and workforce readiness

 

Growing our local economy 

 

Smarty Infrastructure and community growth

 

Support public safety, law enforcement, first responders, and ambulance services

 

Fiscal responsibility and taxpayer protection. 

 

9:55/00—KELO Commercials

9:56/30---Business 5

--wrap—SD Farm Bureau Show

 

Tomorrow----Wellness Wednesday----9-10

Our Agri Business show 10-11

April 28, 2026---9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business&mdash;Show 51-86
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME)))
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE)))
(((((YEE HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 51-86---in our BUSINESS&mdash;AGRI Business Series))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Lots of events going on this week---many of them in agriculture---and in our 10:00 hour this morning&mdash;our friends from SD Farm Bureau---do their MONTHLY FARM SHOW. We have been partners for a number of years much like we have been with South Dakota Farmers Union---their Monthly Show is traditionally the 2nd&nbsp;Tuesday of the month----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Agriculture of course is the #1 Industry in South Dakota----and we try to treat it that way-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What is happening centered in Pierre---and in communities around this state should be big business and agri business.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Right now ---4 titans are running for Governor----and this catches our attention---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey Crabtree has worked with us for a long period of time---legislative matters---candidate---and with the clock about to run out on April----we wanted him back this morning&mdash;to talk to us about all the chatter and concerns South Dakotan&rsquo;s have today &ndash;thru the upcoming elections.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lots of rhetoric---lots of dollars being spent by four guys---wanting to either remain Governor or become Governor----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Share with us what you are seeing----what we should be hearing---and in the end---what will be the results-and the next chapter for those in our state----
&nbsp;
------------------Casey-------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What is still to be done in Pierre? Across the State? And---if you are not the candidate for state-wide office&mdash;how would you get the attention of the voters?
&nbsp;
------------------Casey--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back&mdash;what&rsquo;s happening in Sioux Falls----and in Humboldt----why should you attend---that&rsquo;s next---
&nbsp;
9:20/00----KELO Commercials
9:21/30----Business 2
(((Taped Segment---Humboldt Event---for those in Agriculture)))Trent Staggs----7:00---
&nbsp;
When we come back----Geri Eide---FFA of South Dakota---talks about scholarships our families and their young people should be really interested in-----
&nbsp;
9:28/30---KELO Commercials
9:30/00---Fox Business News
9:32/00---Business 3
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; One of those who keeps us well informed in South Dakota is the FFA&rsquo;s Geri Eide-----whether it be attending events----working projects-------Geri and her organization always wants us to know there are opportunities out there----to earn National Scholarships---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; You had quite the list of FFA Members that Earned National Scholarships---can you take us thru some of those
&nbsp;
Julia Tinker----Brandon Valley-----Sioux Falls Ford
Kadyn Glanzer---Bridgewater-Emery---Beck&rsquo;s Hybrid
Braxton Jongeling&mdash;Estelline---National FFA Foundation
Isabella Smithback----Harrisburg---Sioux Falls Ford
Jonah Webb---Highmore&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pioneer Garage
Caden Pratt----Highmore&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pioneer Garage
Aedan Klawonn&mdash;Madison &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rabo AgriFinance Collegiate Scholarships
Karlee Klinkhammer McCook&mdash;Hansotia Ag Innovation Scholarship
Callie Kaufmann---McCook Central--Future Leaders Scholarships TSC
Antone Krempges-McCook Central---McCormick Motors
Avera Alley---McCook Central&mdash;National FFA Foundation
Addison Ecklein&mdash;McCook Central-National FFA Foundation
Hope Baysinger&mdash;Mitchell---Zoetis Animal Health Endowment
Riley Pankratz&mdash;Parker---Parker Ford Inc
Mallory Gant&mdash;Platte Geddes&mdash;FFA Future Leaders TSC
Tori Dvorak&mdash;Scotland ---BNSF Railway Company
Kathryn Meyer&mdash;Sisseton&mdash;FA Future Leaders Scholarship TSC
Bennett Gordon---Sturgis&mdash;AGO Collegiate Scholarship Program
Landen Madsen&mdash;Tea Area---Sioux Falls Ford
Gracie Pederson---Tri Valley---FFA Future Leaders Scholarship by TSC
Lee Nicholas---West Central&mdash;Sioux Valley Ford
Cooper Pommer---Willow Lake&mdash;FFA Future Leaders Scholarship TSC
&nbsp;
-----how much does that help these young people get into the adult portion of their lives----
&nbsp;
------what else should we know----and what your thoughts are on the class and scholarships for this school year---
&nbsp;
Just ahead---Dan Kippley&mdash;what you should know---all part of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Tuesday show---
&nbsp;
9:44/30---KELO Commercials
9:46/30---AG Business 4
&nbsp;
Dan Kippley&mdash;likes to think of himself as more than just a candidate&mdash;
&nbsp;
Talking points. Call or text me to let me know a time. I would like to do it at 8:30 AM on Tuesday morning via phone.&nbsp;
I can do it earlier if needed. 605-553-3383
&nbsp;
Dan Kippley, Candidate for District 13 Senate.
District 13 is in South Central Sioux Falls (Minnehaha County) and goes south into southern Sioux Falls, which is Lincoln County.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Platform includes:
Strong Schools and workforce readiness
&nbsp;
Growing our local economy&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Smarty Infrastructure and community growth
&nbsp;
Support public safety, law enforcement, first responders, and ambulance services
&nbsp;
Fiscal responsibility and taxpayer protection.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
9:55/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:56/30---Business 5
--wrap&mdash;SD Farm Bureau Show
&nbsp;
Tomorrow----Wellness Wednesday----9-10
Our Agri Business show 10-11

April 28, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

April 27, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-85

(((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 51-85—in our Business Series)))))

 

  We just finished with our Report Card Wrap for the for the first four months (or almost) of 2026---next week—we’ll enter May and give the official wrap-----

 

   But in this hour---Tina Heeren helps lead us off---

 

Talking Points: WHAT'S BEING BUILT, Monday, April 27th

 

GROUND-BREAKINGS (from last week): 

 

Men's Prison (Henry-Carlson Construction & JE Dunn Construction Group)  

Governor Rhoden to Break Ground on New Men’s Prison

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

 

-$650 Million construction project

-Creates years of demand for construction labor, subcontractors, suppliers, concrete, steel, site work, utilities, security, equipment, and professional services (estimation is 4 years' worth of construction work)

 

Kuehn Park Aquatic Center (Peska Construction) 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

 

-It's replacing a 40-Year-old Pool and will double in size following construction (holding upwards of 700 patrons)! 

-$14.4 Million construction project 

-Significant public facility investment 

-Local General Contractor, Peska Construction 

 

----what else should we know---

 

 

 

ACTIVE BIDS:

 

Southeast Technical College House Construction Lab

Project

Southeast Technical College House Construction Lab

Location

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Architect

Architecture Incorporated

Bid date

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Estimated size / cost

$3.3 million base bid plus $1.6 million add alternate

Total potential value

About $4.9 million if the add alternate is accepted

 

-Southeast Tech announced that the new Wells Fargo Homebuilding Lab is being made possible by a $2 million grant from Wells Fargo to the STC Foundation

-It directly supports workforce development in construction

-Construction was expected to begin in spring 2026

 

 

 

Tina Heeren
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer
Gil Haugan Construction

 605-336-6082

 605-370-4704

 GilHaugan.com

 tina.h@gilhaugan.com

 200 East 60th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

   Are things settling down----on the political side of the spectrum—apparently some settling coming tonight---

-----------Casey Crabtree---explains the forums---and how to find it—

-------------Casey----------------clock running---and some candidates seem to be rising to the top----others—not so much so—

 

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

 

---when we come back—we’ll check with Plains Commerce----get the report from KFGO Fargo----Bryson Patterson slips in on Safety week—and the Rock Report…

 

10:20/00—KELO Commercials

10:21/30---Ag Business 3

Rodney 605-480-1356

Or Brent Baloun----Plains Commerce

 

-----------what are farmers—businesses----the young and seniors needing help with-----

------------Brent or Rodney--------------

 

Sarah Heinrich—has the Growing Harvest Network----

((((Sarah Heinrich—KFGO--))))

 

 

----After a break—we’ll hear from Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities—and Rock Nelson will have the Rock Reort---

 

10:29/00—KELO Commercials

10:31/00---Ag Business 4

---Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities—has the mid-morning numbers

 

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

  Can they get the numbers early morning----thru mid-afternoon---

 

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

 

----Bryson Patterson has joined us---good time to talk with Bryson and his players---It’s Safety Week----

 

   Tell us about it—and how can those both on the farm—going on the farm roads—find a way to stay safe-----

--------------Bryson------------

   Activities this week----

10:35

Bryson Patterson – US Small Business Administration will interview Trent Staggs, Regional Advocate, Region VIII, U.S. Small Business Administration

 

Bill: Introduces Bryson Patters – US Small Business Administration
Bryson, I understand you have some special guests visiting Sioux Falls, and Humboldt this week?

Bryson:
SBA, USDA/Rural Development, Manufacturing Technology Solutions, and GOED, are all working together to host Regulatory Roundtables for the Manufacturing and Agriculture Industries on Wednesday in Sioux Falls, and Thursday in Humbolt.
We will be hosting our SBA Region 8 Advocate, Trent Staggs, and our SBA Rural Advocate, Joe K.
We are joined this morning my Mr. Trent Staggs – Trent are you on the line?

Trent:

Bryson:
Thanks for joining us this morning. First question Trent, what do you do in this role of SBA Region 8 Advocate?
You are out there listening to small businesses finding out about what kind of regulations are holding them back from growing, from hiring – but can you really do anything about it? Have you had some successes that you can share?
How does that work? Trent what is the process for getting a regulation like that changed?
So, the first step is knowing. You need small business owners to tell you about their issues so that the SBA Advocate’s Office can bring their resources to bare and start the process of making a change. So, is that why you are coming to South Dakota then?
What should people expect when they come to one of these events?
(at this point we will do time check)
with time, banter about the events, prior visits to South Dakota, other examples of Advocacy successes etc. 
Bryson: Wednesday morning 9:00 AM at Maguire in Sioux Falls – Manufacturing Roundtable – Thursday morning 9:00 AM at the Even Farm 7 miles south of Humboldt at the intersection of SD 18 and SD 40.
For more information and to register www.sba.gov/southdakota

 

 WHO:    Trent Staggs, Regional Advocate, Region VIII, U.S. Small Business Administration 

Joseph Knilans, Rural Advocate, U.S. Small Business Administration   

 

Manufacturing

Agriculture

WHEN:

Wednesday April 29 9:00 – 11:00 CT

Thursday April 30 9:00-11:00 CT

WHERE:

Maguire

2001 E Robur Dr

Sioux Falls, SD

The Even Farm

Int. of SD HWY 19 & SD HWY 42

7 miles south of Humbolt



 WHY:    Small businesses are the engine of our economy. When regulations hamper business growth and expansion, our economy suffers. SBA is seeking input from small businesses to improve the regulatory environment to lower costs and boost production.

 

About the Office of Advocacy

The Office of Advocacy is an independent agency within SBA. The Advocate, and the ten Regional Advocates, are appointed by the President of the United States. The mission of the Office of Advocacy is to advance the views and concerns of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers.

 To find out more or to register go to www.sba.gov/southdakota

 

Looking forward to it---up next the Rock Report-----and yes with THE ROCK

10:43/30—KELO Commercials

10:45/00---Ag Business 4

 

Rock Nelson on Monday’s---even when he’s traveling shares the Rock Report---

 

 interviewing live in KELO Radio’s studio US Customs Officer/Port Director Steve Alme.

We will be discussing the various services  that his office provides as well as the “Global Entry” program that his agency provides.  His office is at the south end of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Terminal.

 Mr. Tree-----The Trees and Rain---

 

Yes – the rain is a big help for the new trees going in.

 

----Laura or Justin---possible wx updates

 

--our time is up—thank you for yours…

 

April 27, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 51-85
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME))))
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))
(((((YEE HAH&mdash;I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show----Show 51-85&mdash;in our Business Series)))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We just finished with our Report Card Wrap for the for the first four months (or almost) of 2026---next week&mdash;we&rsquo;ll enter May and give the official wrap-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; But in this hour---Tina Heeren helps lead us off---
&nbsp;
Talking Points: WHAT'S BEING BUILT, Monday, April 27th
&nbsp;
GROUND-BREAKINGS (from last week):&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Men's Prison (Henry-Carlson Construction &amp; JE Dunn Construction Group)&nbsp;&nbsp;
Governor Rhoden to Break Ground on New Men&rsquo;s Prison
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
&nbsp;
-$650 Million construction project
-Creates years of demand for construction labor, subcontractors, suppliers, concrete, steel, site work, utilities, security, equipment, and professional services (estimation is 4 years' worth of construction work)
&nbsp;
Kuehn Park Aquatic Center (Peska Construction)&nbsp;
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
&nbsp;
-It's replacing a 40-Year-old Pool and will double in size following construction (holding upwards of 700 patrons)!&nbsp;
-$14.4 Million construction project&nbsp;
-Significant public facility investment&nbsp;
-Local General Contractor, Peska Construction&nbsp;
&nbsp;
----what else should we know---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
ACTIVE BIDS:
&nbsp;
Southeast Technical College House Construction Lab
Project
Southeast Technical College House Construction Lab
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Architect
Architecture Incorporated
Bid date
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Estimated size / cost
$3.3 million base bid&nbsp;plus&nbsp;$1.6 million add alternate
Total potential value
About&nbsp;$4.9 million&nbsp;if the add alternate is accepted
&nbsp;
-Southeast Tech announced that the new&nbsp;Wells Fargo Homebuilding Lab&nbsp;is being made possible by a&nbsp;$2 million grant from Wells Fargo to the STC Foundation
-It directly supports workforce development in construction
-Construction was expected to begin in spring 2026
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Tina Heeren Chief Marketing &amp; Sales Officer Gil Haugan Construction
&nbsp;<a href="tel:605-336-6082">605-336-6082</a>
&nbsp;<a href="tel:605-370-4704">605-370-4704</a>
&nbsp;<a href="https://gilhaugan.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gilhaugan.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777384694316000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2u2ajU1ZBKZiaySjs7mcl6">GilHaugan.com</a>
&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tina.h@gilhaugan.com">tina.h@gilhaugan.com</a>
&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=200%20East%2060th%20Street,%20Sioux%20Falls,%20SD%2057104" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D200%2520East%252060th%2520Street,%2520Sioux%2520Falls,%2520SD%252057104&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777384694316000&amp;usg=AOvVaw240nM3LENLkyzYoNBG5mgn">200 East 60th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104</a>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Are things settling down----on the political side of the spectrum&mdash;apparently some settling coming tonight---
-----------Casey Crabtree---explains the forums---and how to find it&mdash;
-------------Casey----------------clock running---and some candidates seem to be rising to the top----others&mdash;not so much so&mdash;
&nbsp;
------------Casey------------------------
&nbsp;
---when we come back&mdash;we&rsquo;ll check with Plains Commerce----get the report from KFGO Fargo----Bryson Patterson slips in on Safety week&mdash;and the Rock Report&hellip;
&nbsp;
10:20/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:21/30---Ag Business 3
Rodney 605-480-1356
Or Brent Baloun----Plains Commerce
&nbsp;
-----------what are farmers&mdash;businesses----the young and seniors needing help with-----
------------Brent or Rodney--------------
&nbsp;
Sarah Heinrich&mdash;has the Growing Harvest Network----
((((Sarah Heinrich&mdash;KFGO--))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
----After a break&mdash;we&rsquo;ll hear from Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities&mdash;and Rock Nelson will have the Rock Reort---
&nbsp;
10:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:31/00---Ag Business 4
---Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities&mdash;has the mid-morning numbers
&nbsp;
-------------------Matt----------------
&nbsp; Can they get the numbers early morning----thru mid-afternoon---
&nbsp;
---------------Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---
&nbsp;
----Bryson Patterson has joined us---good time to talk with Bryson and his players---It&rsquo;s Safety Week----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tell us about it&mdash;and how can those both on the farm&mdash;going on the farm roads&mdash;find a way to stay safe-----
--------------Bryson------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Activities this week----
10:35
Bryson Patterson&nbsp;&ndash; US Small Business Administration will interview&nbsp;Trent Staggs, Regional Advocate, Region VIII, U.S. Small Business Administration
&nbsp;
Bill: Introduces Bryson Patters &ndash; US Small Business Administration
<ul>
<li>Bryson, I understand you have some special guests visiting Sioux Falls, and Humboldt this week?</li>
</ul>
Bryson:
<ul>
<li>SBA, USDA/Rural Development, Manufacturing Technology Solutions, and GOED, are all working together to host Regulatory Roundtables for the Manufacturing and Agriculture Industries on Wednesday in Sioux Falls, and Thursday in Humbolt.</li>
<li>We will be hosting our SBA Region 8 Advocate, Trent Staggs, and our SBA Rural Advocate, Joe K.</li>
<li>We are joined this morning my Mr. Trent Staggs &ndash; Trent are you on the line?</li>
</ul>
Trent:
Bryson:
<ul>
<li>Thanks for joining us this morning. First question Trent,&nbsp;what do you do in this role of SBA Region 8 Advocate?</li>
<li>You are out there listening to small businesses finding out about what kind of regulations are holding them back from growing, from hiring &ndash;&nbsp;but can you really do anything about it? Have you had some successes that you can share?</li>
<li>How does that work? Trent what is the process for getting a regulation like that changed?</li>
<li>So, the first step is knowing. You need small business owners to tell you about their issues so that the SBA Advocate&rsquo;s Office can bring their resources to bare and start the process of making a change. So, is that why you are coming to South Dakota then?</li>
<li>What should people expect when they come to one of these events?</li>
<li>(at this point we will do time check)</li>
<ul>
<li>with time, banter about the events, prior visits to South Dakota, other examples of Advocacy successes etc.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>Bryson: Wednesday morning 9:00 AM at Maguire in Sioux Falls &ndash; Manufacturing Roundtable &ndash; Thursday morning 9:00 AM at the Even Farm 7 miles south of Humboldt at the intersection of SD 18 and SD 40.</li>
<ul>
<li>For more information and to register&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sba.gov/southdakota" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.sba.gov/southdakota&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777384694317000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2AmrQvbvx7KYVBsDx78A1o">www.sba.gov/southdakota</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;WHO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trent Staggs, Regional Advocate, Region VIII, U.S. Small Business Administration&nbsp;
Joseph Knilans, Rural Advocate, U.S. Small Business Administration&nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;
Manufacturing
Agriculture
WHEN:
Wednesday April 29 9:00 &ndash; 11:00 CT
Thursday April 30 9:00-11:00 CT
WHERE:
Maguire
2001 E Robur Dr
Sioux Falls, SD
The Even Farm
Int. of SD HWY 19 &amp; SD HWY 42
7 miles south of Humbolt
 
&nbsp;WHY:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Small businesses are the engine of our economy. When regulations hamper business growth and expansion, our economy suffers. SBA is seeking input from small businesses to improve the regulatory environment to lower costs and boost production.
&nbsp;
About the Office of Advocacy
The Office of Advocacy is an independent agency within SBA. The Advocate, and the ten Regional Advocates, are appointed by the President of the United States. The mission of the Office of Advocacy is to advance the views and concerns of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers.
&nbsp;To find out more or to register go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sba.gov/southdakota" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.sba.gov/southdakota&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777384694317000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2AmrQvbvx7KYVBsDx78A1o">www.sba.gov/southdakota</a>
&nbsp;
Looking forward to it---up next the Rock Report-----and yes with THE ROCK
10:43/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:45/00---Ag Business 4
&nbsp;
Rock Nelson on Monday&rsquo;s---even when he&rsquo;s traveling shares the Rock Report---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;interviewing live in KELO Radio&rsquo;s studio US Customs Officer/Port Director Steve Alme.
We will be discussing the various services&nbsp; that his office provides as well as the &ldquo;Global Entry&rdquo; program that his agency provides.&nbsp; His office is at the south end of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Terminal.
&nbsp;Mr. Tree-----The Trees and Rain---
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Yes &ndash; the rain is a big help for the new trees going in.
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----Laura or Justin---possible wx updates
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--our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
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June 27, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

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