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March 11, 2024 10AM - Bill with Farmers Union in Scottsdale, AZ

Blog-November 19, 2024—10-11---It’s YOUR Agri Business---Show 46-59
   Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---started with Rob Larew—President of the National Farmers Union. President Larew had just put out quite the statement on the Farm Bill.

National Farmers Union Urges Congressional Leadership to Take Swift Action on the Farm Bill 

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today made the following statement on the Farm Bill: 

“Our priority for family farmers and ranchers remains steadfast: Congress must pass a strong, comprehensive five-year Farm Bill before year’s end. A Farm Bill provides the certainty and stability farmers need, including a strengthened safety net, disaster assistance, robust investments in conservation and measures to help farmers compete more effectively. While significant work has been done by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, leaders at the highest levels in both chambers must now make passing a strong, comprehensive five-year Farm Bill their top priority before the year ends.” 

   What was left was for us to do but the start the Ag Show with President Larew talking about what he expected and wanted---as he was “turning up the heat” on the Lame Duck Session”.
   For those listening----it was a matter that we have been trying to get a farm bill passed for a long time---and now it needs to be done.
   There can be little doubt with all the tension in DC---that passing a farm bill might be easier---the new administration needs something in the win column that could be bringing people together. We know that President Larew and those around the country wanted it to be accomplished.
    The National Farmers Union advocated the position on behalf of more than 230,000 American Farm Families and their communities.
     Dave Scaturo—helped us with the interview of President Larew in Kansas City as well as 20 others. Today—we continue to share the interviews in both the 9-10 and 10-11 show. People from all over the mid-west---and other parts of the country talked to us---and if gave us a chance to visit with businesses that need our farm and business listeners.
    Among the interviews included in this show---PTX, Growmark, Helena Agri-Enterprises, Corteva, BASF, National Pork, UPL, and more.
    Among the other guests in the show—Bryson Patterson—SBA of South Dakota----Brandon Hansen---Downtown Sioux Falls, Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network, Matt Swenson—Swenson Commodities--- and yes South Dakota State Climatologist—Laura Edwards.
    We provide information that supports the number one industry in South Dakota---Agriculture. We work hard with Minnesota and Iowa---for farm segments as well. The more we work---the more we find that the Dakotas and Iowa and Minnesota have a lot in common.
     Many of those we talked with in Kansas City---where from the Dakotas---Nebraska---Missouri----Wisconsin----and of course Minnesota and Iowa. They know about our radio show---they know that we work hard and enjoy bringing people together either from the farm---or appreciating all that is on the farm.
     We closed the show with Feeding South Dakota event that is coming up on November 23rd. Yes I did the interview before 7:00 to run in both hours. Thanksgiving is the time of year that we want people to have enough food to eat---whether it be in the rural areas of South Dakota---or in the larger communities of Rapid City and Sioux Falls.
      The fact that 1500 meals would be given away in Sioux Falls and in Rapid City on Saturday the 23rd---is important. If you are in agriculture and you aren’t helping feed those that are hungry----it leaves a little displeasure in growing the food---but not getting it to people we live with that really need it. 
       There is no doubt---that they need the help---and we appreciate those that donate---and organize and make a difference—even if it might only be once a year.
       Norm Anderson will provide the Podcast of this show---the 19th of November 2024---10-11---hour. I write the blog—schedule the guest—and occasionally have an idea or two that makes a difference. 

Blog-November 19, 2024—10-11---It’s YOUR Agri Business---Show 46-59    Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---started with Rob Larew—President of the National Farmers Union. President Larew had just put out quite the statement on the Farm Bill.
National Farmers Union Urges Congressional Leadership to Take Swift Action on the Farm Bill 
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today made the following statement on the Farm Bill: 
“Our priority for family farmers and ranchers remains steadfast: Congress must pass a strong, comprehensive five-year Farm Bill before year’s end. A Farm Bill provides the certainty and stability farmers need, including a strengthened safety net, disaster assistance, robust investments in conservation and measures to help farmers compete more effectively. While significant work has been done by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, leaders at the highest levels in both chambers must now make passing a strong, comprehensive five-year Farm Bill their top priority before the year ends.” 
   What was left was for us to do but the start the Ag Show with President Larew talking about what he expected and wanted---as he was “turning up the heat” on the Lame Duck Session”.    For those listening----it was a matter that we have been trying to get a farm bill passed for a long time---and now it needs to be done.    There can be little doubt with all the tension in DC---that passing a farm bill might be easier---the new administration needs something in the win column that could be bringing people together. We know that President Larew and those around the country wanted it to be accomplished.     The National Farmers Union advocated the position on behalf of more than 230,000 American Farm Families and their communities.      Dave Scaturo—helped us with the interview of President Larew in Kansas City as well as 20 others. Today—we continue to share the interviews in both the 9-10 and 10-11 show. People from all over the mid-west---and other parts of the country talked to us---and if gave us a chance to visit with businesses that need our farm and business listeners.     Among the interviews included in this show---PTX, Growmark, Helena Agri-Enterprises, Corteva, BASF, National Pork, UPL, and more.     Among the other guests in the show—Bryson Patterson—SBA of South Dakota----Brandon Hansen---Downtown Sioux Falls, Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network, Matt Swenson—Swenson Commodities--- and yes South Dakota State Climatologist—Laura Edwards.     We provide information that supports the number one industry in South Dakota---Agriculture. We work hard with Minnesota and Iowa---for farm segments as well. The more we work---the more we find that the Dakotas and Iowa and Minnesota have a lot in common.      Many of those we talked with in Kansas City---where from the Dakotas---Nebraska---Missouri----Wisconsin----and of course Minnesota and Iowa. They know about our radio show---they know that we work hard and enjoy bringing people together either from the farm---or appreciating all that is on the farm.      We closed the show with Feeding South Dakota event that is coming up on November 23rd. Yes I did the interview before 7:00 to run in both hours. Thanksgiving is the time of year that we want people to have enough food to eat---whether it be in the rural areas of South Dakota---or in the larger communities of Rapid City and Sioux Falls.       The fact that 1500 meals would be given away in Sioux Falls and in Rapid City on Saturday the 23rd---is important. If you are in agriculture and you aren’t helping feed those that are hungry----it leaves a little displeasure in growing the food---but not getting it to people we live with that really need it.         There is no doubt---that they need the help---and we appreciate those that donate---and organize and make a difference—even if it might only be once a year.        Norm Anderson will provide the Podcast of this show---the 19th of November 2024---10-11---hour. I write the blog—schedule the guest—and occasionally have an idea or two that makes a difference.

 November 19, 2024 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

Blog—November 19, 2024—9-10--It’s YOUR Business—Show 46-58
   Our It’s YOUR Business Show got to pick some interesting topics for November 19th –just a week+ before Thanksgiving---- and we appreciate all the people that work with us to help tell their business and agri-business stories.
   In this show---we got to roll up our sleeves and loosen our thinking cap to invite people to led people know about “Feeding South Dakota” providing 6,000 Thanksgiving meals with help of matching gift from the Greg & Pam Sands Foundation in Sioux Falls. 
   Donations made to Feeding South Dakota thru Thanksgiving Day will help the hunger-relief organization provide traditional Thanksgiving meal groceries to 6,000 families facing hunger during this holiday season.
   On Saturday –November 23rd—volunteers will help distribute 1,500 meals at community giveaways in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Each meal contains the items needed to prepare for a Thanksgiving at home including turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, green beans, gravy yes YAMS, pumpkin pie, apples, carrots, break and milk.
   The remaining 3,000 meals will be distributed throughout November by Feeding South Dakota’s agency partners, such as food pantries and hot meal sites, in an additional 40 communities across South Dakota. 
    A matching gift made by the Greg and Pam Sands Foundation, will help support the giveaways by doubling the impact of donations made to Feeding South Dakota 4-28th. 
    Greg and Pam Sands are Sioux Falls and yes South Dakota community leaders and philanthropists who have long supported Feeding South Dakota and its mission. 
    As Pam Sands put it—“We hope that our match encourages others to contribute to this great community event.” As inflation continues to impact grocery prices, financial support is integral to the ability to continue distributing holiday grocery meals.
    “Thanksgiving is a time of joyous gatherings, and we want to continue to ensure families are able to share turkey and pumpkin pie, even when times are challenging”.
     Meals will be distributed on a first come first serve basis, no registration, qualification or sign-up is required to participate. Each family will receive one meal with a maximum of two families served per vehicle.
     The Sioux Falls giveaway will take place from 8 to 10AM at the WH Lyon Fairgrounds on November 23rd---of course Rapid City will be 8 to 10AM but that is Mountain Time at the Central State Fairgrounds—yes on the 23rd.
      We know that Governor Kristi Noem and Senator John Thune have new roles in Washington DC----Noem is border watching and enforcing---Thune---is controlling the Senate.
      As we look at that –we know that there are changes in State Government as well.  Today we had the opportunity to interview the new Senator-Elect Chris Carr. His counterpart—the Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff---had to take a rain check---but our promise is to visit with Chris and Jim during the upcoming planning and then the legislative sessions. We thank Casey Crabtree for his role in the last couple of years------and Brent Hoffman—for making sure---our Business and Agri Business Show made the transition to the new team. It’s important that the media work with the Leadership---ask the right questions---and then just as important is giving the right answers for the public to understand.

   We did a little previewing of some important events ---the first is at the November 23rd---Freedom’s Haven Funding that involves Ukraine---Alla---and yes people all over South Dakota that are trying to get more of the “hard working Ukrainians” into the work force in South Dakota. The event is Hamre Hall at Augustana---with original music---We had a chance to hear lawmakers---business leaders—state employees make the case at McCrossan Boys Ranch ---earlier in the month to get more of the Ukrainian workers into South Dakota. They are dedicated—they are good workers---and all those at McCrossan (I believe all of them) wanted even the media to work a little harder to get them here inside our borders. 
    Also in this show we were able to utilize the interviews that with the help of Dave Scaturro and Norm Anderson we were able to do looking at farming at the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City. Great story lines—and yes many came from Sioux Falls and this area---to go—learn and share what we are doing.
    Our It’s YOUR Business Show promotes business---ideas---workers—and communities. Something we think more should be doing.
    Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO App—Streaming on line or just ask Alexa.
    Norm Anderson posts the show as a PODCAST—generally the same day –go to the KELO-AM Website—look for It’s YOUR Business—and this case the November 19, 2024-9-10 Show.
    Questions for me—feel free to call/email---bill.zortman@mwcradio.com or call 605-728-BILL (2455)

Blog—November 19, 2024—9-10--It’s YOUR Business—Show 46-58    Our It’s YOUR Business Show got to pick some interesting topics for November 19th –just a week+ before Thanksgiving---- and we appreciate all the people that work with us to help tell their business and agri-business stories.    In this show---we got to roll up our sleeves and loosen our thinking cap to invite people to led people know about “Feeding South Dakota” providing 6,000 Thanksgiving meals with help of matching gift from the Greg &amp; Pam Sands Foundation in Sioux Falls.     Donations made to Feeding South Dakota thru Thanksgiving Day will help the hunger-relief organization provide traditional Thanksgiving meal groceries to 6,000 families facing hunger during this holiday season.    On Saturday –November 23rd—volunteers will help distribute 1,500 meals at community giveaways in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Each meal contains the items needed to prepare for a Thanksgiving at home including turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, green beans, gravy yes YAMS, pumpkin pie, apples, carrots, break and milk.    The remaining 3,000 meals will be distributed throughout November by Feeding South Dakota’s agency partners, such as food pantries and hot meal sites, in an additional 40 communities across South Dakota.      A matching gift made by the Greg and Pam Sands Foundation, will help support the giveaways by doubling the impact of donations made to Feeding South Dakota 4-28th.      Greg and Pam Sands are Sioux Falls and yes South Dakota community leaders and philanthropists who have long supported Feeding South Dakota and its mission.      As Pam Sands put it—“We hope that our match encourages others to contribute to this great community event.” As inflation continues to impact grocery prices, financial support is integral to the ability to continue distributing holiday grocery meals.     “Thanksgiving is a time of joyous gatherings, and we want to continue to ensure families are able to share turkey and pumpkin pie, even when times are challenging”.      Meals will be distributed on a first come first serve basis, no registration, qualification or sign-up is required to participate. Each family will receive one meal with a maximum of two families served per vehicle.      The Sioux Falls giveaway will take place from 8 to 10AM at the WH Lyon Fairgrounds on November 23rd---of course Rapid City will be 8 to 10AM but that is Mountain Time at the Central State Fairgrounds—yes on the 23rd.       We know that Governor Kristi Noem and Senator John Thune have new roles in Washington DC----Noem is border watching and enforcing---Thune---is controlling the Senate.       As we look at that –we know that there are changes in State Government as well.  Today we had the opportunity to interview the new Senator-Elect Chris Carr. His counterpart—the Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff---had to take a rain check---but our promise is to visit with Chris and Jim during the upcoming planning and then the legislative sessions. We thank Casey Crabtree for his role in the last couple of years------and Brent Hoffman—for making sure---our Business and Agri Business Show made the transition to the new team. It’s important that the media work with the Leadership---ask the right questions---and then just as important is giving the right answers for the public to understand.
   We did a little previewing of some important events ---the first is at the November 23rd---Freedom’s Haven Funding that involves Ukraine---Alla---and yes people all over South Dakota that are trying to get more of the “hard working Ukrainians” into the work force in South Dakota. The event is Hamre Hall at Augustana---with original music---We had a chance to hear lawmakers---business leaders—state employees make the case at McCrossan Boys Ranch ---earlier in the month to get more of the Ukrainian workers into South Dakota. They are dedicated—they are good workers---and all those at McCrossan (I believe all of them) wanted even the media to work a little harder to get them here inside our borders.      Also in this show we were able to utilize the interviews that with the help of Dave Scaturro and Norm Anderson we were able to do looking at farming at the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City. Great story lines—and yes many came from Sioux Falls and this area---to go—learn and share what we are doing.     Our It’s YOUR Business Show promotes business---ideas---workers—and communities. Something we think more should be doing.     Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO App—Streaming on line or just ask Alexa.     Norm Anderson posts the show as a PODCAST—generally the same day –go to the KELO-AM Website—look for It’s YOUR Business—and this case the November 19, 2024-9-10 Show.     Questions for me—feel free to call/email---bill.zortman@mwcradio.com or call 605-728-BILL (2455)

November 19, 2024 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

Blog—November 18, 2024-10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business---
   Interesting show----including pieces-parts from Kansas City and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters event---with 4 guests from around the country—

   Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank with the Growing Harvest Network---Rock Nelson—yes the Rock Report---with Aberdeen----Jennifer Slaight-Hansen---the Director of Business Development for Wooden Mallet. Justin Glisin—Iowa State Climatologist---

   Yes and Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network---Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities---and four guests from our interviews in Kansas City.

   We did in all around 20 interviews---in the show today—Nebraska Pork Board with Billy Lucky from Columbus Nebraska, Gail Stratman—FMC 
Fungicides ---Case IH—Kendal Quandahl—Precision Technology----Mark Peterson Row Crops—Practical Farmers in Iowa.

   Good story lines—and while I’ve made 8-10 trips to the show—this year –I didn’t---but Account Executive David Scaturro did—he set up the interviews----we recorded them----and set the stage for a serious of interviews for our audience.

   Last week we interviewed Rob Larew—President of the National Farmers Union-actually twice in one week, Michael Clements and Gardner Hatch—Executive Director and Chief Ops Office NAFB, and a few others----like Ron Lamberty---American Coalition of Ethanol. 

   More interviews to follow on Tuesday----and in the near future. 

   Having grown up on an Iowa Farm---rode in the tractor cade from Iowa and Texas to Washington DC----I’ve had a chance to be more than just the oldest son in a farm family. I’ve had a chance to share my families belief in agriculture---and ask questions that are farm family related. 

   Justin Glisin---gets a second thank you----we utilize the Iowa Climatologist as well as the South Dakota Climatologist---Laura Edwards—to keep posted on weather changes. This year it’s been dry--- and still is-----when I get a chance Laura and Justin get to share together at the end of our ag show. Talk about people that know ag------and weather---they really do.

    Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—use the KELO App—Streaming on line or just ask Alexa. Norm Anderson posts the show as a PODCAST—my job is to schedule the guests, prepare the comments----work on the blog that does with the PODCAST.

     Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog—November 18, 2024-10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business---    Interesting show----including pieces-parts from Kansas City and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters event---with 4 guests from around the country—
   Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank with the Growing Harvest Network---Rock Nelson—yes the Rock Report---with Aberdeen----Jennifer Slaight-Hansen---the Director of Business Development for Wooden Mallet. Justin Glisin—Iowa State Climatologist---
   Yes and Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network---Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities---and four guests from our interviews in Kansas City.
   We did in all around 20 interviews---in the show today—Nebraska Pork Board with Billy Lucky from Columbus Nebraska, Gail Stratman—FMC  Fungicides ---Case IH—Kendal Quandahl—Precision Technology----Mark Peterson Row Crops—Practical Farmers in Iowa.
   Good story lines—and while I’ve made 8-10 trips to the show—this year –I didn’t---but Account Executive David Scaturro did—he set up the interviews----we recorded them----and set the stage for a serious of interviews for our audience.
   Last week we interviewed Rob Larew—President of the National Farmers Union-actually twice in one week, Michael Clements and Gardner Hatch—Executive Director and Chief Ops Office NAFB, and a few others----like Ron Lamberty---American Coalition of Ethanol. 
   More interviews to follow on Tuesday----and in the near future. 
   Having grown up on an Iowa Farm---rode in the tractor cade from Iowa and Texas to Washington DC----I’ve had a chance to be more than just the oldest son in a farm family. I’ve had a chance to share my families belief in agriculture---and ask questions that are farm family related. 
   Justin Glisin---gets a second thank you----we utilize the Iowa Climatologist as well as the South Dakota Climatologist---Laura Edwards—to keep posted on weather changes. This year it’s been dry--- and still is-----when I get a chance Laura and Justin get to share together at the end of our ag show. Talk about people that know ag------and weather---they really do.
    Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—use the KELO App—Streaming on line or just ask Alexa. Norm Anderson posts the show as a PODCAST—my job is to schedule the guests, prepare the comments----work on the blog that does with the PODCAST.
     Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.

March 11, 2024 10AM - Bill with Farmers Union in Scottsdale, AZ

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