Blog—October 20, 2025—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business

   Darren Hefty—AG PHD---led off our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show as we talked about families and what the elders can do to help the next generation.

   With Dusty we talked about the bereavement I took to take Friday off after the death of my 100 year old mother just a little more than a month ago. The family was meeting as mom and dad planned for the future with the next 6 families that would receive land, savings, and more that they had saved, paid taxes on, and wanted to make the next generation able to accept land and finances that would help for generations to come.

    Being the oldest of the family----it wasn’t me that suggested it—instead is was one of the youngest in the family ---teacher Kathy—who helped them to pay all taxes, and financials—so the 6 would be able to receive what the family had. The feeling of my parents Gene and Charlotte---was to give each family help for today, tomorrow and beyond.

    After mentioning that---Darren Hefty—Mr. AG PHD—talked about the need for more families to do that---particularly in these times where its tough on the farm ---and in business---and paying the taxes----and more costs is a big deal. Darren suggested that others look at doing the same. The meeting that we held in Mapleton, Iowa on Friday—included three of the kids who were in person—and three that were watching on line spread from Colorado, Nebraska, and one other location.

    Mr. Hefty of course does a national show on Sirius Radio and Televison----that talks agriculture.

   Darren this morning---also talked about the crops---working with family to get them the most help in passing the torch.

   Casey Crabtree—shared in this hour—federal support and the need it has for soybeans----he does get questions from his constituents all concerned about the prices, tough times for those in agriculture, the lack of respect that is out there for those in agriculture---should have us all who are doing ag radio and tv shows—to stick up for those that are finding difficult doings in 2025.

    Brent Baloun---Plains Commerce Bank—shared with us the important for all of us—put especially those in agriculture, business, senior citizens and newly married to ask questions to Plains Commerce and their favorite banker to move in the best direction possible.

    Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities shared the mid-morning grain, meat, energy and Big Board in Wall Street numbers.

    Sarah Heinrich—KFGO Fargo provided the Growing Harvest Network.

    Renay Meyer---talked to us about a property she has in a rural area---Webster, SD---priced at only $175,000 but worth several times that. EXP Reality---and an auction that is set for Saturday. Renay---talked about the buy that it is---why people should follow-up---and be a part of the event.

    11-2 on Saturday

    Kip Rounds---SD Game Fish and Parks---talked with us about the pheasant hunting season—the number of people who answered the call—and why the 2025 season has plenty of birds—and opportunities for those coming from all over the country.

    Rock Nelson---with the Rock Report—talked with Matt Haerer—Operations Manager for Savino Del Bene—Kansas city. Savino is an international logistics and customs brokerage company that is a 4 generation Italian family-owned business with 4,400+ in its offices that are located throughout the world. It’s Kansas City office is its closest office to Sioux Falls. Mr. Nelson has worked with the company for 26 years because its staff continue to find its staff to be very honest, very efficient, price competitive and have great follow-through.

    We talked with Mr. Tree John Ball—about what he is seeing and Mr. Nelson asked Mr. Tree about a concern he had—that tree seems to have solved.

    Justin Glisin---Iowa State Climatologist talked to us about what to expect this week with the weather.

    Friday---Justin and South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards will be joined by Minnesota’s State Climatologist. We believe the three of them will be working with us to talk about what to expect each week as well as daily.

    Our it’s YOUR Agri Business Show is available live at 1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO App or streaming on line.

    Norm Anderson will post the podcast after each show. My job is to write the Blog----and schedule the guests—ask them questions and keep them in our list of possible guests.

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