Bill Zortman brings entrepreneurs and community and state leaders together to talk about business.

It's Your Business

October 23, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

October 30, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business –Show 53-83

((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Welcome to our Farewell—It’s YOUR Agri Business Show----)))

 

((((MUSIC—This OLE HOUSE----YEE-HAH))))

 I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to officially show 53-83 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business---Agri Business Series. Today is officially the day at 80 years and 33 days---that I am retiring with Midwest Communications. We have a number of guests joining us this morning that are regulars and others that have been with us as elected officials---or like Dr. Tim Ridgeway—have made the show even more important to you—and what will be written.

 

   We start with Congressman Dusty Johnson who asked if he could join us-----and with all the events we have shared---he starts the show---and can give us a prospective on the importance of agriculture—and perhaps what he will do at the end of 2026 when he leaves office.

 

    Congressman ---good morning—thanks for riding the broadcast trail with me---and what stories can you share this morning?

-----------------Dusty-----------------

     Election day just 4 days away---what do you see from the White House to elections in South Dakota---

------------------Dusty-----------------

      I have asked you off the air about your plans when you leave office---where are you---and what are you planning?

-------------------Dusty-----------------

     Thank you for all you have done---and continue to do----and who knows maybe down the road we’ll visit again----

      Darren Hefty---Ag PHD---Mr. Agriculture in my mind-set in South Dakota and around the country---

  ------------talk to us about the state of agriculture----as we close October—and look to November---

-----------Darren----------------

      Crops---outlook----family------thank you for all you have done with me------and with our audience-----if I was to start a farm show some place soon—I’d have to have you as one of those guest-ing in the show.

  ----------Darren Hefty—Ag PHD---thanks from those in agriculture—and from my family---

     Casey Crabtree---has worked with us as our Bird-Dog on what is happening in South Dakota----in agriculture---and just in the air----good morning to you this morning----what have you got to share?

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

     If you were me ---like I am at 80 years of age----what would you advise me to do in my next venture? (if anything)

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

     Know that I do have some free-time now and if I can pitch in or help on a project---I’ll probably have some time---

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

   Thanks for all you do----

  --------------just ahead we’ll look at some of the trends----the morning numbers and a bank that says---we’re here to help if you are in a pinch or need help on a long term project..

 

10:22/30—KELO Commercials

10:24/30---Ag Business 2

   Nolan Clark---Plains Commerce Bank has been for the most part our go-to-man---talking if you need help---call Plains and we’ll sit down with you and truly help…

 

   That seems to be very true—tell us one more time!!

 

-----------Nolan----------------

   Your team attends a lot of farm shows and events--- and this is a good place for those you see---to ask and connect----

-----------Nolan----------------

   We usually talk whether it is a business need, an ag need, a family occasion----don’t stop----just ask

 

--------Thanks Nolan—and thanks Plains Commerce—for really taking good care of people—

 

10:28/30---Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network

10:30/00---Fox Business News

10:32/00---Ag Business 3

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---at 5883------

-----a big part of the Ag Business show has been working with Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities—who at this time in the show has shared the latest farm numbers--- what are you seeing on this October 30th----

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

   Morning numbers-----and how to get numbers later in the day for first thing in the morning---

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

   Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities---

 

One of those that has been a very reliable source has been Gerri Eide---FFA of South Dakota----you shared quite the mail out---on the October 21-24th event---

-------Share what we can in this special update—and wrap---

------Gerri------------------

  I’m sure the FFA family is happy---and we should all be very proud of what you accomplish---and how it will help this group become even more of a part of history—today-tomorrow-and beyond—

----------------Geri-------------------

 

    Ron Nelson---Nelson

 

On the Business front, my topic will be,  “ Great times for opportunistic investors right now.”  

 

General script notes: (Not for publication)

 

There’s lots of consternation in the market right now and that has certain sellers of properties rather nervous and in a mode of - let’s get rid of these assets, even if we have to move them at fire sale prices. Many of them are good assets, but We all know howreal estate can be a timing business and their time is to unload!  for an investor looking for a great opportunity…which might be a buy and hold for 2 to 3 years, There’s some great deals out there. 

 

Ron Nelson

Nelson Commercial Real Estate

Ron@ncommercial.com

605-728-7600

 

---still some final guests as we sign off for now anyway—our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show----

---a tree stop----and a bit more as well –with the final stops on what has been quite the journey—with It’s YOUR Agri Business and It’s YOUR Business for 5383 shows---

 

10:45/00—KELO Commercials

10:46/30---Ag Business---final ride home

------last few friendly conversations as we close down---our It’s YOUR Business shows that we have truly enjoyed doing as much as I’m hearing from so many of you---

 

-----Mr. Tree joins us------and what would this show have been without John Ball---who teaches tree-ism to his students and all of us---

 

----John fill us in---what do you want to share in our final interview----

-------------John Ball-------------

    We have had some very communicative times for our listeners to learn so much more about trees-----how do you want to wrap it up----

------------Tree----------------------

 

     John Ball—Mr. Tree----thank you---

Laura Edwards before we turn to our final guest this morning—has an update---what can you share

-------------------Laura------

 

------we have appreciated you keeping us weather wise in our times together-----thank you-------you are so good at what you do---and how you let us know what to expect—and yes almost always happens—

--------------------Laura---------------

    =========final guest in our It’s YOUR Agri Business and Business Series will be ---Dr. Tim Ridgway----who heads he Med School here in South Dakota

 
My 7 year history of knowing Bill and being on his show
The impact of the show on SD
The impact of the show on my self—and how I do my job
Personal final comments and thank you!!!

 

   Carolyn/now our grandson Aiden------

 

--------final words-----to the audience-----

 

---thank you---for 5,383 times----our time is up—thank you for yours…

 

October 30, 2026---10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business &ndash;Show 53-83
((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Welcome to our Farewell&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show----)))
&nbsp;
((((MUSIC&mdash;This OLE HOUSE----YEE-HAH))))
&nbsp;I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to officially show 53-83 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---Agri Business Series. Today is officially the day at 80 years and 33 days---that I am retiring with Midwest Communications. We have a number of guests joining us this morning that are regulars and others that have been with us as elected officials---or like Dr. Tim Ridgeway&mdash;have made the show even more important to you&mdash;and what will be written.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We start with Congressman Dusty Johnson who asked if he could join us-----and with all the events we have shared---he starts the show---and can give us a prospective on the importance of agriculture&mdash;and perhaps what he will do at the end of 2026 when he leaves office.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Congressman ---good morning&mdash;thanks for riding the broadcast trail with me---and what stories can you share this morning?
-----------------Dusty-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Election day just 4 days away---what do you see from the White House to elections in South Dakota---
------------------Dusty-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have asked you off the air about your plans when you leave office---where are you---and what are you planning?
-------------------Dusty-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thank you for all you have done---and continue to do----and who knows maybe down the road we&rsquo;ll visit again----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Darren Hefty---Ag PHD---Mr. Agriculture in my mind-set in South Dakota and around the country---
&nbsp; ------------talk to us about the state of agriculture----as we close October&mdash;and look to November---
-----------Darren----------------
&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Crops---outlook----family------thank you for all you have done with me------and with our audience-----if I was to start a farm show some place soon&mdash;I&rsquo;d have to have you as one of those guest-ing in the show.
&nbsp; ----------Darren Hefty&mdash;Ag PHD---thanks from those in agriculture&mdash;and from my family---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey Crabtree---has worked with us as our Bird-Dog on what is happening in South Dakota----in agriculture---and just in the air----good morning to you this morning----what have you got to share?
-----------Casey--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you were me ---like I am at 80 years of age----what would you advise me to do in my next venture? (if anything)
------------Casey-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Know that I do have some free-time now and if I can pitch in or help on a project---I&rsquo;ll probably have some time---
-------------Casey------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for all you do----
&nbsp; --------------just ahead we&rsquo;ll look at some of the trends----the morning numbers and a bank that says---we&rsquo;re here to help if you are in a pinch or need help on a long term project..
&nbsp;
10:22/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:24/30---Ag Business 2
&nbsp;&nbsp; Nolan Clark---Plains Commerce Bank has been for the most part our go-to-man---talking if you need help---call Plains and we&rsquo;ll sit down with you and truly help&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; That seems to be very true&mdash;tell us one more time!!
&nbsp;
-----------Nolan----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Your team attends a lot of farm shows and events--- and this is a good place for those you see---to ask and connect----
-----------Nolan----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We usually talk whether it is a business need, an ag need, a family occasion----don&rsquo;t stop----just ask
&nbsp;
--------Thanks Nolan&mdash;and thanks Plains Commerce&mdash;for really taking good care of people&mdash;
&nbsp;
10:28/30---Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network
10:30/00---Fox Business News
10:32/00---Ag Business 3
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---at 5883------
-----a big part of the Ag Business show has been working with Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities&mdash;who at this time in the show has shared the latest farm numbers--- what are you seeing on this October 30th----
----------------Matt---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Morning numbers-----and how to get numbers later in the day for first thing in the morning---
----------------Matt---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities---
&nbsp;
One of those that has been a very reliable source has been Gerri Eide---FFA of South Dakota----you shared quite the mail out---on the October 21-24th event---
-------Share what we can in this special update&mdash;and wrap---
------Gerri------------------
&nbsp; I&rsquo;m sure the FFA family is happy---and we should all be very proud of what you accomplish---and how it will help this group become even more of a part of history&mdash;today-tomorrow-and beyond&mdash;
----------------Geri-------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ron Nelson---Nelson
&nbsp;
On the Business front, my topic will be, &nbsp;&ldquo; Great times for opportunistic investors right now.&rdquo; &nbsp;
&nbsp;
General script notes: (Not for publication)
&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s lots of consternation in the market right now and that has certain sellers of properties rather nervous and in a mode of - let&rsquo;s get rid of these assets, even if we have to move them at fire sale prices. Many of them are good assets, but We all know howreal estate can be a timing business and their time is to unload! &nbsp;for an investor looking for a great opportunity&hellip;which might be a buy and hold for 2 to 3 years, There&rsquo;s some great deals out there.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Ron Nelson
Nelson Commercial Real Estate
<a href="mailto:Ron@ncommercial.com">Ron@ncommercial.com</a>
<a href="tel:(605)%20728-7600">605-728-7600</a>
&nbsp;
---still some final guests as we sign off for now anyway&mdash;our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show----
---a tree stop----and a bit more as well &ndash;with the final stops on what has been quite the journey&mdash;with It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business and It&rsquo;s YOUR Business for 5383 shows---
&nbsp;
10:45/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:46/30---Ag Business---final ride home
------last few friendly conversations as we close down---our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business shows that we have truly enjoyed doing as much as I&rsquo;m hearing from so many of you---
&nbsp;
-----Mr. Tree joins us------and what would this show have been without John Ball---who teaches tree-ism to his students and all of us---
&nbsp;
----John fill us in---what do you want to share in our final interview----
-------------John Ball-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have had some very communicative times for our listeners to learn so much more about trees-----how do you want to wrap it up----
------------Tree----------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John Ball&mdash;Mr. Tree----thank you---
Laura Edwards before we turn to our final guest this morning&mdash;has an update---what can you share
-------------------Laura------
&nbsp;
------we have appreciated you keeping us weather wise in our times together-----thank you-------you are so good at what you do---and how you let us know what to expect&mdash;and yes almost always happens&mdash;
--------------------Laura---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; =========final guest in our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business and Business Series will be ---Dr. Tim Ridgway----who heads he Med School here in South Dakota
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>My 7 year history of knowing Bill and being on his show</li>
<li>The impact of the show on SD</li>
<li>The impact of the show on my self&mdash;and how I do my job</li>
<li>Personal final comments and thank you!!!</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Carolyn/now our grandson Aiden------
&nbsp;
--------final words-----to the audience-----
&nbsp;
---thank you---for 5,383 times----our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
&nbsp;

October 30, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

October 30, 2026---9-10—It’s YOUR Business Show 53-82

From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls---Welcome to our Final Friday---It’s YOUR Business---family friendly affair----

 

(((MUSIC---This OLE HOUSE---YEE HAH))))

  I’m Bill Zortman and Yes It’s Finally here----our Final Friday----and we are happy to have you listening today----a day of history for me---as just before 11:00 this morning---I’ll bid you farewell after 53-83 shows.

 

  Thanks for being a part of our journey thru the years---I’ll miss you but when I turned 80 on September 27th----I had been told---it was time. My wife Carolyn who is with me this morning---had been saying that before—so the deck was stacked----and let’s get started.

 

   Jodi Schwan----has been our leader on Friday’s and is here this morning----Jodi thank you for the Jodi’s Journal story that was concise but so TRUE---“THE END of an ON-AIR Era”

 

   You and I both pride ourselves in knowing how to tell a story---and my story about you---is pretty simple---you have what it takes to discover the story, research the story---and write it so very well. You have always been so good at that…but I never in my wildest imagination thought my Retirement date  with coincide as part of October 31st and Trick or Treat. And yes as I looked back---1964 was my first broadcast gig---and it was at the University of IOWA---KWAD—the inter-dormitory voice –where I did my show---and play by play in football and basketball. That is a 60 year Career!!!

 

   I really liked what you told me last Friday---that I easily do the work of reporter, host and producer putting togethers hours of local radio each week.

 

   So as I look at you---you deserve to be here with us on the Friday’s telling your headlines for the week. And you know how to break a story. I even told you---after Trick or Treat comes and goes---I may need to just keep my hands and mind working with you on some stories----always thought that would be interesting for those you reach.

 

   So what can I answer for you after you had some time to think after writing the story that was dated October 25th.

-------------------Jodi-------------------------------

   Question

-------------------Bill/Jodi conversation----------------

    Jodi----I know our audience like me appreciate the way you find a story, tell it----and follow-it-up. Please keep doing that----

 

    What else should we know has happened this week---

-------------------Jodi-----------------------

     I have to tell you-----Jodi---wish I would have had a few more with your saavy, grit and determination that I was training thru the years---you are among the very best I have worked with---and please—continue to push and keep the readers and listeners in mind---it is a class act…

--------------------Jodi-----------------------

     The real challenge I have is that there are a lot of opportunities out there and they are still asking---if I would be interested---at 80---I’m not sure----but I know my Carolyn wants to travel and we need to do that too…

      Thanks for being a credit to our show—Jodi’s Journal---and someone our audience knows they can trust----

 

       Let’s talk soon----

    We have a number of guests wanting to join us this morning—and we start with the Lt. Governor---who asked to be early in the show. But like he always seems to do we choose him second not as the lead dog in the governor’s mansion  but Lt Governor Tony Venhuizen---

 

     Nice to have you want to be a part of our show today----and I’m here to let you ask me questions--- --Lt Governor!!!

---------------Tony--------------

 

---------------Bill-----------------

 

---------------Tony---------------

 

---------------Bill------------------

  Is there anything I can do for you? I seem to have to free time and I think I could be helpful to the state of South Dakota---

---------------Tony----------------

  Conversation----best wishes--------and agreement to work together to help South Dakota in the future….

-----------Appreciate all you do----and how you do it----

----We’ll check in with the Schmidt’s when our Farewell Say Good Bye Bill  Show continues on this Friday October 30th---

 

9:15/00—KELO Commercials

9:16/30---Final Bill Shows-2026

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to my final business shows that will total 5383

---the Schmidt’s join us for the next two stops---

---first Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota---

     You want to talk about how we have seen scams change of the many years we have been having these conversations---

      From the traditional grandparent scam and the IRS is calling you to now know every sophisticated scam involving your grandkids cloned voice----

------------tell us about this one---is this a BIG DEAL----and doesn’t the IRS have something else they should be doing?

---------------Jessie----------------

      How much of this is going on------and is I just between Happy Halloween and Christmas Cookies?

---------------Jessie----------------

      What else can we add in Trick or Tree times----

----------------Jessie---------------

    Jessie I’ve enjoyed working with you thru the years and having been a consumer TV reporter for a number of years I truly appreciate all you do and how well you do----please keep doing it..

 

--------when we come back---another Schmidt—who always gets us that very important information----as we experience Sioux Falls

9:22/00—KELO Commercials

9:23/30---Final Bill’s Show 4

  Thru the years I’ve had a chance to work with Jim and Teri Schmidt---Teri brings the Experience Sioux Falls ---and we have talked about all the coming’s and goings of those visiting—businesses looking---and conventions we follow along with---

 

   Teri---where are you headed in our show today----

--------------Teri----------------

   I see you shared with 17 exclamation points—lets just talk about You—which is really me----

-------------Teri-------------------

    Both of us ---are in there to help each other and the communities---something this show has done very, very well thru the years—

-------------Teri-------------------

    What is next to experiencing Sioux Falls---

-------------Teri--------------------

     Which miss being on the air with you and your husband Jim----we have always worked for the best cause of the day-----and Carolyn and I will find ways to stay in contact----

--------------Teri--------------------

      When we come back---Kip rounds joins us with some outdooring that fits with the Halloween Weekend---

9:29/00----KELO Commercials

9:30/30---Final Bill Shows--5

   Welcome back to our It’s YOUR Business show---yes after our shows today---I’ll have retired after 5383 shows---

----Always good to have Game Fish and Parks—Kip Rounds join us

----------where are we in the great outdoor season with all the wildlife and hunters looking for challenges---

------------Kip-----------------

-----------What have you seen in the outdoor seasons leading up to this Halloween Weekend---

------------kind of questions being asked---that GFP can help with?

--------we appreciate all you do –how do our listeners find information to make a difference-----

 

    Jim Ohlander-----Hockey—etc----

  Cat Clark------in this crazy season----

-----Craig Mattick?

    --games this weekend-----

    9:00---High School Coaches Show—9am---KWSN

    USF Football------1230-4PM---KWSN---@Winona State

    Sunday---11-Minnesota Vikings----@Detroit Lions----KWSN

    Sunday----6:30-10:30---Philadelphia& Washington KWSN

    Monday-----USD Coyote Report---6-7PM---KELO-FM

    Monday-----NFL Football----8-10:30---KWSN—Bears and Seattle

    Tuesday-----Tuesday—Minnesota Wild Hockey5:45-9:00—KWSN

 

9:45/30—KELO Commercials

9:47/30----Sioux Metro ----

   Tyler Tordesen---or-------and what is coming up------

 

9:55/00—KELO Commercials

9:56/30---Diana Patterson—Sanford Career Opps

 

----closing ---our time is up—thank you for yours-----

October 30, 2026---9-10&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show 53-82
From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls---Welcome to our Final Friday---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---family friendly affair----
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC---This OLE HOUSE---YEE HAH))))
&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Yes It&rsquo;s Finally here----our Final Friday----and we are happy to have you listening today----a day of history for me---as just before 11:00 this morning---I&rsquo;ll bid you farewell after 53-83 shows.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Thanks for being a part of our journey thru the years---I&rsquo;ll miss you but when I turned 80 on September 27th----I had been told---it was time. My wife Carolyn who is with me this morning---had been saying that before&mdash;so the deck was stacked----and let&rsquo;s get started.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Jodi Schwan----has been our leader on Friday&rsquo;s and is here this morning----Jodi thank you for the Jodi&rsquo;s Journal story that was concise but so TRUE---&ldquo;THE END of an ON-AIR Era&rdquo;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; You and I both pride ourselves in knowing how to tell a story---and my story about you---is pretty simple---you have what it takes to discover the story, research the story---and write it so very well. You have always been so good at that&hellip;but I never in my wildest imagination thought my Retirement date&nbsp; with coincide as part of October 31st and Trick or Treat. And yes as I looked back---1964 was my first broadcast gig---and it was at the University of IOWA---KWAD&mdash;the inter-dormitory voice &ndash;where I did my show---and play by play in football and basketball. That is a 60 year Career!!!
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I really liked what you told me last Friday---that I easily do the work of reporter, host and producer putting togethers hours of local radio each week.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; So as I look at you---you deserve to be here with us on the Friday&rsquo;s telling your headlines for the week. And you know how to break a story. I even told you---after Trick or Treat comes and goes---I may need to just keep my hands and mind working with you on some stories----always thought that would be interesting for those you reach.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; So what can I answer for you after you had some time to think after writing the story that was dated October 25th.
-------------------Jodi-------------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Question
-------------------Bill/Jodi conversation----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jodi----I know our audience like me appreciate the way you find a story, tell it----and follow-it-up. Please keep doing that----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What else should we know has happened this week---
-------------------Jodi-----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have to tell you-----Jodi---wish I would have had a few more with your saavy, grit and determination that I was training thru the years---you are among the very best I have worked with---and please&mdash;continue to push and keep the readers and listeners in mind---it is a class act&hellip;
--------------------Jodi-----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The real challenge I have is that there are a lot of opportunities out there and they are still asking---if I would be interested---at 80---I&rsquo;m not sure----but I know my Carolyn wants to travel and we need to do that too&hellip;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for being a credit to our show&mdash;Jodi&rsquo;s Journal---and someone our audience knows they can trust----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s talk soon----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have a number of guests wanting to join us this morning&mdash;and we start with the Lt. Governor---who asked to be early in the show. But like he always seems to do we choose him second not as the lead dog in the governor&rsquo;s mansion&nbsp; but Lt Governor Tony Venhuizen---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nice to have you want to be a part of our show today----and I&rsquo;m here to let you ask me questions--- --Lt Governor!!!
---------------Tony--------------
&nbsp;
---------------Bill-----------------
&nbsp;
---------------Tony---------------
&nbsp;
---------------Bill------------------
&nbsp; Is there anything I can do for you? I seem to have to free time and I think I could be helpful to the state of South Dakota---
---------------Tony----------------
&nbsp; Conversation----best wishes--------and agreement to work together to help South Dakota in the future&hellip;.
-----------Appreciate all you do----and how you do it----
----We&rsquo;ll check in with the Schmidt&rsquo;s when our Farewell Say Good Bye Bill &nbsp;Show continues on this Friday October 30th---
&nbsp;
9:15/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:16/30---Final Bill Shows-2026
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to my final business shows that will total 5383
---the Schmidt&rsquo;s join us for the next two stops---
---first Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You want to talk about how we have seen scams change of the many years we have been having these conversations---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From the traditional grandparent scam and the IRS is calling you to now know every sophisticated scam involving your grandkids cloned voice----
------------tell us about this one---is this a BIG DEAL----and doesn&rsquo;t the IRS have something else they should be doing?
---------------Jessie----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How much of this is going on------and is I just between Happy Halloween and Christmas Cookies?
---------------Jessie----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What else can we add in Trick or Tree times----
----------------Jessie---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jessie I&rsquo;ve enjoyed working with you thru the years and having been a consumer TV reporter for a number of years I truly appreciate all you do and how well you do----please keep doing it..
&nbsp;
--------when we come back---another Schmidt&mdash;who always gets us that very important information----as we experience Sioux Falls
9:22/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:23/30---Final Bill&rsquo;s Show 4
&nbsp; Thru the years I&rsquo;ve had a chance to work with Jim and Teri Schmidt---Teri brings the Experience Sioux Falls ---and we have talked about all the coming&rsquo;s and goings of those visiting&mdash;businesses looking---and conventions we follow along with---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Teri---where are you headed in our show today----
--------------Teri----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; I see you shared with 17 exclamation points&mdash;lets just talk about You&mdash;which is really me----
-------------Teri-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Both of us ---are in there to help each other and the communities---something this show has done very, very well thru the years&mdash;
-------------Teri-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What is next to experiencing Sioux Falls---
-------------Teri--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Which miss being on the air with you and your husband Jim----we have always worked for the best cause of the day-----and Carolyn and I will find ways to stay in contact----
--------------Teri--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back---Kip rounds joins us with some outdooring that fits with the Halloween Weekend---
9:29/00----KELO Commercials
9:30/30---Final Bill Shows--5
&nbsp;&nbsp; Welcome back to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business show---yes after our shows today---I&rsquo;ll have retired after 5383 shows---
----Always good to have Game Fish and Parks&mdash;Kip Rounds join us
----------where are we in the great outdoor season with all the wildlife and hunters looking for challenges---
------------Kip-----------------
-----------What have you seen in the outdoor seasons leading up to this Halloween Weekend---
------------kind of questions being asked---that GFP can help with?
--------we appreciate all you do &ndash;how do our listeners find information to make a difference-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim Ohlander-----Hockey&mdash;etc----
&nbsp; Cat Clark------in this crazy season----
-----Craig Mattick?
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --games this weekend-----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00---High School Coaches Show&mdash;9am---KWSN
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; USF Football------1230-4PM---KWSN---@Winona State
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sunday---11-Minnesota Vikings----@Detroit Lions----KWSN
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sunday----6:30-10:30---Philadelphia&amp; Washington KWSN
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday-----USD Coyote Report---6-7PM---KELO-FM
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday-----NFL Football----8-10:30---KWSN&mdash;Bears and Seattle
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tuesday-----Tuesday&mdash;Minnesota Wild Hockey5:45-9:00&mdash;KWSN
&nbsp;
9:45/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:47/30----Sioux Metro ----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tyler Tordesen---or-------and what is coming up------
&nbsp;
9:55/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:56/30---Diana Patterson&mdash;Sanford Career Opps
&nbsp;
----closing ---our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours-----

October 30, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

October 28, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business---Show 53-81

(((MUSIC---This OLE HOUSE----YEE HAH)))

  I’m Bill Zortman and this is our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show----a show created after we started the It’s YOUR Business Show---an ole boss of mine in Texas---chastised a little bit and wanted to know why in the Dakotas I wasn’t doing a daily Agri-Business Show.

  We’ve been doing it ever since---and those in agriculture and affected by agriculture truly appreciate it and tune in to get the latest chapters from across South Dakota and neighboring states.

   We Start with our South Dakota Bird Dog leader Casey Crabtree—who feels the wind---listens to the neighbors and family---and a few politicians and then gives us the updates---he does this very well…

   So Casey—what can you share this morning?

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

   =============================================================

   Big event this weekend that we have been talking about all week----and thanks to Leesa Bendt---we have the best fish-hook reporter available---

(((((Big Weekend Fishing Event)))))Taped segment 8:00----

----when we come back we’ll check in with Plains Commerce----how if you need help---just call and ask----and get it done for your business, your farm, your senior family or newly married—that’s next—

10:19/30---KELO Commercials

10:21/00---Ag Business 2

   Welcome back to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---- we start this segment with Nolan Clark---Plains Commerce Bank----as we have shared whether it be at a farm show –a state fair---and you need help---seek out Nolan and the others from Plains Commerce Bank-----if you are in business---in agriculture---newly wed—or a senior couple---Plains will be ALL EARS…

--------------------Nolan----------------

----------why whether it is Sioux Falls—or smaller communities---Plains Commerce leads the parade on helping those that pull you and your Plains Pals in to get some serious help---

-------------------Nolan---------------

-----business---ag---seniors---or establishing newly hitched couples—

-------we salute Plains Commerce for taking it a step forward on what other lending institutions SEEM to be DOING----

 

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

10:28/30---Sarah Heinrich---KFGO Report

10:30/30---other commercials

10:32/30---Ag Business 3

-----I’m Bill Zortman and welcome back to It’s YOUR Agri business---we start this segment with Swenson Commodities ---give us a look at the mid-morning numbers—10:33/3----Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities----

-----if you follow our show—you know that not only this week but for years we have been following the students and what they are doing in Agriculture---

--------------best spot for us Gerri Eide----FFA of South Dakota

---and you have Landon Berg FFA Sheep Proficiency Award Winner---605-785-4865

-----------what we need to know and what Landon Won---(how many sheep is he grooming and growing this year)

----------yes growing up my dad and his two brothers raised –and sheered thousand of sheep every year---being one of those kids on the Gene Zortman farm—we got to feed them---sheer them---and send them off to market every 90 or 120 days---will never forget----

   Gerri –thanks for all you do with FFA---and those young members growing up each and every year and a little more with each sheep, hog, or cattle event they attend----

    Still to come a busy morning yet---with Tyler Tordsen and the Sioux Metro 19 communities---where will he take us this morning?

    Mr. Tree---and yes South Dakota State Climatologist---Laura Edwards

10:43/00---KELO Commercials

10:45/00---Ag Business 4

---welcome back I’m Bill Zortman---coming up in our Friday Shows----we’ll have quite the chance to visit with so many of those guests we have one show—with stories and best wishes---as after 5,803 shows here at It’s YOUR Business and Agri Business----I’ll officially be retiring----

---one of those stops we have been making ever since we started following the families from Ukraine that moved to South Dakota---is to follow along with Alla—on what she is hearing from Ukraine—and what she is seeing working in Salem and Sioux Falls---

----Alla---good morning—what are you hearing----and what has been your reaction to all that is happening in your former home country in October—and worries about November?

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

---how has your transition to South Dakota been working---we haven’t had an update in a few weeks---

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

Keep us posted

 

Mr. Tree and State Climatologist Laura Edwards ---Bryce from Harrisburg—Sioux Metro----

10:49/00—KELO Commercials

10:50/30---Ag Business 4

Bryce---Harrisburg---Sioux Metro Alliance---

------Justin Glisin Iowa State Climatologist---

What to expect for the big fishing event—the harvest and the Halloween Weekend---

-----big final shows tomorrow----my time is up—thank you for yours----

October 28, 2026---10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business---Show 53-81
(((MUSIC---This OLE HOUSE----YEE HAH)))
&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and this is our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show----a show created after we started the It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show---an ole boss of mine in Texas---chastised a little bit and wanted to know why in the Dakotas I wasn&rsquo;t doing a daily Agri-Business Show.
&nbsp; We&rsquo;ve been doing it ever since---and those in agriculture and affected by agriculture truly appreciate it and tune in to get the latest chapters from across South Dakota and neighboring states.
&nbsp;&nbsp; We Start with our South Dakota Bird Dog leader Casey Crabtree&mdash;who feels the wind---listens to the neighbors and family---and a few politicians and then gives us the updates---he does this very well&hellip;
&nbsp;&nbsp; So Casey&mdash;what can you share this morning?
-------------Casey-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; =============================================================
&nbsp;&nbsp; Big event this weekend that we have been talking about all week----and thanks to Leesa Bendt---we have the best fish-hook reporter available---
(((((Big Weekend Fishing Event)))))Taped segment 8:00----
----when we come back we&rsquo;ll check in with Plains Commerce----how if you need help---just call and ask----and get it done for your business, your farm, your senior family or newly married&mdash;that&rsquo;s next&mdash;
10:19/30---KELO Commercials
10:21/00---Ag Business 2
&nbsp;&nbsp; Welcome back to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---- we start this segment with Nolan Clark---Plains Commerce Bank----as we have shared whether it be at a farm show &ndash;a state fair---and you need help---seek out Nolan and the others from Plains Commerce Bank-----if you are in business---in agriculture---newly wed&mdash;or a senior couple---Plains will be ALL EARS&hellip;
--------------------Nolan----------------
----------why whether it is Sioux Falls&mdash;or smaller communities---Plains Commerce leads the parade on helping those that pull you and your Plains Pals in to get some serious help---
-------------------Nolan---------------
-----business---ag---seniors---or establishing newly hitched couples&mdash;
-------we salute Plains Commerce for taking it a step forward on what other lending institutions SEEM to be DOING----
&nbsp;
---Sarah Heinrich&mdash;has the Growing Harvest Network Report---NEXT---
10:28/30---Sarah Heinrich---KFGO Report
10:30/30---other commercials
10:32/30---Ag Business 3
-----I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri business---we start this segment with Swenson Commodities ---give us a look at the mid-morning numbers&mdash;10:33/3----Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities----
-----if you follow our show&mdash;you know that not only this week but for years we have been following the students and what they are doing in Agriculture---
--------------best spot for us Gerri Eide----FFA of South Dakota
---and you have Landon Berg FFA Sheep Proficiency Award Winner---<a href="tel:(605)%20785-4865">605-785-4865</a>
-----------what we need to know and what Landon Won---(how many sheep is he grooming and growing this year)
----------yes growing up my dad and his two brothers raised &ndash;and sheered thousand of sheep every year---being one of those kids on the Gene Zortman farm&mdash;we got to feed them---sheer them---and send them off to market every 90 or 120 days---will never forget----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Gerri &ndash;thanks for all you do with FFA---and those young members growing up each and every year and a little more with each sheep, hog, or cattle event they attend----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Still to come a busy morning yet---with Tyler Tordsen and the Sioux Metro 19 communities---where will he take us this morning?
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. Tree---and yes South Dakota State Climatologist---Laura Edwards
10:43/00---KELO Commercials
10:45/00---Ag Business 4
---welcome back I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman---coming up in our Friday Shows----we&rsquo;ll have quite the chance to visit with so many of those guests we have one show&mdash;with stories and best wishes---as after 5,803 shows here at It&rsquo;s YOUR Business and Agri Business----I&rsquo;ll officially be retiring----
---one of those stops we have been making ever since we started following the families from Ukraine that moved to South Dakota---is to follow along with Alla&mdash;on what she is hearing from Ukraine&mdash;and what she is seeing working in Salem and Sioux Falls---
----Alla---good morning&mdash;what are you hearing----and what has been your reaction to all that is happening in your former home country in October&mdash;and worries about November?
---------------Alla-----------
---how has your transition to South Dakota been working---we haven&rsquo;t had an update in a few weeks---
---------------Alla------------
Keep us posted
&nbsp;
Mr. Tree and State Climatologist Laura Edwards ---Bryce from Harrisburg&mdash;Sioux Metro----
10:49/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:50/30---Ag Business 4
Bryce---Harrisburg---Sioux Metro Alliance---
------Justin Glisin Iowa State Climatologist---
What to expect for the big fishing event&mdash;the harvest and the Halloween Weekend---
-----big final shows tomorrow----my time is up&mdash;thank you for yours----

October 23, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

It's Your Business

In 1 playlist(s)

It's Your Business

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips