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.

November 18, 2024 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

Blog-November 18, 2024-9-10—It’s YOUR Business
   Our It’s YOUR Business Show---got to chase around a couple of different critters ---including The Mayor of Harrisburg---Derrick Wenck and Adam Walsh—what we wanted to do was to talk about the Sioux Metro Alliance. We normally get to talk with Jay Buckholz and Tyler Torgeson. They were making trips—somewhere else—and suggested we utilize Harrisburg as one of the 14 or is it 16 communities have starting working and discussing together.
    I like what is being done with the Sioux Metro Alliance----the communities are meeting once a month and talking about what they are doing in their towns—and what they could be doing together.
   Harrisburg is getting good marks---as are others----and even the South Dakota State leaders are suggesting that other corners of South Dakota starting doing the same thing—Could be the Hills Think---Southeast Corner Combining---or Northeast playing nice and together.
   Pardon me if we decide to follow along—and while we are at it—encouraging my home state of Iowa to do the same thing—and why not big ole Minnesota---Twin Cities and all. 
   Bryson Patterson—SBA of South Dakota---was talking with Brandon Hanson---new leader in Downtown Sioux Falls. We had a little trouble with the reaching BH by phone----but maybe our trouble helped him sort out---other concerns with a phone carrier. We like being able to bring SBA and Downtown Sioux Falls and others together---patience this morning made it happen.
   More from Bryson in the Tuesday show---
   Quite the visit this morning from Gary Popkes and Cameo from Plains Commerce Bank. We were reminding people that we have a holiday straight ahead—and with families trying to figure out what to do today-tomorrow and beyond…using a family gathering to plan for the future could be good for this generation---the next and beyond. You should listen to the discussion—and see how it can fit your family. 
   WE had a chance to feature ---Alla from Ukraine in our 9-10 show this morning. We know that Alla’s hometown was hit with bombs---and destruction was massive---coming up---on November 23rd---at beautiful Augustana Hemre Hall-Calvin Jones—Executive Director of Freedom Haven---is putting together an event---that helps us help those that chose South Dakota when coming from Ukraine. Having been at 2 or 3 Ukrainian events-including one at McCrossan’s Boys Ranch earlier in the month---I know that business people from across South Dakota as well as politicians are looking for ways to get more Ukrainians into our state workforce. This event on the 23rd—is more opportunity to welcome them and look for answers for South Dakota and those facing shelling’s in Ukraine. We’ll talk more about this on Tuesday.
    Our It’s YOUR Business Show—is available live at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—use the KELO App—Streaming on Line –or just ask Alexa. Norm Anderson will post the show as a podcast for November the 18th---9-10---use these notes as a guide to what’s in the show—and where to find it. Feel free to call or text me at 605-728-BILL or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. Use the blog as a guide to where and what in the show. 

Blog-November 18, 2024-9-10—It’s YOUR Business    Our It’s YOUR Business Show---got to chase around a couple of different critters ---including The Mayor of Harrisburg---Derrick Wenck and Adam Walsh—what we wanted to do was to talk about the Sioux Metro Alliance. We normally get to talk with Jay Buckholz and Tyler Torgeson. They were making trips—somewhere else—and suggested we utilize Harrisburg as one of the 14 or is it 16 communities have starting working and discussing together.     I like what is being done with the Sioux Metro Alliance----the communities are meeting once a month and talking about what they are doing in their towns—and what they could be doing together.    Harrisburg is getting good marks---as are others----and even the South Dakota State leaders are suggesting that other corners of South Dakota starting doing the same thing—Could be the Hills Think---Southeast Corner Combining---or Northeast playing nice and together.    Pardon me if we decide to follow along—and while we are at it—encouraging my home state of Iowa to do the same thing—and why not big ole Minnesota---Twin Cities and all.     Bryson Patterson—SBA of South Dakota---was talking with Brandon Hanson---new leader in Downtown Sioux Falls. We had a little trouble with the reaching BH by phone----but maybe our trouble helped him sort out---other concerns with a phone carrier. We like being able to bring SBA and Downtown Sioux Falls and others together---patience this morning made it happen.    More from Bryson in the Tuesday show---    Quite the visit this morning from Gary Popkes and Cameo from Plains Commerce Bank. We were reminding people that we have a holiday straight ahead—and with families trying to figure out what to do today-tomorrow and beyond…using a family gathering to plan for the future could be good for this generation---the next and beyond. You should listen to the discussion—and see how it can fit your family.     WE had a chance to feature ---Alla from Ukraine in our 9-10 show this morning. We know that Alla’s hometown was hit with bombs---and destruction was massive---coming up---on November 23rd---at beautiful Augustana Hemre Hall-Calvin Jones—Executive Director of Freedom Haven---is putting together an event---that helps us help those that chose South Dakota when coming from Ukraine. Having been at 2 or 3 Ukrainian events-including one at McCrossan’s Boys Ranch earlier in the month---I know that business people from across South Dakota as well as politicians are looking for ways to get more Ukrainians into our state workforce. This event on the 23rd—is more opportunity to welcome them and look for answers for South Dakota and those facing shelling’s in Ukraine. We’ll talk more about this on Tuesday.     Our It’s YOUR Business Show—is available live at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—use the KELO App—Streaming on Line –or just ask Alexa. Norm Anderson will post the show as a podcast for November the 18th---9-10---use these notes as a guide to what’s in the show—and where to find it. Feel free to call or text me at 605-728-BILL or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. Use the blog as a guide to where and what in the show.

November 18, 2024 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

Blog—November 15, 2024-10-11-It’s YOUR Agri Business
   Coming next Monday and Tuesday in our 10-11 Show—we will share the almost 20 guests we talked to the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City.
   Dave Scaturro did all the work in KC---I got to record—and make sense of all the things I was hearing from Kansas City, from Washington DC, and yes in South Dakota. What we did do was to let people know about our farm audience here—their appetite for information---and why our Governor---Senator Thune and others are being tapped for duties in the off-the-wall White House that we expect when the I do happens in January. 
   In this show—you hear the National Farmers Union President Rob Larew tell us what he sees in Ag ahead----strong 9-10 minutes of we have to work together and how we are going to do it.
   His counterpart with National Farm Bureau—Zippy Duval is one of the serious candidates being considered for Ag Secretary---
   Following our President Larew interview—we’ll visit with the first guy we talked to on the way to Kansas City---Ron Lamberty---yes lots of talk about pipelines and energy----and we visit with him after his entourage arrived back from Kansas City early this morning.
   Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls gives us a look at the events this weekend---what to expect—what to do—Brandon will be there to tell us.
   Mike Costano—talked with us in the 9-10 hour today---and will be sharing his special gun show this Saturday and Sunday. I’m not a hunter—but I know who to talk to –to make sure our audience gets all the information they can. It will be at WH Lyon Fairgrounds---9-5 on Saturday and 9 to 3 on Sunday. Admission $10. As a non-profit organization---the Dakota Territory also contributes a portion of its proceeds from the show to youth hunting programs. 
    Sarah Heinrich—KFGO Fargo has the Growing Harvest Network---she’s good at what she does—and we do share with our Midwest Communication broadcast sites.
    Matt Swenson will have the morning commodities-----and yes the big board on Wall Street.
    Bryson Patterson was with us on Wednesday—as we talked about it being Veterans Small Business Week. He had a forum Thursday—and we promised to bring Stacy and Nick back to share what they learned to help our audience learn.
    Alla---yes the voice for us for 2-3 years on Ukraine visits with us –telling us what she hears and sees from home. Calvin Jones Executive Director of Freedom Haven will have an event on November 23rd at Hamre Hall at Augustana. We’ll talk the war in Ukraine—and how you can help with this event a week from Saturday.
   Mr. Tree John Ball will join us---and it looks like we will have Laura Edwards—our State Climatologist with us as well.
   That should give you quite the show—the variety of what’s out there from war-to fund-raising—the Ag side—and what looks like might get done with a new administration that begins in January. 
    Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—use the KELO-Website—and Norm Anderson will have posted the full show for you listen. Look for the November 15, 2024 10-11 show—use these notes as a guide to what’s in the show. Questions for me feel free to call-text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog—November 15, 2024-10-11-It’s YOUR Agri Business    Coming next Monday and Tuesday in our 10-11 Show—we will share the almost 20 guests we talked to the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City.    Dave Scaturro did all the work in KC---I got to record—and make sense of all the things I was hearing from Kansas City, from Washington DC, and yes in South Dakota. What we did do was to let people know about our farm audience here—their appetite for information---and why our Governor---Senator Thune and others are being tapped for duties in the off-the-wall White House that we expect when the I do happens in January.     In this show—you hear the National Farmers Union President Rob Larew tell us what he sees in Ag ahead----strong 9-10 minutes of we have to work together and how we are going to do it.    His counterpart with National Farm Bureau—Zippy Duval is one of the serious candidates being considered for Ag Secretary---    Following our President Larew interview—we’ll visit with the first guy we talked to on the way to Kansas City---Ron Lamberty---yes lots of talk about pipelines and energy----and we visit with him after his entourage arrived back from Kansas City early this morning.    Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls gives us a look at the events this weekend---what to expect—what to do—Brandon will be there to tell us.    Mike Costano—talked with us in the 9-10 hour today---and will be sharing his special gun show this Saturday and Sunday. I’m not a hunter—but I know who to talk to –to make sure our audience gets all the information they can. It will be at WH Lyon Fairgrounds---9-5 on Saturday and 9 to 3 on Sunday. Admission $10. As a non-profit organization---the Dakota Territory also contributes a portion of its proceeds from the show to youth hunting programs.      Sarah Heinrich—KFGO Fargo has the Growing Harvest Network---she’s good at what she does—and we do share with our Midwest Communication broadcast sites.     Matt Swenson will have the morning commodities-----and yes the big board on Wall Street.     Bryson Patterson was with us on Wednesday—as we talked about it being Veterans Small Business Week. He had a forum Thursday—and we promised to bring Stacy and Nick back to share what they learned to help our audience learn.     Alla---yes the voice for us for 2-3 years on Ukraine visits with us –telling us what she hears and sees from home. Calvin Jones Executive Director of Freedom Haven will have an event on November 23rd at Hamre Hall at Augustana. We’ll talk the war in Ukraine—and how you can help with this event a week from Saturday.    Mr. Tree John Ball will join us---and it looks like we will have Laura Edwards—our State Climatologist with us as well.    That should give you quite the show—the variety of what’s out there from war-to fund-raising—the Ag side—and what looks like might get done with a new administration that begins in January.      Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—use the KELO-Website—and Norm Anderson will have posted the full show for you listen. Look for the November 15, 2024 10-11 show—use these notes as a guide to what’s in the show. Questions for me feel free to call-text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.

November 15, 2024 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

Blog-November 15, 2024-9-10—It’s YOUR Business
   Our It’s YOUR Business Show---smack dab in the middle of November—covers a lot of ground.
   Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---is really a GOOD NAME Dropper.
   Schwan’s Breaks Ground for Massive Sioux Falls Project—but it set for 2027---as a kid Schwan’s was a Minnesota Company that delivered 3 or was it 5 gallon pails of great ice cream to our home in Iowa.
   Artificial Intelligence-Estate Planning—is blending tech with human expertise.
   Harrisburg bowling site has ax throwing and a lot more---who would have thought?
   Great Shots reopens with new games and expanded menu.
   And yes you can count on Jodi having other breaking news stuff.

   Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota--- yes another list of Email compromises to watch out for.
    Business email compromise fraud is an email phishing scam that typically targets people who pay bills in businesses, government and nonprofit organizations. 
    Often the scammer poses as a vendor who emails an employee and asks them to wire money, buy gift cards or send person information. The money goes into an account controlled by the con-artist OF COURSE. 
    There is a holiday twist—scammers may impersonate “the boss” and email workers to buy gift cards for a holiday party or donate to a cause.
     THE SMART SOLUTION? Check all email addresses and verify the email with the alleged sender. DON’T CLICK on links if you are not sure.
      Jessie also talks about PHONY INVOICES, DIRECTORY SCAMS, STOLEN IDENTITY, Fake Charity Pitches, Phishing Scams, Office Supply Scams, Coupon Books, Vanity Award Scams, Overpayment scams, Voicemail hacking scams, Fake AI Services. 

     Teri Schmidt—EXPERIENCE Sioux Falls ---she is heading to the National Tour Association Travel Show-she explains what she expects---and good news the zoo butterfly house coming together—and you can bet it WILL BE GOOD for SIOUX FALLS.

      Kip Rounds—SD Game Fish and Parks—updates the hunting seasons. The West River Deer Season opens Saturday and the East River Deer Season opens on the 23rd. Pheasant hunting reports share strong success and really should only continue to improve as the weather gets colder next week and we get some snow on the ground. 

      Each year Mike Costanzo tells us about the indoor show season for hunters. This weekend’s Dakota Territory Gun Show is the seasonal opportunity to buy, sell, or trade guns and gear for any other shooting sports. Shotguns, rifles, hand guns, ammo, and gear will be available on over 300 vendor tables. As a non-profit organization the Dakota Territory also contributes a portion of the proceeds from the show to youth hunting programs. The show is Saturday and Sunday—it is at the WH Lyons Fairgrounds---9-5 Saturday and 9-3 Sunday—admission is $10.

    John Gaskins and Jim Ohlander do a little sports sorting for us. State Football playoffs continue today and tomorrow at USD Campus----the Dakota Dome played last night—tonight and Saturday.
    Augustana-USF game was one of the ages---meanwhile—SDSU beat up UND last week—the Coyotes head to Grand Forks this week----
    The Vikings are 7-2—if they lose Sunday night—it won’t be a good weekend.
     Jimmy Ohlander his notes are a big deal too:
Stampede have won two straight games
Home and home series with Omaha beginning tonight (Friday)
Saturday is Military Appreciation Night, Jim fill us in on all that you have going on for this special night
Since we won’t be back on until after December we can also touch on our next home series after this weekend that will be Thanksgiving weekend and include a special Black Friday game with a 3:05 PM face-off.

   We close the show with Diana Patterson—Sanford Career Opportunities---
   Our It’s Your Business Show—provides information from businesses and organizations that keep us informed and entertained---
   Listen live to the show at 1320-105.1, 107.9—use the KELO App—Streaming on line or just ask Alexa---
   Norm Anderson will post the show on the website---use these notes as a guide to what is in the show and where to find them.
   Questions for me feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog-November 15, 2024-9-10—It’s YOUR Business    Our It’s YOUR Business Show---smack dab in the middle of November—covers a lot of ground.    Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---is really a GOOD NAME Dropper.    Schwan’s Breaks Ground for Massive Sioux Falls Project—but it set for 2027---as a kid Schwan’s was a Minnesota Company that delivered 3 or was it 5 gallon pails of great ice cream to our home in Iowa.    Artificial Intelligence-Estate Planning—is blending tech with human expertise.    Harrisburg bowling site has ax throwing and a lot more---who would have thought?    Great Shots reopens with new games and expanded menu.    And yes you can count on Jodi having other breaking news stuff.
   Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota--- yes another list of Email compromises to watch out for.     Business email compromise fraud is an email phishing scam that typically targets people who pay bills in businesses, government and nonprofit organizations.      Often the scammer poses as a vendor who emails an employee and asks them to wire money, buy gift cards or send person information. The money goes into an account controlled by the con-artist OF COURSE.      There is a holiday twist—scammers may impersonate “the boss” and email workers to buy gift cards for a holiday party or donate to a cause.      THE SMART SOLUTION? Check all email addresses and verify the email with the alleged sender. DON’T CLICK on links if you are not sure.       Jessie also talks about PHONY INVOICES, DIRECTORY SCAMS, STOLEN IDENTITY, Fake Charity Pitches, Phishing Scams, Office Supply Scams, Coupon Books, Vanity Award Scams, Overpayment scams, Voicemail hacking scams, Fake AI Services. 
     Teri Schmidt—EXPERIENCE Sioux Falls ---she is heading to the National Tour Association Travel Show-she explains what she expects---and good news the zoo butterfly house coming together—and you can bet it WILL BE GOOD for SIOUX FALLS.
      Kip Rounds—SD Game Fish and Parks—updates the hunting seasons. The West River Deer Season opens Saturday and the East River Deer Season opens on the 23rd. Pheasant hunting reports share strong success and really should only continue to improve as the weather gets colder next week and we get some snow on the ground. 
      Each year Mike Costanzo tells us about the indoor show season for hunters. This weekend’s Dakota Territory Gun Show is the seasonal opportunity to buy, sell, or trade guns and gear for any other shooting sports. Shotguns, rifles, hand guns, ammo, and gear will be available on over 300 vendor tables. As a non-profit organization the Dakota Territory also contributes a portion of the proceeds from the show to youth hunting programs. The show is Saturday and Sunday—it is at the WH Lyons Fairgrounds---9-5 Saturday and 9-3 Sunday—admission is $10.
    John Gaskins and Jim Ohlander do a little sports sorting for us. State Football playoffs continue today and tomorrow at USD Campus----the Dakota Dome played last night—tonight and Saturday.     Augustana-USF game was one of the ages---meanwhile—SDSU beat up UND last week—the Coyotes head to Grand Forks this week----     The Vikings are 7-2—if they lose Sunday night—it won’t be a good weekend.      Jimmy Ohlander his notes are a big deal too: Stampede have won two straight games Home and home series with Omaha beginning tonight (Friday) Saturday is Military Appreciation Night, Jim fill us in on all that you have going on for this special night Since we won’t be back on until after December we can also touch on our next home series after this weekend that will be Thanksgiving weekend and include a special Black Friday game with a 3:05 PM face-off.      We close the show with Diana Patterson—Sanford Career Opportunities---    Our It’s Your Business Show—provides information from businesses and organizations that keep us informed and entertained---    Listen live to the show at 1320-105.1, 107.9—use the KELO App—Streaming on line or just ask Alexa---    Norm Anderson will post the show on the website---use these notes as a guide to what is in the show and where to find them.    Questions for me feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.

 November 15, 2024 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

Blog-November 13, 2024-10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business
   Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show was geographically all over the place in our show today.
   Congressman Dusty Johnson (who does want to be Governor of South Dakota) launched the show for us on the Story behind Kristi Noem---becoming Border Czar—and little did we know at the time that when Dusty said that John Thune would become Senate Majority Leader. Most had Thune not being able to get thru the big guns who wanted someone else.
    Dusty gave us the scoop—and we didn’t even believe it would happen. It did. Quite the day for South Dakota. And our It’s YOUR Business and Agri Business Show.
    Casey Crabtree---shared with us what happens next in Pierre. He is saying that it looks like it will be 2nd week in February before Lt Governor Rhoden will become Governor. Certainly has made for an interesting day for South Dakota. 
    We appreciate our lawmakers in Pierre and DC working with us for the show---and providing information that is once in a life-time timely like today—November 13th.
    While we were talking in Pierre and in Washington DC, and Kansas City----we also had the chance to share a few more stories.
    Ron Lamberty joined us as he often does---on the road between Sioux Falls and Kansas City where we have both attended the National Farm Broadcasters Convention. Lamberty was able to set the stage on what needs done—what he expects will be done and the kind of questions his team will be answering thru Friday. We’ll follow-up on Friday----as to what the questions actually were.
    Brent Baloun---Plains Commerce Bank talked about what they do as planners. Could be for agriculture---could be for business---could be for young married couples or those that are past their Silver—approaching or having reached their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
    They started the Bank in Hoven South Dakota---almost 80 or is 90 or approaching 100 years? WE get to visit with them on the ag, the business and personal business side.
     Sarah Heinrich---has the Growing Harvest Network----she is part of the Media Mafia—we work with at Midwest Communications. She provides interesting farm fare----and our audience appreciates it—even though they are a sister station in North not South Dakota.
     Matt Swenson---had the morning Farm Prices—Swenson Commodities—it’s always a nice stop around 10:30—with grain, meat, energy and yes the Big Board on Wall Street.
     SBA’s virtually new State Director Bryson Patterson on a busy day for the Ag Show—brought along Stacy Kooistra and Nick Blumer to talk about National Veterans Small Business Week. With all the breaking news from DC, Kansas City, and Pierre---they gave us a look at the events they will have tomorrow. We were curious the kind of questions they would be asked at their Thursday Event –and invited them back to talk to us Friday---on the kind of questions they got—and kind of answers they gave.
      With it being Wednesday---we talked with Jordan Anderson—Head of Group Sales with Avera Health Plans. Open enrollment is the short window of time for you to enroll in, renew or change your health insurance plan. It started November 1st and is open until January 15th. It has been awhile since Avera talked to us about the Open Enrollment window—but we were able to ask some of the very important questions we asked years ago. 
      In essence they want your to understand your coverage-what it covers and doesn’t cover. Understand your health and what your risk is for future conditions. 
      Fitness is a part of the benefits or partnerships ---we talked about the new medications and the My Weigh Forward Program. 
      Back in Kansas City—we visited with Garner Hatch—Executive Director of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters as well as Michael Clements—Chief Ops Officer. 
      We’ll talk more with those in Kansas City at the Farm Show in the 10:00 Friday Ag Show. Plus we are interviewing a number of other guests that we will feature in the weeks ahead.
      Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show has made trips all over the country to DC, San Francisco, Scottsdale, and events across South Dakota. We appreciated the South Dakota Farmers Union nominating me for the National Farm Broadcaster of the Year. It was nice to get the award—and to show that we do know what is important in Agriculture in our State—and what issues the want us to cover.
      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 for listeners who want to catch up or listen again. 
      Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog-November 13, 2024-10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business    Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show was geographically all over the place in our show today.    Congressman Dusty Johnson (who does want to be Governor of South Dakota) launched the show for us on the Story behind Kristi Noem---becoming Border Czar—and little did we know at the time that when Dusty said that John Thune would become Senate Majority Leader. Most had Thune not being able to get thru the big guns who wanted someone else.     Dusty gave us the scoop—and we didn’t even believe it would happen. It did. Quite the day for South Dakota. And our It’s YOUR Business and Agri Business Show.     Casey Crabtree---shared with us what happens next in Pierre. He is saying that it looks like it will be 2nd week in February before Lt Governor Rhoden will become Governor. Certainly has made for an interesting day for South Dakota.      We appreciate our lawmakers in Pierre and DC working with us for the show---and providing information that is once in a life-time timely like today—November 13th.     While we were talking in Pierre and in Washington DC, and Kansas City----we also had the chance to share a few more stories.     Ron Lamberty joined us as he often does---on the road between Sioux Falls and Kansas City where we have both attended the National Farm Broadcasters Convention. Lamberty was able to set the stage on what needs done—what he expects will be done and the kind of questions his team will be answering thru Friday. We’ll follow-up on Friday----as to what the questions actually were.     Brent Baloun---Plains Commerce Bank talked about what they do as planners. Could be for agriculture---could be for business---could be for young married couples or those that are past their Silver—approaching or having reached their Golden Wedding Anniversary.     They started the Bank in Hoven South Dakota---almost 80 or is 90 or approaching 100 years? WE get to visit with them on the ag, the business and personal business side.      Sarah Heinrich---has the Growing Harvest Network----she is part of the Media Mafia—we work with at Midwest Communications. She provides interesting farm fare----and our audience appreciates it—even though they are a sister station in North not South Dakota.      Matt Swenson---had the morning Farm Prices—Swenson Commodities—it’s always a nice stop around 10:30—with grain, meat, energy and yes the Big Board on Wall Street.      SBA’s virtually new State Director Bryson Patterson on a busy day for the Ag Show—brought along Stacy Kooistra and Nick Blumer to talk about National Veterans Small Business Week. With all the breaking news from DC, Kansas City, and Pierre---they gave us a look at the events they will have tomorrow. We were curious the kind of questions they would be asked at their Thursday Event –and invited them back to talk to us Friday---on the kind of questions they got—and kind of answers they gave.       With it being Wednesday---we talked with Jordan Anderson—Head of Group Sales with Avera Health Plans. Open enrollment is the short window of time for you to enroll in, renew or change your health insurance plan. It started November 1st and is open until January 15th. It has been awhile since Avera talked to us about the Open Enrollment window—but we were able to ask some of the very important questions we asked years ago.        In essence they want your to understand your coverage-what it covers and doesn’t cover. Understand your health and what your risk is for future conditions.        Fitness is a part of the benefits or partnerships ---we talked about the new medications and the My Weigh Forward Program.        Back in Kansas City—we visited with Garner Hatch—Executive Director of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters as well as Michael Clements—Chief Ops Officer.        We’ll talk more with those in Kansas City at the Farm Show in the 10:00 Friday Ag Show. Plus we are interviewing a number of other guests that we will feature in the weeks ahead.       Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show has made trips all over the country to DC, San Francisco, Scottsdale, and events across South Dakota. We appreciated the South Dakota Farmers Union nominating me for the National Farm Broadcaster of the Year. It was nice to get the award—and to show that we do know what is important in Agriculture in our State—and what issues the want us to cover.       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 for listeners who want to catch up or listen again.        Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.

November 13, 2024 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

Blog---November 13, 2024-9-10—Working on Wellness Wednesday
   Perhaps as strange a Working on Wellness Wednesday show that we have ever done.
   But we combined  Veteran’s Day Week----with all that our veterans have given and will continue to give in the days, weeks, years, and decades ahead.
   We combined Mr. Purple Heart—Ken Teunissen---with a friend of mine---Jake Droge---who has been doing short videos Veterans Serving Veterans---HELLO November.
    As part of his short videos on LinkedIN, You Tube, Facebook, Truth Social Instagram and X.  LinkedIn https://linkedin//www.linkedin.com/in/jakedroge/
    If you would like him to tag you and your business please connect.
    Youtube@JakeTheFlagman Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jake.droge and USA
    Freedom Runners
    Instagramjdroge11 Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@JDROGE11
    X@jakedroge
    Jake will be  sharing updates regarding the competition between states and military branches
    Example:
    Your business is in California, and your service was in the Marines.
     This will count as a point for California and the Marines. 
     Information Needed email to him@jdroge@hotmail.com or a Linked-in Message

Blog---November 13, 2024-9-10—Working on Wellness Wednesday    Perhaps as strange a Working on Wellness Wednesday show that we have ever done.    But we combined  Veteran’s Day Week----with all that our veterans have given and will continue to give in the days, weeks, years, and decades ahead.    We combined Mr. Purple Heart—Ken Teunissen---with a friend of mine---Jake Droge---who has been doing short videos Veterans Serving Veterans---HELLO November.     As part of his short videos on LinkedIN, You Tube, Facebook, Truth Social Instagram and X.  LinkedIn https://linkedin//www.linkedin.com/in/jakedroge/     If you would like him to tag you and your business please connect.     Youtube@JakeTheFlagman Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jake.droge and USA     Freedom Runners     Instagramjdroge11 Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@JDROGE11     X@jakedroge     Jake will be  sharing updates regarding the competition between states and military branches     Example:     Your business is in California, and your service was in the Marines.      This will count as a point for California and the Marines.       Information Needed email to him@jdroge@hotmail.com or a Linked-in Message

November 13, 2024 9AM - It's Your Business - Working on Wellness Wednesday

Blog--November 12, 2024—10-11—South Dakota Farmers Union—Show 46-52
   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to our MONTHLY South Dakota Farmers Union Show.

   Once a month we partner with Farmers Union and with the help of their leaders---those they work with—including farm and yes ranch families from around South Dakota we get the idea of what they doing and when. And yes—how those in Agriculture can be a part of the important work that they do.

   Joining me in the studio this morning is a long-time friend Wayne Soren----and Rocky Forman----man we labeled much like I was at one time in the Texas Panhandle---The Man in Motion.

   Lots to talk about including the 7 amendments proposed in South Dakota---and promptly defeated. We’ll talk about what that means to start—we’ll talk with Rob Larew—President of Farmers Union---Gerri Eide who came back with some gold from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis---and yes some of those that won---and we’ll even visit with Herd Builder Award Winners.

   Wayne Soren in Studio and Rocky Forman

 Mitch Richter/ 605-360-1370

Agricultural Lobbyist

Update on Election

Amendment E – Updating gender references
Amendment F – Medicaid work requirements
Amendment G – Abortion rights
Amendment H - Open primaries
Initiated Measure 28 – Prohibiting taxes on Human consumption items
Initiated Measure 29 – Recreational marijuana
Referred law 21 – Pipeline regulations

   When we come back---we’ll visit with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew---and the question—with all the election juggling----will we get a Farm Bill passed-----

10:16/00—SDFU/It’s YOUR Biz Commercials
10:18/00---Farmers Union November –seg 2
  It was a week ago---that voters nationwide went to the polls—to select offices from the White House---to House and Senate Races across the country.
  One of the questions that was out there---will we ever get a FARM BILL Passed---I would guess that Farmers Union President Rob Larew---by the time he finishes this week talking with Farm Broadcasters in Kansas City---and others in agriculture he might have a better feel---on a Farm Bill passage in 2025---

Rob Larew
Wayne Soren
Rocky & Bill---------

What else needs done when the White House Changes the Guard in January----
Farm Broadcasters meeting this week in Kansas City---your thoughts on what might be discussed there and how Farm Broadcasters can help not only this week but on important ag projects----

Still to come Gerri Eide---FFA Convention in Indianapolis produced some winners for South Dakota----we’ll meet EWE and Heifer Winners---Herd Builder Award Winners----
 ----------

  All part of the November South Dakota Farmers Union Show----

10:29/00----SDFU/Biz Commercials
10:30/30----fox biz news
10:32/30----Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network---

10:33/50----Farmers Union 3
   Welcome back to the South Dakota Farmers Union Show---in the studio today—Wayne Soren---long time letter South Dakota Farmers Union----Rocky Forman---Mr. Safety---Mr. Man in Motion-----for SD Farmers Union-----

   Rocky as we start this half of the show----we know that Geri Eide—FFA of South Dakota had a spectacular trip for her charges to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention------

   As we both know---Geri has been a constant for all of us ----and its never surprising that she leads our team to outstanding results in national events---(605-765-4865)

------------geri-----------
How many went-----what was accomplished---

We do have a chance to listen to some of the winners from South Dakota----in Indianapolis ----

((taped segment Evelyn Bunker----Ewe Winner))))605-682-8768

Geri-Rocky-Bill------------
((taped segment Oakleigh Elwood—heifer winner))))605-360-2713

    When we come back we’ll talk about the Herd Builder Award Winners---

Amanda Goens—605-830-8054---
Jared Goens-------605-360-2713----

We’ll talk about the Farm Family event Tri-State—January 10-11 in Fargo after a break

10:46/00—KELO Commercials-SDFU
10:48/30---Farmers Union 4
Dates---for events in 2025----
Wayne Soren----Rocky Forman------Mitch Richter----
What’s ahead---on the Farm-----and thru the Holidays----
How someone joins SDFU-----

--------Laura Edwards---South Dakota Farmers Union-------or possibly Iowa State Climatologist---Justin Glisin-----or----Wayne Soren---Rocky and Bill will close out the show---

South Dakota Farmers Union---from DC to Kansas City with the Farm Broadcasters---across South Dakota-----

Our time is up—thank you for yours

Blog--November 12, 2024—10-11—South Dakota Farmers Union—Show 46-52    I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to our MONTHLY South Dakota Farmers Union Show.
   Once a month we partner with Farmers Union and with the help of their leaders---those they work with—including farm and yes ranch families from around South Dakota we get the idea of what they doing and when. And yes—how those in Agriculture can be a part of the important work that they do.
   Joining me in the studio this morning is a long-time friend Wayne Soren----and Rocky Forman----man we labeled much like I was at one time in the Texas Panhandle---The Man in Motion.
   Lots to talk about including the 7 amendments proposed in South Dakota---and promptly defeated. We’ll talk about what that means to start—we’ll talk with Rob Larew—President of Farmers Union---Gerri Eide who came back with some gold from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis---and yes some of those that won---and we’ll even visit with Herd Builder Award Winners.
   Wayne Soren in Studio and Rocky Forman
 Mitch Richter/ 605-360-1370
Agricultural Lobbyist
Update on Election
Amendment E – Updating gender references Amendment F – Medicaid work requirements Amendment G – Abortion rights Amendment H - Open primaries Initiated Measure 28 – Prohibiting taxes on Human consumption items Initiated Measure 29 – Recreational marijuana Referred law 21 – Pipeline regulations
   When we come back---we’ll visit with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew---and the question—with all the election juggling----will we get a Farm Bill passed-----
10:16/00—SDFU/It’s YOUR Biz Commercials 10:18/00---Farmers Union November –seg 2   It was a week ago---that voters nationwide went to the polls—to select offices from the White House---to House and Senate Races across the country.   One of the questions that was out there---will we ever get a FARM BILL Passed---I would guess that Farmers Union President Rob Larew---by the time he finishes this week talking with Farm Broadcasters in Kansas City---and others in agriculture he might have a better feel---on a Farm Bill passage in 2025---
Rob Larew Wayne Soren Rocky &amp; Bill---------
What else needs done when the White House Changes the Guard in January---- Farm Broadcasters meeting this week in Kansas City---your thoughts on what might be discussed there and how Farm Broadcasters can help not only this week but on important ag projects----
Still to come Gerri Eide---FFA Convention in Indianapolis produced some winners for South Dakota----we’ll meet EWE and Heifer Winners---Herd Builder Award Winners----  ----------
  All part of the November South Dakota Farmers Union Show----
10:29/00----SDFU/Biz Commercials 10:30/30----fox biz news 10:32/30----Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network---
10:33/50----Farmers Union 3    Welcome back to the South Dakota Farmers Union Show---in the studio today—Wayne Soren---long time letter South Dakota Farmers Union----Rocky Forman---Mr. Safety---Mr. Man in Motion-----for SD Farmers Union-----
   Rocky as we start this half of the show----we know that Geri Eide—FFA of South Dakota had a spectacular trip for her charges to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention------
   As we both know---Geri has been a constant for all of us ----and its never surprising that she leads our team to outstanding results in national events---(605-765-4865)
------------geri----------- How many went-----what was accomplished---
We do have a chance to listen to some of the winners from South Dakota----in Indianapolis ----
((taped segment Evelyn Bunker----Ewe Winner))))605-682-8768
Geri-Rocky-Bill------------ ((taped segment Oakleigh Elwood—heifer winner))))605-360-2713
    When we come back we’ll talk about the Herd Builder Award Winners---
Amanda Goens—605-830-8054--- Jared Goens-------605-360-2713----
We’ll talk about the Farm Family event Tri-State—January 10-11 in Fargo after a break
10:46/00—KELO Commercials-SDFU 10:48/30---Farmers Union 4 Dates---for events in 2025---- Wayne Soren----Rocky Forman------Mitch Richter---- What’s ahead---on the Farm-----and thru the Holidays---- How someone joins SDFU-----
--------Laura Edwards---South Dakota Farmers Union-------or possibly Iowa State Climatologist---Justin Glisin-----or----Wayne Soren---Rocky and Bill will close out the show---
South Dakota Farmers Union---from DC to Kansas City with the Farm Broadcasters---across South Dakota-----
Our time is up—thank you for yours

 November 12, 2024 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with SD Farmers Union

Blog—November 12, 2024—9-10—Tax Talk Tim Ness
  Lots to talk about with Tim Ness—Ness Tax and Bookkeeping—and yes we did get some call in’s for the show---that features the Tax Service voted Sioux Falls Best 19 years in a row.
  The Former IRS Agent----has become a hit with people in this area. He knows how to treat people---help them whether it be Federal Income Tax---State Tax needs in 40+States----or even helping with tax and bookkeeping service.
   Among the discussion points:
IRS warning that there are still scams targeting seniors—
IRS is actually warning people about scams that are targeting seniors----
IRS is actually paying people to share information about scams
Some of our listeners are wondering after getting married during the summer months or even early fall—are their some tax tips for the newly married or maybe even soon to be married but before January 1st.
IRS struggles with plans to hold off on audition those making UNDER $400,000.
    Ness Tax provides help for those doing taxes in other states----something that seems interesting with each state having their own way of doing business.
    One of the discussions this time of year---is for when the hours change for Ness Tax and Bookkeeping. Obviously it’s around the 1st of the year-----and it provides more people to work with the public---and those that can give help to get them done before April 15th.
    Ness Tax can give you the latest tax changes—and how it can be different. 
    This is the only one of our It’s YOUR Business shows that take questions from the public. Something we have been doing for a number of years.
    How fortunate we are to have partnered with Ness Tax and Bookkeeping years ago---and we have been part of the 19 Years—the public has voted them Sioux Falls Best.
    Our It’s YOUR Business Show---has done more than 4600 shows----yes business—and yes with the public in mind.
    Norm Anderson posts the Podcast of the show on our KELO-AM Website---while I write the blog—that gives you a general idea what is in the show. Feel free to call or text me at 605-728-BILL (2455) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog—November 12, 2024—9-10—Tax Talk Tim Ness   Lots to talk about with Tim Ness—Ness Tax and Bookkeeping—and yes we did get some call in’s for the show---that features the Tax Service voted Sioux Falls Best 19 years in a row.   The Former IRS Agent----has become a hit with people in this area. He knows how to treat people---help them whether it be Federal Income Tax---State Tax needs in 40+States----or even helping with tax and bookkeeping service.    Among the discussion points: IRS warning that there are still scams targeting seniors— IRS is actually warning people about scams that are targeting seniors---- IRS is actually paying people to share information about scams Some of our listeners are wondering after getting married during the summer months or even early fall—are their some tax tips for the newly married or maybe even soon to be married but before January 1st. IRS struggles with plans to hold off on audition those making UNDER $400,000.     Ness Tax provides help for those doing taxes in other states----something that seems interesting with each state having their own way of doing business.     One of the discussions this time of year---is for when the hours change for Ness Tax and Bookkeeping. Obviously it’s around the 1st of the year-----and it provides more people to work with the public---and those that can give help to get them done before April 15th.     Ness Tax can give you the latest tax changes—and how it can be different.      This is the only one of our It’s YOUR Business shows that take questions from the public. Something we have been doing for a number of years.     How fortunate we are to have partnered with Ness Tax and Bookkeeping years ago---and we have been part of the 19 Years—the public has voted them Sioux Falls Best.     Our It’s YOUR Business Show---has done more than 4600 shows----yes business—and yes with the public in mind.     Norm Anderson posts the Podcast of the show on our KELO-AM Website---while I write the blog—that gives you a general idea what is in the show. Feel free to call or text me at 605-728-BILL (2455) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.

November 12, 2024 9AM - Tax Talk with Tim Ness

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