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September 1, 2023 10AM - It's Your Agri Business in Huron at the State Fair

March 23, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business---Show 51-47

 From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn Protected HOME----

 

((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))

(((((YEE-HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and WECLOME to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show----Show 51-47—in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series---))))

 

   We know that the calendar still reads March 23rd-----and if you are religious----we are still in Lent—with Palm Sunday this weekend and Eastern Sunday to follow.

 

   Looking back we see that the legislative session is done in Pierre---but I always want to know what people saw with the boys and girls in the legislative trench-us ---and what it means—

 

   That means we start with Casey Crabtree—who answered his phone this morning---- who can tell us what he has thought about---what he was asked in church---on the street and with athletic events---and just where we are going----

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

    The Governor took the last week on the road far-far-away---so what kind of work will he have for this week------

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

     That race for governor----you can hear any kind of poll you want on who’s winning---is it the old guy—a Congressman who is giving his slot to challenge the Appointed incumbent-----and a farmer or two---still trying to gain traction----

     What issues will decide the race ---in your mind-----

     ------------Casey-----------

   Spending a big issue---- even it the political pandering-----what gives and what should we believe---

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

    Will there be a special session-----or at least serious meetings somewhere around going to the polls—

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

    Casey Crabtree—thanks for helping us before—during and now after the legislative session in 2026----

 

---------One of those voices we wanted you to hear this morning---Jim Schmidt---Mr. Lincoln County------here is what he told us earlier this morning

((((Taped Segment----Jim Schmidt)))))))

   When we come back ----we’ll check some of the morning numbers---all part of our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---

 

10:20/00—KELO Commercials

10:21/30---Ag Biz 2

   In our Agri Business Show—we like to include----our friends at Plains Commerce Bank---who with our Business and Agri-Business Shows---constantly remind you—they will help you answer your questions---on finances-----whether you are a farmer---business-family----newly married or married for decades.

   Nolan Clarke—I think smiles when we say—don’t you wish your bank would answer your serious financial questions---in good times and in bad---

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

   I do work with Plains Commerce---and with other banks as well—but I know who I can ask financial questions to consider—and it begins with Plains Commerce-----why-----

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

  ----------how do they reach you----

-----------------Nolan Clarke-----

  -------thanks for answering our questions in every show---and being willing to help others---

------------------Sarah Heinrich—has the Growing Harvest Network—from our sister station—KFGO in Fargo---

---------Taped Segment---Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network)

 

   When we come back we get the first field report for the week—the last full week of March—from Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities—later we’ll have the Rock Report---stay with us—

 

10:27/00---Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network--KFGO

10:29/00---KELO Commercials

10:31/00---Ag Biz 3

   Matt Swenson---yes that Swenson—from Swenson Commodities gets us started on the last half hour---

   What are you seeing mid-morning with the Commodities starting the week---

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

    Grain---meat---energy---big Board on Wall Street-----------

------------People with questions how can they reach you------and your team morning to evening---

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

   Thanks for the visit—

((taped segment from 9-10---Tina Herren)))

 

   Gerri Eide---FFA of South Dakota---helps us ---those in agriculture—from adult to growing into adults----something she has done for years—

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

   





This coming Monday, March 23rd, I will be interviewing via telephone (605)-223-0072/(605)-223-1656 Dustin Coleman, President/Co-Owner of Cole-TAC, Inc. – Rapid City, South Dakota.
Would you share with us the history of your company?
What products does your company make?  
Where do you sell your products?  Ie. Just in the Rapid City area?  Just in the Midwest?  Or, just in the US?
How many employees do you have and what do they specialize in? 

                       Are you in need of more employees?
Is your company growing?  And if so, why?
Do you export your products to other countries? Yes, to all of our friendly allies.

Wishing you a great rest of your week!

 

-------when we come back—we’ll check the Weekly Rock Report---

 

10:39/00—KELO COMMERCIALS---

10:41/00---Ag Business----4

The Rock Report launches us in this segment

 

This coming Monday, March 23rd, I will be interviewing via telephone (605)-223-0072/(605)-223-1656 Dustin Coleman, President/Co-Owner of Cole-TAC, Inc. – Rapid City, South Dakota.
Would you share with us the history of your company?
What products does your company make?  
Where do you sell your products?  Ie. Just in the Rapid City area?  Just in the Midwest?  Or, just in the US?
How many employees do you have and what do they specialize in? 

                       Are you in need of more employees?
Is your company growing?  And if so, why?
Do you export your products to other countries? Yes, to all of our friendly allies.

Wishing you a great rest of your week!

 

----------------------Mr. Tree--------John

 

Alla-----

 

Justin Glisin---Weather------

 

--our time is up-thank you for yours

March 23, 2026---10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business---Show 51-47
&nbsp;From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME----
&nbsp;
((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))
(((((YEE-HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and WECLOME to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show----Show 51-47&mdash;in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series---))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We know that the calendar still reads March 23rd-----and if you are religious----we are still in Lent&mdash;with Palm Sunday this weekend and Eastern Sunday to follow.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Looking back we see that the legislative session is done in Pierre---but I always want to know what people saw with the boys and girls in the legislative trench-us ---and what it means&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That means we start with Casey Crabtree&mdash;who answered his phone this morning---- who can tell us what he has thought about---what he was asked in church---on the street and with athletic events---and just where we are going----
------------------Casey-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Governor took the last week on the road far-far-away---so what kind of work will he have for this week------
-------------------Casey------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That race for governor----you can hear any kind of poll you want on who&rsquo;s winning---is it the old guy&mdash;a Congressman who is giving his slot to challenge the Appointed incumbent-----and a farmer or two---still trying to gain traction----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What issues will decide the race ---in your mind-----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;------------Casey-----------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spending a big issue---- even it the political pandering-----what gives and what should we believe---
------------------Casey--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Will there be a special session-----or at least serious meetings somewhere around going to the polls&mdash;
-------------------Casey--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Casey Crabtree&mdash;thanks for helping us before&mdash;during and now after the legislative session in 2026----
&nbsp;
---------One of those voices we wanted you to hear this morning---Jim Schmidt---Mr. Lincoln County------here is what he told us earlier this morning
((((Taped Segment----Jim Schmidt)))))))
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When we come back ----we&rsquo;ll check some of the morning numbers---all part of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---
&nbsp;
10:20/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:21/30---Ag Biz 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In our Agri Business Show&mdash;we like to include----our friends at Plains Commerce Bank---who with our Business and Agri-Business Shows---constantly remind you&mdash;they will help you answer your questions---on finances-----whether you are a farmer---business-family----newly married or married for decades.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nolan Clarke&mdash;I think smiles when we say&mdash;don&rsquo;t you wish your bank would answer your serious financial questions---in good times and in bad---
----------------Nolan--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I do work with Plains Commerce---and with other banks as well&mdash;but I know who I can ask financial questions to consider&mdash;and it begins with Plains Commerce-----why-----
-----------------Nolan-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;----------how do they reach you----
-----------------Nolan Clarke-----
&nbsp;&nbsp;-------thanks for answering our questions in every show---and being willing to help others---
------------------Sarah Heinrich&mdash;has the Growing Harvest Network&mdash;from our sister station&mdash;KFGO in Fargo---
---------Taped Segment---Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When we come back we get the first field report for the week&mdash;the last full week of March&mdash;from Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities&mdash;later we&rsquo;ll have the Rock Report---stay with us&mdash;
&nbsp;
10:27/00---Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network--KFGO
10:29/00---KELO Commercials
10:31/00---Ag Biz 3
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Matt Swenson---yes that Swenson&mdash;from Swenson Commodities gets us started on the last half hour---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What are you seeing mid-morning with the Commodities starting the week---
-------------------Matt-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Grain---meat---energy---big Board on Wall Street-----------
------------People with questions how can they reach you------and your team morning to evening---
-------------------Matt-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks for the visit&mdash;
((taped segment from 9-10---Tina Herren)))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gerri Eide---FFA of South Dakota---helps us ---those in agriculture&mdash;from adult to growing into adults----something she has done for years&mdash;
----------Gerri---------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
This coming Monday, March 23rd, I will be interviewing via telephone&nbsp;(605)-223-0072/(605)-223-1656 Dustin Coleman, President/Co-Owner of Cole-TAC, Inc. &ndash; Rapid City, South Dakota.
<ul>
<li>Would you share with us the history of your company?</li>
<li>What&nbsp;products does your&nbsp;company&nbsp;make?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Where do you sell&nbsp;your&nbsp;products?&nbsp; Ie. Just in the Rapid City area?&nbsp; Just in the Midwest?&nbsp; Or, just in the US?</li>
<li>How many employees do you have&nbsp;and what do they specialize in?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Are you in need of more employees?
<ul>
<li>Is your&nbsp;company&nbsp;growing?&nbsp; And if so, why?</li>
<li>Do you export your products to other countries?&nbsp;Yes, to all of our friendly allies.</li>
</ul>
Wishing you a great rest of your week!
&nbsp;
-------when we come back&mdash;we&rsquo;ll check the Weekly Rock Report---
&nbsp;
10:39/00&mdash;KELO COMMERCIALS---
10:41/00---Ag Business----4
The Rock Report launches us in this segment
&nbsp;
This coming Monday, March 23rd, I will be interviewing via telephone&nbsp;(605)-223-0072/(605)-223-1656 Dustin Coleman, President/Co-Owner of Cole-TAC, Inc. &ndash; Rapid City, South Dakota.
<ul>
<li>Would you share with us the history of your company?</li>
<li>What&nbsp;products does your&nbsp;company&nbsp;make?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Where do you sell&nbsp;your&nbsp;products?&nbsp; Ie. Just in the Rapid City area?&nbsp; Just in the Midwest?&nbsp; Or, just in the US?</li>
<li>How many employees do you have&nbsp;and what do they specialize in?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Are you in need of more employees?
<ul>
<li>Is your&nbsp;company&nbsp;growing?&nbsp; And if so, why?</li>
<li>Do you export your products to other countries?&nbsp;Yes, to all of our friendly allies.</li>
</ul>
Wishing you a great rest of your week!
&nbsp;
----------------------Mr. Tree--------John
&nbsp;
Alla-----
&nbsp;
Justin Glisin---Weather------
&nbsp;
--our time is up-thank you for yours

 March 23, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

March 23, 2026---9-10---It’s YOUR Business------Show 51-46

   From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls----Become a Blackburn Protected Home---

 

(((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE)))))

(((YEE-HAH----))) I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show----Show 51-46---in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series----

 

  We like to have Jim Schmidt—Mr. Lincoln County help us understand what is going on-----and there was some discussion in our Friday Show..

 

  So Jim bring us up-date on that set of facts---and what else is important as you see it as we hit the final 9 days in March---

 

---------------------Jim------------------------

  Other County Discussions---and bring us up-date on what is going on and what you expect as we turn from the end of March ---into April…

---------------------Jim------------------------

  What kind of hopes and development to see you see April and May bringing to Lincoln County?

---------------------Jim------------------------

    New Dairy implementation----and tax reduction talk-----

---------------------Jim------------------------

    What else is being discussed in Lincoln County—and where will 2026 take us----

----------------------Jim------------------------

     When we come back we’ll visit about Sioux Falls---with Tina Herren—

 

9:15/00---KELO Commercials

9:17/00---Business Show 2

   Tina Herren—has joined us in our Monday shows to talk about a variety of topics---

   In 2025, Sioux Falls recorded $1.33 billion in construction valuation through building permits. 

 
This is the fifth straight year the city exceeded $1 billion in construction activity.  
More than 5,600 permits were issued across residential and commercial projects.  

 

Sioux Falls Has Consistently High Construction Activity for Its Size

 

 

In 2025, Sioux Falls recorded $1.33 billion in construction valuation through building permits. 

 
This is the fifth straight year the city exceeded $1 billion in construction activity.  
More than 5,600 permits were issued across residential and commercial projects.  

 

Why that matters

 

 

For a city of about 224,000 people, $1+ billion in annual construction is significant.

 

Cities in the same population range often see:

 
$400M–$900M annual permit valuations
Occasional spikes over $1B during major development cycles.

For example:

 
Des Moines only recently passed $1B in permit value for the first time in its fiscal year ending in 2025.  

Sioux Falls, by comparison, has sustained that level multiple years in a row, which signals ongoing investment rather than a one-time spike.

 
 Population Growth Supports the Construction Boom

 

Construction activity is closely tied to population growth.

 

Sioux Falls:
Added about 5,000 residents in 2025.  
Population reached ~224,676 people.  
Since 2018, the city has added over 42,000 residents.  

 

 

That’s roughly 23% population growth in eight years, which is very strong for a Midwestern city. 

 

For comparison:

 
Many Midwest cities grow 0.3–1% annually.
Sioux Falls often grows 2–3% per year, which is significantly faster.

--

I want to talk about the Sioux Falls contracting expo, as they held their second one in 2025 and what that opens up for conversation for all commercial construction companies, and subcontractors, in the suit empire.

   Tina Herren-thanks for the visit---Gil Haugen---appreciates as we do—all that you do----

 

9:30/00—KELO Commercials

9:31/30---fox biz news

9:33/00---Business Show 3

---Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast coming up

   Shannon Nordstrom is talking with us—

 

    April 3rd---7-830 at Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall===

   

This Good Friday, Friday, April 3rd, join us for the 2026 Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast with special guest Barry C. Black.

As the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate and a former Navy leader, Barry has inspired the nation with his faith, courage, and wisdom and even spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Hear his powerful stories of hope, service, and perseverance, and be inspired to live a life that makes a difference.

 

On June 27, 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.) was elected the 62ndChaplain of the
Senate. He started his work on July 7, 2003. Prior to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the
U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy
Chaplains.



Chaplain Black is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and an alumnus of Oakwood College,Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Palmer Theological Seminary, Salve
Regina University, and Alliant International University. In addition to earning Master of Artsdegrees in Divinity, Counseling, and Management, he has received a Doctorate degree in
Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology.



He has authored six books beginning with his autobiography, From the Hood to the Hill (2006), The Blessing of Adversity (2011), Nothing to Fear (2017), Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven
(2018), and Bible Wisdom for Better Living (2019). And A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope (2022).



Chaplain Barry C. Black is married to the former Brenda Pearsall of St. Petersburg, Florida. They have three sons: Barry II, Brendan, and Bradford.


Join us on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026

This years event will return to The Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall
Best Western Ramkota Hotel | 3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Doors Open 6:30 AM

 

One more stop in this hour----all part of our It’s YOUR Business show

 

9:45/00—KELO Commercials

9:46/30---Business 4

   Welcome back to our It’s YOUR Business Show----on March 23rd---

 

Richard Crawford---

-------getting good traffic at our 3D art for the blind exhibit---

 

--------guest to tell us about the event---who is attending—

Where it is----and what people will be able to observe….

 

   -----tell us more about what you do----and why this exhibit has meant so much to you----

 

9:55/00---KELO Commercials

9:56/30---Business 5

 

   Our 10:00 Ag Hour---includes the Rock Report—from Rock Nelson---Mr. Tree –John Ball------ we’ll check the morning weather---Swenson Commodities will have the morning numbers on the half hour---

 

   Show available as a podcast---same day—thanks to Norm Anderson---

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

 

 

 

 

March 23, 2026---9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business------Show 51-46
&nbsp;&nbsp; From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls----Become a Blackburn Protected Home---
&nbsp;
(((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE)))))
(((YEE-HAH----))) I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show----Show 51-46---in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We like to have Jim Schmidt&mdash;Mr. Lincoln County help us understand what is going on-----and there was some discussion in our Friday Show..
&nbsp;
&nbsp; So Jim bring us up-date on that set of facts---and what else is important as you see it as we hit the final 9 days in March---
&nbsp;
---------------------Jim------------------------
&nbsp; Other County Discussions---and bring us up-date on what is going on and what you expect as we turn from the end of March ---into April&hellip;
---------------------Jim------------------------
&nbsp; What kind of hopes and development to see you see April and May bringing to Lincoln County?
---------------------Jim------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Dairy implementation----and tax reduction talk-----
---------------------Jim------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What else is being discussed in Lincoln County&mdash;and where will 2026 take us----
----------------------Jim------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back we&rsquo;ll visit about Sioux Falls---with Tina Herren&mdash;
&nbsp;
9:15/00---KELO Commercials
9:17/00---Business Show 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tina Herren&mdash;has joined us in our Monday shows to talk about a variety of topics---
&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2025, Sioux Falls recorded $1.33 billion in construction valuation through building permits.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>This is the fifth straight year the city exceeded $1 billion in construction activity. &nbsp;</li>
<li>More than 5,600 permits were issued across residential and commercial projects. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Sioux Falls Has Consistently High Construction Activity for Its Size
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
In 2025, Sioux Falls recorded $1.33 billion in construction valuation through building permits.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>This is the fifth straight year the city exceeded $1 billion in construction activity. &nbsp;</li>
<li>More than 5,600 permits were issued across residential and commercial projects. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Why that matters
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
For a city of about 224,000 people, $1+ billion in annual construction is significant.
&nbsp;
Cities in the same population range often see:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>$400M&ndash;$900M annual permit valuations</li>
<li>Occasional spikes over $1B during major development cycles.</li>
</ul>
For example:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Des Moines only recently passed $1B in permit value for the first time in its fiscal year ending in 2025. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Sioux Falls, by comparison, has sustained that level multiple years in a row, which signals ongoing investment rather than a one-time spike.
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Population Growth Supports the Construction Boom</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Construction activity is closely tied to population growth.
&nbsp;
Sioux Falls:
<ul>
<li>Added about 5,000 residents in 2025. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Population reached ~224,676 people. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Since 2018, the city has added over 42,000 residents. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
That&rsquo;s roughly 23% population growth in eight years, which is very strong for a Midwestern city.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
For comparison:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Many Midwest cities grow 0.3&ndash;1% annually.</li>
<li>Sioux Falls often grows 2&ndash;3% per year, which is significantly faster.</li>
</ul>
--
I want to talk about the Sioux Falls contracting expo, as they held their second one in 2025 and what that opens up for conversation for all commercial construction companies, and subcontractors, in the suit empire.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tina Herren-thanks for the visit---Gil Haugen---appreciates as we do&mdash;all that you do----
&nbsp;
9:30/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:31/30---fox biz news
9:33/00---Business Show 3
---Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast coming up
&nbsp;&nbsp; Shannon Nordstrom is talking with us&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; April 3rd---7-830 at Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall===
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
This Good Friday, Friday, April 3rd, join us for the 2026 Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast with special guest Barry C. Black. As the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate and a former Navy leader, Barry has inspired the nation with his faith, courage, and wisdom and even spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;Hear his powerful stories of hope, service, and perseverance, and be inspired to live a life that makes a difference.
&nbsp;
On June 27, 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.) was elected the 62ndChaplain of the Senate. He started his work on July 7, 2003. Prior to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. 
Chaplain Black is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and an alumnus of Oakwood College,Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Palmer Theological Seminary, Salve Regina University, and Alliant International University. In addition to earning Master of Artsdegrees in Divinity, Counseling, and Management, he has received a Doctorate degree in Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology. 
He has authored six books beginning with his autobiography, From the Hood to the Hill (2006), The Blessing of Adversity (2011), Nothing to Fear (2017), Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven (2018), and Bible Wisdom for Better Living (2019). And A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope (2022). 
Chaplain Barry C. Black is married to the former Brenda Pearsall of St. Petersburg, Florida. They have three sons: Barry II, Brendan, and Bradford.
 Join us on&nbsp;Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026 This years event will return to The Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall
<ul>
<li>Best Western Ramkota Hotel | 3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107</li>
<li>7:00 AM - 8:30 AM</li>
<li>Doors Open 6:30 AM</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
One more stop in this hour----all part of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business show
&nbsp;
9:45/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:46/30---Business 4
&nbsp;&nbsp; Welcome back to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show----on March 23rd---
&nbsp;
Richard Crawford---
-------getting good traffic at our 3D art for the blind exhibit---
&nbsp;
--------guest to tell us about the event---who is attending&mdash;
Where it is----and what people will be able to observe&hellip;.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; -----tell us more about what you do----and why this exhibit has meant so much to you----
&nbsp;
9:55/00---KELO Commercials
9:56/30---Business 5
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Our 10:00 Ag Hour---includes the Rock Report&mdash;from Rock Nelson---Mr. Tree &ndash;John Ball------ we&rsquo;ll check the morning weather---Swenson Commodities will have the morning numbers on the half hour---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Show available as a podcast---same day&mdash;thanks to Norm Anderson---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Questions for me&mdash;feel free to call me at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bill.zortman@mwcradio.com">bill.zortman@mwcradio.com</a>.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

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

March 20, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-45

  From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn Protected HOME---

 

((((M-U-S—I-C---This OLE House)))))

(((YEE-HAH))))—I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It’s YOUR AGRI BUSINESS Show----SHOW 51-45 ---in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business---AGRI BUSINESS SHOW---

   Agri-culture of course is #1 INDUSTRY IN SOUTH DAKOTA—and we with this show –TREAT IT THAT WAY----

 

   Now ----as we have shared with you our audience----we have been working behind the scenes---with the man who became Governor after Governor Noem---took off for DC and the Trump Tour----One Larry Rhoden.

   The Governor is one of the first office holders I’ve dealt where anywhere in the Country in the dozen states I’ve work broadcasting in that didn’t allow us to share what he was thinking with you the Public---I’m told that will change---very soon.

   Governor Larry Rhoden did sign  five budget bills into law, including HB 1326, the general appropriations act for Fiscal Year 2027. 

 

“We do a lot of things right in South Dakota. When it comes to fiscal responsibility, we are second to none,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “This is the 137th year in a row that we have delivered a balanced budget! We recognize these dollars aren’t ours – they belong to the people of South Dakota, and I am proud of our commitment to invest them wisely.”

 

South Dakota has a AAA credit rating from every major credit rating agency, is one of only three states with a fully-funded pension program, and has a constitutional requirement that the budget be balanced.

  We kept our promise—we’ll see if the Governor does what we were told beginning next week.

 

  That is then---but this is now---and lets get started with the story lines---beginning with Darren Hefty—AGPH---heard and scene—nationwide from his Ag Castle near Baltic----

   ---Darren we were talking about it being probably one of the last flashes of winter---looks like to you—an early spring

      With that concerns about fertilizer---war in the middle east---and winter kills for wheat –alfalfa—and more planning for soybean acres—

-------------Darren----------------you are out at the state tournament---what are you seeing on the court—and in the fields---on the way out---from east river---to where the activities are taking place….

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

 

    --------Marty Jackley has joined us along with Joshua Chase—Mr. Jackley is running for Congress----

-----------Lets talk about what they are seeing in an interesting race—now that we are in the last week of March 2026---

----------------Marty & Chase tell their story-----

-----------Taped Segment------------------

    ---when we come back—we’ll visit with an old friend on mine---Dan Kippley that has announced this week he’s running for office---State Senate District 13---

--that’s next along with the morning numbers as well…

 

10:20/00—KELO—It’s YOUR Ag Business 2

10:22/00---Ag Biz 2

   The only thing I would enjoy more than interviewing a friend of mine like Dan Kippley running District 13 Senate Seat---would be if I was running to serve the public politically—just like I have done to anchor 5000 TV Shows—and now over 5100 Radio shows in Sioux Falls----

----------Dan---talk to us about why you wanted to run for office-----and what you would bring to serving the public?

--------------------Dan-------------------

    What do you see----about what you can do for the people you would serve in Senate Seat 13----that is important enough you would offer your services?

--------------------Dan--------------------

     How many are in the race-----and what will you campaign on in between now and time to go to the polls?

---------------------Dan-------------------

     This past legislative session----what did you see that needed to get done and what might you have done differently?

---------------------Dan-------------------

      Kind of questions you expect to be asked----and a couple of things you want to do as District 13 Senate Seat Holder------

     ------------Dan-------------------

      We wish you the best------and will be following along---

-----------Still to come we’ll hear from Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network---from KFGO—Fargo—our little sister station---Nolan Clarke—Plains Commerce Bank will share why you can ask Plains Commerce questions that will help you---Matt Swenson has the morning commodities---

10:27/00---Sara Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network

10:29/00—KELO Commercials

10:31/00---Ag Bz 4

 

From Swenson Commodities---Mr. Matt Swenson---has been following the morning markets----and has the mid-morning look----what do you see

------------------Matt Swenson-------------------

 Grain—meat---energy---big board on Wall Street-------------

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

  Can our listeners –get information early morning thru late afternoon to see what has changed—in the market-place---

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

   We appreciate you joining us----

   From Plains Commerce Bank----Nolan Clarke---talks thru how to get the answer to important financial questions---from your banker---

   -----------Nolan –lots of questions right now----high taxes---high gas prices----how do you continue to function—day to day----

   How can you help our listeners---who don’t want to play politics—they just want to be able to exist----reasonably----in these very strange circumstances----

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

   People with business or farm questions----newly married or silver or golden tied couples---can Plains Commerce answer their questions---

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

   And if you are wondering about your bank-----and they can’t or won’t take the time to answer questions----give Plains a call with their 6 or 8 locations----

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

  Thanks for the visit-----

----still to come a few more stops this morning---one of those the reminder that The Cross is about the time of the season—we’ll talk about that---visit with Alla—Tree and check the weather----too

 

10:41/00---KELO Commercials

10:42/30---Ag Business 4

   Next Friday---at this time---I’m introducing the speaker for the Sioux Falls Prayer breakfast—afterwards—Barry Black—the 62nd Chaplain of the US Senate will be joining us in studio—for a 9:32 interview

   Shannon Nordstrom---has asked me to get the Chaplain with us in the studio---something we have done in recent years----and as we do it---on that April 3rd---we’ll have a chance to really share the time of the season---

   He is a proud husband of an amazing wife---proud father of 3 awesome children---

   And so much more----Norstrom auto.com is amazing Ewe Pullet-com----Nordstrom’s repairables---he is the under the hood show host---

 

PTLA---will be a special time------and set the time of the season---

 

----------

10:48/00---KELO Commercials

10:49/30---Mr. Tree---John Ball

 

10:53/00---Alla------Ukraine—Iran-War-families up date

 

   Weather to close-----Laura Edwards or Justin Glisin—

 

 

Our time is up—thank you for yours

    

March 20, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 51-45
&nbsp; From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME---
&nbsp;
((((M-U-S&mdash;I-C---This&nbsp;OLE&nbsp;House)))))
(((YEE-HAH))))&mdash;I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It&rsquo;s YOUR AGRI BUSINESS Show----SHOW 51-45 ---in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---AGRI BUSINESS SHOW---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Agri-culture of course is #1 INDUSTRY IN SOUTH DAKOTA&mdash;and we with this show &ndash;TREAT IT THAT WAY----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Now ----as we have shared with you our audience----we have been working behind the scenes---with the man who became Governor after Governor Noem---took off for DC and the Trump Tour----One Larry Rhoden.
&nbsp;&nbsp; The Governor is one of the first office holders I&rsquo;ve dealt where anywhere in the Country in the dozen states I&rsquo;ve work broadcasting in that didn&rsquo;t allow us to share what he was thinking with you the Public---I&rsquo;m told that will change---very soon.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Governor Larry Rhoden did sign &nbsp;five budget bills into law, including&nbsp;<a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27361" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27361&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774099049605000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-dKnvoESrj9PZp_UVq2EJ">HB 1326</a>, the general appropriations act for Fiscal Year 2027.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ldquo;We do a lot of things right in South Dakota. When it comes to fiscal responsibility, we are second to none,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Governor Larry Rhoden. &ldquo;This is the 137th&nbsp;year in a row that we have delivered a balanced budget! We recognize these dollars aren&rsquo;t ours &ndash; they belong to the people of South Dakota, and I am proud of our commitment to invest them wisely.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
South Dakota has a AAA credit rating from every major credit rating agency, is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2025/10/29/state-pension-funding-levels-stayed-stable-despite-volatility" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2025/10/29/state-pension-funding-levels-stayed-stable-despite-volatility&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774099049605000&amp;usg=AOvVaw16qAF9btAu0G_3oeldDnkk">one of only three states</a>&nbsp;with a fully-funded pension program, and has a constitutional requirement that the budget be balanced.
&nbsp; We kept our promise&mdash;we&rsquo;ll see if the Governor does what we were told beginning next week.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; That is then---but this is now---and lets get started with the story lines---beginning with Darren Hefty&mdash;AGPH---heard and scene&mdash;nationwide from his Ag Castle near Baltic----
&nbsp;&nbsp; ---Darren we were talking about it being probably one of the last flashes of winter---looks like to you&mdash;an early spring
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With that concerns about fertilizer---war in the middle east---and winter kills for wheat &ndash;alfalfa&mdash;and more planning for soybean acres&mdash;
-------------Darren----------------you are out at the state tournament---what are you seeing on the court&mdash;and in the fields---on the way out---from east river---to where the activities are taking place&hellip;.
---------------Darren----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --------Marty Jackley has joined us along with Joshua Chase&mdash;Mr. Jackley is running for Congress----
-----------Lets talk about what they are seeing in an interesting race&mdash;now that we are in the last week of March 2026---
----------------Marty &amp; Chase tell their story-----
-----------Taped Segment------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---when we come back&mdash;we&rsquo;ll visit with an old friend on mine---Dan Kippley that has announced this week he&rsquo;s running for office---State Senate District 13---
--that&rsquo;s next along with the morning numbers as well&hellip;
&nbsp;
10:20/00&mdash;KELO&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Ag Business 2
10:22/00---Ag Biz 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The only thing I would enjoy more than interviewing a friend of mine like Dan Kippley running District 13 Senate Seat---would be if I was running to serve the public politically&mdash;just like I have done to anchor 5000 TV Shows&mdash;and now over 5100 Radio shows in Sioux Falls----
----------Dan---talk to us about why you wanted to run for office-----and what you would bring to serving the public?
--------------------Dan-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What do you see----about what you can do for the people you would serve in Senate Seat 13----that is important enough you would offer your services?
--------------------Dan--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How many are in the race-----and what will you campaign on in between now and time to go to the polls?
---------------------Dan-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This past legislative session----what did you see that needed to get done and what might you have done differently?
---------------------Dan-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kind of questions you expect to be asked----and a couple of things you want to do as District 13 Senate Seat Holder------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ------------Dan-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We wish you the best------and will be following along---
-----------Still to come we&rsquo;ll hear from Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network---from KFGO&mdash;Fargo&mdash;our little sister station---Nolan Clarke&mdash;Plains Commerce Bank will share why you can ask Plains Commerce questions that will help you---Matt Swenson has the morning commodities---
10:27/00---Sara Heinrich&mdash;Growing Harvest Network
10:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:31/00---Ag Bz 4
&nbsp;
From Swenson Commodities---Mr. Matt Swenson---has been following the morning markets----and has the mid-morning look----what do you see
------------------Matt Swenson-------------------
&nbsp;Grain&mdash;meat---energy---big board on Wall Street-------------
------------------Matt--------------
&nbsp; Can our listeners &ndash;get information early morning thru late afternoon to see what has changed&mdash;in the market-place---
------------------Matt--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate you joining us----
&nbsp;&nbsp; From Plains Commerce Bank----Nolan Clarke---talks thru how to get the answer to important financial questions---from your banker---
&nbsp;&nbsp; -----------Nolan &ndash;lots of questions right now----high taxes---high gas prices----how do you continue to function&mdash;day to day----
&nbsp;&nbsp; How can you help our listeners---who don&rsquo;t want to play politics&mdash;they just want to be able to exist----reasonably----in these very strange circumstances----
---------------Nolan---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; People with business or farm questions----newly married or silver or golden tied couples---can Plains Commerce answer their questions---
----------------Nolan--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; And if you are wondering about your bank-----and they can&rsquo;t or won&rsquo;t take the time to answer questions----give Plains a call with their 6 or 8 locations----
----------------Nolan--------------------
&nbsp; Thanks for the visit-----
----still to come a few more stops this morning---one of those the reminder that The Cross is about the time of the season&mdash;we&rsquo;ll talk about that---visit with Alla&mdash;Tree and check the weather----too
&nbsp;
10:41/00---KELO Commercials
10:42/30---Ag Business 4
&nbsp;&nbsp; Next Friday---at this time---I&rsquo;m introducing&nbsp;the speaker for the Sioux Falls Prayer breakfast&mdash;afterwards&mdash;Barry Black&mdash;the 62nd&nbsp;Chaplain of the US Senate will be joining us in studio&mdash;for a 9:32 interview
&nbsp;&nbsp; Shannon&nbsp;Nordstrom---has asked me to get the Chaplain with us in the studio---something we have done in recent years----and as we do it---on that April 3rd---we&rsquo;ll have a chance to really share the time of the season---
&nbsp;&nbsp; He is a proud husband of an amazing wife---proud father of 3 awesome children---
&nbsp;&nbsp; And so much more----Norstrom&nbsp;<a href="http://auto.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://auto.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774099049606000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2fAcOPS4P5DmnXL2YvpcNm">auto.com</a>&nbsp;is amazing Ewe Pullet-com----Nordstrom&rsquo;s repairables---he is the under the hood show host---
&nbsp;
PTLA---will be a special time------and set the time of the season---
&nbsp;
----------
10:48/00---KELO Commercials
10:49/30---Mr. Tree---John Ball
&nbsp;
10:53/00---Alla------Ukraine&mdash;Iran-War-families up date
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Weather to close-----Laura Edwards or Justin Glisin&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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