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

December 17, 2024 9AM - It's Your Business - Leader of the Band Show

Blog—December 13, 2024—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business

Quite the show—lots of cooperation you normally see in media circles today.

We started with Rob Larew—President of National Farmers Union ---and Jeff Kippley who is Vice President of South Dakota Farmers Union and yes Vice President of the National Farmers Union.

We talked about the meetings this week in Huron and today in Bismarck. Who needs done---how we can work together for a farm bill and other very important get together projects.

We bragged as well about the South Dakota and North Dakota ---young people who are such a big part of agriculture today. We –as broadcasters---officers and farm organizations must work together. We did in this show----and I appreciate all the work that was done to make it happen. As you read this blog—think about the people who you wouldn’t normally see or hear—gather to share what they know.

Darren Hefty—AG PHD—yes—that Baltic boy---who loves agriculture---works to educate those in our state---and does a nationwide radio show on Sirius 143 or is it 147. We talked today about the farm bill, farm crops, the needs—our youth and what 2025 could mean. His radio show is at 2PM on Friday and I think a few other days.

Congressman Dusty Johnson joined us—he was in town working a couple of different meetings and sides of the street---Swearing in of those that wanted to be Americans as well as Speaking to a Graduation Class going to tech school. A big deal---Dusty fitted us in----and we had a chance to salute each group as well as talking about whether or not he wants to be Governor. He has found a great way to answer that question from the media---I’m just now being brought in for my latest 2 years term. Does he want to be Governor---he shouldn’t say---but I can---he wants it and how he challenges it over the 2025, 2026, and 2027 year will be interesting.

Sarah Heinrich—had the Growing Harvest Network---yes that group from Fargo works with us-----Matt Swenson had the morning commodities. Something he does well in a short period of time and then encourages people to call him for the numbers later in the day.

Iowa’s Ag Secretary Mike Naig joined us to talk about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in another commercial turkey flock. This one is in Sac County, Iowa. The seventh detection within poultry in 2024.

Listening from South Dakota—and asking questions of the Iowa Ag Secretary was South Dakota State Vet---Beth Thompson----they had a great discussion—about what to look for---why it is important to work together---and even whether they would eat turkey or any fowl during this holiday season.

This was good communications---they knew each other—I work closely with both of them—and hopefully asked and got answered very important –yes very important discussions right now.

Food Safety is a concern—public health is a concern and we’ll work to do more in the days, months and years ahead. 

We talked with our Ukrainian friend—Alla---she has been visiting with us for a number of years---and having attended a couple of conferences in 2024---looking at bringing more Ukrainians to South Dakota----it is a reminder that there are good people who come here from other parts of the world---and want to work and help South Dakota. It’s more than just a political football—these are people that help businesses---and we are very proud---that groups are raising money to help---and that we have been included in a number of conferences and getting people there. 

We closed the show with Justin Glisin---Iowa State Climatologist who talked with us about the working together with Laura Edwards---South Dakota State Climatologist and that we will try ASAP to get the Minnesota Climatologist talking with us about the weather and how we can work together. 

Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show is a big deal—largest industry in SD---we reach out---attend conferences----meet experts and can bring topics to our radio audience. Something we enjoy 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 will post the podcast to the show—my job is to write the Blog—giving you some insights as to what is in the show—and where to find it.

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

Blog&mdash;December 13, 2024&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business
Quite the show&mdash;lots of cooperation you normally see in media circles today.
We started with Rob Larew&mdash;President of National Farmers Union ---and Jeff Kippley who is Vice President of South Dakota Farmers Union and yes Vice President of the National Farmers Union.
We talked about the meetings this week in Huron and today in Bismarck. Who needs done---how we can work together for a farm bill and other very important get together projects.
We bragged as well about the South Dakota and North Dakota ---young people who are such a big part of agriculture today. We &ndash;as broadcasters---officers and farm organizations must work together. We did in this show----and I appreciate all the work that was done to make it happen. As you read this blog&mdash;think about the people who you wouldn&rsquo;t normally see or hear&mdash;gather to share what they know.
Darren Hefty&mdash;AG PHD&mdash;yes&mdash;that Baltic boy---who loves agriculture---works to educate those in our state---and does a nationwide radio show on Sirius 143 or is it 147. We talked today about the farm bill, farm crops, the needs&mdash;our youth and what 2025 could mean. His radio show is at 2PM on Friday and I think a few other days.
Congressman Dusty Johnson joined us&mdash;he was in town working a couple of different meetings and sides of the street---Swearing in of those that wanted to be Americans as well as Speaking to a Graduation Class going to tech school. A big deal---Dusty fitted us in----and we had a chance to salute each group as well as talking about whether or not he wants to be Governor. He has found a great way to answer that question from the media---I&rsquo;m just now being brought in for my latest 2 years term. Does he want to be Governor---he shouldn&rsquo;t say---but I can---he wants it and how he challenges it over the 2025, 2026, and 2027 year will be interesting.
Sarah Heinrich&mdash;had the Growing Harvest Network---yes that group from Fargo works with us-----Matt Swenson had the morning commodities. Something he does well in a short period of time and then encourages people to call him for the numbers later in the day.
Iowa&rsquo;s Ag Secretary Mike Naig joined us to talk about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in another commercial turkey flock. This one is in Sac County, Iowa. The seventh detection within poultry in 2024.
Listening from South Dakota&mdash;and asking questions of the Iowa Ag Secretary was South Dakota State Vet---Beth Thompson----they had a great discussion&mdash;about what to look for---why it is important to work together---and even whether they would eat turkey or any fowl during this holiday season.
This was good communications---they knew each other&mdash;I work closely with both of them&mdash;and hopefully asked and got answered very important &ndash;yes very important discussions right now.
Food Safety is a concern&mdash;public health is a concern and we&rsquo;ll work to do more in the days, months and years ahead. 
We talked with our Ukrainian friend&mdash;Alla---she has been visiting with us for a number of years---and having attended a couple of conferences in 2024---looking at bringing more Ukrainians to South Dakota----it is a reminder that there are good people who come here from other parts of the world---and want to work and help South Dakota. It&rsquo;s more than just a political football&mdash;these are people that help businesses---and we are very proud---that groups are raising money to help---and that we have been included in a number of conferences and getting people there. 
We closed the show with Justin Glisin---Iowa State Climatologist who talked with us about the working together with Laura Edwards---South Dakota State Climatologist and that we will try ASAP to get the Minnesota Climatologist talking with us about the weather and how we can work together. 
Our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show is a big deal&mdash;largest industry in SD---we reach out---attend conferences----meet experts and can bring topics to our radio audience. Something we enjoy doing.
Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9&mdash;use the KELO App&mdash;Streaming on line or just ask Alexa.
Norm Anderson will post the podcast to the show&mdash;my job is to write the Blog&mdash;giving you some insights as to what is in the show&mdash;and where to find it.
Questions for me&mdash;feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at <a href="mailto:bill.zortman@mwcradio.com">bill.zortman@mwcradio.com</a>.

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

Blog-December 13, 2024-9-10—It’s YOUR Business

It’s YOUR Business---on a Friday the 13th –in December. We have our usual guests and in the 10:00 show—guests talking to us from North Dakota---Iowa Ag Secretary---Congressman from South Dakota (yes the only one)

In this hour—we have our Friday regulars that really help us understand the lay of the land---and what has happened and what will happen.

Jodi Schwan—Sioux Falls Business—among her topics:


Ellis Road Corridor fills in with commercial activity to support the growing population


Sioux Falls Metro area keeps lock on nation’s lowest unemployment rate


Levo Credit Union looking for the best teachers too—is cleared to open in Sioux City


Sioux Falls Marketing Architecture firm opens in Rapid City too


Brandon Startup manufacturer ranks among the nation’s fastest growing companies


The scare at the Empire Mall---normal hours return—added security had to be a part and it was


Children’s resale store owner to expand with 2nd Concept

 

Jessie Schmidt---BBB---December is Identity Awareness Month---and we’ll have tips to spot that type of scam.

 

Jessie always does that –and we appreciate it

 

Among her tips---look for unexplained withdrawals, charges and accounts. Review your bank account and credit card statements regularly if not more. Look for unfamiliar charges, accounts or withdrawals. Scammers have changed address associated with your bank account of credit card. Debt collectors may call you about debts that aren’t yours. You can set up automatic alerts on your accounts.

Check your credit reports regularly for unauthorized inquiries and accounts—you do have the right to check your credit report for free with each of the three major credit bureaus at Annual Credit Report.com. 

If you believe you are a victim of identity theft—it is essential to act quickly—Contact your local law enforcement and visit identitytheft.gov. 

Jessie suggested sharing your experience with related scams on BBB Scam Tracker. 

In our segment which shares time with Teri Schmidt—Experience Sioux Falls and South Dakota---she’s back on January 3rd—Kip Rounds is missing as well—but Dave Lucchesi Game Fish and Parks joined us.

We’ll talk about the Great Outdoors for fish and game in 2024---it has been quite a year with a national pheasant hunt---and many more activities that make a lot of difference.

We’ll look ahead to 2025----

What about Downtown Sioux Falls---Brandon Hanson---yes he was added in the last season to keeping not only us—but so many others posted as to what to expect for the weekend and what he will help plan in the days ahead.

This morning---

A Christmas Carol at The Premier Playhouse—Friday at 7—it of course is the timeless holiday classic as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past-Present and yet to Come. 

You can head over to the Cathedral of St Joseph tonight, Saturday or Sunday at 7:30 for Christmas at the Cathedral. This year—it’s titled “Go in Peace”—tells the Christmas Story thru the eyes of Simeon and Anna. This is an afternoon performance on Sunday as well. 

For those with little ones—Saturday is your chance to Meet Santa at the Washington Pavilion—it starts at 10AM—and yes a wish list should be brought—and you can snap a picture too.

Don’t miss the Winter Canvas Quest paint event on Saturday morning from 10 to noon at Serendipity Studios. It’s a fun, hands on workshop where you can create your own winter-inspired artwork. 

Yes virtually something for everyone---details available at dtsf.com/events

We’ll check the sports events upcoming—John Gaskins will talk about National Quarterfinals---SDSU is playing---and if they win and South Dakota win this weekend they could meet in the finals in Frisco Texas on January 6th.

Jimmy Ohlander-Sioux Falls Stampede—updates a key game this weekend and then Christmas holidays off—until 2025. We’ll get the latest on the team.

Diana Patterson—Sanford Career Opportunities has the circle out looking for nurses. RN’s or LPN’s.

Our It’s YOUR Business Show—is at 4674 shows---next week—I’m off for vacation time---but back on the 23rd of December.

Norm Anderson will post the show as a podcast---on the KELO AM Website---if you have questions for me—feel free to call me at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me bill.zortman@mwcradioc.om. This blog is part of what we like to do. Happy Holidays. 

Blog-December 13, 2024-9-10&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Business
It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---on a Friday the 13th &ndash;in December. We have our usual guests and in the 10:00 show&mdash;guests talking to us from North Dakota---Iowa Ag Secretary---Congressman from South Dakota (yes the only one)
In this hour&mdash;we have our Friday regulars that really help us understand the lay of the land---and what has happened and what will happen.
Jodi Schwan&mdash;Sioux Falls Business&mdash;among her topics:
<ul>
<li>
Ellis Road Corridor fills in with commercial activity to support the growing population
</li>
<li>
Sioux Falls Metro area keeps lock on nation&rsquo;s lowest unemployment rate
</li>
<li>
Levo Credit Union looking for the best teachers too&mdash;is cleared to open in Sioux City
</li>
<li>
Sioux Falls Marketing Architecture firm opens in Rapid City too
</li>
<li>
Brandon Startup manufacturer ranks among the nation&rsquo;s fastest growing companies
</li>
<li>
The scare at the Empire Mall---normal hours return&mdash;added security had to be a part and it was
</li>
<li>
Children&rsquo;s resale store owner to expand with 2nd Concept
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Jessie Schmidt---BBB---December is Identity Awareness Month---and we&rsquo;ll have tips to spot that type of scam.
&nbsp;
Jessie always does that &ndash;and we appreciate it
&nbsp;
Among her tips---look for unexplained withdrawals, charges and accounts. Review your bank account and credit card statements regularly if not more. Look for unfamiliar charges, accounts or withdrawals. Scammers have changed address associated with your bank account of credit card. Debt collectors may call you about debts that aren&rsquo;t yours. You can set up automatic alerts on your accounts.
Check your credit reports regularly for unauthorized inquiries and accounts&mdash;you do have the right to check your credit report for free with each of the three major credit bureaus at Annual Credit Report.com. 
If you believe you are a victim of identity theft&mdash;it is essential to act quickly&mdash;Contact your local law enforcement and visit identitytheft.gov. 
Jessie suggested sharing your experience with related scams on BBB Scam Tracker. 
In our segment which shares time with Teri Schmidt&mdash;Experience Sioux Falls and South Dakota---she&rsquo;s back on January 3rd&mdash;Kip Rounds is missing as well&mdash;but Dave Lucchesi Game Fish and Parks joined us.
We&rsquo;ll talk about the Great Outdoors for fish and game in 2024---it has been quite a year with a national pheasant hunt---and many more activities that make a lot of difference.
We&rsquo;ll look ahead to 2025----
What about Downtown Sioux Falls---Brandon Hanson---yes he was added in the last season to keeping not only us&mdash;but so many others posted as to what to expect for the weekend and what he will help plan in the days ahead.
This morning---
A Christmas Carol at The Premier Playhouse&mdash;Friday at 7&mdash;it of course is the timeless holiday classic as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past-Present and yet to Come. 
You can head over to the Cathedral of St Joseph tonight, Saturday or Sunday at 7:30 for Christmas at the Cathedral. This year&mdash;it&rsquo;s titled &ldquo;Go in Peace&rdquo;&mdash;tells the Christmas Story thru the eyes of Simeon and Anna. This is an afternoon performance on Sunday as well. 
For those with little ones&mdash;Saturday is your chance to Meet Santa at the Washington Pavilion&mdash;it starts at 10AM&mdash;and yes a wish list should be brought&mdash;and you can snap a picture too.
Don&rsquo;t miss the Winter Canvas Quest paint event on Saturday morning from 10 to noon at Serendipity Studios. It&rsquo;s a fun, hands on workshop where you can create your own winter-inspired artwork. 
Yes virtually something for everyone---details available at dtsf.com/events
We&rsquo;ll check the sports events upcoming&mdash;John Gaskins will talk about National Quarterfinals---SDSU is playing---and if they win and South Dakota win this weekend they could meet in the finals in Frisco Texas on January 6th.
Jimmy Ohlander-Sioux Falls Stampede&mdash;updates a key game this weekend and then Christmas holidays off&mdash;until 2025. We&rsquo;ll get the latest on the team.
Diana Patterson&mdash;Sanford Career Opportunities has the circle out looking for nurses. RN&rsquo;s or LPN&rsquo;s.
Our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show&mdash;is at 4674 shows---next week&mdash;I&rsquo;m off for vacation time---but back on the 23rd of December.
Norm Anderson will post the show as a podcast---on the KELO AM Website---if you have questions for me&mdash;feel free to call me at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me <a href="mailto:bill.zortman@mwcradioc.om">bill.zortman@mwcradioc.om</a>. This blog is part of what we like to do. Happy Holidays.

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

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