September 11, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 5329

(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—This is our Agri Business Show---with Agriculture being the #1 Industry in South Dakota---we know when our Ag Leaders in our state head to DC for meetings---its not just to talk about USD-South Dakota State Football-----but it is looking for ways to stay in the game---and utilize those we can trust in DC----on this Anniversary of 911---this is a good time to listen to those in DC—let them share their plans---and allow us here to get as involved as we can----))

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   I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show-----lots of key issues to be discussed by so many from South Dakota—over the next week----that we will try to keep you posted on what they are asking—what they need done---while talking to some of those right here staying in South Dakota—that have their own ideas of what is important----to businesses ---and the rest of us----

-----------Rocky Formen---SD Farmers Union is among those in route to DC---Farmers Union President Doug Sombke and dozens of others are already there---

-----Rocky---share with us the importance of the meetings in DC---what agriculture needs to get accomplished-----as well

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     We will follow up a couple of times in this hour----with those who can take the time to talk to South Dakota and us-----

     Good luck---and we all know that Agriculture is our #1 industry across our state---

    Darren Hefty—Ag PHD ---is one of those that traditionally leads off our 10-11 show-----if you were making the DC trip---what do you think our large ag group needs to  get done—and why is it so vital that we have a few adjustments when it comes to moving agriculture ahead---

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    Crops---expectations----national issues you have talked about on your national broadcast show –this week----

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      Where they can get more of Darren Hefty this afternoon----

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   While we have a contingent in DC---we have businesses that will be weighing in on the importance of this kind of trip---meeting the DC Delegation on their own ground----

    Just ahead—we’ll talk Plains Commerce Bank-----and how they can help you----and your family-----Sarah Heinrich has some morning ag updates from north of the border----yes Fargo way----

10:20/30---KELO Commercials

10:23/30---Ag Business 2

   If you listen to our Agri Business show---you know that for months we wanted to answer the wishes from our audience---to share a bank that wants to take their needs and help them---

Nolan Clark---Plains Commerce Bank has carried on the tradition---for businesses---those in agriculture---the older residents needing special attention in their senior years---as well as those that are newly married—or just getting ready to hit the work force.

   --------Nolan-----share with us why Plains Commerce Bank---wants to help those with needs----more than any other lending facility I’ve ever come across?

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        You hit Mitchell for their big event a few weeks ago---and I know your team---talked to so many people-----looking for an organization that could help them---do you have a story or two you can share with us examples of asking –and Plains Commerce responding---

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        Up coming events----where and when----and for those that just want to hit one of the Plains Commerce Banks----what would you advise them to do—on getting into a conversation----and then begin your time working together----

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         Thanks to Plains Commerce for all the people they help----and in essence set up relationships that can make such a difference----

------Sarah Heinrich—KFGO –has the Growing Harvest Network as we lead into this mid-way break in our It’s YOUR Agri Business show

10:29/00---Plains Commerce Break----KFGO’s Sarah Heinrich--- Growing Harvest Network---

10:32/00---Ag Business 3

----Welcome back to It’s YOUR Agri Business-----we start this side of the 2nd half with Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities---

  ----what do you see on this September 11th----

--------Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities------

-------People wanting updates can they get them later this afternoon---or when on Monday?

Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities----

  We will be talking about South Dakota Farmers Union and other organizations hitting the Nation’s Capital looking for help for all those in agriculture----

   -----if you don’t know---our businesses also know how important it is that they support agriculture---

  One of those Blackburn Foundation Repair---Kristi-Hay-Merfield---wants you all to know—they support those that have gone to DC fighting for agriculture-----you understand that agriculture is the #1 industry in South Dakota---and this trip is important---

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   While we keep an eye on DC---you want our audience to know the effects that the Drought has on Foundations and Concrete

----Blackburn does:

Concrete Leveling

Foundation Repair

Crawl Space Repair

Basement Waterproofing

Sump Pumps

Radon testing and mitigation across SD and Wyoming

---those just joining---what effects does the drought have on FOUNDATIONS and Concrete

----how our audience can reach---Blackburn Foundation Repair?

  Joining us this morning as well—Manager of Safety Travis Denison and/or SEC’s Safety Coordinator Jeff Slack---

  Sioux Valley Energy and Southeastern Electric Cooperative

  YOUR MISSION STATEMENT---“Serving our Members. ALWAYS

   The 2026 Campaign---CoopCares4Safety---(Ag-Farming and Driving/Workzone Safety))

TOPICS----

    Harvest Season, farmers and Ag producers are heading to the fields

• Be aware of clearances above and below
• B/c of farm large equipment look up and around for electrical lines and green boxes
• What should someone do if there is contact with power lines or facilities?

----Stay in Vehicle

----Call 911

----If there is a fire –jump clear without touching the vehicle and shuffle/hop for 40 feet

-------FYI as Construction Season Wraps up

  --Call 811 before you Dig

  --What to do once facilities/lines are located

  --Hang dig around mark lines

------Safet Driving in work or school zones---

  --Sioux Valley Energy is promoting Driving Safety throughout the year

  --Keep hands on the wheel, eyes on the road and distractions to the side

  --Be aware of work zones

------what is the #1 thing farmers can do to avoid contacting powerlines?

------What should a farmer do if a powerline, pole or great box is hit?

---when we come back---Feeding South Dakota----

10:44/00—KELO Commercials

10:45/30---Ag Business 4

   Lori Dykstra---has joined us this morning Hunger Action month---

----what should that mean to our listeners this morning---

-----------with the leadership of Feeding South Dakota---those that want more information---where would they get it—and how can they be part of those helping----

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Update---from DC---on the Farmers Fly-in ---Rocky Forman or guest that has arrived---and what it all means---

Sanford International –Brenda Dryer---update if we can----

------911 the Nation’s Largest Annual Day of Service---

---The nationwide observance encourages people to honor the spirit of service and unity demonstrated in the aftermath of September 11th by volunteering in their local communities---thru Helpline Center Volunteer Connections—residents can find meaningful opportunities to support nonprofit organizations and community needs thru the Sioux Empire Region

---Lisa Ottmar—605-274-1420---

-----John Ball—Mr. Tree

-----Laura Edwards—State Climatologist

Monday will pick up on the South Dakotans that are in DC----from Farmers Union and other groups---it’s important—we have listened to them thru some special programming this week---and will encourage to follow along with us—and other media—on what they are getting accomplished in DC

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