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September 21, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

September 21, 2026---9-10---It’s YOUR Business---Show 53-38

((((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls-Welcome to OUR Monday---It’s YOUR Business Show----glad to have you joining us this morning

 

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

   I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Business Show---we start another week—and yes we’ll follow along with how those from South Dakota an neighboring states----making the trip to DC did last week—

 

   As a backdrop----a little more than 10 years ago---when our It’s YOUR Business Show----expanded from one to two hours---the 10:00 Show became heavy duty Agriculture……an old broadcaster I had worked with suggested---you can’t do a two hour radio show in South Dakota—without one of the hours being heavy duty agriculture.

 

   Having grown up on a farm in northwest Iowa---having worked with a national Farm Show out of Chicago as a correspondent----I knew that in South Dakota---we just needed to reach out to farm organizations---politicians----and long time ag leaders.

 

   That we did—so the 10:00 Show became the Agri Business Show---and we had help from South Dakota Farm Bureau---South Dakota Farmers Union---4-H-----and farm businesses.

 

   Today we are still doing business how in the 9:00-10:00—and Agri Business in the 10-11.

 

   What you also need to know is that last week---we provided plenty of guests who were looking for help in DC with the Farm Bill-----and they were more than willing to work with us---share what they needed---and how they were approaching law-makers.

 

    We heard from not only those in South Dakota---but neighboring states—and many of those in ag—who appreciated us covering and doing all we could for agriculture. Yes they were tuning into our shows and we knew we were there---to help explain…

 

     We’ll talk with a number of leaders in both hours—about why Farm Radio—is important----

     And we start with Congressman Dusty Johnson------(((taped segment)))

 

     We’ll talk more about the week in DC---in where else---our agri-business hour at 10:06

 

9:21 /00—KELO Commercials

9:23 /20---It’s YOUR Business 2

Gaila Schreurs---(310-4069)

 

 

More on agriculture---and quite the week ahead----all part of our It’s YOUR Business Show----

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:31/00---Welcome Back to It’s YOUR Business------3

 

------Welcome back to It’s YOUR Business---after a week with people on the road—talking and sharing what all they were doing---we were happy to hear from so many people in neighboring states that truly appreciated what all we did this week ---from DC---we wanted to cover as well as we can-----big deal ---and there was a lot of interest---we were also pleased that leadership was willing to talk to us----about what was happening and the hopes for the future---

 

   Rob Larew—National Farmers Union President will join us in the 10:00 hour and we’ll get his take---should be interesting…

 

We also had a chance to visit with Congressman Dusty Johnson---which you will hear next---and in our 10:00 hour----

 

(((Dusty Johnson—Interview))))8:40----

 

9:43/00—KELO Commercials

9:44/30---Business 4

Smithfield –getting to build----

 

How the addition of a pork processing plant to the state’s largest industrial park has sparked conversation about responsible growth in the Sioux Falls Area---one said if smithfield gets to build we’re leaving—I have safety concerns and odor concernings ---and we are going to live with flies in the backyard

 

---we’ll keep a close eye on all---appreciate people noticing---

 

------lots more to come this morning –in the week that South Dakotans were in DC---and made quite a difference-----

 

--------Quite the list in our 10:00 show----

 

9:52/00—KELO Commercials

9:53/30---Rocky—Forman—and record for 10:00

 

---our time is up thank you for yours…

 

September 21, 2026---9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---Show 53-38
((((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls-Welcome to OUR Monday---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show----glad to have you joining us this morning
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE---YEE---HAH)))
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show---we start another week&mdash;and yes we&rsquo;ll follow along with how those from South Dakota an neighboring states----making the trip to DC did last week&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; As a backdrop----a little more than 10 years ago---when our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show----expanded from one to two hours---the 10:00 Show became heavy duty Agriculture&hellip;&hellip;an old broadcaster I had worked with suggested---you can&rsquo;t do a two hour radio show in South Dakota&mdash;without one of the hours being heavy duty agriculture.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Having grown up on a farm in northwest Iowa---having worked with a national Farm Show out of Chicago as a correspondent----I knew that in South Dakota---we just needed to reach out to farm organizations---politicians----and long time ag leaders.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; That we did&mdash;so the 10:00 Show became the Agri Business Show---and we had help from South Dakota Farm Bureau---South Dakota Farmers Union---4-H-----and farm businesses.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Today we are still doing business how in the 9:00-10:00&mdash;and Agri Business in the 10-11.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What you also need to know is that last week---we provided plenty of guests who were looking for help in DC with the Farm Bill-----and they were more than willing to work with us---share what they needed---and how they were approaching law-makers.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We heard from not only those in South Dakota---but neighboring states&mdash;and many of those in ag&mdash;who appreciated us covering and doing all we could for agriculture. Yes they were tuning into our shows and we knew we were there---to help explain&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk with a number of leaders in both hours&mdash;about why Farm Radio&mdash;is important----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And we start with Congressman Dusty Johnson------(((taped segment)))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk more about the week in DC---in where else---our agri-business hour at 10:06
&nbsp;
9:21 /00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:23 /20---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business 2
Gaila Schreurs---<a href="tel:310-4069">(310-4069</a>)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
More on agriculture---and quite the week ahead----all part of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show----
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:31/00---Welcome Back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business------3
&nbsp;
------Welcome back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---after a week with people on the road&mdash;talking and sharing what all they were doing---we were happy to hear from so many people in neighboring states that truly appreciated what all we did this week ---from DC---we wanted to cover as well as we can-----big deal ---and there was a lot of interest---we were also pleased that leadership was willing to talk to us----about what was happening and the hopes for the future---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Rob Larew&mdash;National Farmers Union President will join us in the 10:00 hour and we&rsquo;ll get his take---should be interesting&hellip;
&nbsp;
We also had a chance to visit with Congressman Dusty Johnson---which you will hear next---and in our 10:00 hour----
&nbsp;
(((Dusty Johnson&mdash;Interview))))8:40----
&nbsp;
9:43/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:44/30---Business 4
Smithfield &ndash;getting to build----
&nbsp;
How the addition of a pork processing plant to the state&rsquo;s largest industrial park has sparked conversation about responsible growth in the Sioux Falls Area---one said if smithfield gets to build we&rsquo;re leaving&mdash;I have safety concerns and odor concernings ---and we are going to live with flies in the backyard
&nbsp;
---we&rsquo;ll keep a close eye on all---appreciate people noticing---
&nbsp;
------lots more to come this morning &ndash;in the week that South Dakotans were in DC---and made quite a difference-----
&nbsp;
--------Quite the list in our 10:00 show----
&nbsp;
9:52/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:53/30---Rocky&mdash;Forman&mdash;and record for 10:00
&nbsp;
---our time is up thank you for yours&hellip;
&nbsp;

September 21, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

September 18, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 53-37

(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Welcome to Our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show  53-37—In our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business—Agri Business Series—

 

((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE—Yee Hah))

  I’m Bill Zortman and this is our Agri Business Show---and while many broadcasters opted not to follow Farmers from South Dakota looking for help in DC with a new farm bill-----we covered the visit---of Doug Sombke and his Farmers Union Tribe---every chance we got. Special thanks to President Sombke and thanks to Rocky Forman who was taking good care of us---as we followed along.

 

  Today—with those who made the journey to DC virtually back in their usual surroundings---we’ll try to get a feel as what they were thinking---and what else they thing needs to be done…and will anything be accomplished----

 

   President Sombke---you and I get to talk about what you are doing—what you want it to do long range----and yes what happens if anything –NEXT!!!

 

   Being an election year that gets closer each day---we know there are several irons in the fire---what do you hope gets done with the visit---and how would that affect those in agriculture not only in South Dakota but around the country—

------------------Doug Sombke---------------

 National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its annual Legislative Fly-In, which brought nearly 250 family farmers and ranchers to Washington for hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and government officials to demand a farm bill that works for family farmers.

 

"Hundreds of family farmers walked away from their fields and livestock this week because staying silent is no longer an option. Farm policy has been broken for too long, keeping family farmers trapped in a system we didn’t create and that cannot be fixed with incremental changes," said NFU President Rob Larew. "It's time for policymakers to step up and deliver real, lasting change that reflects the realities of farming in today's world and sets farms up for the next generation.”

 

Over three days, Farmers Union members met with members of Congress, officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the White House, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to share their lived experiences of the economic issues facing farm country.

 

Farmers Union members collectively visited with every Congressional office to push for a farm bill that works for family farmers—one that updates the safety net to reflect the economic reality farmers face; one that breaks the power of corporate monopolies and strengthens competition; one that includes mandatory country-of-origin labeling; and one that invests in opening more domestic markets and builds demand for American agricultural products. 

-------------how much difference would it make to South Dakotans in Agriculture---if they were able to get at least part or all of what you delegation was asking for---

-----------------Doug-------------------------

   We appreciate you giving it all you got—and we’ll continue to talk with some of those that made the trip throughout this hour—

 

  ------Darren Hefty –Ag PHD—is a guest we invite to be with us every Friday-----he does his broadcast show to an audience around the country-----lives near Baltic—and yes he is South Dakota FRIENDLY---

-----------Your thoughts on the Farmers Union 20 or so that made to DC asking for help----can they get a little bit—a lot or what will it take---

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

          Answer------

 

          When you are in an election year—getting an answer that means something can be a little tough---when media is ready to pounce on any direction that is mouthed---

-------------------as a farmer---where do you think we are in the middle of September------with crops and hopes for help from political players as occupy seats in DC----

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

            Answer---

---your crops –what you are seeing—and the concerns that you have there---?

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

    How can our listeners find your show later today---

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

   Darren Hefty—thanks for the wisdom---and all you do for those of us that really care about agriculture/

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

   We’ll hear more on the trip to DC—a little later in our Agri Business Show----and we’ll check how if you need help you can get it---

10:23/30---KELO Commercials

10:25/00---Ag Business 2

   From Plains Commerce Bank—Nolan Clarke---joins us as we do in our agri-business show---to check the direction---Plains Commerce has gone to answer people with help needed whether it be Business---Agriculture---Senior Citizens or newly married---Nolan talk to us about how welcoming Plains Commerce is when people ask for help----and really are sincere about the need/

-------------------NOLAN---------

    IN CASE YOU don’t know—every bank isn’t like PLAINS Commerce---and quite frankly our show reaches a lot of people talking the #1 industry in South Dakota---Agriculture----and the least we can do is to connect them with PLAINS that does care—and does act-----

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

     UPCOMING EVENTS THAT Plains Commerce will be hosting or covering---that people could see you and your partners—and perhaps make a difference---/

----------------------NOLAN-----------------

     We appreciate Plains Commerce for taking care of so many people---just approach –ask----and probably assume financials that can indeed make a difference---

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

---Sarah HEINRICH—KFGO –HAS THE GROWING HARVEST NETWORK---SHE’S NEXT----STAY WITH US

 

10;28/00---Sarah Heinrich---Growing harvest network—kfgo

10;30/00---Ag Business 3

----We start this half of the divide with Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities-----if you will share the mid-morning commodities---that our listeners wait for everyday we are on---

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

If people need updates from the end of the business day –or the start of the next business day—can they get them from Swenson Commodities-----

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

---thanks for the update-----

    All week long we have been following the South Dakota Farmers Union members that made the trip to DC---looking for support on a farm bill------we appreciated Rocky Forman working with us to talk to those attending----and we are doing the same in this show—we started with long time President Doug Sombke----and we had the VP of the National Farmers Union—who is also the VP of the South Dakota Farmers Union----joining us---Mr. Kipley---talk to us about what you saw---what you expect to get done---and where all of this is headed on Capital Hill ----

 

VP Kippley--------by phone------talking about what to expect----and what it would mean  to those in South Dakota and neighboring states---

 

----- National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its annual Legislative Fly-In, which brought nearly 250 family farmers and ranchers to Washington for hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and government officials to demand a farm bill that works for family farmers.

 

 

 

"Hundreds of family farmers walked away from their fields and livestock this week because staying silent is no longer an option. Farm policy has been broken for too long, keeping family farmers trapped in a system we didn’t create and that cannot be fixed with incremental changes," said NFU President Rob Larew. "It's time for policymakers to step up and deliver real, lasting change that reflects the realities of farming in today's world and sets farms up for the next generation.”

 

 

 

Over three days, Farmers Union members met with members of Congress, officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the White House, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to share their lived experiences of the economic issues facing farm country.

 

 

 

Farmers Union members collectively visited with every Congressional office to push for a farm bill that works for family farmers—one that updates the safety net to reflect the economic reality farmers face; one that breaks the power of corporate monopolies and strengthens competition; one that includes mandatory country-of-origin labeling; and one that invests in opening more domestic markets and builds demand for American agricultural products.

 

--Kippley—DC expectations---

 

---------we appreciate all of those who made the trip to DC—and want the best for all of our friends in agriculture---

 

    Kelly Marshall and the run across South Dakota-----605-941-5841

---please share with us—the runners and the 437 mile journey across South Dakota-----that started at 7:30 Wednesday  morning------for those that don’t know—talk to us about the runners—why they are running---where they have been and where they still have to go---to make a difference in the lives of those that have lost loved ones----and those that need to show there is support behind those running---

 

================Kelly------------------------

   Where they are now

   When they will arrive and where---and what it has meant thru the years to do this kind of event---

-------------Kelly (or her guest)

 

   ------------still more to come----all part of our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show on this third Friday of September---

 

10:43/00—KELO Commercials

10:44/30---Ag Business 4

South Dakota Farmers Union made the trip to DC this week looking to get some help with a farm bill---we have heard from President Doug Sombke---VP Kipley-----both state wide—and in his local chapter---

 

   They have set the thought process on what they saw—what they want to get accomplished---and the hopes for a better tomorrow---

 

----- we’ll continue to watch and update as we can—we thank Rocky Formen for helping us with the interviews—and explanations on what all what happening in DC –in the minds of the elected officials—as well as those doing the asking from South Dakota----

 

   Mr. Tree—John Ball is with us—he has been following the trees which ones are doing well—and what he sees is needed thru the last 11 or so days in September---

   Share with us please------

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

 

   We appreciate how you educate us on these trees--- and we know that you bring not only smiles to our audience---but information that will help them in years to come if they have healthy trees---

 

   Rocky Formen----and the wrap on the trip-----

 

   Laura Edwards---South Dakota State Climatologist--- ---

--what you are seeing as we look to the days ahead----and hopes for a good weather weekend----

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

   And what is ahead---

 

----I’m Bill Zortman—and thanks to all of those who helped us in DC with the show this week as well as those in the 437 project---the Parade of Homes this weekend------just to name a few

 

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

September 18, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 53-37
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Welcome to Our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show &nbsp;53-37&mdash;In our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business&mdash;Agri Business Series&mdash;
&nbsp;
((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE&mdash;Yee Hah))
&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and this is our Agri Business Show---and while many broadcasters opted not to follow Farmers from South Dakota looking for help in DC with a new farm bill-----we covered the visit---of Doug Sombke and his Farmers Union Tribe---every chance we got. Special thanks to President Sombke and thanks to Rocky Forman who was taking good care of us---as we followed along.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Today&mdash;with those who made the journey to DC virtually back in their usual surroundings---we&rsquo;ll try to get a feel as what they were thinking---and what else they thing needs to be done&hellip;and will anything be accomplished----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; President Sombke---you and I get to talk about what you are doing&mdash;what you want it to do long range----and yes what happens if anything &ndash;NEXT!!!
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Being an election year that gets closer each day---we know there are several irons in the fire---what do you hope gets done with the visit---and how would that affect those in agriculture not only in South Dakota but around the country&mdash;
------------------Doug Sombke---------------
&nbsp;National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its annual Legislative Fly-In, which brought nearly 250 family farmers and ranchers to Washington for hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and government officials to demand a farm bill that works for family farmers.
&nbsp;
"Hundreds of family farmers walked away from their fields and livestock this week because staying silent is no longer an option. Farm policy has been broken for too long, keeping family farmers trapped in a system we didn&rsquo;t create and that cannot be fixed with incremental changes," said NFU President Rob Larew. "It's time for policymakers to step up and deliver real, lasting change that reflects the realities of farming in today's world and sets farms up for the next generation.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Over three days, Farmers Union members met with members of Congress, officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the White House, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to share their lived experiences of the economic issues facing farm country.
&nbsp;
Farmers Union members collectively visited with every Congressional office to push for a farm bill that works for family farmers&mdash;one that updates the safety net to reflect the economic reality farmers face; one that breaks the power of corporate monopolies and strengthens competition; one that includes mandatory country-of-origin labeling; and one that invests in opening more domestic markets and builds demand for American agricultural products.&nbsp;
-------------how much difference would it make to South Dakotans in Agriculture---if they were able to get at least part or all of what you delegation was asking for---
-----------------Doug-------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate you giving it all you got&mdash;and we&rsquo;ll continue to talk with some of those that made the trip throughout this hour&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp; ------Darren Hefty &ndash;Ag PHD&mdash;is a guest we invite to be with us every Friday-----he does his broadcast show to an audience around the country-----lives near Baltic&mdash;and yes he is South Dakota FRIENDLY---
-----------Your thoughts on the Farmers Union 20 or so that made to DC asking for help----can they get a little bit&mdash;a lot or what will it take---
-----------------Darren-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Answer------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When you are in an election year&mdash;getting an answer that means something can be a little tough---when media is ready to pounce on any direction that is mouthed---
-------------------as a farmer---where do you think we are in the middle of September------with crops and hopes for help from political players as occupy seats in DC----
----------------Darren---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Answer---
---your crops &ndash;what you are seeing&mdash;and the concerns that you have there---?
-----------------Darren----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How can our listeners find your show later today---
-----------------Darren----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Darren Hefty&mdash;thanks for the wisdom---and all you do for those of us that really care about agriculture/
------------------Darren---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll hear more on the trip to DC&mdash;a little later in our Agri Business Show----and we&rsquo;ll check how if you need help you can get it---
10:23/30---KELO Commercials
10:25/00---Ag Business 2
&nbsp;&nbsp; From Plains Commerce Bank&mdash;Nolan Clarke---joins us as we do in our agri-business show---to check the direction---Plains Commerce has gone to answer people with help needed whether it be Business---Agriculture---Senior Citizens or newly married---Nolan talk to us about how welcoming Plains Commerce is when people ask for help----and really are sincere about the need/
-------------------NOLAN---------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IN CASE YOU don&rsquo;t know&mdash;every bank isn&rsquo;t like PLAINS Commerce---and quite frankly our show reaches a lot of people talking the #1 industry in South Dakota---Agriculture----and the least we can do is to connect them with PLAINS that does care&mdash;and does act-----
---------------------Nolan--------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; UPCOMING EVENTS THAT Plains Commerce will be hosting or covering---that people could see you and your partners&mdash;and perhaps make a difference---/
----------------------NOLAN-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate Plains Commerce for taking care of so many people---just approach &ndash;ask----and probably assume financials that can indeed make a difference---
----------------------Nolan----------------
---Sarah HEINRICH&mdash;KFGO &ndash;HAS THE GROWING HARVEST NETWORK---SHE&rsquo;S NEXT----STAY WITH US
&nbsp;
10;28/00---Sarah Heinrich---Growing harvest network&mdash;kfgo
10;30/00---Ag Business 3
----We start this half of the divide with Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities-----if you will share the mid-morning commodities---that our listeners wait for everyday we are on---
----------------Matt Swenson------Swenson Commodities----
If people need updates from the end of the business day &ndash;or the start of the next business day&mdash;can they get them from Swenson Commodities-----
------------Matt-----------------
---thanks for the update-----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All week long we have been following the South Dakota Farmers Union members that made the trip to DC---looking for support on a farm bill------we appreciated Rocky Forman working with us to talk to those attending----and we are doing the same in this show&mdash;we started with long time President Doug Sombke----and we had the VP of the National Farmers Union&mdash;who is also the VP of the South Dakota Farmers Union----joining us---Mr. Kipley---talk to us about what you saw---what you expect to get done---and where all of this is headed on Capital Hill ----
&nbsp;
VP Kippley--------by phone------talking about what to expect----and what it would mean&nbsp; to those in South Dakota and neighboring states---
&nbsp;
----- National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its annual Legislative Fly-In, which brought nearly 250 family farmers and ranchers to Washington for hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and government officials to demand a farm bill that works for family farmers.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
"Hundreds of family farmers walked away from their fields and livestock this week because staying silent is no longer an option. Farm policy has been broken for too long, keeping family farmers trapped in a system we didn&rsquo;t create and that cannot be fixed with incremental changes," said NFU President Rob Larew. "It's time for policymakers to step up and deliver real, lasting change that reflects the realities of farming in today's world and sets farms up for the next generation.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Over three days, Farmers Union members met with members of Congress, officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the White House, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to share their lived experiences of the economic issues facing farm country.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Farmers Union members collectively visited with every Congressional office to push for a farm bill that works for family farmers&mdash;one that updates the safety net to reflect the economic reality farmers face; one that breaks the power of corporate monopolies and strengthens competition; one that includes mandatory country-of-origin labeling; and one that invests in opening more domestic markets and builds demand for American agricultural products.
&nbsp;
--Kippley&mdash;DC expectations---
&nbsp;
---------we appreciate all of those who made the trip to DC&mdash;and want the best for all of our friends in agriculture---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly Marshall and the run across South Dakota-----<a href="tel:(605)%20941-5841">605-941-5841</a>
---please share with us&mdash;the runners and the 437 mile journey across South Dakota-----that started at 7:30 Wednesday&nbsp; morning------for those that don&rsquo;t know&mdash;talk to us about the runners&mdash;why they are running---where they have been and where they still have to go---to make a difference in the lives of those that have lost loved ones----and those that need to show there is support behind those running---
&nbsp;
================Kelly------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Where they are now
&nbsp;&nbsp; When they will arrive and where---and what it has meant thru the years to do this kind of event---
-------------Kelly (or her guest)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; ------------still more to come----all part of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show on this third Friday of September---
&nbsp;
10:43/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:44/30---Ag Business 4
South Dakota Farmers Union made the trip to DC this week looking to get some help with a farm bill---we have heard from President Doug Sombke---VP Kipley-----both state wide&mdash;and in his local chapter---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; They have set the thought process on what they saw&mdash;what they want to get accomplished---and the hopes for a better tomorrow---
&nbsp;
----- we&rsquo;ll continue to watch and update as we can&mdash;we thank Rocky Formen for helping us with the interviews&mdash;and explanations on what all what happening in DC &ndash;in the minds of the elected officials&mdash;as well as those doing the asking from South Dakota----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. Tree&mdash;John Ball is with us&mdash;he has been following the trees which ones are doing well&mdash;and what he sees is needed thru the last 11 or so days in September---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Share with us please------
-------------Tree--------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate how you educate us on these trees--- and we know that you bring not only smiles to our audience---but information that will help them in years to come if they have healthy trees---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Rocky Formen----and the wrap on the trip-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Laura Edwards---South Dakota State Climatologist--- ---
--what you are seeing as we look to the days ahead----and hopes for a good weather weekend----
&nbsp; --------------------Laura-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; And what is ahead---
&nbsp;
----I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman&mdash;and thanks to all of those who helped us in DC with the show this week as well as those in the 437 project---the Parade of Homes this weekend------just to name a few
&nbsp;
----our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours------

September 18, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

September 18, 2026—9-10---It’s YOUR Business---Show 53-36

(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Welcome to Our Family Friendly Friday Facts and Fun –On It’s Your Business the Business Show!!!

((((Music---THIS OLE HOUSE---Yee HAH))))

   I’m Bill Zortman and let’s get started with our Family Friendly Folks many who have been with us with 2012------Sharing what they are working on ---or have planned for all  of us in the days ahead---

----We start with Jodi Schwan----Sioux Falls Business ------You have been sharing what you are working on every-week for a long time—what about today----

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

 

Up next from the Better Business Bureau----Jessie Schmidt-----what can you share with us this morning--------

---Jessie-----------It’s your LG TV Eavesdropping on you

That’s the bold claim made by the YouTube Channel Games Nexus

 A new video from Gamers Nexus details how LG televisions are constantly logging data from users and uploading it back to the company. And Gamers Nexus claims LG TV’s are doing this even when they are in standby mode or completely disconnected from the internet.

  Gamers Nexus says its able to do this due to the advertising functionality built into the devices.

   Gamers Nexus says that a majority of the issues it uncovered are related to LG’s Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology, which utilizes these eavesdropping capabilities to find out what a user is watching, what app they are using and what devices connect to the TV

  We know who is in the LG household, an LG representative said in a corporate video, which Gamers Nexus included in their investigation. We know which devices are there.

   We own the glass says another LG Ad Solutions rep in another corporate video, boasting about the company’s access to its customers.

   As Gamers Nexus points out, LG’s advertising platform, LG Ad Solutions, claims on its website that the company can detect 363 million “US addressable secondary devices, even though LG claims it as only sold 216 million LG TVs globally.

   According to Gamers Nexus, LG TVs also collect a user’s IP address, geographic location, the names of every local WIFI network and the IP addresses of other devices on the network.

   The Gamers Nexus video was created in partnership with You  TUBE channel Level1Techs and cybersecurity researchers known as Mr. Bruh and u-turn. It has already amassed more than 2 million views over the weekend.

   Should be noted that LG denies this claim.

 

When we come back—we’ll visit with Teri Schmidt---Experience Sioux Falls---a topic she has been plugging with us for 14 years---she’s next

9:14/30—KELO Commercials

9:16/00---It’s YOUR Business 2

------Teri Schmidt----as I have learned thru the years---puts it straight forward----“Experience Sioux Falls------”Let’s talk Hunters Welcome—tis the season

   Teri ---your suggestion on how we can do that with a busy week and perhaps weather has it’s own dripping-blowing-and mind of it’s own---but you deliver in every turn of the climate button—

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

----thanks for always reminding us---to make people feel right at home here and want to come back to visit Sioux Falls and our area---as soon and as often as possible.

----thanks for the visit-----

----------Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks has been part of our Friday show for a number of years---and with September now on the 18th-----what activities---can you suggest for our listeners?

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

     What changes as we go from September to October—with Game Fish and Parks planning?

-------------Kip Rounds---thanks for the visit---and he super suggestions—

----We’re hearing from Downtown Sioux Falls’ Brandon Hanson---that this is a great opportunity for you our listeners and your families this weekend---

     That follows Fox Business News bridging the half hour---

9:29/00---KELO Commercials

9:31/00---It’s YOUR Friday Business 3

Just call him Mr. Downtown Sioux Falls---Yes Brandon Hanson

Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls has quite the list and it begins with today

Saturday is the big day.

Riverfest, presented by The Bancorp, returns Saturday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cherapa Place, right along the Big Sioux River. It's one of Downtown Sioux Falls' biggest events of the year, it's completely free, and it's really our opportunity to celebrate the river and the community that's grown up around it.

We'll have live music throughout the afternoon, food and drinks, local vendors, family activities, and opportunities to actually get out on the river with guided kayaking.

And we're putting a little more emphasis on the river itself this year. Before Riverfest begins, the Downtown Residents Association, Pleasant Rock Neighborhood Association and Friends of the Big Sioux River are hosting a river cleanup from 10:00 to noon. Then Friends of the Big Sioux will be at Riverfest talking about conservation and water quality.

We're even adding Paws on the Plaza, a dog fashion show, so bring the whole family, including the four-legged members.

Riverfest is really a perfect example of what we try to do at Downtown Sioux Falls. Take a great public space, fill it with people and activity, and create another reason to spend time in the heart of our city. And when thousands of people show up, that activity spills into our restaurants, retailers and businesses throughout Downtown.

A huge thank you to The Bancorp for presenting Riverfest and helping us keep an event of this scale free and open to the entire community.

Friday, there are a few easy ways to start the weekend.

Sticks and Steel is celebrating an incredible 25 years in Downtown Sioux Falls with its anniversary celebration. That's 25 years of a locally owned business investing in Downtown, and absolutely worth celebrating.

Pomegranate Market's Friday Night Farmers Market runs from 4:00 to 7:00 with local food and handmade goods.

And if you want to get outside, Fernson's Fall Jaunt and Ghosts & Gears both kick off Friday. They're self-guided interactive bike rides that will run through October, one built around fall scenery and the other around some of Sioux Falls' stranger and spookier stories.

Saturday, I'd keep your calendar centered around Riverfest, but Sticks and Steel's 25th anniversary celebration continues during the day, and the Big Sioux River cleanup is a great way to start the morning before joining us at Cherapa Place.

Sunday is a little quieter. If you're ready for fall baking, Plum's Cooking Company is hosting Sourdough Sunday from 10:00 to noon.

But really, this weekend we're asking you to do one thing: come down to the river.

Riverfest is Saturday from 3:00 to 8:00 at Cherapa Place. It's free, it's for everyone, and we'd love to see you there.

You can find the full weekend calendar and Riverfest details at dtsf.com/events.

----------don’t go too far away---plenty of activities we’ll share –all a part of It’s YOUR Business---our Family Friendly Friday Show

9:38/00---KELO Commercials

9:39/30---Business Show 4

Welcome back to our Family Friendly Friday Show---no political speeches----in these two hours----just an outline from those in this area on what you can to this weekend-----and the list is very good---

------we have one exception to that—Marty Jackley was making the rounds this morning----looking for votes in his run for Congress---

--------Marty—talk to us about what people are asking you---what they are concerned about ----and what you can do to help them----

-----------Marty-------------

    South Dakota Farmers Union and others in the ag business did a fly-in asking for help in DC this week------your concern for those in Ag—that do need some support-----and understanding without much action on a Farm Bill---or Farm-needs----

-----------Marty---------------

     Why are you the best candidate to serve South Dakota as our ONLY Congressman----at a time that challenges in ag---keep getting harder and harder to solve---

---Craig Mattick has been joining us he last couple of weeks to talk high school and college football---we invited him back this week—to share what he has seen this season—and did anything surprise him?

-------------------Craig---------------------

    Thanks for all the years you have shared with our audiences---what is going on----before it happens---thanks for the visit---

   Cat Clark---has been working with us---golf at Elmwood---and what else should we be aware of------

----------------Cat----------------

   New menu items---work done at Elmwood that gives us a good feel on a place to go with our buddies---or our family----how would you describe---2026----and what has changed in the minds of your guests—

------------------Cat----------------   Just ahead we’ll check in with Sioux Metro Alliance---and how their 18 communities---are making more of a difference everyday---

---Teddi Mueller---shows this weekend on housing---talk to us about this---where –when and what you expect------Good luck----September 19-20th---

9:48/00—KELO Commercials

9:49/30—It’s YOUR Business 4    

Tyler Tordesen 18 community Sioux Metro Alliance—is always a part of our Mind-set---about those towns outside of Sioux Falls—that are working to-gether----

---He is working as well for the Midwest Food Bank-Tri-State -efforting over the last two years---

Midwest Food Bank---You have been honored to be a part of the Midwest Food Bank Tri-State efforts for nearly 2 years now—our model at Midwest Food Bank multiplies impact with the help of volunteers, donors and partners we distribute food at no cost to our nonprofit agencies allowing every dollar donated to provide $30 or more in food value to those in need.

   The have announced plans to establish a Tri-State Division in Soux Falls expanding its network of distribution centers supporting hunger-relief efforts across South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota—the new SF distribution center and operations will help MFB provide food and essential resources throughout the Tri-State Region. They will engage and collaborate with the community to bridge the gap from where there is food excess to provide food access to those in need---

One more stop this morning----with Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities---

9:54/30---KELO Commercials

9:56/00----Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities---

----------each Friday you join us to talk about Career Opportunities at Sanford-----what ae you sharing this week---

--------------Diana----------------

This week we are looking for------

 

 

----we appreciate all those that join our shows on Friday—to share what they are doing ----and why it is important. Yes local business and yes agriculture---are key staples in our towns, counties and across South Dakota----we have paid special attention in 5,336 shows in 14 years----even though national political leaders often ignore the needs---our job is to report on votes—the progress---and where we are going.

 

--yes the Fall Parade of Homes is Saturday and Sunday

----for now our Time is UP ---Thank you for yours----

 

 

September 18, 2026&mdash;9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---Show 53-36
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Welcome to Our Family Friendly Friday Facts and Fun &ndash;On It&rsquo;s Your Business the Business Show!!!
((((Music---THIS OLE HOUSE---Yee HAH))))
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and let&rsquo;s get started with our Family Friendly Folks many who have been with us with 2012------Sharing what they are working on ---or have planned for all&nbsp; of us in the days ahead---
----We start with Jodi Schwan----Sioux Falls Business ------You have been sharing what you are working on every-week for a long time&mdash;what about today----
--------------------Jodi------------------
&nbsp;
Up next from the Better Business Bureau----Jessie Schmidt-----what can you share with us this morning--------
---Jessie-----------It&rsquo;s your LG TV Eavesdropping on you
That&rsquo;s the bold claim made by the YouTube Channel Games Nexus
&nbsp;A new video from Gamers Nexus details how LG televisions are constantly logging data from users and uploading it back to the company. And Gamers Nexus claims LG TV&rsquo;s are doing this even when they are in standby mode or completely disconnected from the internet.
&nbsp; Gamers Nexus says its able to do this due to the advertising functionality built into the devices.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Gamers Nexus says that a majority of the issues it uncovered are related to LG&rsquo;s Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology, which utilizes these eavesdropping capabilities to find out what a user is watching, what app they are using and what devices connect to the TV
&nbsp; We know who is in the LG household, an LG representative said in a corporate video, which Gamers Nexus included in their investigation. We know which devices are there.
&nbsp;&nbsp; We own the glass says another LG Ad Solutions rep in another corporate video, boasting about the company&rsquo;s access to its customers.
&nbsp;&nbsp; As Gamers Nexus points out, LG&rsquo;s advertising platform, LG Ad Solutions, claims on its website that the company can detect 363 million &ldquo;US addressable secondary devices, even though LG claims it as only sold 216 million LG TVs globally.
&nbsp;&nbsp; According to Gamers Nexus, LG TVs also collect a user&rsquo;s IP address, geographic location, the names of every local WIFI network and the IP addresses of other devices on the network.
&nbsp;&nbsp; The Gamers Nexus video was created in partnership with You&nbsp; TUBE channel Level1Techs and cybersecurity researchers known as Mr. Bruh and u-turn. It has already amassed more than 2 million views over the weekend.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Should be noted that LG denies this claim.
&nbsp;
When we come back&mdash;we&rsquo;ll visit with Teri Schmidt---Experience Sioux Falls---a topic she has been plugging with us for 14 years---she&rsquo;s next
9:14/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:16/00---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business 2
------Teri Schmidt----as I have learned thru the years---puts it straight forward----&ldquo;Experience Sioux Falls------&rdquo;Let&rsquo;s talk Hunters Welcome&mdash;tis the season
&nbsp;&nbsp; Teri ---your suggestion on how we can do that with a busy week and perhaps weather has it&rsquo;s own dripping-blowing-and mind of it&rsquo;s own---but you deliver in every turn of the climate button&mdash;
--------------Teri--------------
----thanks for always reminding us---to make people feel right at home here and want to come back to visit Sioux Falls and our area---as soon and as often as possible.
----thanks for the visit-----
----------Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks has been part of our Friday show for a number of years---and with September now on the 18th-----what activities---can you suggest for our listeners?
-------------------Kip------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What changes as we go from September to October&mdash;with Game Fish and Parks planning?
-------------Kip Rounds---thanks for the visit---and he super suggestions&mdash;
----We&rsquo;re hearing from Downtown Sioux Falls&rsquo; Brandon Hanson---that this is a great opportunity for you our listeners and your families this weekend---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; That follows Fox Business News bridging the half hour---
9:29/00---KELO Commercials
9:31/00---It&rsquo;s YOUR Friday Business 3
Just call him Mr. Downtown Sioux Falls---Yes Brandon Hanson
Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls has quite the list and it begins with today
Saturday is the big day.
Riverfest, presented by The Bancorp, returns Saturday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cherapa Place, right along the Big Sioux River. It's one of Downtown Sioux Falls' biggest events of the year, it's completely free, and it's really our opportunity to celebrate the river and the community that's grown up around it.
We'll have live music throughout the afternoon, food and drinks, local vendors, family activities, and opportunities to actually get out on the river with guided kayaking.
And we're putting a little more emphasis on the river itself this year. Before Riverfest begins, the Downtown Residents Association, Pleasant Rock Neighborhood Association and Friends of the Big Sioux River are hosting a river cleanup from 10:00 to noon. Then Friends of the Big Sioux will be at Riverfest talking about conservation and water quality.
We're even adding Paws on the Plaza, a dog fashion show, so bring the whole family, including the four-legged members.
Riverfest is really a perfect example of what we try to do at Downtown Sioux Falls. Take a great public space, fill it with people and activity, and create another reason to spend time in the heart of our city. And when thousands of people show up, that activity spills into our restaurants, retailers and businesses throughout Downtown.
A huge thank you to The Bancorp for presenting Riverfest and helping us keep an event of this scale free and open to the entire community.
Friday, there are a few easy ways to start the weekend.
Sticks and Steel is celebrating an incredible 25 years in Downtown Sioux Falls with its anniversary celebration. That's 25 years of a locally owned business investing in Downtown, and absolutely worth celebrating.
Pomegranate Market's Friday Night Farmers Market runs from 4:00 to 7:00 with local food and handmade goods.
And if you want to get outside, Fernson's Fall Jaunt and Ghosts &amp; Gears both kick off Friday. They're self-guided interactive bike rides that will run through October, one built around fall scenery and the other around some of Sioux Falls' stranger and spookier stories.
Saturday, I'd keep your calendar centered around Riverfest, but Sticks and Steel's 25th anniversary celebration continues during the day, and the Big Sioux River cleanup is a great way to start the morning before joining us at Cherapa Place.
Sunday is a little quieter. If you're ready for fall baking, Plum's Cooking Company is hosting Sourdough Sunday from 10:00 to noon.
But really, this weekend we're asking you to do one thing: come down to the river.
Riverfest is Saturday from 3:00 to 8:00 at Cherapa Place. It's free, it's for everyone, and we'd love to see you there.
You can find the full weekend calendar and Riverfest details at <a href="http://dtsf.com/events" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://dtsf.com/events&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789824660969000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SFqtf-3KvWNX0tdudcE6K">dtsf.com/events</a>.
----------don&rsquo;t go too far away---plenty of activities we&rsquo;ll share &ndash;all a part of It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---our Family Friendly Friday Show
9:38/00---KELO Commercials
9:39/30---Business Show 4
Welcome back to our Family Friendly Friday Show---no political speeches----in these two hours----just an outline from those in this area on what you can to this weekend-----and the list is very good---
------we have one exception to that&mdash;Marty Jackley was making the rounds this morning----looking for votes in his run for Congress---
--------Marty&mdash;talk to us about what people are asking you---what they are concerned about ----and what you can do to help them----
-----------Marty-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Dakota Farmers Union and others in the ag business did a fly-in asking for help in DC this week------your concern for those in Ag&mdash;that do need some support-----and understanding without much action on a Farm Bill---or Farm-needs----
-----------Marty---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why are you the best candidate to serve South Dakota as our ONLY Congressman----at a time that challenges in ag---keep getting harder and harder to solve---
---Craig Mattick has been joining us he last couple of weeks to talk high school and college football---we invited him back this week&mdash;to share what he has seen this season&mdash;and did anything surprise him?
-------------------Craig---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for all the years you have shared with our audiences---what is going on----before it happens---thanks for the visit---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Cat Clark---has been working with us---golf at Elmwood---and what else should we be aware of------
----------------Cat----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; New menu items---work done at Elmwood that gives us a good feel on a place to go with our buddies---or our family----how would you describe---2026----and what has changed in the minds of your guests&mdash;
------------------Cat----------------&nbsp;&nbsp; Just ahead we&rsquo;ll check in with Sioux Metro Alliance---and how their 18 communities---are making more of a difference everyday---
---Teddi Mueller---shows this weekend on housing---talk to us about this---where &ndash;when and what you expect------Good luck----September 19-20th---
9:48/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:49/30&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Business 4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tyler Tordesen 18 community Sioux Metro Alliance&mdash;is always a part of our Mind-set---about those towns outside of Sioux Falls&mdash;that are working to-gether----
---He is working as well for the Midwest Food Bank-Tri-State -efforting over the last two years---
Midwest Food Bank---You have been honored to be a part of the Midwest Food Bank Tri-State efforts for nearly 2 years now&mdash;our model at Midwest Food Bank multiplies impact with the help of volunteers, donors and partners we distribute food at no cost to our nonprofit agencies allowing every dollar donated to provide $30 or more in food value to those in need.
&nbsp;&nbsp; The have announced plans to establish a Tri-State Division in Soux Falls expanding its network of distribution centers supporting hunger-relief efforts across South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota&mdash;the new SF distribution center and operations will help MFB provide food and essential resources throughout the Tri-State Region. They will engage and collaborate with the community to bridge the gap from where there is food excess to provide food access to those in need---
One more stop this morning----with Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities---
9:54/30---KELO Commercials
9:56/00----Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities---
----------each Friday you join us to talk about Career Opportunities at Sanford-----what ae you sharing this week---
--------------Diana----------------
This week we are looking for------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
----we appreciate all those that join our shows on Friday&mdash;to share what they are doing ----and why it is important. Yes local business and yes agriculture---are key staples in our towns, counties and across South Dakota----we have paid special attention in 5,336 shows in 14 years----even though national political leaders often ignore the needs---our job is to report on votes&mdash;the progress---and where we are going.
&nbsp;
--yes the Fall Parade of Homes is Saturday and Sunday
----for now our Time is UP ---Thank you for yours----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

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