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September 3, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

March 13, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—show 51-39

   From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—BECOME a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME---

 

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

  (((YEE HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 5139 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series.)))))

 

  We’ve followed along since January and I was on the phone as one of the final votes was being taken in Pierre-----our legislative learned voice---Casey Crabtree shared what was about to happen---

 

  He has rejoined us this morning (taped or live)Friday the 13th----

 

   (((Casey Crabtree))))

 

------------Darren Hefty---Ag PHD is with us this morning as well---
The war and fertilizer prices---soybeans
Nitrogen—vs manure
Largest property Tax Cut in South Dakota----as signed by Governor Rhoden----
Your show nationwide---what kind of inquiries do you get in these times—and what do you see---thru the planting and growing season---

 

   Darren Hefty---AG PHD----thanks for being so special to all of us in this part of the  country….

 

10:21/00—KELO Commercials

10:22/30---Ag Biz 2

---Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank-----we’ve really made it easy for our audience----if you have questions you can’t answer on financials—you need the players at Plains Commerce Bank whether it be for agriculture---businesses----newly married couples or those that have loving-ly been together for decades----

 

   It’s the example all banks should be using—

   Kind of questions you have been getting ----and do any of them surprise you?

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

   How they reach you—and the locations for your banks---

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

  From Fargo—our sister station KFGO—Sarah Heinrich—gives us story lines—and information that can help all of us---next

 

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

10:29/00---KELO Commercials

10:31/00----Ag Biz 3

  We start this half hour---with Mr. Commodities---Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---while we’ve been working here what have you been seeing in the market-place on this Friday the 13th---

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

   Grains—meat---energy---BIG BOARD on WALL STREET----

 

   Those wanting the latest on prices---as I understand---they can call and ask –and your team will be most accommodating---

 

   Matt Swenson---we’ll talk again on Monday—the 16th----

 

   We are trying to share our airways---with those FFA Students and others around South Dakota that are claiming some statewide awards.

 

   Nathan Sanderson---a long time friend and leader of the South Dakota Retailers Association---

  This was the State Culinary Talents and high school champs were crowned---Mitchell CTE and Harrisburg High school were among the winners----from our part of South Dakota----Harrisburg and Mitchell CTE

   Dailyn Kiner –won 1st Place in the Cake Decorating---Mitchell CTE

 

   Management 1st place winner—Harrisburg High School---Shylah Hansen and Jax Rosenbaum-----

 

   Why this competition has become so special across South Dakota---

 

--------------

 

   It is St. Patrick’s Day Parade time----and we have been working with our friends—for the event tomorrow---

 

Ryan Murphy is the Committee Chair—and has joined us to share with the public what they need to know----about the parade—the wearing of the green---and making it an Irish Day---all of those that are real Irish or those that are just being Irish for the Day---can enjoy it-----even if we have a little snow that will turn green as hits those attending---

 

--------------Ryan--------------what our audience should know about this traditional Irish Holiday-----

-----------------------Ryan-------------

   ================================================

   Sioux Empire Sportsman Show-----Mike Costanzo set up---

 

   Growing up in the National Seashore wilderness of Fire Island—Jonathan Wood’s Fascination with birds began early and lured him into the ancient sport of falconry, training his first falcon at the age of 12.

 

   He is currently the founder and President of Raptor Project Inc—training and caring for the largest traveling collection of birds of prey in the world with raptors from every habitat on the planet. Jonathon is one of the few professional master falconers in America. He personally delivers up to 800 lectures and large exhibits across the US annually from the border to border affecting many millions of fans.

 

   Mr. Wood is federally licensed Master Falconer-Wildlife Rehabilitator, Raptor Propagator and Game Bird Breeder and is also licensed to handle eagles and endangered species for educational programs.

 

   Woods expertise has placed him in demand as a consultant to national zoo and he has worked on Hollywood movies---documentaries and books. He was chosen to be the leader in the famed annual procession of animals at New York’s Cathedral of St. John Divine.

   Recently he was recognized in Washington DC at Constitution Hall and became the recipient of the DAR National Conservation Medal.

 

    Jonathan Wood is the inspiration for the character Jon Wood in the popular novel Frightful’s Mountain by award winning author Jean Craighead George.

   Gerri Eide—FFA SD---Mercedes Jones—a Senior Wessington Springs—is a star in Agribusiness finalist--

   

   Alla

 

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

March 13, 2026---10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;show 51-39
&nbsp;&nbsp; From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;BECOME a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME---
&nbsp;
((LEARN MORE at BLACKBURN BASEMENT REPAIR.com))
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE)))))
&nbsp; (((YEE HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 5139 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series.)))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We&rsquo;ve followed along since January and I was on the phone as one of the final votes was being taken in Pierre-----our legislative learned voice---Casey Crabtree shared what was about to happen---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; He has rejoined us this morning (taped or live)Friday the 13th----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; (((Casey Crabtree))))
&nbsp;
------------Darren Hefty---Ag PHD is with us this morning as well---
<ul>
<li>The war and fertilizer prices---soybeans</li>
<li>Nitrogen&mdash;vs manure</li>
<li>Largest property Tax Cut in South Dakota----as signed by Governor Rhoden----</li>
<li>Your show nationwide---what kind of inquiries do you get in these times&mdash;and what do you see---thru the planting and growing season---</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Darren Hefty---AG PHD----thanks for being so special to all of us in this part of the&nbsp; country&hellip;.
&nbsp;
10:21/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:22/30---Ag Biz 2
---Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank-----we&rsquo;ve really made it easy for our audience----if you have questions you can&rsquo;t answer on financials&mdash;you need the players at Plains Commerce Bank whether it be for agriculture---businesses----newly married couples or those that have loving-ly been together for decades----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; It&rsquo;s the example all banks should be using&mdash;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Kind of questions you have been getting ----and do any of them surprise you?
-------------Nolan-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; How they reach you&mdash;and the locations for your banks---
-------------Nolan--------------
&nbsp; From Fargo&mdash;our sister station KFGO&mdash;Sarah Heinrich&mdash;gives us story lines&mdash;and information that can help all of us---next
&nbsp;
10:27/00---Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network
10:29/00---KELO Commercials
10:31/00----Ag Biz 3
&nbsp;&nbsp;We start this half hour---with Mr. Commodities---Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---while we&rsquo;ve been working here what have you been seeing in the market-place on this Friday the 13th---
-----------------Matt----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Grains&mdash;meat---energy---BIG BOARD on WALL STREET----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Those wanting the latest on prices---as I understand---they can call and ask &ndash;and your team will be most accommodating---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt Swenson---we&rsquo;ll talk again on Monday&mdash;the 16th----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We are trying to share our airways---with those FFA Students and others around South Dakota that are claiming some statewide awards.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Nathan Sanderson---a long time friend and leader of the South Dakota Retailers Association---
&nbsp; This was the State Culinary Talents and high school champs were crowned---Mitchell CTE and Harrisburg High school were among the winners----from our part of South Dakota----Harrisburg and Mitchell CTE
&nbsp;&nbsp; Dailyn Kiner &ndash;won 1st&nbsp;Place in the Cake Decorating---Mitchell CTE
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Management 1st&nbsp;place winner&mdash;Harrisburg High School---Shylah Hansen and Jax Rosenbaum-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Why this competition has become so special across South Dakota---
&nbsp;
--------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; It is St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day Parade time----and we have been working with our friends&mdash;for the event tomorrow---
&nbsp;
Ryan Murphy is the Committee Chair&mdash;and has joined us to share with the public what they need to know----about the parade&mdash;the wearing of the green---and making it an Irish Day---all of those that are real Irish or those that are just being Irish for the Day---can enjoy it-----even if we have a little snow that will turn green as hits those attending---
&nbsp;
--------------Ryan--------------what our audience should know about this traditional Irish Holiday-----
-----------------------Ryan-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; ================================================
&nbsp;&nbsp; Sioux Empire Sportsman Show-----Mike Costanzo set up---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Growing up in the National Seashore wilderness of Fire Island&mdash;Jonathan Wood&rsquo;s Fascination with birds began early and lured him into the ancient sport of falconry, training his first falcon at the age of 12.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; He is currently the founder and President of Raptor Project Inc&mdash;training and caring for the largest traveling collection of birds of prey in the world with raptors from every habitat on the planet. Jonathon is one of the few professional master falconers in America. He personally delivers up to 800 lectures and large exhibits across the US annually from the border to border affecting many millions of fans.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. Wood is federally licensed Master Falconer-Wildlife Rehabilitator, Raptor Propagator and Game Bird Breeder and is also licensed to handle eagles and endangered species for educational programs.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Woods expertise has placed him in demand as a consultant to national zoo and he has worked on Hollywood movies---documentaries and books. He was chosen to be the leader in the famed annual procession of animals at New York&rsquo;s Cathedral of St. John Divine.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Recently he was recognized in Washington DC at Constitution Hall and became the recipient of the DAR National Conservation Medal.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jonathan Wood is the inspiration for the character Jon Wood in the popular novel Frightful&rsquo;s Mountain by award winning author Jean Craighead George.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Gerri Eide&mdash;FFA SD---Mercedes Jones&mdash;a Senior Wessington Springs&mdash;is a star in Agribusiness finalist--
&nbsp;&nbsp; 
&nbsp;&nbsp; Alla
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours----

March 13, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

9:06----Jodi Schwan

9:11----Jessie Schmidt9:18----Teri Schmidt

9:24-----KIP Rounds

9:32----Brandon  Hanson--DTSF

9:40-----Jim Ohlander--

9:46-----Cat Clark

9:50-----St. Patrick's Day Tease segment

9:55-----Diana Patterson--Sanford Career

 

 

9:06----Jodi Schwan
9:11----Jessie Schmidt9:18----Teri Schmidt
9:24-----KIP Rounds
9:32----Brandon&nbsp; Hanson--DTSF
9:40-----Jim Ohlander--
9:46-----Cat Clark
9:50-----St. Patrick's Day Tease segment
9:55-----Diana Patterson--Sanford Career
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

March 13, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

March 10, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-35

  From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—BECOME a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME—

 

(((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement Repair.com))))

 

((((MUSIC—THIS OLE HOUSE)))))

((YEE HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our IT’s YOUR Agri Business SHOW---show 51-35 in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series. )))

 

   Lots to talk about this morning----and lets get started with Congressman—and a want-to-be governor---Dusty Johnson----

 

   Congressman nice to have you with us this morning---farm bills---and I see Chinese Vapes------

-------------Dusty--------------

 

   E-15----and farm bill

----------DC---doings---running for governor----and

 

   Casey Crabtree in Pierre---he has been our most available and aggressive guest in the Legislature---

 

  -------Casey give us a look and feel as to what happens today----and thru the end of this last full week---

 

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

    Three things you see that just have to get done this week ---or before you turn and head for home—

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

    We appreciate you spending time with us---during this legislative session----

 

----------we’ll check with Gary Popke---Plains Commerce Bank---things you should know and be doing---and ask a Gary Popke—about how you handle this or that—financial place..

 

10:18/00—KELO Commercials

10:20/00---Ag Biz 2

   We talk with our friends at Plains Commerce Bank is this segment of the show 2 or 3 times a week---

   And Nolan Clarke and I talk about Gary Popke—and asking questions—of those in finance---

 

  Gary—good morning to you----Carolyn and I constantly are bringing paperwork to you and your team----all wanting to make sure those people we have been dealing with---are treating us fairly---

------------and of course we always have questions---about how to handle-those businesses that are not taking No for an answer—on some of the billing---

 

--------Gary—we appreciate what you do---but as we ask about this or that—I’m always wondering---just how many people in our Ag Business and Business Radio audience could use some help as well----

---------------who should ask a Gary Popke-or Cameo---about bills—and what you can do ---if they just won’t go away…

-----------------Gary----------------

   We find your Plains Commerce Team—really can work hard to help people not get fooled---confused or perhaps without a nickel to their name---

   Where do people get started to become a part of team that says yes can we help you?

-------------------Gary---------------------

    We appreciate you –and Cameo as well as Nolan helping those in ag, in business—and the younger and even older married couple to learn a thing or three…

--------Sarah Heinrich—has the Growing Harvest Network Report from KFGO in Fargo---

 

10:26/00—KELO Commercials

10:27/30---Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network

10:30/00---Fox Biz News

10:32/30---Ag Biz 3

  Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities----about this time weekday mornings does our market updating----

----------Matt----what can you share from the grains—the meat—the energy and the big board on Wall Street---

----------Matt ---morning markets-------

 

-----------thanks for the visit----- 

---------------we talked earlier in the show about what is happening in Pierre with the law-makers in their last week of the session…

 

  We appreciate Casey and the others that keep us posted during the Pierre playing politics…

-----------one important side of that is the Sioux Metro Alliance----17 or so communities working together on projects---including what is happening during the legislative session..

 

Tyler Toredsen-----what he sees—what still needs done---and just how 17 communities can work together interviewing the next mayor in a special forum in Sioux Falls—watching lawmakers—or just being nice to each other----

 

-------------Tyler---------------------

   The session

   What still needs done

   Forum for Sioux Falls Mayor----and---you name it---

 

Mr. Tree John Ball is straight ahead---

 

10:42---KELO Commercials

10:44---Ag Biz 4

  Mr. Tree ---John Ball---where we are –where we are going---and how are all your big and little trees growing—

 

------------John Ball---------------

  10:54/00—Ag Biz 5

---weather –weather ---or Ukraine with Alla

March 10, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 51-35
&nbsp;&nbsp;From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;BECOME a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME&mdash;
&nbsp;
(((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement Repair.com))))
&nbsp;
((((MUSIC&mdash;THIS OLE HOUSE)))))
((YEE HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our IT&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business SHOW---show 51-35 in our ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series. )))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lots to talk about this morning----and lets get started with Congressman&mdash;and a want-to-be governor---Dusty Johnson----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Congressman nice to have you with us this morning---farm bills---and I see Chinese Vapes------
-------------Dusty--------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E-15----and farm bill
----------DC---doings---running for governor----and
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Casey Crabtree in Pierre---he has been our most available and aggressive guest in the Legislature---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;-------Casey give us a look and feel as to what happens today----and thru the end of this last full week---
&nbsp;
----------------Casey---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Three things you see that just have to get done this week ---or before you turn and head for home&mdash;
-----------------Casey---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We appreciate you spending time with us---during this legislative session----
&nbsp;
----------we&rsquo;ll check with Gary Popke---Plains Commerce Bank---things you should know and be doing---and ask a Gary Popke&mdash;about how you handle this or that&mdash;financial place..
&nbsp;
10:18/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:20/00---Ag Biz 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We talk with our friends at Plains Commerce Bank is this segment of the show 2 or 3 times a week---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And Nolan Clarke and I talk about Gary Popke&mdash;and asking questions&mdash;of those in finance---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Gary&mdash;good morning to you----Carolyn and I constantly are bringing paperwork to you and your team----all wanting to make sure those people we have been dealing with---are treating us fairly---
------------and of course we always have questions---about how to handle-those businesses that are not taking No for an answer&mdash;on some of the billing---
&nbsp;
--------Gary&mdash;we appreciate what you do---but as we ask about this or that&mdash;I&rsquo;m always wondering---just how many people in our Ag Business and Business Radio audience could use some help as well----
---------------who should ask a Gary Popke-or Cameo---about bills&mdash;and what you can do ---if they just won&rsquo;t go away&hellip;
-----------------Gary----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We find your Plains Commerce Team&mdash;really can work hard to help people not get fooled---confused or perhaps without a nickel to their name---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Where do people get started to become a part of team that says yes can we help you?
-------------------Gary---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We appreciate you &ndash;and Cameo as well as Nolan helping those in ag, in business&mdash;and the younger and even older married couple to learn a thing or three&hellip;
--------Sarah Heinrich&mdash;has the Growing Harvest Network Report from KFGO in Fargo---
&nbsp;
10:26/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:27/30---Sarah Heinrich&mdash;Growing Harvest Network
10:30/00---Fox Biz News
10:32/30---Ag Biz 3
&nbsp;&nbsp;Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities----about this time weekday mornings does our market updating----
----------Matt----what can you share from the grains&mdash;the meat&mdash;the energy and the big board on Wall Street---
----------Matt ---morning markets-------
&nbsp;
-----------thanks for the visit-----&nbsp;
---------------we talked earlier in the show about what is happening in Pierre with the law-makers in their last week of the session&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;We appreciate Casey and the others that keep us posted during the Pierre playing politics&hellip;
-----------one important side of that is the Sioux Metro Alliance----17 or so communities working together on projects---including what is happening during the legislative session..
&nbsp;
Tyler Toredsen-----what he sees&mdash;what still needs done---and just how 17 communities can work together interviewing the next mayor in a special forum in Sioux Falls&mdash;watching lawmakers&mdash;or just being nice to each other----
&nbsp;
-------------Tyler---------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The session
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What still needs done
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forum for Sioux Falls Mayor----and---you name it---
&nbsp;
Mr. Tree John Ball is straight ahead---
&nbsp;
10:42---KELO Commercials
10:44---Ag Biz 4
&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Tree ---John Ball---where we are &ndash;where we are going---and how are all your big and little trees growing&mdash;
&nbsp;
------------John Ball---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;10:54/00&mdash;Ag Biz 5
---weather &ndash;weather ---or Ukraine with Alla

September 3, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

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