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September 3, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri 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—

 

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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 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

 March 11, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

March 11, 2026--9-10---Working on Wellness Wednesday—Show 51-36

----FROM the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—BECOME a

BLACKBURN PROTE CTED HOME

 

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

 (((YEE HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our WORKING ON WELLNESS WEDNESDAY—Yes our Medical show for the week—and show 51-36 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR BUSINESS SERIES)))

 

   Quite the line-up for the Wellness Wednesday show-----and we start with Joe Kippley—Sioux Falls Health Director-----and you might guess that we will be talking facts and figures that somehow gets originated with the Legislature in Pierre---

 

   But we have a real sign that spring can’t be too far away---with updated data related to mosquito control

 

-------------Joe--------------------

 

   We’ll talk a lot more about the Legislature in their final week today---and who better than Joe Kippley to talk about the Medicaid Budget ---that is expected to get thru the appropriations committee---(or maybe it did late Tuesday---

 

   Fill us in Joe------

-----Medicaid---what to expect---what will be different---- and what the audience should plan on -------

 

------------------Joe----------------------

 

     Health-wise in the City—what you are seeing—what concerns you—and just where we are going----

------------------Joe----------------------

     Joe Kippley—Sioux Falls Health Director---thanks for the visit---

 

Planet Fitness---is next-----and yes we’ll be talking long-term health and poor mechanics that don’t just discomfort—they really compound over time.

9:18/00—KELO Commercials

9:20/00---Wellness 2

 Nancy Michaels has joined us---Planet Fitness----

 

Talking Points:
 One of the most overlooked factors in long-term health is gait. Poor walking mechanics

Don’t just cause discomfort; they compound over time. Research shows that gait

abnormalities are present in up to 60% of adults, and many people don’t discover an

issue until it’s already affecting their daily mobility.
 Warning signs of a problematic gait pattern

○ Pain during walking (in the joints, low back, or pain that increases with distance)

○ Limping

○ Foot dragging

○ Excessive swaying or leaning

○ Toe walking

○ Frequent tripping
 Simple self-assessments anyone can do at home as they become more active this spring

○ Walk barefoot across a room and have someone film you (or film yourself)

○ What to look for:
 Are your steps even?
 Does one foot turn out more?
 Do your hips drop on one side?
 Is your arm swing symmetrical?

○ Walk 10 meters and time yourself walking at your normal pace

■ Comfortable adult walking speed ≈ 1.2–1.4 m/s

 

○ Standing on one leg test:

■ How to do it:
 Stand near a wall or counter.
 Lift one foot.
 Time how long you balance (eyes open).

■ Healthy general benchmarks:
 Under 40 yrs: 30+ seconds
 40–60 yrs: 20+ seconds
 60+: 10–20 seconds

 
 The American College of Cardiology found that even light, low-intensity walking is

associated with a 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 30% lower risk of

cardiovascular-related death compared to sedentary individuals. With spring being the

season most people naturally return to outdoor activity, it’s the ideal time to examine

whether the way you walk could be either extending or quietly shortening your life.
 Proper gait can reduce impact forces on the knee by up to 50%, according to

biomechanics research out of Harvard—a critical factor for the millions of Americans

dealing with knee pain or arthritis.
 Gait speed alone has been identified by researchers as a reliable predictor of longevity in

older adults, with slower walkers showing significantly higher rates of decline.
 Simple corrections to walking mechanics—foot strike, posture, stride length—can

meaningfully reduce cumulative joint stress over thousands of daily steps.
 Wrap up

○ Our Planet Fitness trainers are available to create a plan just for you &amp; your goals

○ Share locations

 

Working on Wellness Wednesday---two more segment including Med School Chief from USD---and St. Patrick’s Day-----Saturday the 14th—all following Fox Business News---

 

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/00---fox biz-news

9:32/30---Wellness Wednesday 3

   I’ve got my American Red-white-and blue on this morning—but come Saturday---March 14th---it is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade---

 

   Kelly Grogan—2026 Grand Marshall

   Ryan Murphy is the Committee Chair

   (((Evan NOLTE?)))

---Preparade event—begins at 13th ad Phillips traveling north to 5th Street---

   What should we know---

   Begins 2:00-3:30—at 13th and Phillips Avenue—traveling north to 5th Street

   Traditional painting of the shamrock at 11 on Phillips Avenue –in front of First National Bank-

 

-----------we’ll have more on St. Patrick’s Day on Friday---

 

---up next---Tim Ridgway—Mr. Health in South Dakota—just coming off a vacation---we’ll see what he sees with his amazing students—and health leaders of tomorrow

 

9:43/00—KELO Commercials

9:45/00---Wellness 4

   Our good friend—Dr. Tim Ridgway—has been good enough to be a regular in our Working on Wellness Wednesday show—and other health issues across South Dakota----

 

   He’s back after what he shared with me---was a much needed vacation---

 

  Dr. Tim---good morning----

 

  When we hit the week of St. Patrick’s Day----we know we are getting late in the school year from your students in med school to those all the way down to just starting in kindergarten and 1st grade.

 

   Talk to us if you will about the year with your med students—the big trip to Pierre to show the white coats to the lawmakers-----

 

   Share with us the experience there in 2026----and what your students have shared after the Pierre event---

--------------Tim-----------------

   Health Care in South Dakota---what you see---what you hear---and how the changes being made in locations is coming soon---

--------------------Tim--------------------

    This year’s graduating class---I assume the bulk come from South Dakota---but you always share they also infiltrate from other states—

--------------------Tim--------------------

    What we should know about those graduating—do you expect most of them to stay in South Dakota---or where do you think they could wind up----

---------------------Tim--------------------

    The recruiting for the next class or two----

 

    For you—what you see about the class—their expectations----and what you have learned from them----

-----------------Tim-------------------------

   We appreciate your visit----and lets talk again soon…

 

  We’ll get you ready for Agri Business Show—which includes reports from Pierre—and other points we think you will find interesting..

 

9:55/30—KELO Commercials

9:57/00---Wellness Wednesday 5

------------wrap--------------on Wellness Wednesday-----------

------------closing days of the legislative session in Pierre-----

------------and much more----

 

Our time is up—thank you for yours… 

March 11, 2026--9-10---Working on Wellness Wednesday&mdash;Show 51-36
----FROM the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;BECOME a
BLACKBURN PROTE CTED 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 WORKING ON WELLNESS WEDNESDAY&mdash;Yes our Medical show for the week&mdash;and show 51-36 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR BUSINESS SERIES)))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Quite the line-up for the Wellness Wednesday show-----and we start with Joe Kippley&mdash;Sioux Falls Health Director-----and you might guess that we will be talking facts and figures that somehow gets originated with the Legislature in Pierre---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; But we have a real sign that spring can&rsquo;t be too far away---with updated data related to mosquito control
&nbsp;
-------------Joe--------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk a lot more about the Legislature in their final week today---and who better than Joe Kippley to talk about the Medicaid Budget ---that is expected to get thru the appropriations committee---(or maybe it did late Tuesday---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Fill us in Joe------
-----Medicaid---what to expect---what will be different---- and what the audience should plan on -------
&nbsp;
------------------Joe----------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Health-wise in the City&mdash;what you are seeing&mdash;what concerns you&mdash;and just where we are going----
------------------Joe----------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joe Kippley&mdash;Sioux Falls Health Director---thanks for the visit---
&nbsp;
Planet Fitness---is next-----and yes we&rsquo;ll be talking long-term health and poor mechanics that don&rsquo;t just discomfort&mdash;they really compound over time.
9:18/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:20/00---Wellness 2
&nbsp;Nancy Michaels has joined us---Planet Fitness----
&nbsp;
Talking Points:
<ul>
<li> One of the most overlooked factors in long-term health is gait. Poor walking mechanics</li>
</ul>
Don&rsquo;t just cause discomfort; they compound over time. Research shows that gait
abnormalities are present in up to 60% of adults, and many people don&rsquo;t discover an
issue until it&rsquo;s already affecting their daily mobility.
<ul>
<li> Warning signs of a problematic gait pattern</li>
</ul>
○ Pain during walking (in the joints, low back, or pain that increases with distance)
○ Limping
○ Foot dragging
○ Excessive swaying or leaning
○ Toe walking
○ Frequent tripping
<ul>
<li> Simple self-assessments anyone can do at home as they become more active this spring</li>
</ul>
○ Walk barefoot across a room and have someone film you (or film yourself)
○ What to look for:
<ul>
<li> Are your steps even?</li>
<li> Does one foot turn out more?</li>
<li> Do your hips drop on one side?</li>
<li> Is your arm swing symmetrical?</li>
</ul>
○ Walk 10 meters and time yourself walking at your normal pace
■ Comfortable adult walking speed &asymp; 1.2&ndash;1.4 m/s
&nbsp;
○ Standing on one leg test:
■ How to do it:
<ul>
<li> Stand near a wall or counter.</li>
<li> Lift one foot.</li>
<li> Time how long you balance (eyes open).</li>
</ul>
■ Healthy general benchmarks:
<ul>
<li> Under 40 yrs: 30+ seconds</li>
<li> 40&ndash;60 yrs: 20+ seconds</li>
<li> 60+: 10&ndash;20 seconds</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li> The American College of Cardiology found that even light, low-intensity walking is</li>
</ul>
associated with a 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 30% lower risk of
cardiovascular-related death compared to sedentary individuals. With spring being the
season most people naturally return to outdoor activity, it&rsquo;s the ideal time to examine
whether the way you walk could be either extending or quietly shortening your life.
<ul>
<li> Proper gait can reduce impact forces on the knee by up to 50%, according to</li>
</ul>
biomechanics research out of Harvard&mdash;a critical factor for the millions of Americans
dealing with knee pain or arthritis.
<ul>
<li> Gait speed alone has been identified by researchers as a reliable predictor of longevity in</li>
</ul>
older adults, with slower walkers showing significantly higher rates of decline.
<ul>
<li> Simple corrections to walking mechanics&mdash;foot strike, posture, stride length&mdash;can</li>
</ul>
meaningfully reduce cumulative joint stress over thousands of daily steps.
<ul>
<li> Wrap up</li>
</ul>
○ Our Planet Fitness trainers are available to create a plan just for you &amp;amp; your goals
○ Share locations
&nbsp;
Working on Wellness Wednesday---two more segment including Med School Chief from USD---and St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day-----Saturday the 14th&mdash;all following Fox Business News---
&nbsp;
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/00---fox biz-news
9:32/30---Wellness Wednesday 3
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;ve got my American Red-white-and blue on this morning&mdash;but come Saturday---March 14th---it is the St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day Parade---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly Grogan&mdash;2026 Grand Marshall
&nbsp;&nbsp; Ryan Murphy is the Committee Chair
&nbsp;&nbsp; (((Evan NOLTE?)))
---Preparade event&mdash;begins at 13th&nbsp;ad Phillips traveling north to 5th&nbsp;Street---
&nbsp;&nbsp; What should we know---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Begins 2:00-3:30&mdash;at 13th&nbsp;and Phillips Avenue&mdash;traveling north to 5th&nbsp;Street
&nbsp;&nbsp; Traditional painting of the shamrock at 11 on Phillips Avenue &ndash;in front of First National Bank-
&nbsp;
-----------we&rsquo;ll have more on St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day on Friday---
&nbsp;
---up next---Tim Ridgway&mdash;Mr. Health in South Dakota&mdash;just coming off a vacation---we&rsquo;ll see what he sees with his amazing students&mdash;and health leaders of tomorrow
&nbsp;
9:43/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:45/00---Wellness 4
&nbsp;&nbsp; Our&nbsp;good friend&mdash;Dr. Tim Ridgway&mdash;has been good enough to be a regular in our Working on Wellness Wednesday show&mdash;and other health issues across South Dakota----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; He&rsquo;s back after what he shared with me---was a much needed vacation---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Dr. Tim---good morning----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; When we hit the week of St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day----we know we are getting late in the school year from your students in med school to those all the way down to just starting in kindergarten and 1st&nbsp;grade.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Talk to us if you will about the year with your med students&mdash;the big trip to Pierre to show the white coats to the lawmakers-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Share with us the experience there in 2026----and what your students have shared after the Pierre event---
--------------Tim-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Health Care in South Dakota---what you see---what you hear---and how the changes being made in locations is coming soon---
--------------------Tim--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This year&rsquo;s graduating class---I assume the bulk come from South Dakota---but you always share they also infiltrate from other states&mdash;
--------------------Tim--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What we should know about those graduating&mdash;do you expect most of them to stay in South Dakota---or where do you think they could wind up----
---------------------Tim--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The recruiting for the next class or two----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For you&mdash;what you see about the class&mdash;their expectations----and what you have learned from them----
-----------------Tim-------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate your visit----and lets talk again soon&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll get you ready for Agri Business Show&mdash;which includes reports from Pierre&mdash;and other points we think you will find interesting..
&nbsp;
9:55/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/00---Wellness Wednesday 5
------------wrap--------------on Wellness Wednesday-----------
------------closing days of the legislative session in Pierre-----
------------and much more----
&nbsp;
Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;&nbsp;

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

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