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The Local Podcast

by Pioneer Bank & Trust

In a partnership with The HomeSlice Media Group and Pioneer Bank & Trust, we will talk to the region’s business leaders to help you grow your business with local resources. Hosted by Clay Birkeland, Pioneer Bank & Trust Senior Vice President Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Keeping Farmers Farming With Alan Hojer

    Host Clay Birkeland welcomes Allen Hojer of Keep Farmers Farming to discuss the critical topic of succession planning for South Dakota's farms and ranches. Allen shares his experience helping over 400 agricultural operations navigate the complex process of transitioning their life's work to the...

  2. The Future of the Family Farm with Kyle Holt

    Clay talks with Kyle Holt, CEO of the South Dakota AG Foundation, about the organization's mission to support the future of the state's number one industry. Kyle explains how the foundation is addressing major challenges in agriculture, particularly the massive transfer of wealth facing an aging...

  3. Fraudcast: President & CEO Dylan Clarkson Breaks Down Today’s Top Scams

    In this vital episode of The Local Podcast, host Clay Birkeland welcomes back Dylan Clarkson, President and CEO of Pioneer Bank and Trust, for a critical conversation on the evolving landscape of financial fraud. With real-time updates from the South Dakota Bankers Association, Dylan outlines how...

  4. Water for the West with Kristen Conzet and Cory Chorne

    In this episode of The Local Podcast, host Clay Birkeland dives into the future of water in Western South Dakota with guests Kristen Conzet and Corey Chorne from the Western Dakota Regional Water System. From the roots of a study at the School of Mines to the billion-dollar pipeline vision…

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  5. Gary Cammack: Solving Problems, One Fence at a Time

    Welcome to the Local Podcast, live from the Black Hills Stock Show! Host Clay Birkeland sits down with Gary Cammack of Union Center—a lifelong South Dakota rancher, businessman, and public servant. They discuss Gary’s journey from growing up on a remote ranch to building a successful supply...

  6. Rep. Dusty Johnson Talks Ag, Trade, and National Security

    On this episode of The Local Podcast, host Clay Birkeland sits down with Representative Dusty Johnson during the Black Hills Stock Show. They dive into key issues affecting South Dakota, from trade tariffs and farm bills to foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. Dusty shares insights on border...

  7. Ranching Through Risk: Protecting Your Livelihood

    In this episode, host Clay Birkeland, Senior VP and Director of Agricultural Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust, dives into the world of risk management in agriculture—because let’s face it, ranching isn’t for the faint of heart. From unpredictable weather to fluctuating markets, every season brings...

  8. It's Time for the Black Hills Stock Show with Ron Jeffries

    On this episode, Clay Birkeland talks with Ron Jeffries, General Manager of the Black Hills Stock Show about all the news and happenings at this year's event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. Mike Round's Ag Adviser James Selchert

    Join Clay Birkeland talking with James Selchert, Senator Mike Rounds’ Ag Advisor. They’ll be discussing current ag policy and his role in serving the people of South Dakota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. Dick Johnson, CEO of West River Electric

    Join Clay Birkeland as he talks with Dick Johnson, General Manager and CEO of West River Electric. They'll be discussing rural electric cooperatives and the impact they have on our communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. The Local Fraudcast

    Join Clay Birkeland on this special Fraudcast episode. He’ll be visiting with Dylan Clarkson and Justine McKay from Pioneer Bank & Trust to discuss fraud and your accounts, how to prevent it, and what to do if you’ve been a victim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. Attorney Elliot Bloom from Beardsley, Jensen & Lee

    On this episode, Clay Birkeland talks with Elliot Bloom, attorney at Beardsley, Jensen & Lee about estate planning, estate administration, and litigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. Jesika Floyd owner of Heartland Home Health.

    Join Clay Birlkeland on this episode talking with Jesika Floyd owner of Heartland Home Health. We’ll be discussing senior living, home health alternatives, and hospice services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. Dr. Julie Wingen, owner of Pain & Movement Solutions

    Join Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank &Trust as he sits down to talk with Dr. Julie Wingen, owner of Pain & Movement Solutions. They'll be discussing ailments she commonly treats and how you can avoid them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Natural Resource Conservation Service with Justin Boerboom

    Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talks to Justin Boerboom with the Natural Resource Conservation Service about the programs they have for the ag community in South Dakota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. Beef Logic with Suzy Geppert

    On this episode, Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust, talks with Suzy Geppert, Executive Director of Beef Logic here in South Dakota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. Justin Tupper from St. Onge Livestock

    On this episode, Clay Birkland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talks with Justin Tupper from St. Onge Livestock about the current direction of the beef cattle industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. Sustaining South Dakota Communities

    On this episode, Clay Birkland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talks with Beth Massa from the South Dakota Community Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. Risk Protection Insurance with Will Meyer

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  20. The Silicon Valley Bank Discussion

    Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talks to Dylan Clarkson, the President, and CEO of Pioneer Bank & Trust about the recent bank closings in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. The Ranch Land Realtor

    Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust will be talking real estate with Denver Gilbert from Clark & Associates Land Brokers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. The Beef to School Program is Making School Lunches Better

    Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talking with Amy Pravecek from Zoetis about a Beef to School program that makes school lunches better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. Ready To Build That New Home?

    Are you thinking about building a new home? Samantha Wager, Consumer Real Estate Lender with Pioneer Bank and Trust, and Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust get into the details of what to expect when you're looking for a residential construction loan. Hosted on Acast....

  24. Is It Time to Keep Your Replacement Heifers?

    Listen as Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talks with Scott Reder about whether or not it's time to keep your replacement heifers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. Cattle marketing expert Ted Thompson

    Listen as Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talks with Ted Thompson about livestock production and ag business in western South Dakota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. Larry Gran, Strategic Account Manager from Zoetis.

    Listen as Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust discusses technology and testing in beef genetics with Larry Gran, Strategic Account Manager from Zoetis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. Ron Jeffries and the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo

    Join Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust as he talks with the one man that knows more than just about anyone when it comes to the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo, Ron Jeffries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. Rural Housing Solutions with Hollie Stalder and Dean Hedrick

    Join Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust, and listen in as he discusses rural housing solutions with Hollie Stalder from the Belle Fourche Economic Development Corporation and Dean Hedrick from Hult Homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. Nate Frederickson and Jason McLennan of Pyramid Beef

    Join Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust as he discusses bulls, seedstock production, and the ranching business with Nate Frederickson and Jason McLennan of Pyramid Beef. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. John Johnson and the History of Banking in the Black Hills

    Join Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust, and long-time area banker John Johnson as they discuss the history of banking in the Black Hills, what has changed and what has remained the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. Dee and Tyler Haugen of DeTye Vet Supply

    Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talks with local business owners Dee and Tyler Haugen as they discuss their business, DeTye Vet Supply, and some of the programs they recommend for cattle producers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. Why Livestock Risk Protection is Probably A Good Idea

    Clay Birkeland, Senior VP and Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust sits down to talk with Will Meyer about why you should consider livestock risk protection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. Sam Olson from Buffalo, SD

    Clay Birkeland, Senior VP and Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust sits down to talk with Sam Olson about the local business environment in western South Dakota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. The Challenges of a South Dakota Ag Producer

    Clay Birkeland, Senior VP and Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust sits down to talk upcoming legislation and the challenges of being on ag producer with Harding County rancher Billy Clanton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. Growth and Opportunities in the Black Hills

    Clay Birkeland, Senior VP and Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust sits down with Hollie Stalder, Executive Director of Belle Fourche Economic Development as they discuss growth and opportunities in the Black Hills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. The Man Behind The Name Scott Peterson

    Clay Birkeland, Senior VP and Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust, and Scott Peterson of Scott Peterson Motors discuss business, banking, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. Small Town Radio Means Big Time Business

    Clay Birkeland, Senior VP and Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust and Dean Kinney, CEO of the HomeSlice Group, discuss business, banking and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. The Business of Banking

    Clay Birkeland discusses the business of banking with Alex Gustafson, Senior Vice President & Retail Banking Manager at Pioneer Bank & Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. Driving The Cattle Through COVID

    Clay Birkeland, Senior Vice President & Director of Agricultural Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust discusses the agricultural landscape with Justin Tupper of St. Onge Livestock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. The Trust Department

    Clay sits down with the Trust Department at Pioneer Bank and Trust. Just what does this department do? What do people need to know? Listen to this episode to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. Current Agricultural Condition

    Season 1 of The Local Podcast is here! In a partnership with The HomeSlice Media Group and Pioneer Bank & Trust we will talk to the region’s business leaders to help you grow your business with local resources. Dean Kinney, HomeSlice Group President and CEO, and Clay Birkeland, Pioneer Bank &…

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  42. COVID-19: How to Navigate the Crisis

    Season 1 of The Local Podcast is here! In a partnership with The HomeSlice Media Group and Pioneer Bank & Trust we will talk to the region’s business leaders to help you grow your business with local resources. Season 1 of The Local Podcast is here! In partnership with The HomeSlice Media Group…

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  43. The Local Podcast - Trailer

    Dylan Clarkson and Dean Kinney sit down weekly to talk about business, banking, and how to better market your small business. Dylan, President and CEO of Pioneer Bank & Trust, and Dean, President and CEO of The HomeSlice Group, offer a unique perspective on how to run a successful business.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In a partnership with The HomeSlice Media Group and Pioneer Bank & Trust, we will talk to the region’s business leaders to help you grow your business with local resources.

Hosted by Clay Birkeland, Pioneer Bank & Trust Senior Vice President

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Pioneer Bank & Trust

Produced by HomeSlice Audio

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In a partnership with The HomeSlice Media Group and Pioneer Bank & Trust, we will talk to the region’s business leaders to help you grow your business with local resources. Hosted by Clay Birkeland, Pioneer Bank & Trust Senior Vice President Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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