Author: Jason
-
RED DIRT MOMENTUM CONTINUES TO BUILD FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
The Red Dirt and Texas country scene continues to gain momentum, as independent artists find new audiences through touring, streaming and strong regional radio support. Unlike mainstream country, much of the Red Dirt movement remains rooted in independence, with artists building followings through consistent touring and direct fan engagement rather than relying heavily on major…
-
CATTLE MARKET TIGHTNESS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT PRICES
Tight cattle supplies continue to underpin strength in the U.S. beef market, as producers navigate shrinking herd numbers and steady consumer demand. Analysts say years of drought-driven herd liquidation are still working through the system, leaving fewer animals available for market. That reduced supply has helped support both live and feeder cattle prices, even as…
-
PLANTING SEASON PICKS UP AS WEATHER WINDOW OPENS ACROSS MIDWEST
Farmers across the Midwest are beginning to make progress in early spring fieldwork, as improving weather conditions provide a window for planting preparations. After a slow start tied to cooler temperatures and scattered moisture, conditions in several key growing areas have started to turn more favorable. Producers are taking advantage of drier soils to begin…
-
Data centers compete with agriculture for land, power across rural America
Across the Plains and Corn Belt, a new kind of competition is emerging on the landscape—data centers versus agriculture. As demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital storage continues to surge, tech companies are rapidly expanding data center development into rural areas, drawn by open land, access to transmission lines and proximity to renewable…
-
FUEL COST SPIKE ADDS PRESSURE AS PLANTING SEASON BEGINS
DES MOINES, Iowa — Rising diesel prices are adding another layer of strain for farmers preparing for spring fieldwork, increasing operating costs at a time when margins are already tight. Fuel is a major expense across nearly every phase of production, from tillage and planting to hauling grain and livestock. Recent price increases are forcing…
-
Texas Regional Radio Awards celebrate Red Dirt’s best, honors radio voices across the region
DALLAS — The Texas Regional Radio Awards delivered a full night of star power and radio recognition Thursday, honoring the artists, songwriters and broadcasters shaping the Red Dirt and Texas country sound across the Plains and beyond. Leading the artist categories, Aaron Watson was named Entertainer of the Year, continuing a career built on independence…