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Growing Young Farmers: Plano‑Based PepsiCo Foods Launches New ‘Planting Pathways Initiative’
by Lance Murray | Jul 24, 2024
Farmers under the age of 35 make up just 9% of the U.S. farming industry. The Planting Pathways Initiative aims to change that with pilot programs that drive "sustainable, systemic industry change with the goal of creating more opportunities in agriculture."
by Lance Murray |
Jun 4, 2024
Fort Worth-based BNSF is reshuffling its top executives, with Tom Williams stepping in as the new EVP and chief marketing officer in September, replacing Steve Bobb, who is retiring after 36 years. Additional promotions include key roles in transportation, service design, and intermodal marketing.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 6, 2023
It's national pasta month. The Texas mother, author, and philanthropist—married to Matthew McConaughey—has partnered with the Dallas-connected "better-for-you" pasta brand launched by Arcadia Biosciences. To entice families, it offers a "clean-plate guarantee."
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 6, 2023
Mike Sargent has joined Frisco-based Ever.Ag, a provider of supply chain software and financial services for the agriculture industry, in the new position of president.
Sargent will be responsible for bringing strategic focus and operational excellence to drive further innovation in the Ever.Ag...
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Ever.Ag Adds Dalex To Its Portfolio of AgTech Companies
by Lance Murray | Nov 30, 2022
Frisco-based AgTech provider Ever.Ag announced that Dalex, a pioneer in animal nutrition technology, has joined its portfolio, expanding the company’s range of on-farm offerings for livestock and dairy producers.
“Most livestock producers spend more on feed than on anything else, so we are proud to expand our on-farm solutions with industry-leading technology that allows them to maximize efficiency,” Ever.Ag...
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 8, 2022
What companies are finding funding or having a big exit? From startup investments to grants and acquisitions, Dallas Innovates tracks what’s happening in North Texas money.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 15, 2021
Parasanti Co-founders James Hancock and veteran Joshua Seagroves both had roots in ranching and farming, making the defense and ag solutions innovator a natural fit. Now the company is ready to continue growing, adding employees and customers, gaining traction in defense innovation, and launching new projects with the Air Force and oil and gas companies.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 10, 2021
Trotter Controls' electric equipment replaces the heavier, more expensive to maintain hydraulic systems. Recently, the equipment received FAA approval for use by firefighting aircraft.
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Harvest Returns Starts Opportunity Zones Fund to Nurture Ag Investments
by Lance Murray | Jul 10, 2019
The fund will invest in agricultural businesses in economically disadvantaged regions of the nation, and will give investors tax-favorable risk-adjusted returns.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 8, 2019
You'll also find out about how UT Southwestern researchers are studying magnetic fields as an alternative treatment for patients with severe depression in this roundup of research and development activities in North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 27, 2018
Touch Titan's Kirk Ballou joined Dallas-based tech startup FLUX this month as chief technology officer and chief blockchain officer.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 19, 2017
A “Blueberry plant named Norman,” is the only plant patent issued so far this year in DFW.
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