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This Scrappy Startup Wants To Save Family Farms. But Big Ag Is Fighting Back

ince its founding, FBN has built a network of more than 6,500 farms to which it offers information, an online store and marketing help–all with the goal of making farmers more profitable.

Economic Impact of National Parks

This interactive and background materials show visits, spending, and the number of jobs created in gateway communities for every National Park Service unit.

The Technology That Just Might Save Brick-and-Mortar Retail

Technology has largely been seen as hurting traditional retail. Soon, it may be what saves it.

Google launching powerful shopping tool to compete with Amazon

When you want to purchase an item online, Google says a new feature can now help you find it close to wherever you are.

Why Retaining Older Women in the Workforce Will Help the U.S. Economy

If companies do this, the greying of America could become an opportunity rather than a threat.

Oregon to lead national suit against CenturyLink

Oregon will lead a national class-action lawsuit against internet and TV provider CenturyLink, over allegations including fraudulent accounts and billing.

How This Vegetable-Growing Startup Became 400 Times More Productive Than Traditional Farms

"There’s an element of: Let’s hire brilliant people, and then we’ll find a place for them."

Internet usage may be nearing peak, says Mary Meeker in annual tech forecast

Internet usage worldwide is slowing while smartphone sales have hit a wall. But people are spending more online, talking to smart speakers more, and shelling out more for subscriptions.

Madrona Venture raises another $300 million fund to invest in Northwest startups

Madrona has long been known as one of the most active venture funds in the region.

Shared Housing Startups Are Taking Off

A Crunchbase News analysis of residential-focused real estate startups uncovered a raft of companies with a shared and temporary housing focus that have raised funding in the past year or so.