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Local Hive spotlights American beekeepers behind its honey
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Local Hive is highlighting the American beekeepers behind its 100% U.S. honey and launching a Walmart digital campaign around its Honey Bear for America250. The brand is tying the effort to Fourth of July and its long-running sourcing network of…
Texas A&M aims to showcase its role in American leadership for America 250
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Texas A&M University says its 150-year mission of service, research and leadership development will be featured in a USA TODAY America 250 campaign.
PitbullHero revives the case for pit bulls as America's Dog
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PitbullHero is using July 4 to highlight the historical role of pit bull-type dogs as symbols of loyalty, strength and service, while pushing back on breed-specific laws and common myths.
Concierge Auctions tops $100 million in bids at Monterey Car Week sale
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Concierge Auctions said its first Monterey Car Week sale with RM Sotheby’s drew more than $100 million in aggregate bids on Aug. 15 in Monterey, California.
PitbullHero revives the case for pit bulls as America’s Dog
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PitbullHero is using history and research to counter decades of stigma around pit bull-type dogs this July 4, highlighting their role as military mascots, family pets and working animals.
SRC Bookkeeping & Tax opens to new small business clients in Greater Houston
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SRC Bookkeeping & Tax is taking new clients in The Woodlands and Greater Houston for bookkeeping, tax preparation and advisory work.
CitroTech to Ring NYSE Closing Bell on Aug. 19
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CitroTech will mark its New York Stock Exchange moment on Aug. 19 as the specialty chemical company pushes a prevention-first model for wildfire protection and fire-retardant materials.
Heifer International’s Dilip Bhandari wins AVMA global veterinary award
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Heifer International says Dr. Dilip Bhandari will receive the American Veterinary Medical Association’s 2026 Global Veterinary Service Award for work expanding animal health care for smallholder farmers.
OMB grant rule could reshape agricultural research funding
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A White House proposal released May 29 would rewrite federal grant rules and could change how agriculture research is funded, reviewed and sustained.
Anthem Built targets growing pole barn repair market with certified installer program
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Anthem Built is pitching contractors on a faster way to repair rotted posts, failing grade boards and damaged pole barn foundations.
Aqua Pure Plumbing warns hard water is cutting water heater life in DFW
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Aqua Pure Plumbing says mineral-heavy water from Lewisville Lake is accelerating sediment buildup, corrosion and scale in water heaters across The Colony, Frisco, Plano and nearby suburbs.
Uzbekistan pushes to become Central Asia’s financial and logistics hub
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The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum in 2026 highlighted Uzbekistan’s bid to attract capital with new financial rules, major infrastructure projects and deeper ties to global investors.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
Falcon fetches 1.3 million riyals at Riyadh auction
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A juvenile three-quarter Gyr Super White sold for 1.3 million Saudi riyals at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 in Riyadh, making it the priciest bird at this year’s event and the second-highest sale in auction history.
Sisters of the Valley forms Oregon farm partnership with Grow It From Home
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Sisters of the Valley announced a partnership with Grow It From Home on June 16, 2026, giving the California women-led organization its first agricultural foothold in Oregon.
Rosendin Electric raises more than $260,000 for Navy SEAL Foundation
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Rosendin Electric brought in more than $260,000 at its sold-out annual golf tournament in Dana Point, California, to support the Navy SEAL Foundation and military families.
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns joins Avalo as strategic advisor
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Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has joined Durham, North Carolina-based Avalo as a strategic advisor, adding decades of policy and boardroom experience as the crop-innovation company pushes its AI-driven breeding platform into…
Sweet Paris lands on FastCasual.com’s Top 100 list again
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Sweet Paris Creperie & Café was named to FastCasual.com’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers for the second straight year, giving the Houston-born chain fresh national recognition as it keeps expanding.
Socha Branding report says food growth is moving beyond cheap calories
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A new Socha Branding report argues that U.S. food-industry growth is shifting toward quality, health, sourcing and trust as key drivers of value.
Road maintenance market seen reaching $326.77 billion by 2035
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Government infrastructure spending is set to keep the global road maintenance market growing through 2035, with Asia-Pacific leading and North America supported by long-term U.S. highway funding.
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