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North Carolina Adds Capacity, Maneuverability With New VSP Ferry

On a blistering June day, a sizable crowd gathered in the shade of an outdoor shelter fronting the Hatteras Ferry Terminal on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Ferries arrived and departed while a new ferry was being christened.

Bay Area Newcomer Carries Tier 4 Torch For Ferries

With the sun rising, Pyxis made its way up the Napa River and docked at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. In 15 minutes, loaded with commuters, the fast catamaran backed out of its slip and headed for the San Francisco Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, one hour away.

'You Are Signing Up To Build Weapons'

Tech’s most controversial startup, founded by A 27-year-old Gamer and backed by Trump’s favorite billionaire, makes attack Drones

2019 Extension Advocate Award

Brittany Lee is honored for her dedication, Tireless Advocacy for UF/IFAS

Prepare & Protect

Fertilization and Irrigation Guidelines for Blueberries in Fall and Winter

Rough Road Ahead?

Surge in Mexican Blueberry Imports Stifling Florida’s Blueberry Profits

The Next Big Thing

UF Breeding Program Releases Colossus, a Highly Versatile Southern Highbush Blueberry

Bug Of The Month

Two Species of Gall Midge Extend Period of Potential Economic Damage

A Tech Veteran's Search For Green Fields

Ben Rosen has had several careers—technology analyst, early venture capitalist, entrepreneur—any one of which would have made him notable.

A Plastic World

With a potential decrease in global oil demand, are petrochemicals and plastic the future of the oil industry?

How To Stop A Speeding Train

China’s state-owned rail car company looked like a juggernaut until competitors started talking about unfair practices— and even espionage

So, You Crashed Your Bugatti. Now What?

The complicated, costly, world-crossing process of fixing a wrecked supercar.

Time For The Unicorn Talk

Is it an endangered species? Not yet. But vigilantes are thinning the herd

Pat O' Gold

Kerrygold’s butter has conquered America’s kitchens, because its happy Irish cows eat only grass. Oh, yeah, and great marketing

When The Stage Is Brooklyn

David Binder wants to awaken new audiences to a 158-year-old outer-borough cultural institution.

Maybe AT&T Isn't Ready For Its Close-Up

It’s amassed a huge media business, but an entertainment brain drain worries a big investor

Job Killer

Concerns that machines would replace workers went viral during the Great Depression, sparking fears of chronic unemployment

How To Stay Anonymous Online

Some might argue that the internet was built on anonymity, paving the way for a place where free speech reigns supreme. But after years of learning about who’s snooping into everything we do online, privacy on the web is hardly a given.

From Nasty Gal To Girlboss: Sophia Amoruso Bounces Back From Bankruptcy

Nasty Gal’s Sophia Amoruso started and ran a booming company, complete with a Netflix series based on her life—until it all collapsed at once. With her new company, Girlboss, she’s doing everything differently.

Low-Cost Marketing That Works

What’s the best way to tell the world that your company exists and is open for business? Six entrepreneurs share their launch strategies and stories.

The Case For SoftBank Writing Down WeWork

Masayoshi Son must decide whether to write down SoftBank’s 29% stake in the startup

She Used To Sell Cigarettes. Now She Sells Health And Wellness

Lisa Locker built a high-powered corporate career. But when she ditched the suits and became a CycleBar franchisee, she found a whole new challenge.

In An Age Of Kale Salads And Fake Meat, McDonald's Has A New Secret Sauce

CEO Steve Easterbrook is leading McDonald's into the age of code

Who Do I Hire First?

Growing a team is an important (and intimidating) step for a startup. And when money is tight, the pressure is on to get every hire right.

Do People Say You're Crazy? That's Good

We’re told that business is rational and logical. But what if that’s wrong? Advertising executive Rory Sutherland, vice chairman of Ogilvy Group, argues that real success comes from defying everyone else’s logic.

Your New Dinner Party

Is VR dining art? Or is it just delicious nonsense?

Will $28 Billion Keep Rural Voters Loyal?

Trump’s trade wars have left farmers even more dependent on government aid

McDonald's Enlists Alexa And Google To Help With Its Hiring

Want a job at McDonald’s? Just ask your smartphone.

AirBnb To Train Volunteers For Science Research Sabbatical

Airbnb is offering a handful of people concerned about the environment a chance to participate in scientific research on how to help preserve it during an all-expense-paid trip to Antarctica.

Google Ads: Effective, A Little Frustrating, Businesses Say

For many small business owners, Google is a necessary and successful way to advertise although it can also be expensive and frustrating.