With the consensus of the island’s organized egg production sector, Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores-Ortega, signed a new administrative order to require that all local and imported egg containers carry an expiration date effective July 1, 2019. At present, the imported product only contains the date when the eggs were packaged, with no expiration date for […]
USDA Rural Development is awarding 58 grants for projects in 17 states and Puerto Rico to reduce energy costs for farmers, agriculture producers and rural-based businesses and institutions. Four projects in Puerto Rico will receive a combined $53,000, the USDA revealed. USDA is providing the grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Congress […]
Consumer and fresh products distributor Caribbean Produce Exchange Inc. announced the visit of New York State Agriculture Secretary Richard Ball to evaluate growth opportunities and validate the strategic alliance agreed between the company and the Government of New York agreed to in 2017. The strategy seeks to achieve an increase in the commercial agricultural trade […]