Rosselló signs executive orders to achieve savings, reorganize several agencies
October 3, 2018
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló a pair of executive orders to achieve efficiencies in the Insurance Commissioners’ Office and the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, as well as other offices related to the agricultural industry.
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Starbucks to donate $1.7M+, 2M seeds to help rebuild P.R.’s coffee industry
September 24, 2018
The island’s coffee industry valued at $100 million before the hurricane, suffered a destruction of nearly 20 million coffee plantations, resulting in $18 million in damages.
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Agriculture Dept. says 100% of ‘lechón’ for the holiday season will be local
September 20, 2018
The Agriculture Department and the Puerto Rico Pork Producers Cooperative unveiled a joint initiative to put local roasted pork, known as “lechón asado," back in the island’s restaurants ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
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Alelí Environmental gets $100K EPA grant to support agricultural education
August 23, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Alelí Environmental has been selected to receive funding to support agricultural education and community projects in southwest Puerto Rico.
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Monsanto inaugurates new $20M smart greenhouse at Juana Diaz site
August 20, 2018
The Monsanto Company unveiled its first phase of the Monsanto Caribe expansion project by inaugurating a new smart greenhouse at the Juana Diaz site.
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P.R. Dept. of Agriculture, Starbucks Foundation to import coffee beans
June 20, 2018
Puerto Rico Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores Ortega confirmed that during a recent meeting with representatives of the Starbucks Foundation, an agenda and timetable were set to soon begin importing coffee beans to the island.
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Forteza expands line of fine chocolate products; bets on local cocoa bean harvest
May 24, 2018
Motivated by a strong growth in sales, Forteza Caribbean Chocolate announced the expansion of the offer of flavors that make up the line of fine chocolate bars Forteza One Bar, supported by an aggressive strategy to increase the cultivation of cocoa beans in Puerto Rico to meet the local and international demand.
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P.R. farmers get $1.7M financial boost from P.R. Farm Credit
April 19, 2018
As part of its commitment to the island's agriculture, Puerto Rico Farm Credit will pay $1.7 million in 2017 dividends to its client-shareholders this month, the agency announced.
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USDA to grant up to $250K for Innovative Conservation projects in P.R./USVI
April 11, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced the availability of up to $250,000 in 2018 Caribbean Area Conservation Innovation Grants.
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P.R. agricultural biotechnology industry launches educational campaign
March 21, 2018
The Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association (PRABIA) recently launched a campaign that seeks to answer frequently asked questions about its industry, such as its economic impact and how farmers benefit from it.
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DowDupont’s ag division announces new R&D strategy in P.R.
January 11, 2018
The Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, which was formed by the merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont, announced plans for strategic realignment of its business by combining its resources that will increase Research and Development capacity in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico Farm Credit to offer limited schedule
September 26, 2017
Puerto Rico Farm Credit is reopening its office and services to all its clients in Puerto Rico, following Hurricane María’s path through Puerto Rico, Ricardo Fernández, president, said.
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CDCoop, Ag Dept. join to promote ‘agroco-operatives’
June 21, 2017
The Cooperative Development Commission (CDCoop) and the Agriculture Department (DA) signed a collaborative agreement Tuesday to promote the cooperative model through the development of agricultural enterprises and the creation of youth agricultural programs.
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Indulac sues Ag. Dept. over UHT milk price hike
June 15, 2017
Industria Lechera de Puerto Rico, known as INDULAC for its initials in Spanish, filed a complaint at the San Juan Superior Court Wednesday, seeking to halt a price increase for Ultra High-Temperature milk ordered by the Agriculture Department, the dairy farmers confirmed.
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USDA seeks to help socially disadvantaged rural farmers
June 14, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to help socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and rural business owners.
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