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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Monsanto donates $1M in land to agribusiness incubator
June 2, 2017
The Puerto Rico Techno Economic Corridor Inc. (PRTEC) has announced a new public private partnership initiative and the creation of a business incubator for young farmers and agricultural science students in Isabela, the Finca Explora Program: Agribusiness Incubator and Processing Center.
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ID’ing new gastronomic tourism areas on gov’t agenda
May 25, 2017
Recognizing the importance of gastronomy in the island’s economic development and tourism, the Department of Agriculture and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company have joined forces to work on what will be the island’s areas of gastronomic tourism.
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PRABIA celebrates AgBiotech industry achievements
May 9, 2017
The arrival of spring also means the arrival of the first ever Agricultural Biotechnology Season’s End Festival, a celebration that highlights the industry’s achievements and innovations, as represented by the Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association (PRABIA).
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Agrohack Conference back May 13 with more offerings
April 4, 2017
To bring cutting-edge agricultural education to a bigger crowd, this year’s Agrohack Conference will take place at the Puerto Rico Convention Center on May 13, organizers said Monday.
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Syngenta re-opens Salinas facility after $6M investment
March 1, 2017
Seed research and development company Syngenta on Tuesday re-opened its Salinas facilities, after investing some $6 million in upgrades, company officials announced.
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Rosselló appoints Treasury, AAFAF, Ag., DNER heads
December 16, 2016
Governor-elect Ricardo Rosselló announced Thursday his nominees to head the Treasury, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Resources (DNER) departments, as well as the executive director of the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority, or AAFAF.
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Departamento de la Comida expanding scope
October 24, 2016
A pioneer in Puerto Rico’s farm-to-table movement, Departamento de La Comida is expanding its scope.
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Gustos Coffee: Focus on local market first, export later
August 30, 2016
Hidden in a Guaynabo industrial park — and wedged among a department store, an air-conditioning distributor and a manufacturer of industrial equipment — Gustos Coffee Co. runs one of San Juan’s most eclectic coffee shops as well as a roasting plant aimed at satisfying the indulgences of demanding local coffee drinkers
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