Puerto Rico Agriculture Dept. lands $524K USDA grant
October 3, 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday a round of funding to strengthen markets for specialty crops, such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops, which will benefit Puerto Rico with a $524,511 grant to the Agriculture Department.
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Puerto Rico retail sales dip 1.12% in July
October 3, 2014
Puerto Rico’s retail activity saw a slight dip in July, when activity was down 1.12 percent to $3.10 billion, from the $3.14 billion reported for the same month in 2013, figures released by Puerto Rico Trade and Commerce showed Thursday.
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Puerto Rico Supplies Group expands farmers network
October 3, 2014
With an investment of more than five $5 million, Puerto Rico Supplies Group announced Thursday a partnership with a farmers network on the island to boost production of and create jobs.
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