All posts tagged "farming"
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From drought to storms, agriculture is hard hit
Agriculture secretary stresses industry must adapt to new climate reality
- Posted August 26, 2020
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Puerto Rico Agriculture sec defends use of glyphosate
At hearing, Flores objects to Roundup ban, says it would raise costs for farmers, government
- Posted September 10, 2019
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Puerto Rico Agriculture Dept. to Require Expiration Date for Eggs
Cannot exceed 45 days beyond pack date SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores signed an administrative order Thursday requiring all packaging for local and imported eggs to include an expiration date. The order goes...
- Posted June 13, 2019
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Puerto Rico gov’t disburses $16 million to farmers
To foster recovery through Hydroponics Program; gov commits to doubling food production
- Posted May 21, 2019
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Puerto Rico officials stress need for sustainable growth at ‘Tourism Cares’ event
Speak about resiliency, small-business grants as travel professionals meet, explore
- Posted May 8, 2019
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Puerto Rico house introduces measure in support of dairy industry
Orders Corrections Department to mainly consume local milk
- Posted March 4, 2019
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Puerto Rico’s Guajataca Dam still a source of concern after Hurricane Maria
Limited water production threatens farming sector
- Posted January 24, 2019
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Farm Bureau Urges USDA to Boost Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico
President writes lack of WHIP assistance in Puerto Rico must be addressed
- Posted November 14, 2018
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Organización Boricuá awarded Food Sovereignty Prize
Celebrated for building solutions to food, climate crises
- Posted October 19, 2018
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Puerto Rico Farmers Association requests unused USDA funds for dairies
Nearly 100 days after Hurricane Maria, 60% of dairy farms running with generator, tripling costs
- Posted December 28, 2017