All posts tagged "farming"

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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
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  Monsanto offers cash to U.S. farmers who use controversial chemical

  Even as regulators in several states weigh restrictions on its use

  • Posted December 11, 2017