Mexican tomato imports still up after duties were imposed
Import weights in Nogales have increased year-over-year for two months in a row, though opponents warn higher prices are yet to come.
Pizza, hamburgers and ... local broccoli? School lunch in Tucson
70 years on, a WWII-era program to combat malnutrition is healthier than ever.
Cool spring means rush of Mexican grapes before threatened tariffs
Almost all grapes imported from Mexico passed through Nogales ports last year, data show.
Law Makes Lemonade the Arizona State Drink
The bill faced unusual resistance for feel-good legislation.
Tucson Joins Food Tourism Network
Tucson is the second city in the U.S. to join an international network of cities united by their focus on local food and culinary tourism.
US-Mexico Tomato Import Negotiations Latest Row In Decades-Long Fight
Some U.S. growers see the billions of pounds of tomatoes imported from Mexico as an existential threat.
Looking for a Wine Tasting? New Cochise County Signs Will Help You Find One
The signs will be created and installed using a $5,000 donation from Kinder Morgan.
UA Rooftop Greenhouse Celebrates Path to Production
The greenhouse supplies fresh produce to over 500 students.
Super Bowl a Touchdown for Mexican Avocados
For many Americans, the big game isn't complete without guacamole, and Mexican exporters know it.
US Investigation Into Mexican Tomatoes Could Hurt Imports, Industry Rep Says
A Commerce Department decision means an investigation into tomato dumping will resume in May.
Tucson Restaurant Legacies
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Food Bank Helping Unpaid Federal Workers
Federal prison, FAA and TSA employees receive food during shutdown.
Budget Plan Includes Funding for Nogales Cold Inspection Facility
The facility could extend the produce import season into the summer months.
Author Sees Food Systems as a Way to Unite People
Tucson resident says communities across the country are joining forces for the common good.
Exploring "Zero Hour", and the Rebellion of Zero Mostel
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