Florida tomato growers reignite anti-dumping battle with Mexican producers
The Florida growers are pushing to resume an investigation despite a hard-fought agreement between Mexican growers and the USDA.
Tucson government doesn't fare well in healthy food availability, group says
CityHealth says Tucson should offer more nutritional options in its facilities.
UA researchers put food safety under a microscope in Yuma
A study is looking into the reasons behind persistent E. coli outbreaks in the produce growing region.
It's always bat night at the Mission Garden.
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UA scientists track animal evolution based on diet
Study indicates first creatures ate meat, not plants.
When was the last time you ate a poem?
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The community conversation about expanding sex education in TUSD; a brother and sister take "One Small Step" to bridge their political divide; and a look back at the 1968 movie "Targets".
Ray Manley's Arizona
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "From Grief to Acceptance" with Misty Proffitt-Thompson; HOCO Fest 2019 is the biggest yet; and a visit to the Vegan restaurant Tumerico.
After Mexican tomato deal, Farm Bureau wants same for other crops
A release says farmers need similar agreements for other crops sold at "artificially low prices."
Last-minute deal struck in Mexican tomato standoff
The deal could settle a long period of uncertainty over the importation of tomatoes from Mexico.
Mexican trade official: Tomato deal 'at hand' if 100% inspections are dropped
Mexican growers have asked for similar inspection requirements on U.S. produce if any final deal includes the provision.
Food bank teaches nutrition and effective food shopping
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona trains families to save money and eat nutritiously.
Shortage of summer volunteers squeezes food bank's ability to get food to older residents
Food banks rely on volunteers to pack food boxes for those in need, including seniors experiencing food insecurity.
Florida 'appreciates' new tomato proposal; Nogales growers concerned
A produce distributor based in Nogales says proposed changes are "logistically impossible."
Arizona seeing record numbers for tourism, state office says
Tucson's UNESCO gastronomy designation was a game changer, according to the deputy director.
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.
