Although technically they’re a fruit, tomatoes are one of the most-consumed vegetables, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among the fresh produce the nation buys from foreign countries, tomatoes often rank first or second, behind avocados.
Professor of Agriculture and Resource Economics Andrew Muhammad studies global trade issues affecting agricultural commodities and processed food products. He joined Luis Ribera of Texas A&M University to provide insight on how changes in trade policies affect the tomato industry. Read more at The Conversation.
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