The 12th Texas Pepper Conference conference, organized by the Texas Pepper Foundation, was held on Nov. 12 to 13 at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco, 2301 E. Highway 83.
Dr. Ben Villalona, professor emeritus and a retired Texas AgriLife Research pepper breeder in Weslaco, told The Monitor recently, “People the world over are consuming more and more peppers and salsas and while people may eat them for the heat and taste they add to meals, they’re also doing their bodies a great favor.”
