As director of the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, Elise Gornish blends the university's renowned research on desert landscapes with its commitment to community outreach. "I'm trying to maximize every aspect of that," she said.

A new economic impact study reveals the critical role of Yuma County in Arizona's economy. Yuma's agriculture and agribusiness contributed $4.4 billion in economic activity to the state of Arizona and $3.9 billion to Yuma County in 2022.

Watch for signs in your flock after birds in Maricopa County were infected with a highly pathogenic avian flu strain often found in wild water fowl.

The AgriStress Helpline, a collaborative effort by AgriSafe Network and Arizona state partners, offers specialized crisis support for the agricultural community.