Imagen Visitors to state parks boost the Arizona economy with $555M economic contribution Aug. 21, 2026 A new analysis from University of Arizona Extension economists is the latest in a string of reports resulting from a longstanding relationship between U of A and Arizona State Parks and Trails. Read more
Imagen Monsoon brings some unwanted pests to life and forces others inside Aug. 17, 2026 University of Arizona entomologist Lucy Li, who coordinates the university's Public Health Integrated Pest Management program, highlights a few of the usual suspects. Read more
Imagen U of A researchers build model to predict screwworm spread in Arizona Aug. 14, 2026 The effort will map areas where New World screwworm could emerge and help researchers understand how the fly could affect wildlife as well as livestock. Read more
Imagen How Douglas could support Arizona’s fight against New World screwworm Aug. 13, 2026 A look at what makes the border community a strategic location in the fight against New World screwworm regionally. Read more
Imagen El Niño has begun, but Arizona's weather impact is likely months away July 22, 2026 We are officially in the warming cycle of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, an alternating heating and cooling of the equatorial Pacific Ocean surface. Read more
Imagen New water conservation factsheets offer guidance on savings July 17, 2026 The publications from Cooperative Extension's Water Resources Research Center point out where to look to trim water use and strategies to make it happen – no matter where you live. Read more
Imagen A U of A food safety expert explains the cyclosporiasis outbreak July 16, 2026 Associate Professor Gerardo "Jerry" Lopez spoke about why cyclospora is so hard to trace, how people can protect themselves, and what most people get wrong about it. Read more
Imagen Project CENTRL equips leaders to help rural communities thrive July 6, 2026 More than 750 people have attended the yearlong Cooperative Extension leadership development program. Read more
Imagen University of Arizona secures $3.74 million to strengthen Arizona's preparedness for New World screwworm June 30, 2026 As the threat of New World screwworm grows, a $3.74 million USDA investment will help University of Arizona scientists work with state partners to strengthen Arizona's coordinated detection, preparedness and response. Read more
Imagen Gardeners on the lookout for invasive insect found in California Costco stores June 22, 2026 The glassy-winged sharpshooters, Homalodisca vitrapennis, were discovered on grapevines in April and May in stores in several counties. Read more