Image Extended drought killing and damaging trees from northern to southern Arizona June 17, 2025 After questions from the public, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension experts examined trees and tested for diseases. The verdict? It's from a lack of water. Read more
Image With wildfire season upon us, a few precautions can protect your home June 10, 2025 A few hours clearing brush and trimming trees could prevent disaster as temperatures rise and Arizona's drought continues. Read more
Image Water Resources Research Center Conference highlights cross-boundary collaboration May 29, 2025 Water doesn't recognize borders, but governments do. This conference focused on ways nations, states, tribes and others work together when water crosses borders. Read more
Image Tariffs explained: How they may impact Arizona's agricultural industries May 21, 2025 You've probably heard of tariffs in the news about trade wars or politics, but what are they, and why should you care? In our series on tariffs, we'll explain what they are, how they work, and how they affect the lives and livelihoods of Arizonans. Read more
Image Extension pest management helps keep food and families safe from farm to homes May 15, 2025 Integrated Pest Management program research and education saves growers millions of dollars in crop loss prevention and helps keep pests from homes. Read more
Image Cooperative Extension Center helps urban and small-scale farmers learn the ropes April 30, 2025 The Center for Urban Smart Agriculture brings together University of Arizona research, government resources and other stakeholders to help new and small farmers thrive. Read more
Image Data shows wildfire activity has declined—and that’s a problem April 16, 2025 Tree-ring data shows a decline in fire activity in North American forests, where its absence may contribute to more severe wildfires. Read more
Image How Tumamoc Hill's new director plans to bring the desert to the people April 4, 2025 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. Read more
Image Citrus disease new to Arizona threatens fruit trees in Santa Cruz County April 1, 2025 Citrus Greening is caused by a tiny insect that has been found as far north as Oro Valley, but the disease is limited to Nogales, Arizona. Read more
Image Santa Cruz County teens learn leadership from the source in Emerging Leaders Program March 19, 2025 Teens in the program got tips on how to lead directly from the mayor of Nogales and other community leaders. Read more