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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.

Integrated Pest Management program research and education saves growers millions of dollars in crop loss prevention and helps keep pests from homes.

The Center for Urban Smart Agriculture brings together University of Arizona research, government resources and other stakeholders to help new and small farmers thrive.

Tree-ring data shows a decline in fire activity in North American forests, where its absence may contribute to more severe wildfires.

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.

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.

Teens in the program got tips on how to lead directly from the mayor of Nogales and other community leaders.

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.

The Burn Period Tracker tool provides real-time information on the number of hours per day that relative humidity is less than or equal to 20% – a metric informally known as the "burn period."

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.