Image Extension helps agricultural producers connect with vital grants and loans April 10, 2026 Ayman Mostafa, director of Maricopa County Extension and the Center for Urban Smart Agriculture explains some of the ways Cooperative Extension can help. Read more
Image Extension prepares growers, gardeners for an invasive bug likely to reach Arizona Oct. 13, 2025 Tiny invasive bug could hit Arizona cotton crops and backyard ornamentals. The two-spot cotton leafhopper, which is native to Asia, is spreading through commercial cotton fields and big-box hibiscus plants from Florida to Texas. Read more
Image Why do we grow cotton in Arizona? July 10, 2025 Cotton is a famously thirsty crop, yet Arizona is one of the top U.S. producers. But how does a crop that thrives on water and humidity manage to flourish in one of the driest corners of the U.S.? The answer might surprise you. Read more
