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
