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 Pima master gardeners answer 10,000th online Ask an Expert question Aug. 11, 2025 The online forum, launched in January 2020, has boosted the Extension program's connection to the public. 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 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
