Tier 2A water shortage declared

Aug. 16, 2022

Arizona is among several states facing a drought. Tuesday, the Bureau of Reclamation declared a Tier 2A shortage of water from the Colorado River. Now, Arizona will be required to take a cut in water deliveries of nearly 600,000 acre feet.

Will AI and robots replace farmworkers in Arizona? Growers experiment with new technology

May 12, 2025

Clara Migoya

A long-term research investment in the science of arid soil health

April 7, 2025

Erin Schauer

The Desert Agriculture Soil Health Initiative (DASHI) seeks to fill critical knowledge gaps and develop solutions tailored to desert cropland soils.

Yuma’s agricultural might: Arizona’s Silicon Valley of vegetables

April 2, 2025

aerial view of agricultural area in Yuma, AZ

Known as the 'Winter Lettuce Capital of the World,' Yuma’s agricultural heritage drives a multibillion-dollar economy that extends far beyond the fields.