Cattle grazing is ruining the habitat of 2 endangered bird species along Arizona river, lawsuit says
The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Tucson targets seven grazing allotments spanning 15 miles along the Gila River.
Hobbs Terminates Fondomonte Lease to Protect Arizona Water
Critics of Fondomonte LLC say the company has been allowed to exploit Arizona’s water laws.
Why is alfalfa one of Arizona's biggest crops?
Three of the 5 Cs that traditionally made up Arizona's economy have to do with agriculture. So how is that industry doing as water gets scarce?
Art is Rachel Ivanyi's first language.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How do YOU pronounce "Sahuarita"?, and a profile of Brad Lancaster, water harvester.
The musical passion of Kid Congo Powers.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Chris Carlone on his new film exploring Tucson's punk rock past; and how the community of Bisbee is working to support wildlife in cooperation with the Arizona Wildlife Federation.
Leaf cutter bees play key role for Arizona cash crop
The state's alfalfa production depends on pollination by a special species.
The "Barbenheimer" Experience Arrives in Tucson
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Using a natural desert resource in a new way; and ""Chasing the Ghost Bear: On the Trail of America’s Lost Super Beast".
The Buzz Live! Water Conservation and AMAs in Cochise County
The area's agriculture industry copes with a possible future as a recall vote looms.
Water permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm in Arizona revoked
Attorney General Kris Mayes says her office discovered inconsistencies in the applications for the new wells for the company Fondomonte Arizona LLC.
Pima County Library's Synapse Team on helping mental health community-wide.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet Malea Chavez, the CEO of The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona; Gianluca Russo on "The Power of Plus" in fashion; and, Tony talks with the new CEO of The Western National Parks Association.
Regional environmental groups ask courts to reconsider EPA approval of pesticide.
The petition was filed in the Ninth Circuit.
UA Santa Rita Experimental Range gets long-term lease
The range was first designated by President Theodore Roosevelt.
"Citizen / Enemy" at the Tucson Desert Art Museum looks at the legacy of Japanese incarcerations during World War II.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Yume Japanese Garden is a dream come true for founder Patricia Deridder; and director Natalia Almada on the connections between humanity, technology & nature in her film "Users."
Vertical farm in Avondale promotes sustainability, technology, water conservation
It uses uses 99% less water than a traditional farm and grows seasonal produce year round – all without soil or anyone driving a tractor.
Arizona restricts farming to protect groundwater supply
The Arizona Department of Water Resources this week put a limit on the amount of land that can be watered, designating the Hualapai Valley as an irrigation non-expansion area.
