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Lab meat debate ignores Arizona’s water challenges
Lab meat has become a contentious topic within the Arizona Legislature over the past few years. Lawmakers have proposed laws regulating these products, from labeling requirements to outright bans. The […]
Under the cover of darkness for safety
Those in agriculture possess tons of great data and insights to share about the revolution of safety in the crop protection world, otherwise known as pesticides. Unfortunately, information must be […]
Legal battle continues over Saudi groundwater pumping in Arizona
Key Points: Agricultural company claims attorney general lacks authority to sue Filings claim authority lies solely with Arizona Department of Water Resources Ongoing litigation puts spotlight on gaps in groundwater […]
Ag-to-Urban will reshape Arizona’s agriculture industry, but farmers question if it’s worth it
Key Points:Â Ag-to-Urban went into effect on Sept. 26 after passing this year Program is expected to save about 7.1 million acre-feet of water over the next 100 years in […]
Efficiency from all 7 basin states is the path forward
The Colorado River Basin was inhabited by indigenous people for thousands of years, using its water resources for farming and to support their communities. The river serves many more people […]
Arizona’s water future – ‘Ag to Urban’ is a good start
As the drought extends its grip across Arizona, we are flooded with stories of the impending crisis — Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson and other cities are running short of water for […]
Efficiency, not water wars, can save the Colorado River
I write as a resident of Colorado, where every drop of the river matters to our farms, families, and future. I have no fiduciary interest in water. I don’t own […]
Arizona approves first water transfer to rural areas for new construction
Key Points: Arizona approves first-ever water transfer from rural Arizona to active management areas Buckeye is now allowed to withdraw nearly 6,000 acre-feet of water from Harquahala basin Transfer will […]
Trump’s trade policies spark tomato tariff battle in Arizona
Key Points: U.S. imposes 17.09% tariff on Mexican tomatoes Tariff could increase prices by 10% or more Sen. Ruben Gallego estimates tomato prices could rise 50% Those tomatoes used in […]
Bill proposing new groundwater regulations for rural communities advances
A Republican-sponsored bill that would repeal the Willcox Active Management Area and establish groundwater conservation requirements in other designated rural areas is advancing through the Legislature. SB1520 would allow the […]
Water bill focuses on converting ag land to housing
Sen. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, is preparing to reintroduce a bill that would give farmers an option to ...
John Boelts: Striving to keep food abundant, affordable
For John Boelts, one of the keys to a prosperous country lies in its ability to produce a plentiful and accessible food supply.
