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Yuma farmers weigh in on pesticide use
This is the second installment in a series examining pesticide use in one of the nation’s largest agricultural hubs – the Yuma area. Cronkite News expanded its original reporting by […]
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 […]
The human cost of the Yuma’s vegetable empire
Key Points: Crop planes drop thousands of pounds of pesticides over Yuma’s agricultural region at night Farmworkers in Yuma face high rates of adverse health effects due to pesticide exposure […]
Vertical farm in Avondale promotes sustainability, technology, water conservation
Imagine a farm that grows crops on platforms in a controlled environment, uses 99% less water than a traditional farm and grows seasonal produce year-round – all without soil or anyone driving a tractor. This is the goal of OnePointOne, a 12,000-square-foot “vertical farm” in an Avondale industrial park. Water is an existential issue for Arizona, with the two major reservoirs on the Colorado[...]
GOP lawmaker proposes slew of regulations on medical marijuana
Saying he doesn't trust the industry, a top Senate Republican wants an outright ban on the use of certain chemicals on the marijuana that Arizonans smoke, eat or drink.
House approves tax exemption for pesticides, fertilizers
The preliminary vote by the full House came following pleas from lawmakers representing agricultural communities that it's unfair to require those who grow food for Arizonans and people across the county to pay taxes on items they need.
