Arizona growers bet on automation for future growth

AI-driven machines can plant seeds, pull weeds or spray pesticides with more precision than human work crews, but the machines also reduce risks. Ag technology requires high-speed internet and other data services. In Yuma, the University of Arizona has …

It's a STORMTRACKER 4 Alert Day due to winds across Southern Arizona

STORMTRACKER 4 Alert Day — A STROMTRACKER 4 Alert Day has been issued for Monday and Tuesday because of dangerous Fire Weather. A Red Flag Warning has been issued across Southern Arizona, we are expecting gusty winds and low humidity levels which will make …

$2,100 Refund Bonus in Arizona – Time to Check Your Account!

Arizona residents are in for a pleasant surprise this year with a $2,100 refund bonus aimed at providing financial relief to individuals and families facing rising living costs. This one-time payment is designed to assist low- and middle-income households, …

1 dead, 4 rescued during hike in Arizona mountains over heat

Could This Arizona Ranch Be a Model for Southwest Farmers?

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox.One mid-morning in May, the temperature at Oatman Flats Ranch, in southern Arizona’s Sonoran …

Arizona had 356% investment growth in five-year period, study reveals

Judge Halts Arizona Land Transfer To Rio Tinto Citing Native Appeal

U.S. District Judge Steven Logan has temporarily blocked the controversial transfer of federal land in Arizona to mining firms Rio Tinto RIO and BHP BHP. Logan cited the need for the U.S. Supreme Court to deliberate on an appeal filed by Native American …

Arizona business changed credit card processor to save money — then got charged for items it never asked for

Small business owners have enough to deal with, between making customers happy and maintaining a positive cash flow. But an entrepreneur in Phoenix trying to save money got more than he bargained for. Anthony Perez, who owns A to Z Auto Detailing, was …

Arizona marijuana regulators flag major testing lab for multiple violations

A prominent national marijuana testing lab is in hot water with state regulators in Arizona who last month found fault with the lab’s ability to detect contaminants and flag hemp-derived THC, public records show. Following annual inspections in March, the …

Coyote Fire burns over 1,000 acres in eastern Arizona

PHOENIX — Fire crews are working on putting out a wildfire that lit up on Sunday afternoon in eastern Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The blaze dubbed as the “Coyote Fire” has burned over 1,000 acres just …