YCAPS awards record $70,000 in scholarships to Local Agriculture Students
YCAPS President Kyle Kuechel said the program was founded on a simple goal: Giving local students interested in agriculture a path forward while…
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How Yuma became an agricultural powerhouse
Yuma is known across the country for producing fresh vegetables, but the region’s agricultural success is the result of decades of change, adaptation…
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University of Arizona researchers test summer crop to improve desert farming
The crop, called Sesbania, is also known as summer hemp. Researchers at the University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center are studying whether the…
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Moody Garden show how desert plants can thrive in Yuma
The University of Arizona’s Moody Garden continues to bloom despite recent water and irrigation challenges, serving as both a community garden and a…
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Yuma Veterans honored on National Purple Heart Day
The local celebration gave residents and staff an opportunity to recognize Cline, Clay and Zach for their service and…
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Yuma Army Veteran honored for heroic actions at Arizona State Veterans Home
Becerra was honored for his quick thinking and heroic actions during two separate incidents that helped protect both staff and…
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Yuma Pest Control Advisors prepare for winter produce season challenges
Local advisors say every growing season brings a new set of challenges, including unpredictable weather and changing pest…
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Young Marines from Yuma get inside look at Marine Corps training in San Diego
During their visit, the young Marines worked alongside drill instructors and learned the fundamentals of military drill movements, teamwork, and…
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Yuma researchers fight resurgence of destructive crop pest
Researchers at the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agricultural Center are studying the resurgence of the Diamondback Moth (DBM), a pest known for…
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Summer work lays the groundwork for Yuma’s winter vegetable harvest
According to farm managers, proper land preparation is one of the most important steps in producing a successful…
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Local nonprofit collects more than 1,000 hygiene kits to support Veterans in meed
Right Turn for Yuma Veterans recently wrapped up its annual hygiene kit drive, collecting more than 1,000 kits filled with essential personal care…
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New 5G network coming to Yuma farms
At the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agricultural Center, researchers are testing a 5G network designed to improve how farmers manage crops and water…
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Caballeros de Yuma to host 40th Annual Flag Raising Ceremony
The ceremony will feature remarks from military leaders representing Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, recognizing the…
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Yuma’s Moody Garden reopens after irrigation upgrades
Staff and volunteers are now fine-tuning the garden’s drip lines and emitters to better prepare the site for the upcoming summer…
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YPG names new fire chief
Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) has named Matthew Kelly as the new Fire Chief after serving as Interim Chief for the past six…
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University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center upgrades fleet with new tractors
The new tractors will support research projects and daily farm operations at the center’s agricultural sites in Yuma…
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University of Arizona Yuma expands program to grow future agricultural leaders
The program, which launched in 2024 with just six to seven students, has grown to 27 participants and is designed to help develop future agricultural…
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YPG reflects on D-Day legacy
During the war, thousands of troops trained in the Desert Southwest, including at Camp Laguna, which was located within what is now…
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Cooling technology tested in Yuma fields could help farmers beat extreme heat
Researchers are evaluating a large-scale evaporative cooling system designed to create a more controlled growing environment directly in open farm…
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Yuma non-profit launches hygiene kit drive to support local Veterans
Right Turn for Yuma Veterans, an organization dedicated to assisting Veterans facing homelessness and other challenges, is collecting donations to…
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