Home Grown

Once the University of Arizona’s local research farm completes its studies on produce, they donate it to the Food Bank.

On Tuesday’s weekly Home Grown report we highlight the first ever Yuma Farm Film Festival.

Dr. Mazin Saber joined over the summer and is the newest weed management specialist. He is currently undergoing trials to see which herbicides, or substances, perform the best in killing weeds.

On Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we share how researchers at the University of Arizona are creating new ways to defend one of Yuma’s most important winter vegetables.

On Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight how Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs declared November as Leafy Greens Month, and what this means for the state.

In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight a team from Gila Ridge High School’s Future Farmers of America program who recently competed for a national tournament.

Harvest Preparatory Academy’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program is receiving help from a local university.

In Tuesday’s Home Grown report we highlight Martha Ryan, a local woman who works in the agriculture industry.

In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight a local insect trapping network that monitors trends of insect activity.

Researchers from the University of Arizona, along with a Czech start up company Ulmanna, are looking to improve weeding machines.

A recent study by a University of Arizona assistant professor and extension specialist Ali T. Mohammed shares how to reduce aphid infestation in lettuce.

Last week’s storm caused plenty of damage throughout Yuma County. However, luckily for agriculture fields, they weren’t affected as much.

The Yuma Agricultural Center has gained a new plant pathologist, Dr. Chris Detranaltes, to help fight crop diseases.

Over 30 pest control advisors and eight University of Arizona extension educators shared updates on their latest research.

The Yuma County Cooperative Extension hosted a safety day for people who use heavy machinery in agriculture to help avoid accidents while on the job.

On Tuesday’s HomeGrown report, we highlight the ways local growers are using technology to save water.

Currently, growers are in the annual process of bagging dates. This allows for the dates to be protected from birds, bats, and even moisture.