Tucson Starbucks employees join in union strike
Workers picketed a university-area location on Monday morning.
Teaching Tucson's Tamale Tradition
Las Milpitas Community Farm celebrates the winter solstice by offering a free lesson in tamale making.
AG Mayes sues Saudi-owned alfalfa farm Fondomonte
The lawsuit alleges that the company has excessively pumped groundwater, causing a nuisance in La Paz County.
Trump’s proposed tariffs could spike U.S. grocery prices, industry experts warn
A 25% tariff on Mexican goods could have a ripple effect on U.S. produce prices and businesses.
Tucson basketball campers sample vegan nutrition
UA Wildcat Joseph Blair teaches healthy eating alongside hoops excellence.
Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
The outbreak was first reported last week. As of Thursday, 34 people were sickened, with all but one hospitalized. Two people died.
USDA Under Secretary visits Tucson to assist Tribal agribusinesses promote their products
The visit highlighted the need for increased utilization of USDA programs by tribal businesses and showcased successful initiatives such as a recent trade mission to Canada.
The Buzz: Re-using finite resources in Southern Arizona
People go to notable lengths to get as much as they can out of some of the area's limited resources
Kroger, Albertsons — still hoping to merge — agree to sell more stores to satisfy regulators
The companies now plan to sell 579 Kroger and Albertsons stores in markets where they overlap.
The Buzz: A legislative look-ahead at water and agriculture
The new legislative session is weeks away, so we look at the state's top water user.
Food banks seek extra donations ahead of holiday season
Food banks around the couty say the rise in the cost of food has made it harder to get food
NPR's Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Chinese Chorizo Festival returns to Tucson; A conversation with Nabil Ayers on his debut novel; And, a look into this year's Film Fest Tucson.
Why is alfalfa one of Arizona's biggest crops?
Three of the 5 Cs that traditionally made up Arizona's economy have to do with agriculture. So how is that industry doing as water gets scarce?
UA project builds climate resilience through food
The project uses climate analog modeling to predict future climate conditions in a given region by comparing it to places that already have those qualities today.
Cochise College food pantry gets $30,000 grant
The funds will be used in-part to add cooking and nutrition workshops for students
