Yuma Agriculture

Join KAWC in learning about the newly-unveiled broadband network for Yuma farms and what AWC faculty and staff are thinking about the college's preferred candidate for president.

The 34 agriculture broadband towers will be built and placed across 160,000 acres in Yuma County.

Val Sierra and Kami Van Horn of Harvest Moon Communications to talk about Arizona Leafy Greens Month and the start of winter harvest here in Yuma — where most of the nation’s leafy greens are grown. We’ll get into their connection to agriculture, the families behind the fields and why this season matters to Yuma.

Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region.

Current and former elected officials and food safety experts say climate-fueled drought and heat are threats to the Colorado River and the ag economy in Yuma and Arizona.

Arizona Edition: Extreme Weather Emergency Tour on how drought, heat impact Yuma ag, Colorado River Indian Tribes seek personhood for river and Arizona Western College's College Assistance Migrant Program's uncertain future.

Gov. Katie Hobbs highlighted the critical role of Yuma agriculture, which produces 90 percent of the leafy greens consumed in North America during winter.

Annual event at Arizona Western College brought agricultural leaders together from throughout the western U.S. last week for workshops and field demos for the latest technology.

A recent economic impact study from the University of Arizona highlights the significant role of Yuma County in Arizona's economy.

Local and state growers and agricultural leaders meet up with ag technology companies to learn about the future of 'smart fields.'