03/28/2024 SOURCE: cronkitenews.azpbs.org
The flower fields once grown by Japanese American farmers along part of Baseline Road have now been replaced by housing and urban development. Despite the drastic changes to the South Mountain area, the unique subclimate at the base of the mountain makes it the perfect place for agriculture and farming.
South Phoenix flower fields are gone, but urban agriculture persists
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01/05/2024 SOURCE: cronkitenews.azpbs.org
Urban expansion limits bees’ habitat options, putting more space between the bees and the water and food sources they need access to. But community members can attract native bees to their gardens and help them thrive by planting native, desert-acclimated wildflowers.
Arizona bees need help from gardeners, experts say
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture US, Water, Sustainability,
Water speculation is ‘all the problems’ in one, Colorado group warns
Last year, Colorado lawmakers pointed a finger at what they consider a growing threat: speculative investments in water rights. Since then, a state work group has been examining the issue, and the process raises questions about how the West divvies up water.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Almonds, Weather,
Investments in California’s water may help lower costs during drought
Some California farmers are hopeful opened economic options will help balance high water prices during the summer, while extreme weather and droughts continue.
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