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Scarab or figeater beetles are common during the Sonoran desert's hot summer months when they come out to eat and breed.

Bright Green Beetle Makes a Sonoran Desert Appearance

Iridescent insect is active during summer months in Southern Arizona.

Ectomycorrhizal fungi (the mushrooms connected to the roots of the tree) increase the uptake of nitrogen by the plant, even when that nutrient is scarce in soils. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (associated with the grass roots on the left) do not provide that advantage to their host.

Fungus Helps Plants Soak Up Carbon Dioxide

Flagstaff ecologist's work shows plants can thrive without nitrogen

What Does Lake Mead's Record Low Level Portend for State?

'Arizona Week' explores current conditions, future prospects for key water supply.

Alternatives to Flood Irrigation Taking Hold in Pinal

Ak-Chin commiunity converts to sprinklers, drip, other methods to stretch water supply.

Tucson Celebrates Cesar Chavez Day of Service

City, county government offices closed in honor of farm labor leader.

Nogales Falls from Top Spot in Value of Produce Imports

Top import spot for dollar value of Mexican fruits, vegetables is Hidalgo, Texas.

Paco Ollerton, Casa Grande wheat farmer, says he and other Arizona farmers are getting highly efficient with water.

Does Growing Wheat in the Desert Use Too Much Water?

Much more efficient than in decades past, farmers and researchers say.

A bull grazes on a ranch east of Flagstaff.

Ranchers Oppose Grand Canyon Monument Proposal

'People are so frustrated and not being heard that they’re going to any lengths.'

Water levels from an Arizona Department of Water Resources monitoring station east of Bowie.

For Sale in Cochise County: Big Dollars Equal Big Land Buys

Part 4: Historic agriculture hub now has big names in cattle ranching.

For Sale in Cochise County: How Much Water Is There?

Part 3:Land being bought for water, but is there enough to sustain, farms, towns economy?

Howard Buffett owns land in two areas. The first is farming operations near Willcox. The second, a ranch along the US/Mexico border east of Naco.

For Sale in Cochise County: 'You Don't Buy Land; You Buy Water'

Part 2:Billionaire's son owns, leases land to develop new agricultural practices for Africa.

Young pistachio trees planted in 2010 by Mark Cook's company North Bowie Farming. The trees were planted in 2010 and are nearing maturity. Cook said if planting is not done wisely, water will become too expensive and farming will no longer be economically viable in the area.

For Sale in Cochise County: Bigger Bowie Farms Tap Water

Part 1:Thousands of purchased acres have been planted in water-thirsty nut trees.

A portion of the Central Arizona Project canal, near Scottsdale, AZ.

Arizona Town Hall Takes on Water Use, Planning

Resulting report will address water resources, environmental issues.

The University of Arizona's main campus has hundreds of fruit-bearing plants including these olive trees.

Tucson Harvests Reduce Food Waste, Increase Sustainability

UA, community group unites to harvest fruit from the community and campus.

Farmers Investment Co. pecan orchards at Sahuarita, south of Tucson

Sahuarita Council OKs Big Housing Plan for Pecan Farm

Long-term plan calls for replacing pecan trees with houses on almost 3,000 acres.

Oro Valley Will be Home Base for UA Veterinary School

Site has proximity to biosciences firms; will be first public facility of its kind in state.

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