Hualapai Cooperative Extension

08/12/2026

Texas’s first New World Screwworm outbreaks spread unpredictably, and that offers important lessons for Arizona.

08/12/2026

Associate professor Gerardo "Jerry" Lopez spoke about why cyclospora is so hard to trace, how people can protect themselves, and what most people get wrong about it.

08/11/2026

REMINDER: WORKSHOP 8/15 SEED PROCESSING

Join us for a workshop focused on seed processing and saving! Learn how to harvest seeds, clean them, and store and label them for long-term use!

Saturday, August 15th at 1pm at the Kingman Extension Office (101 E Beale St.)

08/01/2026

Join us for a workshop focused on seed processing and saving! Learn how to harvest seeds, clean them, and store and label them for long-term use!
Saturday, August 15th at 1pm at the Kingman Extension Office (101 E Beale St.)

07/31/2026

The University of Arizona’s online resources can help Arizona residents:

• Identify common invasive plants using photos
• Understand why certain plants are harmful
• Explore recommended control methods
• Learn how to become an Arizona “Weed Warrior”

Even if an invasive plant isn’t growing in your yard today, it may be spreading from nearby roads, fields, forests, or neighboring properties. Early identification can help protect your landscape and the surrounding environment.

Start exploring the Yavapai County gardening resources:
https://extension.arizona.edu/local-offices/yavapai-county/yavapai-gardening

Learn More: https://tinyurl.com/azinvasiveplantsarizonaedu

07/29/2026

07/25/2026

Head-to-tail inspections are essential to preventing the spread of New World screwworm and should be performed regularly. Our Livestock Inspection Guide shows you how to do an inspection and what to look for. Read the guide at https://bit.ly/4xulZDj.

07/16/2026

07/14/2026

Have you been hearing about the New World screwworm? Arizona has several trusted resources you can rely on for up to date information.

- Screwworm.gov: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) leads national New World screwworm surveillance and response efforts and is the primary source for official information, data, updates, and guidance. Learn more at https://screwworm.gov/.

- Arizona Department of Agriculture: The Arizona Department of Agriculture coordinates Arizona's response efforts, houses the State Veterinarian's Office, and serves as the primary state contact for reporting suspected cases through [email protected].

- Cooperative Extension: Cooperative Extension provides free sampling kits for ranchers available through county Extension offices, along with educational resources, workshops, and training to support New World screwworm awareness, detection, and reporting.

- Arizona Livestock Incident Response Team: ALIRT, a partnership among AZDA, USDA, the U of A, and the Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association, provides on-site investigations and laboratory testing to diagnose livestock health issues at no cost to producers.

07/14/2026

Healthy soil starts with cover crops!

Cover crops do much more than fill empty garden space—they help build healthier, more productive soil for future plants.

🌿 Daikon Radishes and Borage send deep roots into the ground, helping break up compacted soil, improve drainage, and bring valuable minerals closer to the surface.

🌱 Vetch and Peas naturally add nitrogen to the soil, providing an essential nutrient that helps other plants thrive.

Whether you're growing vegetables, flowers, or simply improving your garden, cover crops are a simple, natural way to invest in healthier soil and stronger plants.

Have you tried planting cover crops in your garden? Share your favorites in the comments! 🌼