Home Grown: Southwest Ag Summit kicks off

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – On tonight's Home Grown Report, Agriculture Week began Tuesday with farmers from near and far gathering in Yuma to learn and collaborate at the Southwest Agriculture Summit. The Summit begins with the Jacob Lewis Daily Golf Tournament on Tuesday afternoon and continues throughout the week. This is the desert southwest's […]

Home Grown: Heavy rain impacts crops in Yuma County

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – In tonight's Home Grown Report, after the storm hit Yuma County, local research scientists discuss how wet weather is impacting local agriculture during prime crop season. I'm sharing Iruka. “Excessive rain can have a variety of effects on crops,” said Dr. Johan Murcia, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of […]

Home Grown: Local 4-H kids show animals on opening day of the Yuma County Fair

YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Today’s Home Grown Report kicked off the 71st Annual Yuma County Fair on Tuesday with local 4-H kids showing the animals in the arena! The Yuma County Fair isn’t just about delicious food and thrilling rides, it’s also a time for local 4-H members to shine and showcase the projects […]

Home Grown: Colorado River shortage update

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Seven basin states that use water from the Colorado River have missed today’s deadline to address the Colorado River’s water crisis. This comes after the Yuma County Water Users Association said states along the Colorado River Basin, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, have been meeting […]