Last year, farmers and ranchers across the country grappled with a devastating drought. With the hot summer months closer than many of us care to admit, KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports on how dry weather in Arizona affects crops and cattle. 

Some southwestern businesses affected by the ongoing drought may be eligible for federal loans.

The drought in the Southwest has been a long-term problem and at least here in the Valley it continued during 2012. 

The fact that Arizona’s in a drought is not news. But, that drought’s impact on trees is.

It may seem incongruous here in the desert, but compared to other major cities, water rates in Phoenix are a bargain.

Continuing drought conditions in an arid desert climate raise concerns about the availability of drinking water. 

Two experts weigh in on whether or not scorching summers affect the valley’s economy, and what can be done to attract more tourism.

Wild horses on the drought-stricken Navajo Nation are fighting for their lives.

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is urging Congress to reinstate a relief program for farmers suffering through drought. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, that bill could have an impact in Arizona.