Arizona Solar Expansion Draws Federal Attention Over Ranching Land Dispute

As Arizona continues expanding utility-scale solar development, a new project proposed south of Estrella Mountain Ranch is drawing attention in Goodyear.

Earlier this month, I took my first look at tensions between cattle ranching and large-scale solar development in Arizona through the lens of rancher Casey Murph. In my report, Murph said he was encouraged by potential federal recourse, pointing to new USDA efforts to review complaints from farmers and ranchers who believe their land, grazing rights, or…