Weeds

A horizontal grinder grinds trees into wood chips in a California almond orchard. Regulations prevent San Joaquin Valley growers from burning trees or vines, so many grind them into wood chips and incorporate them back into the soil. (Courtesy Brent Holtz/University of California)

Chipping away at soil health

May 13, 2026

Looking for rootstock big shots

April 28, 2026

The tines of a Clemens Technologies Multiclean weeds underneath a vine row

Top-work weeding — Video

August 28, 2025

Torey Schmidt, in Hood River, Oregon, on Sept. 16, 2024. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Torey Schmidt, a young grower from Parkdale, Oregon

August 28, 2025

A Weed-It module attached to an all-terrain vehicle

High-tech hide and seek for weeds

August 5, 2025

Madison Shaw, a young grower from Port Orchard, Washington

July 29, 2025

Charging ahead with electric weed control

April 17, 2025

New weed villains in the Northwest

April 16, 2025

Protecting your ground for beneficial insects

April 7, 2025

Washington State University irrigation expert Troy Peters talks about soil moisture sensing at one station during a four-part field day at Figgins Winery in Walla Walla, organized by the Washington State Grape Society and WSU Extension on Aug. 7. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Washington grape growers share successes and challenges at annual field day

August 13, 2024