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Apple-Picking Chaos, Weed-Hunting Sprayers & Soybean Protection | Daily Farm Brief
When did apple picking start involving traffic control, security checks, and stolen fruit hidden under a spare tire?
Rick Portanova brings a fast, lively look at agriculture in this Friday, October 23, 2026 edition of Farm Tales Unplugged — Daily Farm Brief.
First, Pioneer’s Victrato seed treatment joins its soybean lineup for the 2027 growing season. The goal: protect young plants against damaging root pests and diseases before trouble becomes visible above ground.
Then, what does USDA’s $8 billion harvest fuel relief announcement actually mean for farmers? Rick explains the difference…
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