Farmers now have a new eco-friendly solution for soil disinfection!

Farmers now have a new eco-friendly solution for soil disinfection!

A revolutionary propane-powered soil steamer has just been released to help eliminate weeds and nematodes without relying on chemical pesticides.

Mike Newland with the Propane Education and Research Council spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on how this concept came about, how it works, and how to incorporate it in your operation.

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