The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and University of California-Davis recently unveiled an eco-friendly solution for “soil disinfection” with the propane-powered soil steamer.

Kennedy dismissed any notion that HHS and USDA would have conflicts over ag policy.  Rollins testified she would staunchly support the interests of agriculture.

The plight of U.S. farmers -- who are facing low crop prices, high input cost and interest rates, and consecutive natural disasters – is clearly on the minds of the Senate members, as is the current $45 billion agricultural trade deficit and failure by Congress to reauthorize the Farm Bill last year.