Farms use a variety of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to treat fields and crops. Some of these chemicals are no longer acceptable for use in certain areas, however. As organic farming grows in popularity and as weeds and insects develop immunities to various chemicals, more and more farmers are seeking alternatives to agricultural chemicals. Advances in propane flame and steam technologies offer farmers more environmentally safe options for protecting their crops and soil. Crop Flamers Weed/Pest Control Research and Development PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL