Strawberry farmer hopes steam holds the key to healthy soil and a better crop

A gardening story from Pennsylvania, reported by WTAE Pittsburgh.

Gardening · Pennsylvania · October 10, 2026

From WTAE Pittsburgh

"It's a very noticeable difference"| Some California strawberry farmers are applying steam to fields as an alternative to chemicals used to kill soil-borne diseases.

Reported by WTAE Pittsburgh, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at WTAE Pittsburgh →

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