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this technology is not new , we are simply applying it correctly .
“ On the other hand , 360 Rain is a new technology we added to our fertilizer program , enabling us to take a cradle-tograve approach . The challenge in this industry is that we need to digest enormous quantities of stillage waste from whiskey distillers every single day , and once we extract gas from it , we still have to deal with the remaining waste . It cannot simply be moved elsewhere as we strive to maintain our cradle-to-grave approach . and this is where the 360 Rain comes in . By using digested waste as fertilizer in fields , the 360 Rain benefits farmers as they no longer need to pay someone else to apply fertilizer . The autonomous , diesel powered / electric drive 360 Rain machine walks through the field and applies fertilizer , nutrients , and water to the roots for better absorption while reducing the evaporative loss associated with regular irrigation and normal fertilizer application .”
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The fertilizer coming out of 3 Rivers ’ anaerobic digestion process not only minimizes the company ’ s waste , but it also presents key benefits to users , crops , and the environment . “ We keep the fertilizer in a form that is immediately accepted by the ground , unlike other fertilizers that come in a dry or granular form that plants struggle to absorb rapidly . If there is heavy rain , as is common along the coasts , a significant portion of that fertilizer can get washed away and end up in the ocean , causing harmful red tides . This occurs because the fertilizer stays on the ground until it is fully absorbed by the plants , which may take up to a year or two . Because our fertilizer offers a better nutrient source that is applied at the root of the plant and is more
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