low molecular weight biomolecules, namely plant phenols and organic acids. We also collect a high quality biochar.” The website reveals that Corigin’s technology partner is Pyrovac, Inc. The Pyrovac platform is comprised of a state-of-the- art biomass reactor and other high-tech equipment that ultimately
creates the end product in a way that “produces no waste or harmful emissions and is carbon negative.” On its website, Corigin defines its value proposition in many different ways but being good for the environment is a common thread. “Corigin’s products can help rebalance the carbon cycle by permanently sequestering carbon in soils, where again, carbon does miraculous things to improve farmland fertility. Our biochars also reduce farmland runoff and emissions by retaining nutrients in soils and reducing load requirements. Biochar also adsorbs about five times its weight in water—a huge benefit in drought-stricken regions like California.” Woelk said it is a profitable business model as the company is converting low-cost raw materials into a valuable product. He reports that about 80 percent of the crop waste on a farm is low-value residue like nutshells and orchard trimmings. “Now, imagine a technology that continuously converts low-cost biomass into multiple high-value revenue streams continuously— at 80 percent product yield,” claims the website noting that every ton of crop waste produces about 1600 lbs. of product. “Corigin’s process offers a way to recover more value per ton of plant waste than perhaps any other process in the world,” he said. Corigin is working directly with growers on crop trials and Woelk encouraged interested growers to get in touch with him directly at (949) 677-6230, mike@corigin.co or www.corigin. co, or through WGCIT. The company’s product is currently on the market in several options and being sold by Penny Newman Farm Products.
Plant in Merced
Without Coriphol
With Coriphol
These images were taken in a broccoli field showing the effects of using Coriphol (right) vs. the untreated field (left). The treated field maintained its dark green leaves and had significantly less “purpling” of the crowns as well.
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