The Blaine County Journal News-Opinion - We've Got The County Covered

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This truck is spreading liquid deicer that has a sugar beet base to it. Proponents of this ag-based liquid say the salt brine/beet juice mixture effectively melts ice at lower temperatures, will adhere better to roadways because of its sticky consistency and the dark liquid better absorbs solar energy to more quickly melt ice or stop ice buildup.