Abstract: A filling level monitoring device for monitoring a filling level of a fluid in a container includes exciter(s), sensor(s), a signal source connected to the exciter(s), a processor, at least one spatial orientation and acceleration sensor, and a filling level indicator. The device uses the signal source and the exciter(s) to couple vibrational loads having multiple frequency components into the container. Sensors measure vibrations in the container after the exciters transmit the vibrational loads into the container. The processor performs spectral analysis of the input signal and of vibration signals from the sensors, comparing these respective spectral functions to extract resonance frequencies of the container, which are based on the spatial orientation of the container.

Abstract: A composition including a salt of a monocarboxylic acid, and a polyacrylamide polymer that hydrates at a pH of at least approximately 6 in the presence of no more than approximately 40 wt % of the salt of a monocarboxylic acid. The present disclosure also includes a method for producing a homogeneous composition for agrichemical use including the following steps. Obtaining a salt of a monocarboxylic acid. Obtaining a polyacrylamide polymer that hydrolyzes in the presence of no more than 40 wt % (or 30 wt %) of the salt of a monocarboxylic acid at a pH of at least about 6. Combining the polyacrylamide and the monocarboxylic acid salt to produce a homogeneous composition. The polymer of the composition is preferably compatible and stable with formulations of potassium glyphosate and used in a spray mixture. The composition may also contain formulation components such a defoamers, water conditioners, surfactants, biocides, stickers and solvents.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pathogens including nematodes fungi oomycetes and bacteria afflicting a broad variety of crop species by application to soil of a non-phytotoxic formulation of a blend of fatty acids disclosed. The fatty acid compostions are prepared as emulsifiable concentrates and applied directly to the soil or solid growing medium where the plant in need of treatment is growing.

Abstract: Water conditioner compositions that do not promote the volatility loss of auxin containing herbicides are described. In addition to counteracting the effects of hard water on some herbicides, the compositions also act as a buffer to control pH of spray mixture formulations to between 5 and 10. Optionally other additives, such as surfactants, anti-drift agents, and/or defoamers can be included in the water conditioner compositions.

Abstract: The present device is a collator and an infeed conveyor wherein the collator receives product from the infeed conveyor at an infeed point of the infeed conveyor. The product includes a flat side and an edge side and the collator and infeed conveyor are adapted to select between delivery of the product to the collator at an on flat load position and delivery of the product to the collator at an on edge load position. Preferably the collator includes an adjustment mechanism for urging the collator between a left position and a right position and the conveyor includes an height adjustment mechanism for urging the conveyor between a raised position and a lowered position.

Abstract: The present device is a collator and an infeed conveyor wherein the collator receives product from the infeed conveyor at an infeed point of the infeed conveyor. The product includes a flat side and an edge side and the collator and infeed conveyor are adapted to select between delivery of the product to the collator at an on flat load position and delivery of the product to the collator at an on edge load position. Preferably the collator includes an adjustment mechanism for urging the collator between a left position and a right position and the conveyor includes an height adjustment mechanism for urging the conveyor between a raised position and a lowered position.