Abstract: A composite material has two common constituents including a reinforcement (e.g. such as fiberglass, carbon fiber and/or other suitable fiber or reinforcement) and a binder material integral with the reinforcement for providing a matrix; Additionally, at least one filler is integrated with the binder, which comprises a particulate material that is formed from at least one agricultural grain or other byproduct of energy production from agricultural material. The agricultural grain particulate filler may be a refined product (e.g. starch or flour), a byproduct from grain processing such as distillers grain (DDG), and or simple ground up grain products. The invention also contemplates use of bio-energy production byproducts (to include non-grain components such as processed foliage) for other constituent parts of the composite such as reinforcement.

Abstract: A new storage apparatus is provided which includes a rectangular box-like containment vessel in which a false movable floor is provided over the bottom floor. A dunnage bag or other actuator is provided to selectively raise and lower the false floor to facilitate self-evaluation and discharge of dry flowable material through a discharge port. The false floor structure may be removed to provide for versatility and different storage options. For example, the containment vessel can be left empty to provide for storage of other objects through openable doors or a pillow tank may be installed within the containment vessel to provide for liquid holding capabilities.