Abstract: A soil spreading scraper device comprises a cutting blade for cutting a top layer of soil from the ground, a kicker for throwing the cut soil rearward from the cutting blade, and an impeller member rotatable within a plane of rotation extending upward and rearward from the cutting blade for capturing the soil thrown by the kicker and spreading the cut soil generally radially outward relative to an axis of rotation of the impeller.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and a control system are described for controlling operations involving residue. The method includes executing a first operation on a field with an implement resulting in residue on the field. A first image is captured with a camera assembly of an area of the field that is ahead of or behind the implement. The first image is analyzed to determine an indicator of residue coverage on the field. A subsequent operation on the field is executed, one or more aspects of which are controlled based upon the determined indicator of residue coverage.

Abstract: A steering system for a work vehicle includes a steering hand pump, a hydraulic main supply line fluidly coupled with the steering hand pump and including a check valve, and a normally open, two position valve. The valve includes an inlet fluidly couplable with a pressurized access point of a hydraulic sub-system, an outlet fluidly coupled with the main supply line on a downstream side of the check valve, and a pilot port fluidly coupled with the main supply line on an upstream side of the check valve. The valve is operable in the closed position based on pressure in the main supply line when the main supply line is pressurized from a pressure source, and operable in the open position and interconnecting the pressurized access point with the main supply line through the outlet when the main supply line is not pressurized from the pressure source.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes a sensor positioned forward of an agricultural implement relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural system. The sensor is configured to output a first signal indicative of at least one soil property associated with an operation of the agricultural implement. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to output a second signal indicative of instructions to control the operation of the agricultural implement based on the first signal.

Abstract: A system includes a retractable mounting assembly including a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes at least one substantially rigid frame member. In some embodiments, the frame assembly is configured to facilitate movement of an agricultural soil analyzer from a first position longitudinally proximate to a rear end of an agricultural implement to a second position longitudinally rearward of the first position, relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural implement, the frame assembly is configured to position the agricultural soil analyzer above a surface of an agricultural field while in the second position, and each of the at least one substantially rigid frame member is formed from a non-electrically interactive material.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes an agricultural soil analyzer positioned forward of a ground engaging tool relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural system. The agricultural soil analyzer is configured to output a first signal indicative of a parameter of soil forward of the soil conditioner relative to the direction of travel. The agricultural system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the agricultural soil analyzer. The controller is configured to receive the first signal from the agricultural soil analyzer. Furthermore, the controller is configured to determine a target parameter of the agricultural system based on the first signal and to output a second signal indicative of the target parameter.

Abstract: A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc.

Abstract: A pneumatic distribution system for an agricultural implement includes an inductor box having output ports and row units configured to receive an agricultural product and airflow from the output ports. A conduit system extends between the output ports of the inductor box and the row units. The conduit system is configured to direct the agricultural product and the airflow from each output port to a respective row unit. The conduit system includes a first conduit assembly extending between a first output port and a first row unit. The conduit system also includes a second conduit assembly extending between a second output port and a second row unit. A first average diameter of the first conduit assembly is smaller than a second average diameter of the second conduit assembly by at least approximately one percent.

Abstract: A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing.

Abstract: A field sprayer, with a longitudinal axis oriented in a direction of travel, includes a rod assembly extending substantially transversely in relation to the longitudinal axis, and an actuator. An acceleration sensor attached to the rod assembly is configured to determine undesired tilt movement of the rod assembly, and the actuator enables the rod assembly to swivel about a swivel axis in order to compensate for the undesired tilt movement. The field sprayer further includes a control unit configured to operate the actuator so as to produce a counter tilt in order to compensate for disturbance variables affecting a tilt of the rod assembly which act on the rod assembly other than via a frame of the field sprayer. The control unit is further configured to operate the actuator during, and preferably at the start of an undesired tilt movement.

Abstract: An agricultural cutting device has knife bar sections with section knife blades. A drive with phase offset drives the knife bar sections at least temporarily in opposite directions. The section knife blades interact scissor-like with counter knives. The knife bar sections have adjacently positioned bar ends. When the knife bar sections move, a gap of varying size is formed between the bar ends. A mowing finger is arranged at the gap. A stationary knife blade with first cutting edges is arranged at the mowing finger. The first cutting edges are arranged adjacent to the mowing finger and extend at a slant relative to a forward travel direction of the cutting device so that the cutting edges have a V-shaped arrangement broadening in travel direction. The knife bar sections have an outer knife blade attached to the bar ends whose cutting edges extend parallel to the travel direction.

Abstract: A filament cutterhead for a brushcutter is able to be driven in a rotatable manner during operation in a rotational direction about a rotational axis. The filament cutterhead has a base body on which at least one cutting filament is retained and which has a lower face facing the ground during operation. The cutting filament extends from an outer face of the base body through an opening as far as an inner region of the base body which is open toward the lower face of the base body. In order to achieve a low degree of soiling of the filament cutterhead during operation, a shield element is provided in the inner region and the leading portion of the cutting filament in the inner region is arranged in the slipstream of the shield element relative to the rotational direction.

Abstract: A quick-release knife connector for use on a rotary disc cutterhead having an asymmetrically shaped knife nut with a first portion providing a bearing surface for an aperture in the knife and a second portion which inhibits axial movement of the knife from contact with the first portion. A capture spring having an aperture for partially receiving the second portion prevents accidental release of the knife. The asymmetric orientation of the second portion and placement of the aperture on the capture spring assures that the knife nut is properly oriented when installed.

Abstract: A rock guard for use on a rotary disc cutterbar having quick-release knife connectors wherein a knife removal relief channel is oriented 45 degrees from a straight-ahead orientation to allow more than one quarter of the knives on the cutterbar to be simultaneously aligned with the channels for removal. A second knife removal channel is also oriented 45 degrees from the straight ahead orientation and 90 degrees from the first channel to permit half of the knives on the cutterbar to be simultaneously aligned with the channels for removal. The incorporation of two knife removal channels as described benefits rotary cutterbars having two knives per rotary cutter and adjacent cutters rotationally offset by 90 degrees regardless of whether co-rotating or counter-rotating rotary cutters are employed.

Abstract: An apparatus for mowing around an obstacle. A mower arm is pivotally connected to a supporting member supportively connect to a supporting vehicle. A pivotal arm is pivotally connected to the mower arm. A cutter head is connected to the pivotal arm, the cutter head comprising a first cutter and a second cutter. A release mechanism comprising a holding plate is located on the pivotal arm and an actuator is located on the mower arm, the holding plate comprising at least one hole, the actuator engaging the at least one hole in the holding plate to hold the pivotal arm in a first position such that the first cutter is in a relatively leading position to the second cutter.

Abstract: One or more sensors determine position data and detect a corresponding characteristic of field area with a crop stock located at a field side or sides next to the harvester. On a location-specific basis, the method stores the data on the characteristic detected or a crop parameter derived from the characteristic. On a predictive location-specific basis, the method retrieves the data on the characteristic stored or the stored crop parameter derived from the characteristic. During the harvesting of the field area detected with the sensor, the actuator is adjusted based on the characteristic or the crop parameter such that the operating parameter is adapted to the characteristic detected for the corresponding field area.

Abstract: A control unit is connected to an actuator to adjust the position of the implement relative to the vehicle. A ground-profile determining device is connected to the control unit and is designed to determine a ground profile in front of the vehicle. The control unit is programmed to determine an expected vertical movement of the vehicle because of the ground profile and to prospectively transmit to the actuator a control signal that is dimensioned such that the implement is continuously guided in a predeterminable position above the ground profile. The control device considers the expected deformation of the ground profile because of the tires or tracks of the vehicle or an expected vertical movement of the vehicle relative to the ground profile.

Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvester includes a plurality of row units, a plurality of feed/snapping units, and a plurality of chopping units. Each feed/snapping unit is associated with a respective said row unit and operable at a first operating speed. Each chopping unit is associated with at least one respective feed/snapping unit and operable at a constant second operating speed, independent of the first operating speed.

Abstract: A combination of a towing vehicle, such as a tractor, and an agricultural harvesting machine drawn thereby, such as a baler or a self-loading forage wagon, operates to detect whether the harvesting machine is in a harvesting situation (S1) or in a field-end situation (S2) by use of a control device. The control device is operated to specify at least one parameter setting for at least one functional device, by which the combination is operated in a harvesting configuration (K1) or in a field-end configuration (K2), depending on the situation (S1, S2) that is detected.

Abstract: A separating device for a combine harvester that operates according to the principle of axial flow includes a housing with a separating grate arrangement and a cover arrangement that jointly form a hollow cylinder. A separating rotor is accommodated in the hollow cylinder in a rotatably supported manner such that an intermediate space (Z1) is defined between the housing and the separating rotor for conveying crop circumferentially and along a longitudinal axis (LA) of the separating rotor. Crop stream engagement means provided on an inner surface of the cover arrangement facing the separating rotor engages radially, in a ramp-type manner around the circumference of the separating rotor, into a crop stream that circulates in the intermediate space. The crop stream engagement means are adjustable to change a radial engagement depth. Drive means connected to the crop stream engagement means are activated from outside the housing to drive the adjustment.

Abstract: A combine harvester having a cleaning system for separating seeds from by-products, that includes a transmission having an annular member, that extends around a circular element of an eccentric device and is pivotable around said circular element, a second arm having a first end fixedly connected to the annular member, and a second end connected with a reciprocatable cleaner device of a second cleaner assembly, a first arm having a first end fixedly connected to the annular member, a first cleaner drive linkage has a first end pivotably connected to the second end of the first arm and a second end connected to a reciprocatable cleaner device of a first cleaner assembly, wherein the reciprocatable cleaner device of the second cleaner assembly and the reciprocatable cleaner device of the first cleaner assembly are reciprocatingly drivable by the cleaning system drive assembly in generally opposite directions.

Abstract: A bale wrapper and a round baler with such a device are described. The bale wrapper comprises a supply device, extending along the width of a bale chamber of a round baler, for the introduction of wrapping material. The supply device comprises a shielding layer, located on its upper side, for the upper-side shielding of a free end of the wrapping material, to be introduced into the bale chamber. In order to improve the supply operation of wrapping material into the bale chamber, the shielding layer comprises several shielding lips, located parallel to one another along the width of the bale chamber, which extend in the direction of an interior of the bale chamber.

Abstract: A bale ejecting mechanism includes a shuttle shiftable toward and away from the open end in repetitive ejection and retraction strokes. The shuttle has a series of projections yieldably biased to an extended position projecting into the bale case for engaging and moving a bale during an ejection stroke of the shuttle. The projections are shiftable into a retracted position disposed outside of the bale case to avoid engaging and moving a bale during an ejection stroke. The mechanism includes a selector member movable with the shuttle during ejection and retraction strokes of the shuttle but shiftable relative to the shuttle to any one of a number of selectable retaining positions in which the selector member retains selected ones of the projections in the retracted position. An adjustable shifter member is disposable in a plurality of selectable operating positions corresponding to the selectable retaining positions of the selector member.

Abstract: A knotter table of a baler includes a plurality of tucker finger assemblies which each aid in tying together ends of a set of twine strands so as to tie a loop of twine about a bale formed in a baling chamber. Each tucker finger assembly includes a tucker finger defined by a plate pivotally mounted alongside a baling chamber needle slot for being pivoted horizontally between a standby position, wherein the tucker finger is entirely to one side of the needle slot, and a working position, wherein the tucker finger is pivoted across the needle slot. A stop arrangement is provided for being engaged by the tucker finger or by an operating linkage coupled to the tucker finger in the event that the tucker finger pivots a preselected distance beyond a desired working range so as to prevent the operating linkage from going over-center and causing linkage damage.

Abstract: A sensor assembly and method is described for calibrating a tensioning system. A first movement of a slack arm of the tensioning system may be identified. It may be determined that the slack arm has been maintained in a first calibration position for a first predetermined time interval, and a first calibration setting for the slack arm may be determined based upon the first calibration position. A second movement of a slack arm of the tensioning system may be identified. It may be determined that the slack arm has been maintained in a second calibration position for a second predetermined time interval, and a second calibration setting for the slack arm my be determined based upon the identified second calibration position.

Abstract: Methods of transferring a plurality of plant somatic embryos to germination medium are provided.

Abstract: The invention is an important innovation in mushroom culture in which not only are mycelia beneficially grown on the novel combination of a grain (or seed) and an herb, in the preferred embodiment of the invention the mycelial mass is grown in a co-fermentation with all of a grain (or seed), an herb and a juice. The resulting mycelial biomass contains dramatically improved medicinal and nutritional constituents compared to mushrooms grown on standard, prior art media.

Abstract: A method of increasing yield of a soybean plant comprising, assessing a growth phase of a plant, selecting a plant if the plant is in a vegetative growth phase, removing the apical dominance of the selected plant. In further aspects, disclosed is an apparatus for removing the apical dominance of a soybean plant during vegetative stage comprising, a frame, at least two wheels mounted on the frame, and an apical dominance removal means mounted on the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a soil remediation and soil pore stabilising composition comprising at least one electrolyte and at least one cofactor.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for promoting plant growth that combine beam angle control with spectral control. In one embodiment, an optical device can be configured to emit multiple colors of light at particular wavelengths. The optical device may also be configured to generate an emission spectrum with multiple peaks. The spectrum can be selected based on stimulating biological processes of a plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic injection syringe for plants, and in one aspect, the present invention provides an automatic injection syringe for plants, including: a main body which stores therein an injection solution; a needle which is inserted into a plant body and configured to allow the injection solution in the main body to flow out to the outside; an injection unit which is disposed in the main body and defines a storage space for storing the injection solution; an elastic member which is configured to move the injection unit inside the main body toward the needle when the elastic member is released from a compressed state; and a releasing unit which releases the elastic member from the compressed state.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for methods and devices for reducing diseases and infestation in plants. In one embodiment, a system comprises a mobile housing that defines a region that is at least partially enclosed. The mobile housing is configured to be positioned so that a plant is disposed at least partially within the enclosed region. The system further comprises a heating unit that provides heat to the enclosed region. The system further comprises a temperature control unit that controls a temperature within the enclosed region.

Abstract: A device is provided for managing the watering, fertilization and oxygenation of a plant supported in a basket or container. Provided is a thin plastic liner configured to be inserted into a basket for holding and retaining soil and one or more plants. An extension tube is communicatively connected to the liner and extends outwardly therefrom through a lower portion of the basket and which functions to divert water from the liner to an area outwardly of the basket.

Abstract: The present application relates to a polymer composition as defined in claims comprising (A) a polymer base resin, which comprises a blend of (A-1) a multimodal ethylene polymer and (A-2) an ethylene polymer, and carbon black, a drip irrigation pipe comprising said polymer composition, a process for producing said drip irrigation pipe, pellets comprising said polymer composition and the use of said polymer composition for producing said drip irrigation pipe.

Abstract: A method for operating a fluid drainage control system to drain a fluid from a fluid dispensation system is provided. The method includes determining a first ambient air temperature, determining if the first ambient air temperature is less than a predetermined drain set point temperature, isolating the fluid dispensation system from a fluid supply source by closing a supply valve located inside a temperature controlled area in response to the first ambient air temperature being less than the predetermined drain set point temperature, and draining the fluid from the fluid dispensation system by opening a drain valve subsequent to closing the supply valve.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for a hybrid distributed hydroculture system. A set of growing profiles is stored, wherein each growing profile defines a set of growing parameters for a type of plant. Data is received that is indicative of a growing profile being associated with a plant growing unit in communication with the computing device. A set of growing parameters is transmitted from the growing profile to the plant growing unit so that the plant growing unit can execute the growing parameters to grow a plant that is planted in the plant growing unit. Sensor data is received from the plant growing unit indicative of data from one or more sensors locally installed at the plant growing unit. The set of growing parameters is customized based on the sensor data from the plant growing unit to customize the parameters for the plant environment.

Abstract: A device (1) for domestic hydroponic cultivation, comprising a reservoir (3) for containing a nutrient fluid for at least one plant and that is positioned at a predetermined reference height (Qref); a support (2) configured to receive the at least one plant and removably associated with the upper part of the reservoir (3) at a first height (Q1) that is higher than the predetermined reference height (Qref); a pump (22) associated with the reservoir (3) and positioned at a second height (Q2) that is higher than the first height (Q1) and the predetermined reference height (Qref); a bubbler (23) associated with the support (2) substantially at the first height (01); lighting means (6) associated with the support (2), configured to illuminate the at least one plant and comprising a plurality of LEDs (13, 14).

Abstract: A rotating vertical racking system for growing plants, the system comprising: a frame; a drive mechanism coupled to said frame; and a plurality of racking trays coupled to said drive mechanism, each of said racking trays being capable of supporting at least one plant; wherein said drive mechanism is configured to rotate said plurality of racking trays. The system may be powered by water. A method of growing plants using the system is also disclosed.

Abstract: Three-dimensional vegetation growing systems provide an enclosed hydroponic environment for growing plants. The system serves to uniformly expose the plants to nutrients, liquids, and light from multiple directions while the plant rotates.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH692448. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH692448, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH692448 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH692448.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH585789. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH585789, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH585789 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH585789.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH286938. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH286938, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH286938 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH286938.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH763223. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH763223, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH763223 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH763223.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH517525. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH517525, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH517525 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH517525.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH481033. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH481033, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH481033 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH481033.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH966110. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH966110, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH966110 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH966110.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH259941. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH259941, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH259941 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH259941.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH669468. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH669468, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH669468 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH669468.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH865322. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH865322, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH865322 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH865322.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH484024. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH484024, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH484024 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH484024.