Abstract: Disclosed is an improved articulated combine of a forward grainhead carried by a forward bogey devoid of grain storage and operated by an operator and a rear grain storage bogey capable of crabbing. Proximity sensors are affixed to the side of the grainhead and on the side of the rear end of the rear bogey. Cameras are affixed to the front of the forward bogey looking to the side of the forward bogey, to the front of the rear bogey looking rearwardly into the rear bogey grain storage, to the rear of the rear bogey, and on the grain arm discharge end. Readout from the sensors are fed to memory for each type of grain off-loading vehicle for later use by the operator in placing the combine in the optimum unloading position. Video also is fed to a display confronting the combine operator.

Abstract: The purpose is to provide a working vehicle such that, when a reverse switch coupler is detached, or when a wire connecting a reverse switch to a control device is disconnected, driving of a PTO shaft can be reliably prevented and reliability of the reverse switch can be improved. In a tractor, a reverse switch includes a normally closed type first contact, and a normally open type second contact that is switched in association with the first contact. When an input voltage from the first contact is higher than a set voltage, and when the input voltage from the first contact is lower than the set voltage and an input voltage from the second contact is equal to or lower than the set voltage, a control device controls the actuator such that the PTO clutch is disconnected.

Abstract: A hub-bearing assembly for rotatably mounting a tilling disc about an axis of rotation. The hub-bearing assembly includes an annular hub providing an axially extending tubular portion, comprising a housing and a radially outer flange for mounting a disc. A bearing unit is mounted within the housing. An elastic damping body axially is fitted between the radially outer flange and the disc.

Abstract: A windrow merger having at least one pickup head member, the at least one pickup head member being selectively shiftable between a working disposition and a transport disposition and having at least a first pivot for shifting the at least one pickup head member from the substantially vertical transport disposition to a substantially horizontal intermediate disposition and at least a second pivot for shifting the at least one pickup head member from the substantially horizontal intermediate disposition through an arc to the working disposition. A method of forming the windrow merger is further included.

Abstract: A toolbar is provided having a field position and a transport position. The toolbar includes a first bar section and a second bar section. A flexible line is retained partially adjacent to a pin pivotally joining the first bar section and the second bar section. The flexible line folds from the transport position to the working position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cold plasma seed treatment device, having a vacuum apparatus, an electric discharging apparatus, and a transport apparatus. The electric discharging apparatus and the transport apparatus are disposed in the vacuum apparatus. The vacuum apparatus is provided with a tube feeding hole and a tube discharging hole. The cold plasma seed treatment device further has a feeding apparatus and a discharging apparatus. The feeding apparatus comprises a first feeding hopper and a second feeding hopper, each of which is provided with a feeding cover, a vent valve, a discharging hole, and a vacuuming butterfly valve. Each of the discharging hole of the feeding hopper and the tube feeding hole are separately connected to a three-way pipe by using a butterfly valve. Each vacuuming butterfly valve is connected to a first vacuuming pump group. The discharging apparatus comprises a first discharging hopper and a second discharging hopper.

Abstract: One row unit for an agricultural implement includes a ground engaging tool configured to penetrate soil and to form a furrow in the soil. The row unit also includes gauge wheels disposed adjacent to the ground engaging tool and configured to enable the ground engaging tool to penetrate the soil at a selectable penetration depth. Each of the gauge wheels extends substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the row unit.

Abstract: A seed planter capable of removing soil, which is capable of: forming holes in which seeds can be planted by applying downward pressure to soil furrows covered by vinyl and by removing the covered vinyl and soil all at once, and at the same time inserting a supply pipe into the formed holes such that the seeds, water, and a fertilizer can be selectively and safely placed therein such that a worker can comfortably work for long periods of time in a state where the back of the worker is straight, thereby shortening work time and increasing labor efficiency; enables easy post processing since the removed covered vinyl can be collected in order at a fixing pin and within a needle member; and has a measuring tape such that holes can be precisely formed at proper intervals for growing plants.

Abstract: An agricultural product distribution system is presented includes an inductor box configured to receive agricultural product and conveyed air to combine the conveyed air and the agricultural product. The conveyed air is configured to direct the agricultural product through ports to multiple distribution units. Moreover the inductor box includes a baffle retention channel configured to receive a removable baffle. Furthermore, the removable baffle includes at least one opening configured to control an amount of conveyed air directed through the ports to the multiple distribution units.

Abstract: An agricultural product distribution system is presented that includes an inductor box configured to receive agricultural product and conveyed air to combine the agricultural product and the conveyed air. The agricultural product distribution system also includes a removable baffle configured to control an amount of the conveyed air that flows into each port of the plurality of ports. Furthermore, the inductor box is configured to enable the removable baffle to be slidingly inserted into the inductor box, and the removable baffle comprises a tang configured to at least partially block insertion of the removable baffle into the inductor box while the removable baffle is oriented at an undesirable orientation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a string trimmer line holder device that includes a main body extending between a first end and a second end, the main body including a first opening proximate the first end and a second opening proximate the second end. A length of pre-cut string trimmer line is configured to be inserted into each of the first and second openings such that a first end of the pre-cut string trimmer line is inserted into the first opening and a second end of the pre-cut string trimmer line is inserted into the second opening.

Abstract: A bump-activated trimmer head for a rotary trimmer of the type that utilizes wound trimmer line to cut vegetation is provided. The rotary trimmer has a shaft defining a rotation axis. The trimmer head includes a housing attached to the rotary shaft of the rotary trimmer and has at least a pair of opposed eyelets through which the trimmer line is discharged for cutting the vegetation. The trimmer head also includes a spool encased within the housing and having a passageway for the trimmer line, the passageway having opposed ends and extending from one side of the spool to an opposite side. The opposed ends of the passageway are alignable with the opposed eyelets of the housing. The trimmer head further includes an indexing knob external to the housing and operatively connected to the spool for turning the spool for the purpose of winding the trimmer line onto the spool.

Abstract: A chopper drum module and sugarcane harvester vehicle are disclosed. A module frame distinct from a chassis of the sugarcane harvester may include first and second drum bores on each side of the module, the first drum bores and second drum bores supporting, respectively, first and second chopper drums for parallel rotation. A plurality of mounting devices may be attached to the module frame or the chassis, wherein when the mounting devices are in an engaged state the module frame is secured to the chassis by the mounting devices such that the chopper drums receive sugarcane from a feed mechanism supported by the chassis. When the mounting devices are in a disengaged state, the module frame and the chopper drums may be collectively removable from the chassis and the sugarcane harvester.

Abstract: A cleaning arrangement is disclosed for a sugarcane harvester with a cleaning chamber. A deflector body may include at least one deflection surface at least partly facing a feed stream of cane billets and other material from a feed train of a sugarcane harvester. The deflector body may be fixed to the sugarcane harvester such that the at least one deflection surface extends at least partly within the cleaning chamber. As the feed train moves the feed stream to the cleaning chamber, the at least one deflection surface may deflect at least a portion of the feed stream within the cleaning chamber.

Abstract: A forage harvester includes a post-accelerator disposed in an interior of said forage harvester and comprising a conveying fan that rotates about a rotary axle. The post-accelerator is partially enclosed by a housing that is open in sections and that extends in sections into a crop-conveyance path. An extent of the extension into the crop-conveying path is adjusted by displacing the post-accelerator relative to the housing. The forage harvester also includes a wall disposed opposite an open section. The rotary axle includes ends that are mounted in bearing supports disposed on the housing via one end so as to be pivotable about a pivot axle. Each of the bearing supports are connected to an actuator at a free end opposing the one end disposed on the housing.

Abstract: A crop yields sensing system comprises a first sensor of a first type associated with a portion of a harvester to output first signals facilitating determination of crop yield and a second sensor of a second type different than the first type to output second signals facilitating determination of crop yield for the portion of the harvester. The system further comprises a processing unit to receive the first signals and the second signals and determine crop yield for the portion of the harvester based on a combination of the first signals and the second signals.

Abstract: This invention relates to bale feeders and bale feeder drums. A lower drum and an upper drum have inter-engaging teeth which grip feed from a bale as they rotate. Lower bale feeder drum has inclined paddles and/or paddles with a tapering profile. The configuration of the paddles helps centralize bales during the feeding process, and helps to break up and stretch feed. The tapering profile of the paddles improves grip of feed by teeth on the drums.

Abstract: A baling apparatus includes a housing having a fixed portion and a hinged door to release a bale, a series of rollers and belts for compressing and rotating baling material into a bale, a wrap feed mechanism for feeding a wrap around a bale, and means for compressing the bale during the baling operation. The instant baling apparatus may be used for materials that have traditionally been difficult to bale successfully, including small particulate such as mulch, and other materials such as common household trash. The baling apparatus may be utilized as a separate unit, or may be combined with a brush cutter/mulcher, or incorporated into trash removal equipment. A touch screen display and computer may be used in combination with sensors to monitor and control the baling operation, and a hydraulic system is used to drive the components.

Abstract: An apparatus for disintegrating large rectangular bales of forage or bedding material and reforming the disintegrated material into small rectangular bales includes an inclined conveyor having spikes projecting therefrom to remove slices of material from the large bale and a spiked roller to move the slice rearwardly onto a tumbler bed that receives the slice and affects disintegration thereof. The tumbler bed includes a plurality of transverse assemblies having disks interleaving with the disks on adjacent assemblies, each assembly rotating faster than the assembly immediately forwardly thereof. The disintegrated material falls through the tumbler bed as discrete components that land on a collecting conveyor that conveys the material rearwardly to a small rectangular baler for repackaging. The apparatus further includes a hold-down mechanism that presses the slices toward the tumbler bed to enhance disintegration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the overproduction of shikimic acid and phenolic compounds in fruit and vegetable crops, by means of the combined post-harvest application of abiotic stresses and glyphosate to fruit and vegetable crops in order to produce bioactive compounds of wide-ranging interest and commercial value. The carrot (Daucus carota) was used as the fruit and vegetable crop model. The process can be used to produce and store shikimic acid (AS) and a wide variety of phenolic compounds (CF) in the treated fruit and vegetable crop. There was an increase of more than 1000% in the concentration of shikimic acid and other compounds overproduced and stored as a result of the application of this technology in relation to concentrations in untreated fruit and vegetable crops. The stressed fruit and vegetable crops can be subsequently processed in order to extract and purify the bioactive compounds of interest.

Abstract: A lamp apparatus for horticulture lighting is disclosed. The lamp apparatus is a high intensity electrodeless plasma lamp with an optimized spectrum for horticulture applications. The spectrum is provided from single light source and consists of peaks in the blue range of the spectrum, 400 nm to 470 nm, needed for early growth cycle of the plant as well as peaks in the red range of the spectrum, 600 nm to 700 nm, desirable for flowering cycle while providing lower amount of light in the green spectral region which is typically reflected by the plants. The ratio of the red spectrum to blue spectrum provided by the lamp can be varied by adjusting the RF power to the lamp.

Abstract: A plant cultivation LED light source (1A) of the present invention includes: a substrate (2A); at least one blue LED chip (11), provided on the substrate (2A), for emitting blue light; a red phosphor mixed resin (12) which is provided so as to cover the blue LED chip (11) and contains red phosphors (12a) being dispersed or settled down therein, each of the red phosphors (12a) emitting red light in response to excitation light emitted from the blue LED chip (11); and a silicone resin (13) which is transparent and is provided so as to cover the red phosphor mixed resin (12).

Abstract: A method of controlling an environment in a greenhouse, the method comprising: periodically venting air from inside to outside the greenhouse during first periods while drawing air from outside to inside the greenhouse and heating drawn in air with heat extracted from the vented air; during second periods between the first periods, drawing in air from outside to inside the greenhouse and heating the air as it is drawn in; and initiating first periods when the relative humidity becomes greater than a predetermined relative humidity.

Abstract: The field of this invention is tornado disaster. This invention proposes a method of weakening tornado, the contents are as follows: A. provide Provide plenty of non-fixed turbolators called free turbolators; B. Provide plenty of turbolators fixed on free ropes, called free turbolator strings; C. Provide plenty of turbolators fixed on ropes installed on storage boxes at lease in one spot, called swinging turbolator strings; D. Install free turbolators, free turbolator strings and swinging turbolator strings, in order to reduce energy of tornado cyclone. On the other hand, this invention also proposes a device for weakening tornado based on the above method, the contents are as follows: there are free turbolators, free turbolator strings and swinging turbolator strings which are installed in proper areas. This invention is for reducing tornado energy, and even interrupting tornado.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments of the invention include methods and systems for upgrading an existing irrigation system to increase its sensing and control capability without requiring extensive rewiring. A controller module is installed between an irrigation controller and a zone valve and physically proximate to the irrigation controller without disturbing most of the existing wiring between the irrigation controller and the zone valve. A field module is installed between the controller module and the zone valve without disturbing most of the existing wiring between the irrigation controller and the zone valve. The controller module and field module are the communicatively coupled primarily using the existing wiring. The controller module may encode commands transmitted to the field module and/or decode encoded data transmitted from the field module. The field module may encode data transmitted to the controller module and/or decode encoded commands transmitted from the controller module.

Abstract: A data transmission system for an irrigation system which comprises at least one field sensor collecting field data, at least one field monitoring station in communications with the at least one field sensor and a control unit in communications with the at least one field monitoring station over a remote communications link. The field data collected using the at least one field sensor is transmitted to the at least one field monitoring station. The field data is transmitted from the at least one field monitoring station to the control unit at a field data transmission interval adjusted according to a likelihood of an upcoming irrigation need determined based on the field data collected by the at least one field sensor and the control unit generates irrigation instructions based on the field data. An automated irrigation system and a method of performing data transmission for an irrigation system are also provided.

Abstract: A hydroponic cultivation kit enables taking a plant seedling, intact in its planting soil, out of a growth pot and replanting it. Within a growth pot prepared in advance, a plant seedling or the like planted in soil is taken out of the growth pot together with the soil and cultivated in a culture solution. The hydroponic cultivation kit is furnished with: foam stone for surrounding the soil periphery of the plant taken out from the growth pot; a retaining mesh pot for retaining the plant with its soil periphery surrounded by the foam stone; and a buoyant member for floating the mesh pot in culture solution inside a water-tank unit. The mesh pot has perforations such as to prohibit the foam stone from passing through it, yet meanwhile permit passage of roots jutting out from the plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘Dance’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 38-48 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green colored foliage (measuring about 25-40 cm length and about 2.7-3.7 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red-purple in color (closest to RHS 61A) compound inflorescence, measuring about 12 cm in height and about 15 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘FUTURA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 50 cm length and about 4.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 44A), compound inflorescence, measuring about 15 cm in height and about 25 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘ROSTARA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 55 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 40-55 cm length and about 3-4.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; primary bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 46A) compound inflorescence, measuring about 22 cm in height and about 22 cm in diameter and long lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘SKY’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20-25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25-30 cm length and about 3-3.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 46A) singular head inflorescence, measuring about 18 cm in height and about 18 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘VARIADA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green colored foliage (measuring about 50 cm length and about 4.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS 32A and 17A) compound inflorescence, measuring about 18 cm in height and about 20 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato varieties ‘H1301’, ‘H1307’, ‘H1310’, and ‘H1311’ are described. The ‘H1301’, ‘H1307’, ‘H1310’, and ‘H1311’ tomato varieties are ground-culture hybrid tomato varieties suitable for machine harvest.

Abstract: A hybrid pepper designated ‘E20C0043’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid pepper ‘E20C0043’ to the plants of hybrid pepper ‘E20C0043’ and to methods for producing a hybrid plant, and to methods for producing other pepper lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid pepper ‘E20C0043’.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045635. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045635. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045635 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045635 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045654. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045654. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045654 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045654 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045662. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045662. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045662 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045662 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045663. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045663. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045663 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045663 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D400401. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D400401. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D400401 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D400401 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045681. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045681. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045681 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045681 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045684. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045684. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045684 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045684 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045693. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045693. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045693 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045693 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045700. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045700. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045700 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045700 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045703. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045703. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045703 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045703 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045709. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045709. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045709 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045709 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D401201. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D401201. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D401201 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D401201 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045734. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045734. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045734 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045734 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045746. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045746. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045746 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045746 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045747. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045747. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045747 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045747 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045751. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045751. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045751 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045751 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.