Abstract: A drawbar hitch mechanism has a fore-and-aft extending receiver, a gearbox assembly coupled to the receiver and a tongue assembly attached to the gearbox assembly. A first pivot mechanism couples the receiver with the gearbox assembly for side-to-side movement about a longitudinal axis of the receiver. A draft arm is configured to disperse draft loads between the tongue assembly and the receiver. A second pivot mechanism couples the gearbox assembly and the draft arm. The second pivot mechanism is oriented such that it pivots about an upright axis such that the gearbox assembly and second pivot mechanism enable pivoting movement of the tongue assembly relative the receiver.

Abstract: A batch-type particulate treating apparatus (10) includes an upright bin or hopper (20) equipped with a central, rotatable lifting augur (68) having a bored shaft (70) and helical flighting (80, 82). Coating liquid passes through the bore (72) of shaft (70), and is delivered through ejectors (86, 88) mounted on the augur flighting (80, 82). A pneumatic assembly (16) serves to direct pressurized air upwardly through a clearance (96) between the augur base and the adjacent inner surfaces of hopper (20). In operation, liquid coating material is ejected into the particulates during rotation of the augur (68) and operation of the pneumatic assembly (16), in order to uniformly and efficiently coat the particulates. The apparatus (10) is particularly designed for treating of seeds.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for applying varying agricultural inputs in accordance with a prescription map. The system includes a plurality of input sources each containing different agricultural inputs. A variety selector selectively places the different inputs from the plurality of input sources in communication with a meter for dispensing the inputs in accordance with the prescription map to minimize prescription errors.

Abstract: A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines operated by vacuum or high pressure and driven by a coaxial electric motor, comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the metering disc without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum or high pressure generating means.

Abstract: An on-the-go monitor and control means and method for an agriculture machines includes on-the-go soil sensors that can be used to control tillage and seeding depth. On seeder implements, the sensors provide information that affects uniform plant emergence.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a hinge mount top plate, a hinge mount bottom plate, and a pin connecting the top plate and bottom plate. A cam adjuster element includes a top aperture, a middle aperture, and a bottom aperture. A first fastener passes through the top aperture to connect the cam adjuster element to the hinge mount top plate. The first fastener may be disposed in different positions in the top aperture. A second fastener passes through the middle aperture to connect the cam adjuster element to the hinge mount top plate. The cam adjuster element may pivot about a longitudinal axis of the second fastener. The pin is retained in the bottom aperture. An assembly includes a disc, a seed boot, and a mounting mechanism that allows for movement between the seed boot and the disc about first pivot axis and second pivot axis.

Abstract: An agricultural implement for applying an ingredient to a geographic area, the agricultural implement includes a chassis, weight bearing conveyance devices, a component and a weight distribution system. The weight bearing conveyance devices including a fore conveyance device and an aft conveyance device. The fore and aft conveyance devices are connected to and carry the chassis respectively in a fore and an aft position. The component is carried by and coupled to the chassis. The weight distribution system is configured to allow an adjustment of a position of the component relative to the chassis.

Abstract: A free spinning ball device giving support to the cutting head of a string trimmer, while maintaining a plane which is parallel and vertical to the surface being cut. The lower end housing is open to allow the primary ball to maintain constant contact with the ground while unit is in operation. The upper end housing is closed with an end designed to mate with both flat and curved heads which are most commonly found on string trimmers. The upper housing has a grooved wall around the upper interior circumference to retain smaller balls, which are in continual contact with the main spinning ball during operation. The upper and lower housings are attached to each other using an integrated lock which can be turned either clockwise or counter-clockwise to match the rotation of all string trimmers.

Abstract: A material reducing apparatus is provided. The material reducing apparatus includes a hydraulic pump, a rotary reducing component, a primary hydraulic circuit, and a secondary hydraulic circuit. The primary hydraulic circuit includes a hydraulic motor that drives rotation of the rotary reducing component, an inlet line for delivering pressurized hydraulic fluid to an inlet of the hydraulic motor, and an outlet line for receiving the hydraulic fluid from an outlet of the hydraulic motor. The primary hydraulic circuit also includes at least one braking valve in fluid communication with the outlet line of the hydraulic motor, and a hydraulic accumulator in fluid communication with the inlet line. The hydraulic accumulator is sized to contain a stored volume of pressurized hydraulic fluid. The secondary hydraulic circuit includes an actuator that is selectively driven by pressurized hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a crop row sensor which has a movable paddle which interacts with plants in the crop row, and which periodically generates a sensor signal representing a position of the paddle. A signal processing system includes a memory which stores a plurality of sensor signals. The system determines a minimum magnitude of the stored sensor signals, and generates a drop rate signal representing a change in the sensor signal in a period of time. A gap detection unit generates the gap signal if the minimum signal is less than a threshold and if the drop rate is greater than a drop rate threshold. Thus, the system generates a gap signal when the paddle encounters a gap in the crop row.

Abstract: A first sensor is associated with the first arm to provide a first sensor signal response indicative of a first position or first movement of the first arm with respect to the first row. A second sensor is associated with the second arm to provide a second sensor signal response indicative of a second position or second movement of the second arm with respect to the first row, or second row. A data processor is adapted to estimate a center point of the first row or a center point between the first row and the first row, or second row based on targeting substantial symmetry in the first sensor signal response and the second sensor signal response as an indication that a longitudinal axis of the vehicle is aligned with the center point, for example.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing bales on a transport vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus may include containment arms that extend between bales for containing movement of the bales during transport.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprising drawing outdoor air past one or more screens of a combine harvester by generating air flow; circulating the air flow through one or more ducts and into a cleaning system of the combine harvester; closing a baffle in each of the one or more ducts; and responsive to the closing, discharging the air flow past the one or more screens.

Abstract: An agricultural baler for producing rectangular bales, having a reciprocating plunger moving back and forth in the enclosure formed by said walls, thereby compressing crop material and forming rectangular bales, Actuators for adapting the cross-section of the enclosure depending on the required pressure that needs to be exerted on the advancing bale. The actuators apply their force on the sidewalls along transversal support beams or brackets forming the ‘density belt’. The baling chamber is provided with one or more friction or moisture sensors which are placed at the location or in the immediate vicinity of one or more sidewall reinforcements.

Abstract: ROOTLESS POT (RP); (ROOTLESS), is a multiple application, vegetation housing structure in a single and/or multi chambered, manufactured and/or artisan crafted, geometrical and/or free form tubular based shape bottomless pot and/or vase and/or planter. ROOTLESS POT prevents root bounding and does not require assembly. RP provides the root system of the plants, trees, bushes and/or other vegetation planted within its boundaries, unlimited freedom to grow and continuously expand while remaining undisturbed and in a potted like environment.

Abstract: A method of erecting and filling above-ground planters from components contained in the containers, which containers serve as forms for retaining the planters in the shape of the containers during filling and erecting the planters. The resulting filled planters can have flat sides so that planters can be arranged with contacting sides that allow cross rooting and arranging in multiple planters forming beds in selected configurations.

Abstract: A green or living wall is formed on the external architectural surface. The wall includes a waterproof layer to protect the surface from water and other materials from the living wall, and several plant support components extending horizontally in parallel to each other across the wall. The components include a tubular wall filled with a growth media formed of hydromix and/or potting substrate, one or more layers of a water retaining material and an out support layer. Plants are planted on the plant support components with their plants being imbedded into the growth media. The architectural surface may be oriented vertically, horizontally, or at an angle, and filler material may be used to shape the plant support components into various three-dimensional shapes.

Abstract: A single plant which comprises a differential altitude and distributed root system; a foliage system; and at least one stem connecting between said root system and said foliage system. Methods of making same. Living facade including same.

Abstract: An annular support member is provided for use in connection with a hydroponic growing container. In one embodiment, the support member has a circular ring shape with a plurality of stake support recesses formed therein and arranged in spaced relation therearound, each of the recesses being configured to supportively receive an end portion of an elongated stake therein. The recesses may be formed either as blind holes which are closed on the bottom end thereof, or may be formed as through holes. The support member may also include a plurality of cylindrical collars, with each of the recesses formed inside one of the cylindrical collars. And a plurality of reinforcing webs interconnecting each of the cylindrical collars with adjacent portions of the respective walls. The support member may be provided as part of a modified bucket lid.

Abstract: A self-contained aeroponic grow unit includes a reservoir FIG. 1 onto which is received a water manifold grid FIG. 11 and a plant holding lid FIG. 3 that receives a plurality of plant cuttings. The plant cuttings are received so the roots extend directly into the nutrient water held in the bottom third of the reservoir FIG. 1. A commercial grade water pump FIG. 5 and water manifold grid assembly FIG. 11 distributes nutrient solution through water spray jets FIG. 12 onto the net pot basket FIG. 29 that hold the plant cuttings, feeding the plant cuttings. The nutrient enriched water flows back into the reservoir for filtering and recirculation. The grow unit has four air stones FIG. 21 placed directly into the nutrient water, to create the oxygenated nutrient enriched zone.

Abstract: A modular aeroponic growing column has an elongated first body, a fluid receiving cap, a fluid draining base cap, and a plurality of growing receptacles. The elongated first body includes a fluid receiving end, an opposite fluid draining end, an interior receiving space extending between the fluid receiving end and the fluid draining end, and a plurality of growing receptacle receiving openings positioned on the first body. The plurality of growing receptacles is positioned in the growing receptacle receiving openings.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046343. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046343. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046343 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046343 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046348. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046348. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046348 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046348 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046386. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046386. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046386 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046386 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046394. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046394. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046394 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046394 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046401. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046401. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046401 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046401 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D403301. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D403301. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D403301 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D403301 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046439. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046439. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046439 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046439 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046447. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046447. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046447 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046447 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046529. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046529. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046529 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046529 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046531. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046531. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046531 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046531 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046500. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046500. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046500 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046500 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046540. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046540. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046540 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046540 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046581. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046581. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046581 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046581 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046583. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046583. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046583 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046583 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046642. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046642. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046642 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046642 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046743. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046743. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046743 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046743 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046750. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046750. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046750 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046750 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046792. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046792. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046792 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046792 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046794. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046794. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046794 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046794 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046798. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046798. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046798 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046798 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D404401. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D404401. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D404401 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D404401 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046883. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046883. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046883 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046883 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046870. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046870. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046870 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046870 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046904. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046904. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046904 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046904 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046909. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046909. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046909 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046909 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051987. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051987. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051987 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051987 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051996. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051996. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051996 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051996 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046953. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046953. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046953 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046953 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052002. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052002. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052002 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052002 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.