Abstract: An automatic fishing system includes a plurality of fishing machines each of which has rotation drums capable of winding fishing lines and capable of rotating in a reeling direction and an unreeling direction, a drive motor for driving the rotation drums in the reeling direction and the unreeling direction, and an electromagnetic clutch for transmitting rotation of the drive motor to the rotation drums, a hooking detection means for always detecting hooking of fish at any one of the plurality of fishing machines, and a fishing machine control means for controlling operations of the plurality of fishing machines in accordance with detection result of the hooking detection means. The fishing machine control means controls the rotation drums of other fishing machines that hook no fish in the reeling direction so that hooks of the other fishing machines are wound up to a water surface or near the water surface.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a fishing ice hole flaring apparatus having a triangle-shaped base that that includes a pair of hinged arms each having a cutting blade attached thereto, a central shaft having a first end and a second end, the central shaft extending through the apex region of the triangle-shaped base proximal the first end, a pair of retraction cable attached to a portion of their corresponding hinged arms, a cable housing attached to a portion of the central shaft and running parallel to the central shaft and supporting a portion of each of the retraction cables therein, a cable retraction knob attached to the first ends of the retraction cables, the cable retraction knob operable to move the pivotably move the hinges arms between a retracted position and an in use position, and a z-shaped cranking handle system manually rotatably power the apparatus.

Abstract: A device for monitoring and catching insects from the culicidae population, including a first container with first elements for attracting the insects; a second container, positioned inside the first container, and resting on it by a plurality of tie rods, an open upper base and a lower base, the second container provided with a second plurality of elements for attracting insects; a device for generating air flow, which is positioned at the lower base of the second container to suck in insects close to the device, from the outside towards the inside of the second container through the open upper base; and a perforated bag, positioned at the open upper base, which extends to the device for generating air flow, for monitoring and catching insects sucked inside.

Abstract: In an embodiment, as insect trap is disclosed including: a trap portion including a frame and a membrane having an adhesive surface, wherein the membrane is at least partially contained within the frame and is configured to adhere to an insect; and a base portion including a lighting element and a housing portion, wherein the housing portion is configured to receive and retain the trap portion when engaged therewith.

Abstract: A software process for controlling a configurable UAV that includes a plurality of databases of crop plants, herbicides, insecticides and weeds. An area is defined to be treated. Thereafter, a scout UAV with an on-board camera is flown over the pre-defined area. Images detected by the camera are compared with the crop, pest and weed databases to respectively identify the crop plants, insects, and weeds. The insects and weeds are then subjected to a spot blast of pesticide/herbicide to kill them. Thus, the process results in a more efficient application of treatment chemicals which leads to less adverse environmental impacts associated with the use of pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: A break-away apparatus for a boom arm is positioned at a joint between a main boom portion and a boom tip to allow the boom tip to assume a neutral position and forward, rearward, and upward positions. First and second plates are disposed at the joint and a hinge assembly is positioned between the first and second plates. The hinge assembly includes a first ball joint; a first hinge pin; and a second hinge pin. The first and second plates are in a first position when the boom tip assumes the neutral position, and the first and second plates are movable with respect to each other about the first hinge axis, the second hinge axis, and a pivot point defined by the first ball joint. A first spring assists a return of the first and second plates to the first position.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a breakaway hinge for an expandable boom on an agricultural vehicle. The boom includes a first and a second section combined in a manner to allow the second section to move with respect to the first section when the second section encounters an obstruction. A breakaway hinge is provided between the first and the second section, and includes a first pivot member attached to the first section at an angle a with respect to a vertical line and a second pivot member attached to the second section at an angle ? with respect to the vertical line. A connecting member holds the first pivot member with respect to the second pivot member.

Abstract: A system, an apparatus and a method for automatically controlling application of an agricultural product utilize an in-cab controller and touchscreen, and a GPS receiver to generate an application prescription and related commands on-the-fly from GPS coordinated data gathered at the time of planting, in accordance with application rate parameters stored in the controller. The application parameters may be provided and modified on-the fly using the touchscreen and may include parameters relating to adjusting application rates to accommodate planting arrangements including more than one variety of seed, and/or variable population rates of planted seed.

Abstract: An agricultural multi-fluid spray system includes a plurality of working fluid sources and a plurality of lines carrying a plurality of working fluids from the plurality of working fluid sources. A first spray nozzle has a plurality of inlets coupled to the plurality of lines and has a plurality of outlets selectively coupled to the plurality of inlets. The first spray nozzle has at least one control valve operatively positioned between the plurality of inlets and the plurality of outlets. The first spray nozzle is configured to segregate the plurality of working fluids into a plurality of fluid paths within the first spray nozzle upstream of the at least one control valve. The at least one control valve is configured and controlled to selectively route the plurality of fluid paths to one or more of the plurality of outlets.

Abstract: A method of spraying multiple fluids from an agricultural machine includes supplying a first working fluid from a first source to a first spray nozzle, and supplying a second working fluid from a second source to the first spray nozzle. The method also includes operating at least one valve in the first spray nozzle to control flow of the first working fluid from the first source to one or more outlets of the first spray nozzle, and operating the at least one valve in the first spray nozzle to control flow of the second working fluid from the second source to the one or more outlets of the first spray nozzle. The method further includes selectively spraying the first working fluid through the one or more outlets of the first spray nozzle, and selectively spraying the second working fluid through the one or more outlets of the first spray nozzle.

Abstract: A controller is operatively connected to a dispensing system and configured to change the dispensement of an agricultural input from the dispensing system in different predetermined locations within at least one predefined test plot in a management zone of an agricultural field. The predetermined locations have been randomized and replicated for quantifying the agronomic response in a statistically valid manner.

Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.

Abstract: Flashing Decoy Apparatus, Method and System generally comprising a housing unit, a power source, a motor, a cycler, a switch, and a flag, wherein the motor, power source, and cycler are substantially housed within the housing unit. In various embodiments, the power source may be capable, when the apparatus is turned on via the switch, of powering the motor off and on at random as controlled by the cycler, which is an intermittent timer chip, to manipulate the flag. A system of two or more intermittent flag decoys.

Abstract: Intermittent Flashing Decoy Apparatus, Method and System generally comprising a housing unit, a power source, a motor, a cycler, a switch, and a flasher, wherein the motor, power source, and cycler are substantially housed within the housing unit, and wherein the power source is capable, when the apparatus is turned on via the switch, of powering the motor off and on at random as controlled by the cycler, which is an intermittent timer chip, to manipulate the flasher as to create intermittent “flashes” as flasher rotates and reflects light such as sunlight. A system of two or more intermittent flashing decoys wherein each decoy is controlled by an intermittent timer chip, the cycler, so that no pattern of flashing occurs between any two decoys.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a device for cryopreservation which enables easy and reliable cryopreservation of a cell or tissue. The device for cryopreservation of a cell or tissue of the present invention includes a deposition part on which a cell or tissue is to be deposited together with a preservation solution, wherein a surface of the deposition part includes a protrusion for holding a cell or tissue and a recess for storing a preservation solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and delivery of agricultural compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of agricultural compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of agricultural compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting the growth of microbes on live plants using compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof: wherein R is H, Ph, Ar, or a C1-C60 alkyl. The present invention also relates to live plant products contacted with compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally low volatility herbicidal compositions comprising at least one auxin herbicide and at least one monocarboxylic acid, or monocarboxylate thereof. The invention further relates generally to methods for preparing and using such low volatility herbicidal compositions, including methods for controlling auxin-susceptible plant growth on agricultural and non-agricultural lands.

Abstract: The invention provides mesotrione copper chelate form I and mesotrione copper chelate form II. A process for preparing mesotrione copper chelate form I and mesotrione copper chelate form II is also disclosed. Further, the present invention provides process for preparing mesotrione metal chelate polymorphs and agrochemical formulations comprising such polymorphs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), (I) or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and G are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal 10 compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi, wherein the at least one fungicide is a succinate dehydrogenase-inhibitor.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi wherein the at least one fungicide is a multi-site inhibitor or a strobilurin inhibitor.

Abstract: The present application relates to large-scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a benzoxaborole compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a ceramic material having a positive slow release effect and a method for manufacturing the same. The ceramic material comprises a hierarchically meso-macroporous structure which composition at least includes silicon and oxygen, wherein the hierarchically meso-macroporous structure includes a plurality of macropores and a wall having a plurality of arranged mesopores, and the plurality of macropores are separated by the wall; and nano-scale metal particles confined in at least one of the plurality of arranged mesopores. The nano-scale metal particles have a positive slow release effect from the at least one of the plurality of arranged mesopores. The ceramic material has a property of inhibiting growth of microorganisms or killing the microorganisms in an environment or a system containing a hydrophilic medium.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manipulating varied biological recyclable streams to produce agricultural admixtures are herein described. The resulting agricultural admixtures can be used to enhance crop yield, or as an animal provender. Managing the sources of varied biological recyclable streams can afford agricultural admixtures with controlled properties.

Abstract: A Biological Control Agent (BCA) system comprising processed parasitized mealybug mummies is disclosed. The processed and modified parasitized mealybug mummies are essentially devoid of their limbs and waxy covering. In the novel BCA system the modified parasitized mealybug mummies are processed in a manner that strips off their waxy covering and detaches their limbs without impacting on their viability as a host for parasitoid pupae. The modified parasitized mealybug mummies of the BCA system are encased in specially adapted packaging for delivering and distributing the modified parasitized mealybug mummies to plants with mealybug infestations. A method of preparing and storing the modified parasitized mealybug mummies as a BCA is also presented.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a consortium of fungi resistant to traces of carbamates contained in thiodicarb and to traces of synthetic pyrethroids contained in bifenthrin. During the course of this research, carried out over more than five years, the strains were subjected to a change in physical medium, adapting same to tolerate increasing concentrations of thiodicarb and bifenthrin. This compound enriches and increases the concentration of beneficial microorganisms, generating high-quality liquid biological fertilisers suitable for use in agricultural production, in land recovery and conservation, under the parameters established in sustainable organic farming, which seeks to conserve, recover and use nature or the environment without generating the least negative impact.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and at least one essential oil and methods of controlling pests including insects, mites and nematodes by application of mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and at least one essential oil.

Abstract: The present invention provides mixtures comprising flour, dried powdered palm fat and salt, wherein the flour and the fat are in a proportion that ranges from 100:45-55 by weight. Dough produced from the mixtures, as well as methods for producing short crust pastries are also provided.

Abstract: A comestible non-baked food filling composition comprises a pulse flour and not more than 50% by weight fat, the composition being ambient-stable, having a water activity of not more than 0.6, and having a specific gravity of not more than 1.05. Food products comprising said filling compositions including food products (1) comprising a portion of filling (2) in combination with at least one cooked comestible outer portion (3, 4) that has a water content of not more than 11% by weight based on the total weight of the said outer portion, wherein the comestible outer portion is selected from biscuit, cooked snack dough and granola. The compositions when alone or within the said food products have good organoleptic properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of pull-apart multi-portion baked goods composed of multiple portions of dough or thick batter, including, but not limited to, bread dough or muffin batter. Specifically, the invention relates to a pull-apart multi-portion baked good developed by arranging the multiple portions of dough or batter such that the baking process creates minimal connections linking said portions and thus obtains better consistency among each portion of the baked good than traditional arrangements. As one non-limiting example, the invention relates to an arrangement of portions that, once baked, form a substantially central connection that links each of said portions to one another. The invention further relates to baking molds that enables the formation of said consistent pull-apart multi-portion baked goods. Additionally, the invention includes methods of making said pull-apart multi-portion baked goods and said baking mold.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes edible and biodegradable compositions that can be made into utensils. Methods of making the utensils are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for forming a product from a food mass, comprising a mould member (8) with a multitude of cavities (9), in which the food product is formed into for example patties and a feed channel (12) which feeds the food mass into the cavities, wherein this feed channel has a width (Wfc). The present invention further relates to a method to form a food mass into patties in the mould cavities of a mould member, wherein the food mass is fed to the mould cavities via a feed channel.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for forming a product from a food mass, comprising a mould member (8) with a multitude of cavities (9), in which the food product is formed into for example patties and a feed channel (12) which feeds the food mass into the cavities, wherein this feed channel has a width (Wfc). The present invention further relates to a method to form a food mass into patties in the mould cavities of a mould member, wherein the food mass is fed to the mould cavities via a feed channel.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a food processing system that allows processed food that is sterilized and has a good texture to be identically provided on a large production scale. The food processing system is provided with: a heating unit equipped with a heating mechanism for indirectly heating food; a cooling unit equipped with a cooling mechanism for cooling the food heated by the heating unit; and a transfer unit for transferring the food through the heating unit and the cooling unit. The integrated food processing system according to the present invention allows a large amount of sterilized food having a good texture, good taste and long shelf life to be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to olive processing, and includes methods for producing low-acid olives, as well as the olives produced thereby. In one aspect, the invention provides compositions directed towards packaged olive preparations having novel and beneficial characteristics, for example, olive preparations that are free of packing liquids such as brine solutions. In other aspects, the packaged olive preparations of the invention can have other beneficial properties, such as extended shelf life, have flavor infusions, and/or can be stuffed with various flavored stuffings.

Abstract: The present invention is related with the treatment of vegetable and animal foods for its preservation and employment in the extraction of the active ingredients they include. More specifically it refers to the treatment of these foods with the comprehensive application of solar radiation. This comprehensive use of solar radiation in the dehydration of vegetable and animal foods is characterized fir consisting in a dehydration process that includes the following steps a) slicing of the dehydrating product into slices of 1 to 2 mm thick; b) expose the skin free surfaces of the product to the direct impact of sun beams; c) maintaining an air circulation, even if laminar in the premise to homogenize the humidity content in all of the air mass; ch) take the product to a humidity level of 5 to 10% d) pack the dehydrated product.

Abstract: An improved system and method for evaluating stored agricultural or horticultural commodities is provided. The system and method generally include performing atmospheric measurements within multiple controlled atmosphere rooms, or sampling enclosures coupled to controlled atmosphere rooms, and determining a change over time of a respiratory value of the commodities stored therein. Based on the change over time of the respiratory value, the system and method selects commodities from among at least one of the controlled atmosphere rooms for delivery, marketing, storage, or other disposition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to milk products comprising a high amount of in situ produced galactooligosaccharides (GOS) and methods of producing same. Milk substrate having a lactose content of at least 20 wt % lactose is treated with an enzyme having transgalactosylating activity. The transgalactosylating activity of said enzyme may have been increased via glycation of lysine and/or arginine residues by incubation of said enzyme with high concentrations of glucose at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a vegetable fresh cheese-like food product which is free from dairy products, has a natural, fresh cheese-like dairy flavor and body, and has excellent spreadability and squeezability as a confectionery material. The pH of an emulsified oil composition which contains a soybean emulsified composition containing a specific protein and lipid, a specific soybean protein material having a reduced content of a lipophilic protein among soybean proteins, and a protein coagulant is adjusted to a pH of 5.5-6.3 using lactic acid fermentation and/or an organic acid.

Abstract: Method for preparing an edible fat composition of the margarine type, comprising the steps of: preparing an emulsion by mixing 10 parts of food oil of vegetable origin, 7 to 10 parts of aqueous phase and one part of powdered vegetable fibres; homogenizing the emulsion at a pressure of at least 50 bar; pasteurizing the emulsion after homogenizing it.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a unique combination of pulse (i.e., non-soybean, non-peanut legumes) starch that creates chewy confections with consumer desired clean label, and the finished flavor and texture characteristics of traditional chewy confections. The chewy confection containing pulse starch and the process for manufacturing such, take advantage of the pulse starch high amylose content, while preventing processing challenges due to potential high viscosity development. The pulse starch in the chewy confection of this disclosure could be in isolated form (raw or at least partially precooked) or as part of other pulse materials. Preferably, the chewy confection of this disclosure meets FDA and non-GMO requirements, as well as being organic and kosher.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a maple syrup product having a low water content. The maple syrup product retains the physical and palatable properties of untreated maple syrup while having a prolonged shelf-life. It can be advantageously used to sweeten beverages (such as hot beverages) and in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions (such as throat lozenges) and/or confectionery.

Abstract: Liquid egg yolk can be fractionated into water soluble and precipitated lipophilic fractions without the need to freeze or add carbohydrate(s). A composition that includes egg yolk and an excess of water has its pH downwardly adjusted before being gravitationally separated into low and high density fractions, with the former including no more than 5% of the granules from the egg yolk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soybean-derived composition, wherein a content of lipids as a chloroform/methanol mixed solvent extract is 40% by mass or more based on dry matter, and wherein the composition is substantially free of ?-conglycinin.

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods to separate solids from liquids in a production facility. A process separates components in the process stream by applying non-condensable media to create density differences and then using a mechanical device to separate the solids from the liquids based on the density difference. The process produces the liquids and solids, which may be further processed to create valuable animal feed products.

Abstract: Provided are a method of concentrating protein in grain powder, grain powder including protein that has been concentrated by using the method, and a feed additive including the grain powder including concentrated protein. According to the method of concentrating protein in grain powder, grain powder is treated with enzyme to increase the water-soluble saccharide content in a source, and by inoculating bacteria or yeast and fermentation, the increased water-soluble saccharide is removed, leading to a higher concentration of protein. Thus, the protein content ratio increase effects and the function of grain powder as a protein source are enhanced.

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods to separate solids from liquids in a production facility. A process separates components in the process stream by applying non-condensable media to create density differences and then using a mechanical device to separate the solids from the liquids based on the density difference. The process produces the liquids and solids, which may be further processed to create valuable animal feed products.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions and methods for preparing dissolvable compositions. The dissolvable compositions include a plurality of dissolvable layers, where the dissolvable layers convey a message when associated with a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for sterilizing microorganisms on a liquid or solid substrate. The device includes a light source for producing a continuous light and an optical device positioned proximate the light source. The optical device is configured to focus the light generated by the light source to provide a continuous high intensity light output. The optical device also includes a dichroic reflector. The dichroic reflector is configured to pass thermal energy generated by the light source and reflect the light produced by the light source. The device also includes a power supply, where the power supply is coupled to the light source and the optical device. The device thereby killing microbial organisms presented within the range of the continuous high intensity light output.