Abstract: A three-point hitch hookup assist system may include a three-point hitch system. The three-point hitch system may include a lower link having a first connection about which the lower link pivots and an implement connector, a powered actuator to pivot the lower link, a first sensor coupled to the lower link to output signals indicating a manual force applied by an operator to the lower link, and a controller. The controller may output control signals to the powered actuator to cause the powered actuator to apply an assist force to the lower link based upon the sensed manual force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool carrier unit (1) for attachment to an agricultural vehicle. The tool carrier unit comprises a tool carrier (2) for carrying at least one tool for an agricultural purpose, and a height adjustment assembly (5) comprising at least one linear actuator (6, 6?) coupled to the tool carrier such that the tool carrier can be raised and lowered. The height adjustment assembly (5) comprises a linear bearing (10) comprising a guide rail and a slide element movably engaged to each other so that the guide rail and the slide element are allowed to move relative to each other in a linear movement along the length of the guide rail. The tool carrier unit (1) comprises at least one mounting bracket (12, 12?) comprising coupling means (16) for mechanically coupling the tool carrier unit to the vehicle.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a frame member; a toolbar coupled to the frame member parallel to the frame member; a row unit coupled to the toolbar; and an actuator coupled between the frame member and the toolbar, the actuator configured to rotate the toolbar based on a sensed position of the toolbar. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method of automatically combining a farm vehicle with a work machine including confirming a current position of the work machine, moving a farm vehicle into a range having a predetermined radius around the current position, and controlling the farm vehicle, on the basis of a current position and direction of a first coupling unit included in the work machine, so that the first coupling unit and a second coupling unit included in the farm vehicle are coupled to each other.

Abstract: Provided is a method of automatically combining a farm vehicle with a work machine including confirming a current position of the work machine, moving a farm vehicle into a range having a predetermined radius around the current position, and controlling the farm vehicle, on the basis of a current position and direction of a first coupling unit included in the work machine, so that the first coupling unit and a second coupling unit included in the farm vehicle are coupled to each other.

Abstract: Provided is a method of automatically combining a farm vehicle with a work machine including confirming a current position of the work machine, moving a farm vehicle into a range having a predetermined radius around the current position, and controlling the farm vehicle, on the basis of a current position and direction of a first coupling unit included in the work machine, so that the first coupling unit and a second coupling unit included in the farm vehicle are coupled to each other.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes performing, using a processor onboard a vehicle, a machine learning (ML) processing on sensor input from sensors onboard an agricultural vehicle, identifying, according to a rule, a subset of data resulting from the ML processing and generating and displaying, in real-time, the subset of data to a user interface, thereby enabling a user interaction with the subset of data.

Abstract: A system and method that automatically monitors product use, such as the type and amount of agricultural and/or horticultural product stored in and dispensed from a cartridge over time and/or by geographic location. Monitored data are stored in memory such as a tag on the cartridge and may be transmitted to a server for storage, aggregation, and analysis. The cartridge may be authenticated before being authorized for use for the benefit of a current user in dispensing the product. The cartridge may be refilled after confirmation of authorization codes on the cartridge and refilling equipment tags. The cartridge may be calibrated automatically based on the bulk density or other parameter of the product in the cartridge. Data may be aggregated from a plurality of cartridges automatically. As-applied data from individual cartridges may be used to verify, independent of operator input, treated area coverage and product application rate.

Abstract: A system and method that automatically monitors product use, such as the type and amount of agricultural and/or horticultural product stored in and dispensed from a cartridge over time and/or by geographic location. Monitored data are stored in memory such as a tag on the cartridge and may be transmitted to a server for storage, aggregation, and analysis. The cartridge may be authenticated before being authorized for use for the benefit of a current user in dispensing the product. The cartridge may be refilled after confirmation of authorization codes on the cartridge and refilling equipment tags. The cartridge may be calibrated automatically based on the bulk density or other parameter of the product in the cartridge. Data may be aggregated from a plurality of cartridges automatically. As-applied data from individual cartridges may be used to verify, independent of operator input, treated area coverage and product application rate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for seed germination and planting include: a germinator unit providing an environment for seeds to germinate in water, and means to deliver the germinated seeds in batch form, suspended in an aqueous hydrogel; and a planting unit to accept batches of suspended seeds and dispense the seeds, preferably in singulated manner, to selected locations in a planting environment. The planting unit may be man-portable, mounted on a trailer or autonomous vehicle, or substantially stationary for use in a greenhouse. The planting environment may be a field or it may be a planting tray, pot, or other container for use in a greenhouse.

Abstract: A system and method for on-planter seed treatments is disclosed. The planter includes a seed meter, a seed drop tube, a seed, a seed-applied substance receptacle, and a seed-applied substance applicator having a discharge path. A seed-applied substance is loaded in the seed-applied substance receptacle. The seed-applied substance is supplied to the seed-applied substance applicator. The seed-applied substance is discharged from the seed-applied substance applicator into the discharge path during planting. The seed from the seed drop tube is combined with the seed-applied substance from the seed-applied substance applicator within the discharge path for prescriptively treating the seed with the seed applied substance. The seed having on it the seed applied substance is then planted.

Abstract: An agricultural planting implement uses an air seed meter to meter and singulate seeds before directing them towards the field for planting. The air seed meter includes a seed disc that interacts with the seed to aid in planting the seeds at the desired manner so as to provide best spacing between subsequent seeds. To aid the metering and singulation of the seeds, the seed disc includes ramps positioned generally adjacent seed cell apertures. The ramps interact with tufts of a brush singulator to aid in orienting the seed relative to the seed cell aperture to position the seed at the cell and to mitigate multiple seeds from collecting at one or more of the seed cell apertures.

Abstract: A seed metering apparatus includes a seed hopper; a seed cup operatively connected to the seed hopper via an opening; and a valve mechanism, operatively connected between the seed hopper and the seed cup, configured to control a flow of seed from the seed hopper to the seed cup.

Abstract: An agricultural work machine includes a frame and a tank coupled to the frame for storing a product. The tank includes a nozzle portion. A row unit is coupled to the frame and includes a hopper and a meter assembly. A product distribution line is coupled between the nozzle portion of the tank and the hopper. A blower is controlled to provide an air flow through the distribution line to transfer product from the tank to the row unit, and a mechanism located in the tank above the nozzle portion is controllable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the product in the tank flows through the mechanism into the nozzle portion, and in the closed position, the mechanism blocks the product in the tank from flowing into the nozzle portion.

Abstract: An adjustable seedling pick-up end effector for automatically transplanting plug seedlings includes two clamping fingers installed symmetrically along a direction of a center line, support frames respectively connected adjustably to the clamping fingers, and a mechanical arm fixedly connected to the support frames. The mechanical arm is constructed to drive a clamping pin mechanism to execute actions of prying, grabbing, and quickly releasing the plug seedlings, and the adjustment of the opening degree and the clamping angle of the clamping pin mechanism is realized by adopting the adjustably connected support frames. The end effector can be actively opened and closed to grab and release the plug seedlings, provide a larger space to accommodate the plug seedlings so as not to damage the seedlings, and adjust the opening degree and the clamping angle, which can meet the seedling pick-up requirements for automatic transplanting of plug seedlings of various specifications.

Abstract: An arm assembly for an agricultural header includes an arm configured to rotate about a pivot axis relative to a frame of the agricultural header and configured to support a cutter bar assembly of the agricultural header. The arm assembly also includes a mounting bracket assembly configured to couple the arm to the frame, one or more fasteners configured to couple the arm to the mounting bracket assembly, and a plate configured to maintain a tension of the one or more fasteners with respect to the arm and the mounting bracket assembly.

Abstract: A mower disc includes a body having an elongated slot. A retention block includes a pocket defining a radially outer portion and a radially inner portion. The retention block includes a cover portion covering the radially outer portion of the pocket and the elongated slot. A pin passes through the elongated slot and is moveable within the elongated slot along a radially extending path between the radially outer portion and the radially inner portion of the pocket. When the pin is disposed in the radially outer portion, the cover portion of the retention block covers the pin to prevent withdrawal of the pin from the elongated slot. When the pin is disposed in the radially inner portion, the pin may be removed from the elongated slot through an access opening. A knife is positioned adjacent the lower surface of the body and is coupled to the pin.

Abstract: A mobile machine includes a material receptacle configured to hold a material and a material spill sensor configured to detect a characteristic indicative of a material spill characteristic and to generate a sensor signal based on the detected characteristic. The mobile machine further includes a control system configured to determine the material spill characteristic based on the sensor signal. In some examples, the control system is configured to generate an action signal to control an action of the mobile machine based on the determined material spill characteristic.

Abstract: A combine harvester (10) comprises sensing means to detect or estimate a volume of material other than grain (MOG) flowing through crop processing apparatus. A photoelectric sensing device (60) in communication with a controller (101) is arranged forward of, and below, a front edge (32?) of a return pan (32) which serves to catch crop material falling from overhead separating apparatus (20). The photoelectric sensing device (60) generates one or more light beams (68) which are directed across a path of a crop mat (80) as the mat falls under gravity from the front edge (32?). The controller (101) is configured to generate one of a fan speed setting and a sieve opening setting in dependence upon detection signals that are generated by the photoelectric sensing device (60).

Abstract: A robotic unit for harvesting a fruit having a stem, the robot unit may include a vacuum unit that is configured to move the fruit, by applying vacuum, towards a cutting region; and a mechanical cutting unit that is configured to mechanically cut the stem following a positioning of the fruit into the cutting region.

Abstract: A driver pacing information apparatus for providing a driver of transport vehicle with pacing information for operating the transport vehicle alongside a harvester may include a position sensing assembly configured to sense a position of a transfer spout of the harvester with respect to a frame of the harvester, a pacing indication display configured to provide pacing information to the driver of the transport vehicle, and a controller assembly configured to control the pacing indication display based upon position sensing of the position sensing assembly. The pacing indication display may be configured to visually provide pacing information to the driver of the transport vehicle.

Abstract: A first threshing section 15 and a second threshing section 16 are provided. The first threshing section 15 includes a first threshing drum 17 that rotates about a left-right-oriented axis, and the second threshing section 16 includes a second threshing drum 28 that rotates about a body front-rear-oriented axis. The second threshing drum 28 includes a rotary support shaft 29 extending along a front-rear direction, a plurality of rod-shaped frame bodies 30 that are arranged side by side extending along the front-rear direction and at and interval in the peripheral direction, radially outward of the rotary support shaft 29, and threshing teeth 31 attached to the frame bodies 30.

Abstract: A light source module for plant cultivation and a light source device including the same. The light source module changes a phytochemical content in a plant through UV treatment of the plant. The light source module may include: a first light source emitting a first type of light changing the content of at least one of multiple phytochemicals; and a second light source emitting a second type of light changing the content of at least one of the multiple phytochemicals. The at least one phytochemical changed in content by the first type of light may be a different kind of phytochemical from the at least one phytochemical changed in content by the second type of light. The first light source and the second light source may be individually operated. In addition, the first type of light and the second type of light may be UV light having different peak wavelengths.

Abstract: A method of mitigating the formation of a hurricane comprising the steps of, upon detection of a tropical depression dispatching, to the center of a disturbance, a plurality of vessels modified for stirring and mixing of ocean water. The vessels undertake a cyclonic annular track at the center of the disturbance that will enhance the cooling of the ocean surface layer and reduce ocean spray therefore interfere with hurricane production, and continuing said activity while following said center of said disturbance until the threat of a hurricane is eliminated. A similar method may be used to promote the formation of a hurricane causing said plurality of vessels to undertake an anti-cyclonic circulation annular track to enhance a Coriolis inflow of warm surface water and the increase in ocean spray in order to directly promote hurricane production.

Abstract: A hauling device comprising a sheet of flexible material attached along an edge thereof to an adjustable, collapsible handle member. The handle member is preferably formed from two generally rigid handle bars that are pivotally engaged to one another at one end thereof, so that the handle member may be disposed in an open position, a closed position, or any desirable position therebetween. In the open position, the handle bars are disposed linearly (or in an offset linear configuration), in an end-to-end configuration, and in a closed position, the handle bars are disposed in parallel relation. The handle member may also be disposed in a position anywhere between the open and closed position, so that the handle bars form into a V-shape.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a method of making a plant growth medium comprising isolating cellulose nanocrystals from a feedstock, and adding the cellulose nanocrystals to the plant growth medium. Further provided herein is a plant starter plug comprising the plant growth medium. Also provided herein is a plant growth medium comprising germination material and cellulose nanocrystals, and a plant starter plug comprising thereof. The present disclosure further provides for a method of isolating CNCs from waste.

Abstract: An irrigation device is provided with an indicator that may be converted to indicate a condition, such as use with non-potable fluid. The irrigation device includes an inlet, and outlet, and a body defining a flow path from the inlet to the outlet. It further includes a cover with a removable section, and an indicator at least partially under the removable cover. The indicia indicate a condition of the irrigation device, such as being used with non-potable fluid. In one state, the cover is intact and the indicia are not exposed. In another state, the removable section has been removed and the indicia are at least partially exposed.

Abstract: A system and method for providing irrigation management services is disclosed. The system may include a plurality of controllers, where each controller controls application of water by an irrigation system associated with the controller. A central computer that is remote from each of the controllers may be configured to implement an irrigation management plan that is individualized to each location and based, at least in part, upon one or more characteristics of the location as determined by an on-site visit. The irrigation manager may guarantee that the system will provide a return on investment within a predefined period of time. The system may also detect faults in the irrigation systems using water usage data from the controllers and diagnose the faults. A technician may be notified and dispatched to repair the faults.

Abstract: A sprinkler has an internal cavity where fluid is configured to flow through the internal cavity along a flow path extending from an inlet to an outlet. A sprinkler head is in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the body and is rotatable about a sprinkler head axis. A sprinkler power assembly generates electrical power for diagnostics of the sprinkler, such as a motion sensor oriented toward the sprinkler head. The motion sensor is configured to emit a motionless signal upon the sprinkler head ceasing to rotate about the sprinkler head axis.

Abstract: This application provides a dendrobium watering method and system, by way of imitation of wild cultivation of dendrobium on volcano, first on the volcano cant selection from the top 15 to 25 cm line code position, use a hard masonry nail line code insert to spray rod fixed to the fixed position of the line of code. The ground lance G-shaped nozzle is higher than the top of the volcano.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for producing guayule seeds, guayule plants, and products generated therefrom. More specifically, the disclosure provides methods for the production of viable seeds from apomictic guayule plants, seeds produced by such methods, plants grown from such seeds, plant parts, biomass, and biomaterials derived therefrom.

Abstract: Exemplary systems for identifying hybrids for use in a plant breeding pipeline are disclosed. One exemplary system includes a computing device configured to access phenotypic data related to a pool of hybrids from a data structure and determine a prediction score for each of the hybrids in the pool of hybrids based on the accessed phenotypic data. The prediction score is indicative of a probability of selection and/or a probability of success of the hybrid based on historical data. The computing device is also configured to select a group of hybrids from the pool of hybrids based on the prediction score, identify a set of hybrids, from the selected group of hybrids, based on one or more factors associated with the hybrids, and then direct the set of hybrids to a validation phase of the plant breeding pipeline for planting and/or testing.

Abstract: The problem solved by the present invention is to provide a high-stearic acid sunflower line. This problem is solved by a sunflower seed comprising a sequence insertion mutation on the 3? side from the TATA box and on the 5? side from the start codon of a stearoyl-acyl carrier protein desaturase 17 (SAD17) gene.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred watermelon line WTL0096. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred watermelon line WTL0096, and to methods for producing a watermelon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another watermelon plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides Cucumis melo inbred line CHA-ZA15-001AN. The present disclosure also provides methods to select, produce, and grow these plants, parts of such plants, and products made from those parts. The disclosure also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrid and inbred lines.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated 11PWPY94, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety 11PWPY94, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety 11PWPY94 with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 11PWPY94 with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PWPY94, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PWPY94, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated 11PUJJ24, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety 11PUJJ24, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety 11PUJJ24 with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 11PUJJ24 with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PUJJ24, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PUJJ24, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated 11PJUW91, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety 11PJUW91, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety 11PJUW91 with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 11PJUW91 with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PJUW91, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PJUW91, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVHJ5816, pepper line SJRFD13-T125, and pepper line HJA-FD18-4956V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVHJ5816, pepper line SJRFD13-T125, and pepper line HJA-FD18-4956V and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVHJ5816, pepper line SJRFD13-T125, and pepper line HJA-FD18-4956V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a number of sequences involved in the transport of alkaloids from the root to the leaf in tobacco, methods of using such sequences, tobacco plants carrying modifications to such sequences, and tobacco products made from such plants.

Abstract: A hybrid tomato plant, designated HM 8268 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated HM 8268, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated HM 8268, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HM 8268 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: A hybrid tomato plant, designated HM 8237 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated HM 8237, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated HM 8237, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HM 8237 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: A hybrid tomato plant, designated HM 7103 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated HM 7103, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated HM 7103, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HM 7103 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a water circulation-type malodor reduction system including a fluid supply line that supplies a fluid to a roof of a livestock barn, a first reservoir which is provided on one side of the roof and in which the fluid flowing along the roof is accommodated, and an accommodation part in which the fluid falling from the first reservoir is accommodated, wherein the accommodation part is disposed so that the fluid falls in an S shape.

Abstract: A hygiene device for animals includes an element for collecting the animal's body fluids and an attractant element, disposed inside the collection element, configured to be instinctively chosen by the animal as a designated zone on which to urinate.

Abstract: Provided is a pet cat excrement screening device. The pet cat excrement screening device includes a support base; a drum rotatably mounted on the support base; and a drum driving device mounted on the support base. The drum is configured to rotate between a first position and a second position under drive of the drum driving device, where the rotation angle of the drum is less than 360 degrees. A side wall of the drum body of the drum is provided with a pet inlet. The pet inlet is exposed out of the support base during a rolling process of the drum. A screening mechanism is mounted in the drum. The rear end of the drum is provided with a waste discharge port.

Abstract: A pet harness with a weighted thermal insert is an apparatus that can be comfortably and securely worn by a pet to provide comfort and various therapeutic benefits. The apparatus may include a back-bracing pad, a neck-bracing strap, a girth-bracing band, and at least one weighted thermal insert. The back-bracing pad corresponds to the portion covering the pet's back. The neck-bracing strap secures the apparatus to the pet's neck to prevent the apparatus from getting loose around the pet's neck. The girth-bracing band keeps the back-bracing pad securely positioned against the pet's back while the pet is moving. The at least one weighted thermal insert helps regulate the temperature of the pet's body when the pet is exposed to different weather conditions. The at least one weighted thermal insert also weighs down the pet's body to calm the pet down and to prevent the pet from getting anxious.

Abstract: A door for use with a cage for transporting poultry including a door assembly for mounting the door to the cage which is configured to limit vibration associated with the transporting of poultry in the cage and prevent the unintentional opening of the door.

Abstract: A low profile brooder is provided, comprising a venturi, a burner base, a burner cap, and a baffle. The burner base and the burner cap reside adjacent to each other, with the burner cap disposed above the burner base and with a distribution chamber between them. A central axis is defined. A venturi resides below the burner base and is in fluid communication with the distribution chamber at the central axis. The venturi defines a fuel flow path between its upstream and downstream ends. The fuel flow path resides at least partially at one or more of an acute angle, a perpendicular angle, and an obtuse angle to the central axis. A baffle resides in the distribution chamber between the central axis and the periphery.

Abstract: A system for transferring marine life within an aquaculture facility including a plurality of segregated storage facilities each containing water for marine life, maintained within a predetermined temperature range and supported at independent ground levels. The storage facilities are successively disposed and structured to contain marine life at different stages of growth. A transfer assembly includes a path of fluid flow interconnecting successive ones of said plurality of storage facilities in fluid communication with one another, wherein at least a majority of a length of said path of fluid flow is disposed beneath the independent ground levels at a predetermined depth, which is sufficient to facilitate maintenance of the path of fluid flow within the predetermined temperature range, via geothermal cooling. The transfer assembly may also connect a holding facility, which may be dimensioned and structured to transfer mature marine life, possibly on an on-demand basis, to the harvesting facility.