Abstract: A gardening tool is disclosed. The tool may be worn on a user's finger. The tool may include an elongated blade that may include a first blade portion and a second blade portion. A first blade portion distal end may be a sharp end, and a first blade portion proximal end may be attached to a second blade portion distal end via a Z-shaped connector. The tool may further include an elongated tube that may include a tube distal end and a tube proximal end. The tube distal end may be attached to the first blade portion proximal end, and the tube proximal end may be attached to a second blade portion proximal end. The tube may have a tapered shape such that a tube distal end diameter may be smaller than a tube proximal end diameter. Further, the tube may engulf the second blade portion.

Abstract: Provided is an earth working tool assembly comprising: a tool shank having a leading end portion; an earth working tip having a trailing end portion that is detachably engageable with the leading end portion of the tool shank; and a fastening assembly for detachably fastening the earth working tip to the tool shank. The fastening assembly comprises: a trailing connector that is connectable to the tool shank; a leading connector that is connectable to the earth working tip; a spring mounting mechanism interposed between the trailing and leading connectors. The spring mounting mechanism is configured so that the trailing and leading connectors can be driven away from each other against a bias of the spring mounting mechanism, into and out of an operative condition in which the spring mounting mechanism acts to retain the earth working tip and the tool shank in engagement with each other.

Abstract: A tractor includes a hydraulic lifting and lowering driver to lift and lower a three-point linkage, a load detector to swing according to a traction load of an implement, and a mechanical linkage to transmit a swing amount of the load detector to the lifting and lowering driver. The mechanical linkage includes a first linkage on one side in a right-left direction of a vehicle body frame and interlockingly linked with the load detector, a second linkage on the other side in the right-left direction of the vehicle body frame and interlockingly linked with the lifting and lowering driver, and an operation cable interlockingly linking the first linkage and the second linkage.

Abstract: Described herein are wireless nodes (e.g., communication and lighting systems) that are positioned in an elevated position above a cab for agricultural operations or can be positioned as a stand alone node. In one embodiment, a communication and lighting system is positioned in an elevated position above the cab. The communication and lighting system includes antenna elements and a dual frequency radio to transmit and receive communications.

Abstract: Agricultural implements include numerous electrical components. The settings and other controls for the components can be preset or can be controlled remotely, such as in a display in a tractor, tow vehicle, or other remote location. The settings can be configured to provide the best possible conditions for planting seed or applying particulate to a field in an efficient manner. This may be based on agronomic data, weather conditions, and other considerations. The display may provide additional feedback for the settings, such as expected planting quality. This feedback indicator is dependent upon factors such as the settings, ambient conditions, any issues with the equipment, and the like. This information can be used during planting or after to better instruct the user on planting performance of the implement.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil moisture sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. Additionally, systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting depth based on the monitored soil properties.

Abstract: A closing wheel includes a hub and a rim configured to rotate about an axis and couple to a trailing arm assembly of a tractor. The closing wheel may act to close a seed furrow. The closing wheel may be a modular closing wheel where the hub is defined by portions and the rim is defined by modular pieces. The portions of the hub may define features to support or couple the rim to the hub. The modular pieces of the rim may each connect to an adjacent modular piece. The modular pieces may include radial features extending from the rim and configured to disturb soil.

Abstract: The invention relates to an application unit (10) for an agricultural application machine for applying granular material to an agriculturally used area (N), comprising a granular material portioning device (12) into which a granular material flow conveying bulk granular material can be introduced and by means of which portions (P) of granular material can be created from the granular material flow, the application unit (10) being equipped with an air separator (30) that allows air to be separated from the granular material flow.

Abstract: A raised wall for hoppers. The wall has one panel with opposing ends arranged for connection to corresponding ends of an adjacent panel. The wall further has a seal applied between adjacent panels at a connection. The panel comprises a plugging surface with longitudinal edges configured to be joined in a superimposed manner on an adjacent edge. The longitudinal edges are interrupted in the region of the connection of the seal where the panel is continued by the single plugging surface. The seal comprises a first surface which abuts the plugging surface from the hopper exterior, a second surface which abuts the plugging surface from the hopper interior, and a bridge between the two surfaces delimiting a channel which receives the plugging surface of at least one of the adjacent panels for covering and blocking the gap generated by the interruption of the edges.

Abstract: A method for controlling an agricultural spreading machine during the discharging of spreading material on an agricultural area, comprising: using a conveyor belt of the spreading machine to feed the spreading material to be discharged along an idling section, which relates to a longitudinal section of the conveyor belt, wherein the idling section lies between a rate-setting plane, in which the feed rate of spreading material entering the idling section is set by a feed-rate-setting device of the spreading machine, and an ejection plane, in which the feed rate of spreading material leaving the idling section is ejected from the conveyor belt in the direction of a first and a second spreading disc.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for defining field regions within agricultural fields. An example computer-implemented method includes identifying a field, retrieving data for the identified field, and displaying a graphical display including the identified field and at least some of the retrieved data. The method also includes receiving, via the graphical display, an input to create a field region within the identified field based on passes of an agricultural apparatus in the identified field and retrieving pass data for the passes of the agricultural apparatus in the field. The method further includes displaying, on the graphical display, the pass data, defining the field region based on the pass data, so that a boundary of the field region corresponds to a start point and an end point of each of the passes of the agricultural apparatus, and displaying, on the graphical display, field performance data constrained to the field region.

Abstract: A field planting system for planting seeds of at least two plant genotypes in a field includes a multi-variety planter operable to plant the seeds of the at least two plant genotypes in the field. The field planting system also includes a controller in operable communication with the multi-variety planter. The controller is configured to receive georeferenced field information for the field and plant information for the at least two plant genotypes, and generate a planting map for the field based on the georeferenced field information and the plant information, the planting map including a planting pattern for interplanting the seeds of the at least two plant genotypes. The controller is further configured to monitor a location of the multi-variety planter in the field, and control the multi-variety planter to plant the seeds of the at least two plant genotypes in the field according to the planting map.

Abstract: A pneumatic lawn level may leverage a gas strut which may apply down force to the base of the level to inhibit free motion backward toward the user. This may prevent soil and debris from becoming projectiles as the user moves the level base back and forth in front of them. In addition, the pneumatic lawn level may use the gas strut to provide an auto-retracting feature for storage. Further, addition of the gas strut may provide a joint that may give greater stability to the overall structure of the pneumatic lawn level. Moreover, the pneumatic lawn level may reduce the amount of force and effort needed to level the ground properly due to the gas strut's application of pressure on the level base.

Abstract: A robotic work tool system comprising a robotic work tool arranged to operate in an operational area at least partially covered with grass, wherein the operational area is bounded by a rudimentary boundary, and the robotic work tool comprising a grass sensor and a controller is configured to receive sensor input from the grass sensors, determine a position of the robotic work tool, determine that the robotic work tool is on grass, and then determine that the position is outside a maximum distance of the rudimentary boundary and then change direction of operation or determine that the position is inside the maximum distance of the rudimentary boundary and then keep operating.

Abstract: Provided is an autonomous lawn mowing system having improved safety. An autonomous lawn mowing system 1 is provided with: a position-information acquisition unit 14 that acquires position information concerning the position of an autonomous lawn mower 2 that is capable of travelling by itself; a moisture-information acquisition unit 15 that acquires moisture information concerning the moisture content of turf; a wet-ground identification unit 31 that identifies a wet region on the basis of the position information and the moisture information; and a control module 34 that controls the autonomous lawn mower 2 on the basis of the result identified by the wet-ground identification unit 31.

Abstract: A system for sensor-based monitoring of a harvesting operation includes a header having a rotating reel, an optical sensor and a rotational reel position sensor. The optical sensor is configured to capture optical data in response to a trigger signal associated with an output signal of the position sensor indicative of a rotational position of the reel. A related method includes triggering the optical sensor when the reel is arranged in at least one predetermined rotational position and capturing optical data by the optical sensor when triggered.

Abstract: A self-propelled harvester is disclosed. The harvester comprises a drive motor, an attachment drive that has a hydraulic pump configured to drive a hydraulic motor to drive an attachment positioned on a feed device of the harvester, and a control device. The control device controls the attachment drive by accessing an attachment-specific parameter set tailored to the attachment that is connected to the harvester so that the hydraulic motor generates an attachment-specific operating torque which is lower than a maximum torque specific to the attachment to be driven. Further, the control device is configured, when a load peak is detected, to control the hydraulic motor to increase the operating torque generated by the hydraulic motor up to the attachment-specific maximum torque by changing a preset pivot angle.

Abstract: A method of controlling the weight of bales made by an agricultural baler. The method includes: receiving a bale weight setpoint; receiving crop parameter data; and, while a bale is being made: receiving baler operating data relating to baling parameters; inputting the crop parameter data and baler operating data into a weight prediction model to generate a predicted final weight of the bale; and changing a baling parameter setpoint of one of the baling parameters based on the predicted final weight of the bale and the bale weight setpoint.

Abstract: Hedge trimmers are provided. A hedge trimmer includes an elongated blade assembly; a housing comprising a base portion rotatably connected to a handle portion; a motor disposed in the housing and operable to actuate the elongated blade assembly; and an actuator disposed on the housing, wherein actuation of the actuator causes the motor to actuate the elongated blade assembly.

Abstract: A modular planter box defining a storage cavity therein that is configured to receive a planting medium, the modular planter box including a first side-wall extending longitudinally in a first direction and having a bottom end configured to rest on a supporting surface, a second side-wall extending longitudinally in a second direction, and a bottom wall residing on an imaginary plane. The second side-wall extends in a third direction that is normal to the imaginary horizontal plane. The bottom wall is spaced from a bottom end of the first side-wall in the third direction and towards an opposite, top end of the first side-wall. The second side-wall is positioned closer to a first end of the first side-wall than a second end thereof, and the second side-wall is spaced from the first end of the first side-wall in the first direction and towards the second end of the first side-wall.

Abstract: A single or two-tier growing table is disclosed. An assembly of 2 or more modular container units that include one or several rows of single-tiered, two-tiered, or multi-tiered growing tables, or a combination thereof, is also presented. An assembly of modular container units may be joined to each other with a stable seal and flange connection system, and provide an easily assembled modular plant facility. Each modular container unit will include a unit suitable to maintain individual constant temperature/humidity control, an air filtration system (odor/fumes/cross-contamination control), a CO2 enrichment system, an irrigation system, a lighting system, and other control/maintenance components/apparatus. An electrically controlled multi-lighting source (light trellis system) is provided, and may be incorporated onto an adjustable second level platform/shelf of the two-tiered growing table, and permits adjustment of the height of each shelf to accommodate individual plant heights.

Abstract: An underground agriculture system, comprising: a vertical farming shaft extending downwardly from an aperture on a surface of a body of land to a predetermined depth below the surface of the body of land; mounting apparatuses attached proximate to an edge of the aperture; retractable growing modules attached to the one or more mounting apparatuses and extending downwardly into the void of the vertical farming shaft; a nutrient delivery system comprising a tank and one or more feeding tubes connecting the tank to the one or more retractable growing modules; a lighting module extending downwardly into the void of the vertical farming shaft; a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system extending into the void of the vertical farming shaft; and an irrigation system comprising a reservoir at a distal end of the vertical farming shaft and a pump operatively connected to the reservoir.

Abstract: A lockable cultivator for growing crops. The cultivator defining an enclosed growing environment including a cover (aka dome) defining a volume in which the plants can grow, a tray (aka container) for receiving a growing medium in which the seeds can germinate and/or the roots can grow. A downwardly oriented channel is provided on the edge of the tray on which the dome rests when installed together. A clip (attachment device/means) is provided to releasably connect the dome to the tray to prevent accidental disengagement. The clip having a first section which is adapted to be inserted into the channel, and a second section which is adapted to snap into the recess, wherein insertion of the first section into the channel activates a substantially horizontal tension force that pushes the second section to snap into the recess and a vertical tension force that pushes the cover onto the tray.

Abstract: A process for the growth of mature mycelium, for extraction of medicinal and useful compounds to produce a consumable sublingual tincture.

Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for organic matter cultivation is provided, the apparatus having a cultivation chamber, a lid associated with the cultivation chamber, a substrate arranged within the cultivation chamber, an access point associated with the lid, and at least one air exchange port associated with the lid.

Abstract: An automated mushroom harvesting system for mounting to a vertical mushroom rack comprises a robot having a frame mounted to a vertical carriage assembly. A SCARA arm is slidably mounted to the vertical carriage assembly by a vertical stage, operable to move the SCARA arm along a vertical mast. The SCARA arm moves the end effector in a horizontal plane for harvesting mushrooms, above the surface of the mushroom bed and into and out of the confines of the mushroom rack, and the vertical stage moves the SCARA arm in a vertical direction so as to access the mushrooms in a bed and to access mushroom beds on different levels of the vertical mushroom rack. An end effector having a helically reinforced neck and a graduated elasticity modulus, with a lower elasticity modulus in the neck and a higher elasticity in the cup, is also provided.

Abstract: The present teachings include a plant support apparatus for a vertical growing system. The plant support apparatus may be structurally configured to hold planting media along a vertical length of a housing, i.e., for growing plants along the vertical length. In certain aspects, two chambers are structurally configured to hold planting media, and are accessible from opposite sides of the housing. The plant support apparatus may also include a blocker disposed along an opening of each chamber, where the blocker is structurally configured to support the plants, to block water from leaving the chamber, and/or to prevent light from entering the chamber. The design of the plant support apparatus may be suitable for cultivating many different types of plants.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed toward cultivation systems configured to catch, retain and viably maintain spores, and, more specifically cultivation systems having a growth media configured to provide effective catchment, attachment, and growth of seaweed while providing anti-biofouling properties. The cultivation system may include a growth media with a rough surface supported by a support structure.

Abstract: Methods for manipulating yield and generation time of plants, especially short day plants such as soybean are provided. The methods comprise manipulating external signals such as long day conditions, short day conditions, growth medium, and nutrient supply.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-CR1402 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-CR1402 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-CR1402 RZ.

Abstract: Lettuce designated POULIDOR is disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of lettuce designated POULIDOR, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated POULIDOR, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated POULIDOR with itself or another lettuce plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated POULIDOR.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-CR2360 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-CR2360 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-CR2360 RZ.

Abstract: Plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the rice cultivar RT22L501, and methods for producing a rice plant by crossing a rice plant of rice cultivar RT22L501 with itself or with another rice plant, such as a plant of another rice variety or rice hybrid, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GAQ2007, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GAQ2007 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GAQ2007, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GAQ2007, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ADAQ3615, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ADAQ3615 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ADAQ3615, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ADAQ3615, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ZECI6164, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ZECI6164 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ZECI6164, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ZECI6164, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ZEDC5810, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ZEDC5810 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ZEDC5810, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ZEDC5810, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV864494. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV864494, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV864494 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV864494 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV864494.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV870012. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV870012, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV870012 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV870012 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV870012.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV864954. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV864954, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV864954 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV864954 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV864954.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV874402. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV874402, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV874402 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV874402 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV874402.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV859255. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV859255, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV859255 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV859255 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV859255.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV861286. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV861286, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV861286 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV861286 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV861286.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010382. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010382, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010382 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010382.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010429. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010429, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010429 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010429.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010393. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010393, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010393 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010393.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010368. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010368, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010368 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010368.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010432. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010432, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010432 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010432.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010367. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010367, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010367 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010367.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010435. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010435, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010435 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010435.