Abstract: A furrow closing assembly includes a mounting bracket attachable to a planter opener frame, a rigid closer frame, and a four bar parallel linkage connecting the mounting bracket and the closer frame with a first pivot bearing and a third pivot bearing on the mounting bracket and a second pivot bearing and a fourth pivot on the closer frame. A screw-driven linear actuator extends between the parallel linkage to the closer frame. A shaft of the linear actuator is pivotably attached to a torsion axle that is further fixed to an upper portion of the parallel linkage. A load cell is positioned between the linear actuator and the closer frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a precision agricultural-device control system for controlling agricultural implements (such as seed feeders and fertilizer sprayers) or on a line planter. More particularly, a command and control module is provided that is in communication with an interface module and provides commands in accordance with a field prescription. The interface module wirelessly transmits command messages to the agricultural implements or and receives monitoring messages from the agricultural implements. In certain embodiments, a novel, low latency and high reliability wireless protocol or using repeats is used to communicate wirelessly with the agricultural implements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a precision agricultural-device control system for controlling agricultural implements (such as seed feeders and fertilizer sprayers) or on a line planter. More particularly, a command and control module is provided that is in communication with an interface module and provides commands in accordance with a field prescription. The interface module wirelessly transmits command messages to the agricultural implements or and receives monitoring messages from the agricultural implements. In certain embodiments, a novel, low latency and high reliability wireless protocol or using repeats is used to communicate wirelessly with the agricultural implements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a precision agricultural-device control system for controlling agricultural implements (such as seed feeders and fertilizer sprayers) or on a line planter. More particularly, a command and control module is provided that is in communication with an interface module and provides commands in accordance with a field prescription. The interface module wirelessly transmits command messages to the agricultural implements or and receives monitoring messages from the agricultural implements. In certain embodiments, a novel, low latency and high reliability wireless protocol or using repeats is used to communicate wirelessly with the agricultural implements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a precision agricultural-device control system for controlling agricultural implements (such as seed feeders and fertilizer sprayers) or on a line planter. More particularly, a command and control module is provided that is in communication with an interface module and provides commands in accordance with a field prescription. The interface module wirelessly transmits command messages to the agricultural implements or and receives monitoring messages from the agricultural implements. In certain embodiments, a novel, low latency and high reliability wireless protocol or using repeats is used to communicate wirelessly with the agricultural implements.

Abstract: A lightweight beer dispensing system comprising a small carbon dioxide pressure bottle attached directly to an adjustable pressure regulator that can be set to avoid excess foaming is attached directly to a keg tap having a delivery faucet. The invention taps a full size beer keg and uses CO2 to keep the beer fresh thus avoiding the problem of introducing oxygen into the beer keg.