Abstract: A row unit for a seed-planting implement includes a frame and a disk opener supported relative to the frame and configured to form a furrow within a field. The row unit further includes a gauge wheel arm supported relative to the frame, and a gauge wheel coupled to the gauge wheel arm. Additionally, the row unit includes a sensor assembly having a rotational sensor, a first sensor arm, and a second sensor arm. A proximal end of the first sensor arm is coupled to the rotational sensor, a proximal end of the second sensor arm is coupled to a distal end of the first sensor arm, and a distal end of the second sensor arm is coupled to the gauge wheel arm. The rotational sensor is configured to generate data indicative of a position of the gauge wheel arm based on movement of the first sensor arm.

Abstract: A seed-planting implement includes a computing system configured to control a first radar sensor to scan a sub-surface detection zone of a field before a seed is deposited. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of first radar data points. Additionally, the computing system is configured to populate a first matrix with the plurality of first data points. After controlling the first radar sensor, the computing system is configured to control the second radar sensor to scan the sub-surface detection zone of the field after the seed is deposited. Moreover, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of second radar data points. In addition, the computing system is configured to populate a second matrix with the plurality of second data points. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the location of the seed based on a determined correlation between the first and second matrices.

Abstract: A temperature sensor assembly for a seed-planting implement includes a furrow firmer configured to shape a furrow being formed in soil by the seed-planting implement, with the furrow firmer extending in a vertical direction from a top end to a bottom end. The furrow firmer defines a cavity at the bottom end. Furthermore, the temperature sensor assembly includes a non-electrically conductive housing positioned within the cavity and a temperature sensor positioned within the cavity and coupled to the non-electrically conductive housing.

Abstract: An electrical conductivity sensor assembly for a seed-planting implement includes a furrow firmer configured to shape a furrow formed in soil by the seed-planting implement, with the furrow firmer extending in a vertical direction from a top end to a bottom end. The furrow firmer defines a cavity at the bottom end. Furthermore, the assembly includes an electrode positioned within the cavity for use in determining the electrical conductivity of the soil. Additionally, the assembly includes a non-electrically conductive housing positioned between the electrode and the furrow firmer in the vertical direction.

Abstract: An optical sensor assembly for a seed-planting implement includes a furrow firmer configured to shape a furrow being formed in soil by the seed-planting implement, with the furrow firmer extending in a vertical direction from a top end to a bottom end. The furrow firmer defines a cavity at the bottom end. Furthermore, the optical sensor assembly includes a non-electrically conductive housing positioned within the cavity and an optical sensor positioned within the cavity and coupled to the non-electrically conductive housing. Additionally, the optical sensor assembly includes a lens through which the optical sensor views the soil defining the furrow.

Abstract: A soil moisture sensor assembly for a seed-planting implement includes a furrow firmer configured to shape a furrow being formed in soil by the seed-planting implement, with the furrow firmer extending in a vertical direction from a top end to a bottom end. The furrow firmer defines a cavity at the bottom end. Furthermore, the assembly includes first and second electrodes positioned within the cavity for use in determining the soil moisture of the soil. Additionally, the assembly includes a non-electrically conductive housing positioned between the first and second electrodes and the furrow firmer in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A seed-planting implement includes a fluid-driven actuator coupled between a row unit frame and a row cleaner arm such that the actuator is configured to adjust a force being applied to the arm. The actuator, in turn, includes a cylinder and a piston moveable relative to the cylinder, with the cylinder and the piston collectively defining a lift chamber and a down chamber within the actuator. A first valve or pressure regulator is configured to control the flow of fluid into the lift chamber such that the fluid within the lift chamber is maintained at a first non-zero pressure value during a seed-planting operation. A computing system is configured to determine a second pressure value to which the down chamber is to be pressurized and control the operation of a second valve such that the fluid within the down chamber is pressurized to the second value during the seed-planting operation.

Abstract: A system for detecting air pockets within a field includes a ground-engaging tool configured to engage the soil of the field during a seed planting operation. Additionally, the system includes a non-contact-based sensor configured to capture data indicative of the subsurface soil of the soil and a computing system communicatively coupled to the non-contact-based sensor. The computing system is configured to determine a property of the subsurface soil based on the data captured by the non-contact-based sensor. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine when an air pocket is present between a seed planted within the subsurface soil and the subsurface soil based on the determined property of the subsurface soil.

Abstract: A system for locating seeds deposited within a field includes a ground-engaging tool configured to engage soil. Additionally, the system includes a transceiver configured to emit output signals directed toward the soil within a portion of the field and receive echo signals indicative of a backscattering of the output signals by the soil. Each output signal has a different frequency. Furthermore, a computing system is configured to receive data from the sensor associated with the echo signals. Additionally, the computing system is configured to extract a feature associated with the echo signals from the received data. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine the location of a seed deposited within the soil based on the extracted feature. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control an operation associated with the ground-engaging tool based on the determined location of the seed.

Abstract: A system for a row unit of a planting implement includes a frame and a closing sensor assembly configured to capture data indicative of a position of a component of a closing assembly relative to the frame. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the closing sensor assembly. The computing system is configured to receive the data from the closing sensor assembly, determine a press wheel height relative to the frame, determine a height variance between the opening disk and the press wheel height, and generate a control action based on the variance.

Abstract: A seed-planting implement includes a row cleaner assembly having a row cleaner arm pivotably coupled to a row unit frame of the seed-planting implement. The row cleaner assembly also includes a row cleaner wheel rotatably coupled to the row cleaner arm such that the row cleaner wheel is configured to roll relative to a field. Additionally, the implement includes a computing system configured to receive an input indicative of a depth of the furrow being formed within the field and determine a position of the row cleaner wheel relative to a soil surface of the field based on the received input. In addition, the computing system is configured to control an operation of an actuator configured to adjust a position of the row cleaner arm relative to the frame based on the determined position of the row cleaner wheel relative to the soil surface.

Abstract: A furrow depth adjustment system for a seed-planting implement includes a wobble bracket configured to engage a gauge wheel arm of the seed-planting implement. Furthermore, the furrow depth adjustment system includes a linkage arm coupled to the wobble bracket. Moreover, the furrow depth adjustment system includes an actuator, such as an electric motor, configured to rotate a threaded shaft and a handle coupled to the threaded shaft. Additionally, the furrow depth adjustment system includes an actuation assembly having a hook arm directly coupled to the linkage arm and a collar threadingly coupled to the threaded shaft. Thus, the actuation assembly transmits rotation of the threaded shaft into linear motion of the linkage arm, which moves the wobble bracket to adjust the furrow depth of the implement.

Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of a seed-planting implement includes a row unit frame and a plurality of ground-engaging tools supported by the frame. Additionally, a seed reservoir is supported by the frame and configured to store seeds therein. Furthermore, the system includes a metering component configured to meter untreated seeds and a seed treatment assembly configured to receive and treat the untreated seeds metered by the metering component and convey treated seeds to the seed reservoir. Moreover, the system includes a fill level sensor configured to generate data indicative of a fill level of the seed reservoir and a computing system communicatively coupled to the fill level sensor. The computing system is configured to determine the fill level of the seed reservoir based on the data generated by the fill level sensor and control an operation of the metering component based on the determined fill level.

Abstract: A depth adjustment system of a seed-planting implement includes a wobble bracket configured to engage a gauge wheel arm of the seed-planting implement. Furthermore, the system includes a linkage arm coupled to the wobble bracket and a pivot arm coupled to the linkage arm. An actuator, such as an electric motor, is configured to rotate a threaded shaft. An actuation arm is coupled between the threaded shaft and the pivot arm. Thus, the actuation arm transmits rotation of the threaded shaft into linear motion of the linkage arm, which moves the wobble bracket to adjust the furrow depth of the implement.

Abstract: A seed-planting implement includes a computing system configured to control a first radar sensor to scan a sub-surface detection zone of a field before a seed is deposited. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of first radar data points. Additionally, the computing system is configured to populate a first matrix with the plurality of first data points. After controlling the first radar sensor, the computing system is configured to control the second radar sensor to scan the sub-surface detection zone of the field after the seed is deposited. Moreover, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of second radar data points. In addition, the computing system is configured to populate a second matrix with the plurality of second data points. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the location of the seed based on the first and second matrices.

Abstract: In one aspect, a wheel assembly configured for use with an agricultural implement. The wheel assembly includes a wheel comprising an outer ground-engaging element and an inner hub extending radially inwardly from the outer ground-engaging element. The wheel defines an internal cavity radially inwardly relative to the outer ground-engaging element. The wheel assembly further includes a sensor positioned within the internal cavity of the press wheel.

Abstract: A row unit for a seed-planting implement includes a frame, a gauge wheel arm pivotably coupled to the frame and a gauge wheel rotatably coupled to the gauge wheel arm. Additionally, the row unit includes a wobble bracket configured to engage the gauge wheel arm and a linkage arm coupled to the wobble bracket. Moreover, the row unit includes an actuator, a gearbox coupled to the actuator, and a threaded shaft coupled to the gearbox. In addition, the row unit includes an actuation assembly such that the actuation assembly transmits rotation of the threaded shaft into linear motion of the linkage arm. The actuation assembly includes a hook arm having a first end forming a hook that directly couples to the linkage arm and a second end pivotably coupled to the frame. Furthermore, the actuation assembly includes a collar threadingly coupled to the threaded shaft.

Abstract: A seed-planting implement includes a computing system configured to control a first radar sensor to scan a sub-surface detection zone of a field before a seed is deposited. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of first radar data points. Additionally, the computing system is configured to populate a first matrix with the plurality of first data points. After controlling the first radar sensor, the computing system is configured to control the second radar sensor to scan the sub-surface detection zone of the field after the seed is deposited. Moreover, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of second radar data points. In addition, the computing system is configured to populate a second matrix with the plurality of second data points. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the location of the seed based on a determined correlation between the first and second matrices.

Abstract: A seed-planting implement includes first and second radar sensors and first and second position sensors. In this respect, a computing system is configured to receive first radar sensor data from the first radar sensor and second radar sensor data from the second radar sensor. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the position of the first radar sensor based on the data generated by the first position sensor and the position of the second radar sensor based on the data generated by the second position sensor. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine the location of the seed based on the received first radar sensor data, the received second radar sensor data, the determined position of the first radar sensor, and the determined position of the second radar sensor.

Abstract: A seed-planting implement includes a computing system configured to control a first radar sensor to scan a sub-surface detection zone of a field before a seed is deposited. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of first radar data points. Additionally, the computing system is configured to populate a first matrix with the plurality of first data points. After controlling the first radar sensor, the computing system is configured to control the second radar sensor to scan the sub-surface detection zone of the field after the seed is deposited. Moreover, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of second radar data points. In addition, the computing system is configured to populate a second matrix with the plurality of second data points. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the location of the seed based on the first and second matrices.