Abstract: A mobile agricultural vehicle including a frame, a motor carried by the frame, a standalone data processing assembly, a sensor and a plug-in card. The standalone data processing assembly has a data interface but is without communications capability. The standalone data processing assembly is mounted to the frame. The sensor is coupled to the standalone data processing assembly, the sensor generating a signal that is used by the standalone data processing assembly. The plug-in card interfaces with the data interface and has a processor, a memory and a network interface device. The memory is accessible by the processor and by the standalone data processing assembly. The network interface device transmits and receives information, the information being accessed in the memory by the processor transparent to the standalone data processing assembly.

Abstract: A method of identifying drainage tile problems in a field including steps of detecting, predicting and comparing moisture levels. The steps including detecting a moisture level at predetermined locations in the field; predicting moisture levels at the predetermined locations; and comparing the moisture levels detected in the detecting step with the moisture levels predicted in the predicting step.

Abstract: A method for tracking hand-harvested field crops includes outfitting each worker that is working in the field with a corresponding first wireless communication device; associating with each produce crate that is actively used in the field a corresponding second wireless communication device; generating localization data to define each field region contributing to a filling of a particular produce crate with produce; and generating tracking information for tracking a crop flow from a particular worker to the particular produce crate using information provided by the corresponding first wireless communication device, the corresponding second wireless communication device, and the localization data.

Abstract: A method for tracking hand-harvested orchard crops includes associating with each tree of interest in an orchard a corresponding first wireless communication device; outfitting each worker that is working in the orchard with a corresponding second wireless communication device; associating with each produce bin that is actively used in the orchard a corresponding third wireless communication device; and generating tracking information for tracking a crop flow from a particular tree via a particular worker to a particular produce bin using information provided by the corresponding first wireless communication device, the corresponding second wireless communication device, and the corresponding third wireless communication device.

Abstract: A method for recalibrating a material attribute monitor for a mobile vehicle includes accumulating an aggregate amount of material from a plurality of material transfers; accumulating a plurality of material attribute data sets via a series of data transfers from at least one vehicle to another vehicle, wherein each material attribute data set of the plurality of material attribute data sets is associated with a corresponding material transfer of the plurality of material transfers; measuring aggregate material attributes of the aggregate amount of material; and generating material attribute calibration data from the accumulated plurality of material attribute data sets and the measured aggregate material attributes.

Abstract: A sensor network comprising one or more passive sensors dispersed within a soil at known coordinate locations and depths. A transceiver wirelessly communicates with the passive sensors to receive data indicating a condition within the soil, such as environmental condition or a biological presence. The wireless communication is performed on a radio frequency suitable for transmission through soil. The transceiver may be attached to a vehicle located above or below the surface of the soil, a device engaging the soil, or an active sensor located within the soil.

Abstract: Presented herein is a method for predicting suitability for performing a remote sensing operation over a particular field. The method includes the step of accessing predicted operation variables at points within the field. These operation variables may include values for weather, crop, and soil conditions. Based on operation suitability parameters selected for each variable, the method predicts remote sensing operation suitability for different points in time.

Abstract: A bulkhead suited for constraining a bulk material within a shipping container. The bulkhead is foldable about a hinge feature, providing for easy manipulation and installation of the bulkhead within the shipping container. The bulkhead is suitable for construction with corrugated cardboard made from materials such as paper or plastic. The bulkhead optionally includes additional features such as a ripcord enabling quick and easy bulk material unloading, and an RFID tag enabling electronic identification and tracking of bulk material contents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjustable attachment for mounting a tool to a tow bar. A shank having first and second spaced parts has a bracket for attaching the first shank part to a tow bar in an operative position thereon so that the shank may follow the movement of a drawing vehicle. A structure is provided for attaching a tool to the second shank part. The second shank part, with a tool attached thereto, is spaced below the first shank part with the tool in its operative position. A pivotal joint joins the first and second shank parts. At least one threaded bolt having a threaded shaft with two ends and a head at one end and a free end at the other end threadably engages a threaded receptacle. The threaded receptacle is positioned such that the free end of the shaft prevents the pivoting of the second shank part in at least one of a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.