Abstract: A robotic system and apparatus is provided. The apparatus may include a housing having a flexible manipulating mechanism operatively connected with the housing. The flexible manipulating mechanism may include an end effector configured to manipulate an object. The apparatus may further include a first imaging device associated with the housing, the first imaging device configured to indicate a position of an object. The apparatus may also include a computing device configured to receive an imaging signal from the first imaging device and to direct the flexible manipulating mechanism towards the object based upon, at least in part, the imaging signal. Numerous other embodiments are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A combination of a towing vehicle and an agricultural harvesting machine drawn by the towing machine is provided. The harvesting machine includes at least one working assembly for conveying crop (G), for processing crop (G) or both. The harvesting machine also includes a working connection to the towing vehicle in order to be supplied with drive power by the towing vehicle in order to operate the at least one working assembly and a control device can be operated in a harvesting mode in order to specify a ground speed (v) for the combination depending on ascertained operating parameters of the harvesting machine and the towing vehicle.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for removing selected ellepots from a plurality of germination ellepot trays and remapping the selected ellepots to a planting ellepot tray is provided. The method can include placing one of a plurality of germination ellepot trays onto an ellepot ejection dock of an ellepot workstation. Each germination ellepot tray comprises an array of ellepot receptacles having an ellepot disposed in each receptacle, wherein each ellepot is populated with a plant germinating therein. The method can additionally include, acquiring tray information identifying the respective germination ellepot tray, and automatically dislodging one or more selected populated ellepots from the respective germination ellepot tray utilizing the acquired germination ellepot tray information. Subsequently, each dislodged populated ellepot is sequentially transferred from the respective germination ellepot tray to one of a plurality of receptacles of a planting ellepot tray.

Abstract: An electrically powered gardening tool of the type which includes a speed-reduction gear mounted in place to be driven by operation of an electric motor, a crank-cam in the form of overlapped eccentric disk plates fixed to a bottom surface of the speed-reduction gear by means of connecting pins for rotation therewith, and a pair of relatively reciprocating shear blades assembled with the eccentric disk plates. In the gardening tool, an elastic bushing is disposed in a mounting hole formed in the speed-reduction gear or each eccentric disk plate of the crank-cam for engagement with the connecting pins fixed to the eccentric disk plate or the speed-reduction gear, and a stopper is provided to restrict deformation of the elastic bushing caused by load applied to the crank-cam.

Abstract: Embodiments of a pole-attached power tool system, and related methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pole-attached power tool system may include a pole having a first end, a second end, and an interior region; a handle disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; an electric motor disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; a power tool disposed proximate to the second end of the pole; and a drive member disposed within the interior region, the drive member mechanically coupled with the electric motor and the power tool to transfer power generated by the electric motor to the power tool.

Abstract: A reusable wreath frame assembly is configured to receive and hold wreath material. The frame assembly includes a frame that is configured to form the back of a wreath and there is provided a multi-link fastening assembly secured to the frame and operative to assume a fastened mode where the multi-link fastening assembly extends from the frame and wraps around the wreath material to secure the wreath material to the frame. Wreath material supported on the frame assembly can be removed at the end of a season, for example, and the frame assembly can be stored and in the future can be reused to hold and support new wreath material.

Abstract: Method for the floating cultivation of a plant, in which, in a first stage of growth, the roots of the plant are kept at a distance from a water supply situated underneath the plant. The supply of moisture to the plant can be effected via the intermediate space between the float for the plant and the water supply and from the top side of the plant. As the plant develops further, the root system grows in the direction of the water supply and, in a second stage of growth, the vast majority of the water requirement is satisfied directly by the water supply. This is achieved by way of a panel which floats on the water supply and is provided with holes for accommodating the plant. This panel may be provided with recesses which are closed at their top sides and reduce the area of contact with the water and provide closed chambers.

Abstract: A self contained decorative planter for cultivating and displaying plants that comprises; a power supply, a hollow structure for accepting plants oriented with the root or base of the plant facing the inside of the structure, a reservoir in contact with an ultrasonic transducer for producing a water or nutrient vapor to distribute throughout the inside of the hollow structure, and a lighting system in which light is directed towards the outside surface of the structure. The hollow structure may take on wide range of decorative shapes with plants artistically arranged throughout with the leaf or flower portions oriented outward.

Abstract: The primocane management apparatus enables an operator to manipulate primocane-fruiting blackberries so that the primocanes are periodically bent into a horizontal configuration. The primocanes of the primocane-fruiting blackberries are managed so that the horizontally-grown primocanes produce an increased amount of fruit relative to conventionally-grown vertical primocanes.

Abstract: Method and device for delimbing a tree trunk (60) in a compliant gripping state defined by a set of limbing knives (18, 24, 26, 28) enclosing the trunk. The limbing knives are repeatedly adjusted through a control unit (46) for adaption of the gripping state to a varying thickness of the trunk when the trunk is advanced between the knives for the delimbing of the trunk. The invention comprises entering a desired compliance (D1) of the gripping state in the control unit (46), detecting an actual compliance (d) of the gripping state, and performing each adjustment of the limbing knives via the control unit until the actual compliance (d) corresponds to the desired compliance (D1).

Abstract: A shell with a controllable indoor climate. The shell may house plants, such as produce, for farming purposes. The shell may be made of scalable structurally insulated panels. Within the shell may be trays for facilitating the growth of the plants. Lighting, climate, and nutrients may be controlled for the proper growth of the plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid SV0104YL and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid SV0104YL and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid SV0153YL and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid SV0153YL and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid SV0109YL and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid SV0109YL and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Wheat grain (Triticum aestivum) comprising an embryo and starch, wherein the embryo comprises two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-A gene, two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-B gene and two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-D gene, wherein each of the SBEIIa genes gives rise to an amount of protein (w/w) or a protein having SBEIIa activity which is lower than the corresponding wild-type gene, and at least one of said genes comprises a point mutation, wherein the starch comprises amylose such that the grain has an amylose content of at least 50% (w/w) as a proportion of the extractable starch of the grain.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB73D14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB73D14, cells from soybean variety XB73D14, plants of soybean XB73D14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB73D14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB73D14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB73D14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB73D14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB73D14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB73D14 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB88B14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB88B14, cells from soybean variety XB88B14, plants of soybean XB88B14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB88B14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB88B14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB88B14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB88B14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB88B14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB88B14 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1M2W and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1M2W with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1M2W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1M2W or a locus conversion of PH1M2W with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV1036QF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV1036QF, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV1036QF with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV1036QF, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W030258E2, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W030258E2, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W030258E2 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W030258E2 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W030258E2. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W030258E2 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 25R50, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 25R50, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 25R50 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 25R50 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety 25R50. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 25R50 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 25R25, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 25R25, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 25R25 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 25R25 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety 25R25. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 25R25 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ6W06-451. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ6W06-451. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ6W06-451 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ6W06-451 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046948. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046948. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046948 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046948 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046898. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046898. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046898 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046898 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03F667 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03F667 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03F667 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03F667, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03F667. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03F667.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH26NC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH26NC with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH26NC through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH26NC or a locus conversion of PH26NC with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB22C14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB22C14, cells from soybean variety XB22C14, plants of soybean XB22C14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB22C14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB22C14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB22C14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB22C14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB22C14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB22C14 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S140158 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S140158, to the plants of soybean cultivar S140158, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S140158, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S140158. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140158. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140158, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S140158 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 177339950112 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 177339950112, the plants of soybean 177339950112, to plant parts of soybean 177339950112, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 177339950112 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 177339950112, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 177339950112, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 177339950112 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 32150325 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 32150325, to the plants of soybean cultivar 32150325, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 32150325, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 32150325. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 32150325. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 32150325, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 32150325 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 41421431 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 41421431, to the plants of soybean cultivar 41421431, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 41421431, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 41421431. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 41421431. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 41421431, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 41421431 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-333 RZ, which exhibits medium bolting, an erect plant habit, ovate first foliage leaves, semi-savoy mature leaves and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-333 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-333 RZ.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV1869LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV1869LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV1869LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV1869LG, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV7772LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV7772LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV7772LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV7772LG, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV3176LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV3176LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV3176LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV3176LG, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system comprises a milk collecting system, a teat cup holder, and a cleansing hose system. The milk collecting system comprises a teat cup, a milk collector, and a milking hose system connecting the teat cup to the milk collector. The teat cup holder stores the teat cup of the milk collecting system such that a nozzle of the teat cup holder substantially aligns with an opening of the teat cup. The cleansing hose system connects the nozzle of the teat cup holder to one or more cleanser sources and operable to backwash at least a portion of the milk collecting system by injecting a cleanser from one or more of the cleanser sources through the nozzle and into the teat cup.

Abstract: A method for controlling a crowd gate comprises operating a milking parlor for a plurality of dairy livestock. The milking parlor comprises an entrance located adjacent to a holding pen, and a crowd gate that forms a side of the holding pen and moves toward and away from the entrance to the milking parlor. The method further comprises determining that dairy livestock should enter the milking parlor, and operating the crowd gate in response to determining that dairy livestock should enter the milking parlor. Operating the crowd gate comprises moving the crowd gate away from the entrance to the milking parlor prior to initiating movement towards the entrance, pausing the movement of the crowd gate, and moving the crowd gate towards the entrance of the milking parlor.

Abstract: A pet waste collection apparatus having an absorbent pad having a first height and an outer peripheral border having a second height less than the first height, each having opposing outermost layers, comprising a permeable layer and an opposing substantially leak proof layer; the absorbent pad comprising at least one innermost layer of waste absorbing material sandwiched and completely enclosed between the opposing outermost layers and completely filling a volume therebetween extending to the outer peripheral border, which has an interior passageway, a draw tape therein, and at least one outside substantially straight cut off corner having adjacent interior passageway openings; the draw tape having a length greater than that of the outer peripheral border; the draw tape routed through the adjacent interior passageway openings exposing the draw tape at the outside straight cut off corner; the waste collection apparatus forming a bag, when the draw tape is pulled taut.

Abstract: A cat litter product is provided and includes manufacture primarily from a pelletized Switchgrass. The litter product is pelletized via an extrusion technology process so as to form particles the size of wheat grain. The litter product provides, collectively, a non-toxic and naturally safe, biodegradable, odor-eliminating, scented, anti-bacterial litter that clumps in a convenient size for easy disposal and which has little dust and reduces tracking by cats.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. One of the plurality of members includes a first member having a frame structure and door assembly formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. At least two of the horizontal wires of the frame structure form a hook positioned inside the defined opening. The door assembly is coupled to the frame and moves between an open and close positions. The door assembly includes a first door and a second door removably coupled to one another. The enclosure also includes a latch assembly for releasing the door assembly from the frame structure. In the close position, at least one horizontal wire of the first door and at least one horizontal wire of the second door are coupled to the hooks formed by the at least two horizontal wires of the frame structure.

Abstract: A rotary milking station (1) for milking cows and the like, the rotary milking station (1) including a base (3) having a circular path (5) disposed about a given center (7). The rotary milking station (1) also includes a driving assembly (9) operatively mountable onto the base (3) so as to be disposed about the circular path (5) of the base (3).

Abstract: A pet chew toy comprises a layer of animal product about a core.

Abstract: A animal restraint harness having a two part pivotable frame having a set of fingers or arms extended therefrom to encircle or saddle an animal body, a spring hinge to force the fingers together, tabs or opening handles to separate the fingers, one or more harness straps, and a leash clip positioned thereon the frame and, thus such harness enables a single person to quickly and/or efficiently place the harness assembly on the animal using one hand and such harness enables safe restraint of the animal without causing the animal to choke or wheeze.

Abstract: A tray for positioning in an exit path of a bee hive comprises a base, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. Spaced apart side walls extend upwardly from the base. The sidewalls extend generally lengthwise between the bee entrance end and bee exit end. A plurality of posts extend upwardly from the base and are positioned between the bee entrance end and the bee exit end. The posts are generally circular in cross-section. The posts act as obstacles around which the bees must walk to reach the bee exit end from the bee entrance end.

Abstract: A filter intake suction guard for an aquarium or fish pond filter having a tubular filter intake tube. The suction guard having a substantially enclosed hollow housing with an outlet opening defined therein for receipt of a filter intake tube therein with a first open end of the filter intake tube in fluid communication within the housing interior. The housing also having a first wall which is spaced apart from the first open end of the filter intake tube, and having a plurality of intake openings defined therein and which are configured and dimensioned to prevent fish from entering the housing interior but allow water to enter the housing interior and exit the housing interior via the first open end of the filter intake tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transgenic pig that expresses sTNFR1-Fc, wherein a gene encoding sTNFR1-Fc, which is a fusion protein of the extracellular domain of human soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor (sTNFR1) and an immunoglobulin Fc region, is introduced; a method for preparing the same; an organ isolated from the transgenic pig; a somatic donor cell line inserted with sTNFR1-Fc gene; a method for preparing a blood sample comprising sTNFR1-Fc; and a method for preparing human sTNFR1-Fc from the blood sample of the transgenic pig. As the transgenic pig can suppress immune response and inflammatory response by secreting an inhibitory substance that suppresses the activity of TNF-? in blood, it can be effectively used for xenograft. Furthermore, since the transgenic pig has a blood type O, it can be transplanted for suppressing inflammatory response, regardless of a blood type of recipient.

Abstract: A transgenic silkworm system for recombinant glycoprotein production is provided.

Abstract: A pedestal mountable bait holding device holds bait, such as crickets, in an elevated position to be easily accessed while fishing. The device includes a rod having a top end and a bottom end. A collar is coupled to the bottom end of the rod wherein the rod is configured for being coupled to and extending upwardly and away from a pedestal extending through the collar. A bucket is coupled to the top end of the rod.

Abstract: A fishing tackle box includes interchangeable inserts for holding sections of a fishing rod. Each interchangeable insert is releasably held within an associated retaining channel of a body of the tackle box by snap-fit engagement. Each interchangeable insert includes a plurality of apertures and cylindrical channels to hold differently-sized cross-sections of fishing rod segments through snap-fit engagement. Multiple, differently sized interchangeable inserts are held in a spaced orientation by the tackle box body, thus accommodating the longitudinal tapering of the segments of the fishing rod. Through the use of interchangeable inserts, the same fishing tackle box may be releasably secured to a variety of differently sized fishing rods by selecting appropriately sized interchangeable inserts dimensioned to match the particular fishing rod to be releasably held by the tackle box.