Abstract: A link assembly for a hitch includes a first link and a second link. The second link has first and second spaced apart bores extending therethrough. A coupling member is attached to an end of the first link. The coupling member includes first and second spaced apart coupling plates. The coupling member has a load bore extending through the first and second coupling plates and has a plurality of index bores extending through the first and second coupling plates. A load pin is receivable by the load bore and the first bore, and pivotally couples the second link to the first link. An index pin is removably receivable by the second bore and a selected index bore, and the index pin is movable independently of the load pin.

Abstract: A work vehicle coordinating system includes a main vehicle position detection module for detecting a position of a main work vehicle, a sub vehicle position detection module for detecting a position of a sub work vehicle, a central work land path calculation section for calculating a central work land traveling path to be used by the sub work vehicle in an unmanned steered work traveling in a central work land, a first steering control section for unmanned-steering the sub work vehicle ahead of the main work vehicle based on the position of the sub work vehicle detected by the sub vehicle position detection module and the central work land traveling path, a headland path calculation section for calculating a headland traveling path and a second steering control section for unmanned-steering the sub work vehicle (to follow the main work vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments include a tactile guidance system and various mechanisms for orienting and mounting the tactile guidance system on motorized vehicles such as agricultural spray vehicles. For example, a rod-shaped tactile guidance detector is positioned protruding out sideways from the inner side of each of the front wheels of a self-propelled sprayer vehicle or a tractor. The guidance system is used to detect the location of objects including crops and plants and determine a path of travel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mower for turf or lawn. The mower comprises a frame intended to be implemented on a tractor, or to form a structure of a trailer. The mower comprises a plurality of cutting units (6), at least six, generally disposed side by side, each cutting unit (6) comprising at least one roller (44) intended to roll on the ground. The mower comprises lift means linking the cutting units (6) to the frame and configured for articulating the cutting units (6) between a mowing position and a non-mowing position. In the mowing position, the lift means are configured for pressing the cutting units (6) against the ground in order to distribute, at least partially, the mower's weight on the ground via the rollers (44) of the cutting units (6). The mower comprises lateral articulated beams (10) linking the cutting units (6). The beams (10) are foldable inwardly and forwardly.

Abstract: A apparatus and method for estimating a germination ability of a seed comprises a terahertz signal source for emitting a terahertz signal towards the seed, a detector for detecting at least part of the terahertz signal having interacted with the seed, a scanner for moving the support relative to the terahertz signal to provide a scan of the seed, a data processing device for forming an image data from the detected terahertz signal as obtained for a plurality of positions during the scan of the seed, and a decision support system for providing an estimate of the germination ability from the image data. In an embodiment, the terahertz signal source is arranged for emitting a continuous or pulse wave signal, and wherein the detector is arranged for detecting an amplitude and a phase of the terahertz signal having interacted with the seed. A signal representing an outcome of the estimation may control a separator to separate seeds according to their estimated germination ability.

Abstract: A seed packaging system for transporting seeds. A paper element containing plant seeds which displays a graphic of the plant and an adhesive backing like that of a stamp. The paper element is used as an accessory in gifting cards or packages such that the recipient may remove the paper element, bury it and grow the plant depicted on the graphic.

Abstract: A planter that ejects seeds rearward at a speed that is equal to or nearly equal to the forward motion of the machine. This prevents the seeds from bouncing and rolling on the soil and maintains the desired spacing between seeds. This is accomplished with a wheel having cells that accept a single seeds and a belt that holds the seeds in the cells while the wheel rotates down close to the soil, where the seeds are released at a rearward velocity that compensates for the forward motion of the machine.

Abstract: A method of mowing multiple areas includes training the robotic mower to move across a space separating at least two areas, and initiating a mowing operation. Training the robotic mower to move across the space separating the areas includes moving the robotic mower to a traversal launch point of a first of the areas, storing data indicative of location of the traversal launch point, moving the robotic mower to a traversal landing point of a second of the areas, and storing data indicative of location of the traversal landing point. The mowing operation causes the robotic mower to autonomously and in sequence mow the first of the areas, move to the traversal launch point, move from the traversal launch point across the space to the traversal landing point, and then mow the second of the areas.

Abstract: A knife drive assembly for use in a harvesting header is disclosed. The knife drive may be mounted near the center line of the cutter bar of the header. Mechanical power from the power unit behind the header (typically the combine power output shaft) may be translated for application to two knife assembly sections in the cutter bar at the front of the cutter table. Movement of the two knife assembly sections with this apparatus can be fully synchronized and 180 degrees out of phase, to maximize cutting effectiveness and minimize vibration of the header. The unitary drive assembly may allow for rapid repair and manufacture, and the size and weight of the knife drive assembly may represent a significant weight and balance advantage over the prior art.

Abstract: A row unit for a header of an agricultural harvester is provided that includes a first longitudinally extending stripping plate and a second longitudinally extending stripping plate each mounted on a frame and each having opposed stripping edges which define a gap between the first stripping plate and the second stripping plate. The row unit includes a gap adjustment mechanism for adjusting a size of the gap that includes first and second linkage assemblies. Each of the two linkage assemblies have an elongated linkage extending substantially parallel to the respective longitudinally extending stripping plate, and a connection mechanism connecting the elongated linkage to the longitudinally extending stripping plate. The row unit further includes a control arm connected to the first and second linkage assemblies for moving the first and second linkage assemblies between first and second positions.

Abstract: An adjustable row unit for a header of an agricultural harvester is disclosed. The row unit includes a movable deck plate. The deck plate is connected to a row unit frame extending in a fore and aft direction of the header. A pivot shaft extends in the fore and aft direction and is pivotably connected to the row unit frame and the deck plate. A rocker assembly connects the deck plate to the pivot shaft for enabling selective positioning of the deck plate relative to the row unit frame in a direction substantially transverse to the fore and aft direction and whereby parallelism between the deck plate and an opposing deck plate is maintained throughout the crop harvesting process.

Abstract: A row unit of an agricultural harvester is disclosed for the automatic adjustment of a gap size of the row unit stripping plates. The row unit includes first and second longitudinally extending stripping plates mounted on a frame and having opposed stripping edges which define a gap between them. The row unit further includes a gap adjustment mechanism for adjusting a size of the gap between the first and second stripping plates. The gap adjustment mechanism includes a control arm, a rocker assembly operatively connected to one of the first and second stripping plates and slidably connected to the control arm, and a biasing member for biasing the rocker assembly along the control arm toward a predetermined position corresponding to a predetermined gap size.

Abstract: A seed harvester suitable for removing and collecting seed from plants. The seed harvester includes one or more seed collection assemblies. Each seed collection assembly may include a frame body extending between a forward portion and a rearward portion along a longitudinal axis, at least one seed collection bin supported by the frame body, a support structure having a first end pivotally attached to the frame body and a second end distal from the frame body; and a plurality of fixed projections for contacting the branches to dislodge seeds. The plurality of projections may be attached to the second end of the support structure and extending downward toward the frame body and the at least one seed collection bin may be positioned to receive dislodged seed that fall downward by gravity.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system comprising: a planetary gear set configured to receive plural inputs and provide a variable output, the plural inputs comprising a first input and a second input; a motive system comprising an engine; a first clutch coupled to the motive system and configured to provide the first input; a variable speed drive system coupled to the motive system and configured to provide the second input; and an unloading system operatively coupled to the output of the planetary gear set.

Abstract: A landscaping border segment includes about two dozen rigid unit pieces arranged in a series and held together with top end base elastic joining members. Male and female connection features are mounted at opposite ends of the landscaping border segment. A plurality of ground penetrating stakes extend away from a ground contact surface. The landscaping border segment may assume a straight configuration in which the rigid unit pieces are held apart from one another by the elastic joining members, but may also assume a continuum of curved configurations. A landscaping border may be created by joining a plurality of landscaping border segments end to end in a series.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double blade bar for pruning and pollarding, including a supporting framework for a cutting blade and a counter-chop blade extending along a cutting direction, interconnected each other and being operable in alternating rectilinear movement, in opposite direction one another, along the cutting direction, passing from an open configuration of the bar in which the cutting teeth overlap the counter-chop teeth, to a closed configuration wherein each of the cutting teeth is located in a substantially intermediate position with respect to the port defined by two successive counter-chop teeth, and vice versa. The bar also includes a movement transmission unit which present, on the cutting blade, an upper rack which engages, by way of a cogwheel, a corresponding lower rack associated to the counter-chop blade. The wheel is pivoted on a supporting rod around a pivoting axis and driven by a motor.

Abstract: A decorative wreath display which provides for the selective attachment and removal of seasonal decoration items by magnetic fixation thereto. A magnet attachment frame is secured to a base wreath support. The attachment frame has multiple fittings for threadably receiving a plurality of upstanding magnetic attachment surface standards about the perimeter edges of the decorated wreath.

Abstract: The containment of plants and seedlings as such plants or seedlings are grown, transported, displayed and planted is provided. Containers are comprised of biodegradable materials that have the advantage of being formed into containers with various features, such as by an injection molding process, but that can be buried within the soil along with a plant's roots. Such containers allow for plant or seedling transplanting without having to separate the container from the plant's root system. More preferably, biodegradable plastics utilized in accordance with the present invention have properties such that the plastic can be injection molded and yet provide a stable structural container that will last in accordance with predetermined set needs, which needs may include environmental aspects, timing aspects and decompositional aspects. By utilizing injection molding, containers can be formed with many advantageous features.

Abstract: The containment of plants and seedlings as such plants or seedlings are grown, transported, displayed and planted is provided. Containers are comprised of biodegradable materials that have the advantage of being formed into containers with various features, such as by an injection molding process, but that can be buried within the soil along with a plant's roots. Such containers allow for plant or seedling transplanting without having to separate the container from the plant's root system. More preferably, biodegradable plastics utilized in accordance with the present invention have properties such that the plastic can be injection molded and yet provide a stable structural container that will last in accordance with predetermined set needs, which needs may include environmental aspects, timing aspects and decompositional aspects. By utilizing injection molding, containers can be formed with many advantageous features.

Abstract: Method, apparatus and systems for managing product distribution and a data hub for connecting and integrating related systems are described herein. Data hubs are integrated with external sensors and automated systems to remove stress points for operating such systems. A distribution system which may interface with the data hubs allows for efficient distribution of products produces and monitored by environments that suffer such stress points.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ground cover sheet materials and netting materials, and to ground cover sheets and netting comprising such materials. The materials comprise a green pigment derived from one or more pigments, and at least one additional pigment which does not significantly decrease the amount of solar radiation transmitted by the polymer-pigment mixture in the range of about 700 nm-2500 nm, and/or at least one additional pigment which decreases the amount of solar radiation transmitted by the material in the blue light range of about 440 nm-490 nm and in the red light range of about 620-700 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ground cover sheet materials and to ground cover sheets comprising such materials. The ground cover sheet material absorbs more solar radiation than it reflects in the UV range of about 280-400 nm, and reflects more solar radiation than it either transmits or absorbs in the visible range of about 400-700 nm and near infrared range of about 700-800 nm, and transmits at least part of solar radiation in the range about 800-2500 nm and at least part of solar radiation above about 2500 nm.

Abstract: A ground cover sheet material for use in agriculture is described. The sheet material has a greater length than width and is woven from at least two different types of tapes. The two different types of tapes have different reflecting, absorbing or transmission properties. Each type of tape forms at least 5% or 10% of the surface area of the ground cover material.

Abstract: Presently, there is a willing to reduce the chemicals and not using the systematic chemical control especially in organic farming. Using of heat treatment method to eliminate the pathogen is an old method but there was no devices to address the needs of those attempting to control of pathogen effectively.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to peristaltic pump systems, and methods of using peristaltic pump systems to grow algae. In some implementations, a peristaltic pump system includes a frame supporting a plurality of rollers powered by a motor, and the rollers can be actuated to pump a fluid containing algae through an elongate, looped tube. In some implementations, such a system includes a ball trap assembly that can allow balls to be inserted into and to be removed from the tube, and that can synchronize the passage of balls through the tube with movement of the rollers. In some implementations, such a system includes a harvesting system that can be used to harvest algae from the system.

Abstract: A watering system includes a bottle unit or a water level control unit which has a float member to control the water level of the tank in a planting hole. The float member controls the operation of the water inlet valve and the water level in the bottle unit so as to control the amount of water that the planting hole provides to the soil outside the planting hole without using electricity. The plants are properly watered automatically all day long. The water permeates into the soil outside the planting hole to water the plants that are planted in a larger area. The watering system is suitable for watering the plants in a large area or in pots.

Abstract: This device comprises: a main body (100, 400); a tip (200, 110) adapted to be stuck into a plant substrate; an end fitting (404) opening upward from the body, adapted to tightly and removably cooperate with an opening of a water tank (B), an axis of the end fitting being substantially aligned with a median axis of the tip; humidity detection elements (202a, 202b) provided on the tip; an irrigation control circuit (700) connected to said detection elements; and an irrigation valve (300) provided in the main body, adapted to control a circulation of water between the end fitting (404, 405) and a water outlet passage (406) in response to instructions coming from the irrigation control circuit.

Abstract: A celery cultivar, designated TBG32, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar TBG32, to the plants of celery cultivar TBG32 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar TBG32 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG32, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG32 and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar TBG32 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV7685PP and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV7685PP and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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 pepper hybrid SV2947PS and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV2947PS and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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 pepper hybrid SV1175PS and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV1175PS and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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 pepper hybrid SV2691PS and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV2691PS and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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 pepper hybrid SV3854PS and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV3854PS and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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 cotton variety ST 5445LLB2 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety ST 5445LLB2 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of ST 5445LLB2 and to plants of ST 5445LLB2 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from ST 5445LLB2.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057523. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057523. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057523 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057523 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051034. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051034. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051034 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051034 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057525. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057525. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057525 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057525 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050493. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050493. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050493 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050493 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A celery cultivar, designated TBG31, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar TBG31, to the plants of celery cultivar TBG31 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar TBG31 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG31, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG31 and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar TBG31 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety AR1100280 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety AR1100280 and its progeny, and methods of making AR1100280.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated P07X.5540, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety P07X.5540, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety P07X.5540 with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety P07X.5540 with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety P07X.5540, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety P07X.5540, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX5540-63WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX5540-63WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX5540-63WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX5540-63WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX5540-63WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX5540-63WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX3003-10WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX3003-10WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX3003-10WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX3003-10WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3003-10WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3003-10WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX499-36W3RF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX499-36W3RF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX499-36W3RF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX499-36W3RF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX499-36W3RF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX499-36W3RF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX4444-13WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX4444-13WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX4444-13WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX4444-13WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4444-13WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4444-13WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 14R911B2XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 14R911B2XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 14R911B2XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 14R911B2XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 14R925B2XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 14R925B2XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 14R925B2XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 14R925B2XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 14R938B2XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 14R938B2XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 14R938B2XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 14R938B2XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 14R941B2XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 14R941B2XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 14R941B2XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 14R941B2XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 14R942B2XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 14R942B2XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 14R942B2XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 14R942B2XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.