Abstract: A web wrap device is provided for a round baler. The device has a web carrier for pulling the web from a roll of web to a bale chamber. In a leading portion the web carrier has two elements at least one of which being moveable towards the other. The moveable element has a leading edge, which engages the web and is pulled by the tensioned web onto the other element, which increases the clamping effect. In addition a guard is provided to cover a knife during the wrapping mode, but to expose the knife to the web, when it should be cut.

Abstract: A bale ejecting mechanism includes a shuttle shiftable toward and away from the open end in repetitive ejection and retraction strokes. The shuttle has a series of projections yieldably biased to an extended position projecting into the bale case for engaging and moving a bale during an ejection stroke of the shuttle. The projections are shiftable into a retracted position disposed outside of the bale case to avoid engaging and moving a bale during an ejection stroke. The mechanism includes a selector member movable with the shuttle during ejection and retraction strokes of the shuttle but shiftable relative to the shuttle to any one of a number of selectable retaining positions in which the selector member retains selected ones of the projections in the retracted position. An adjustable shifter member is disposable in a plurality of selectable operating positions corresponding to the selectable retaining positions of the selector member.

Abstract: A planter in the form of a tower planter having an internal vertical composting capability is provided. The planter has a hollow, vertical, outer cylindrical barrel with a plurality of openings formed about its cylindrical side. A hollow inner cylindrical composting tube having a plurality of perforations formed in its cylindrical wall is provided. The space formed between the inner tube and barrel wall is filled with growing medium. The inner tube is filled with compost material. A removable container is placed at the bottom of the tube and barrel, said container adapted to capture water draining out from the tube and barrel, as well as periodically receiving compost from the compost tube.

Abstract: An agricultural potassium-fertigation method for emitter-irrigation potassium fertigation feeds a potassium-nutrient feedstock comprised of potassium formate and water to an active emitter-irrigation system during one to all irrigation days during a crop cycle.

Abstract: A rain shut-off for a mechanical irrigation system such as a center pivot irrigation system, a corner irrigation system, or a linear irrigation system. The rain shut-off includes a rain gauge which transmits rainfall information to a rain controller. The rain controller will shut down the drive towers of the irrigation system, the water pump engine and the oil dripper system upon a predetermined amount of rainfall occurring within a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of an irrigation system may include a carriage that may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage may support one or more exit ports that may be fed nutrient supply by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands may be configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands may form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports may discharge their nutrient supply. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants and to enhance the plant root/nutrient supply interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by framework.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel brassica plants, in particular to novel cauliflower plants. In one embodiment, the novel cauliflower plants provided herein comprise a long stem and are suitable for mechanical harvesting. The application also further discloses seeds the cauliflower plants of the present invention and parts thereof, for example pollen, ovules and curds. The application also further discloses methods of using a plant of instant invention, such as methods of producing a cauliflower curd of the instant invention, and methods of harvesting the curds of plants of the instant invention.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid SV0201YL and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid SV0201YL 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 present invention relates to a method for obtaining fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum with improved taste and enriched nutritional value and especially to fruits with increased sucrose and/or ascorbic acid content as compared to plants of a similar type. The method involves manipulation of the CL and the Y loci of plants of the genus Capsicum.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 09015 TOF.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Solanum lycopersicum plants carrying one or more of the pat-6, pat-7, pat-8 and pat-9 parthenocarpy genes. Preferred plants comprise a pair of pat-6 and pat-7 genes or a pair of pat-8 and pat-9 genes, whereby preferably the plant is homozygous for at least one of the two genes in the pair, more preferably the plant is homozygous for both genes in the pair. Such plants are capable of producing seedless tomatoes. The invention further relates to methods for producing plants carrying one or more of the pat-6, pat-7, pat-8 and pat-9 parthenocarpy genes using marker-assisted breeding.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV356872 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV356872 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV356872, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV356872 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV356872 with another canola variety.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV299420 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV299420 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV299420, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV299420 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV299420 with another canola variety.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV630541 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV630541 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV630541, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV630541 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV630541 with another canola variety.

Abstract: A rice hybrid designated HR140004 is disclosed. Seeds of rice hybrid HR140004 were deposited under the Budapest Treaty (ATCC Accession PTA-121604), the plants of rice hybrid HR140004 and methods for producing a rice plant by crossing the hybrid HR140004 with a plant of the same genotype, or rice plant not of the same genotype, are also disclosed. Methods of growing and producing blends of rice seeds including seeds of rice hybrid HR140004 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X70F222 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 X70F222 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X70F222 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X70F222, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X70F222. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X70F222.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08F124 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 X08F124 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08F124 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08F124, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08F124. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08F124.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB28E14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB28E14, cells from soybean variety XB28E14, plants of soybean XB28E14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB28E14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB28E14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB28E14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB28E14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB28E14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB28E14 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB24AM14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB24AM14, cells from soybean variety XB24AM14, plants of soybean XB24AM14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB24AM14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB24AM14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB24AM14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB24AM14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB24AM14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB24AM14 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety OW1012353 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety OW1012353 and its progeny, and methods of making OW1012353.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BK1211980 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BK1211980 and its progeny, and methods of making BK1211980.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA9S10-0015R. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0015R. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0015R and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0015R with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1213512 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1213512 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1213512.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CC1215927 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CC1215927 and its progeny, and methods of making CC1215927.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CC1211717 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CC1211717 and its progeny, and methods of making CC1211717.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV017219. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV017219, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV017219 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV017219 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV017219.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050800. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050800. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050800 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050800 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051127. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051127. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051127 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051127 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated UA 5014C is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar UA 5014C, to the plants of soybean cultivar UA 5014C, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar UA 5014C, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar UA 5014C. 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 UA 5014C. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar UA 5014C, 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 UA 5014C with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W040592H1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W040592H1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W040592H1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W040592H1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W040592H1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W040592H1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated A050068B1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety A050068B1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety A050068B1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety A050068B1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety A050068B1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety A050068B1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W050021Y1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W050021Y1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W050021Y1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W050021Y1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W050021Y1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W050021Y1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated A040064G1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety A040064G1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety A040064G1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety A040064G1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety A040064G1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety A040064G1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: New wild rocket varieties designated ‘Bellezia’ and ‘Letizia’ are described. ‘Bellezia’ and ‘Letizia’ are wild rocket varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A system comprises a milking box, a robotic attacher, a sensor, and a controller. The milking box has a stall to accommodate a dairy livestock. The stall comprises a first exit gate on a first side of the stall leading to a first sorting region and a second exit gate on a second side of the stall leading to a second sorting region. The robotic attacher extends from the rear between the hind legs of the dairy livestock, move in at least one direction along the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis, and attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock. The sensor identifies the dairy livestock within the milking box stall. The controller selects and opens the first exit gate or the second exit gate based at least in part upon the identity of the dairy livestock in order to direct the first dairy livestock into either the first sorting region or the second sorting region.

Abstract: A compact milking system for conventional milking parlors. The system supports individual milking of each of the milk glands. The system possesses a compact form and weight providing conventional milking parlors with capabilities currently supported only by costly robotic milking systems. The system comprises at least two teat cups attachable to an animal's udder; at least one Multi-Conduit Tube (MCT) having at least two milk conduits; at least one Separate Streams Claw wherein each milk stream communicates with only one teat cup and one MCT milk conduit; and one Sensing and Diverting Unit communicating with the MCT and operative to separately receive and analyze milk from each MCT milk conduit.

Abstract: A system for applying disinfectant to the teats of a dairy livestock includes a carriage mounted on a track, the carriage operable to translate laterally along the track. The system further includes a robotic arm including a first member pivotally attached to the carriage, a second member pivotally attached to the first member and a spray tool member pivotally attached to the second member. The robotic arm further includes a spray tool attached to the spray tool member. The system further includes a controller operable to cause at least a portion of the robotic arm to extend between the hind legs of a dairy livestock such that the spray tool may discharge a disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock.

Abstract: A recirculating pet fountain with an upper drinking bowl in water flow recirculation with a lower drinking bowl that includes a step upon which an animal, e.g., cat, can perch while drinking. The upper bowl is suspended above the lower bowl by an arm that provides a graspable handle and conduit through which water is conveyed by a pump upwardly to the upper bowl where the water flows downwardly back into the lower bowl. The fountain preferably includes a water-conveying bridge along which water from the upper bowl flows downwardly toward the lower bowl. The bridge can be an open concave channel along which water drinkable by the perched animal downwardly flows. The lower bowl can have a tubular overflow extending upwardly from water in the lower bowl from which water received from the upper bowl, including via the bridge, overflows into the lower bowl during recirculating fountain operation.

Abstract: A grooming tool used for removing hair, fur, dirt and dander from an animal. The too includes an oval shaped handle with an elongated blade slot along a length of the handle. An elongated “hacksaw” like blade is received in the blade slot and secured thereto. The blade includes small blade teeth 20 to 24 per inch along a length of the blade. The teeth have a “wave” like configuration for a more effective way of grooming the animal.

Abstract: A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion and first, second, and third flaps. The first and second flaps extend from opposite sides of the central portion and the third flap extends from a central, inner surface area of the central portion. The inner surface is configured to be proximate to the animal's body. The flaps are configured to extend around the animal's mid-body such that the central portion and flaps form a shape conforming to the outside of the animal's mid-body. The third flap may be between the central portion, the second flap, or a combination thereof and the animal's body. The garment may apply pressure to the animal adequate to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof in the animal.

Abstract: A pet harness 10 includes a body portion (11) made of two sheets of fabric material (14). A cord (15), having a fabric piping (18) positioned around it, is attached to the periphery of the body portion (11). A plurality of straps (12) are attached to the fabric material (14) and to the cord (15).

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder that includes a flower petal shaped attractive structure attached to the hollow body of the feeder around a feeding hole and a removable, replaceable, and non-bulky feeding tube designed to be removably placed within the feeding hole.

Abstract: A spermatogonial stem cell line that is derived from testes of rats characterized by a desirable genetic background can serve as a source for cells to transplant into male-sterile recipient animals that are immuno-compatible with the spermatogonial line. Rat cells thus transplanted readily develop into fertilization-competent, haploid male gametes, with little or no endogenous sperm competition generated by the testes of the male-sterile recipient. This approach, constituting the first vector system for the use of rat spermatogonial lines from in vitro culture in generating mutant rats on a desired genetic background, effects maximal germline transmission of donor haplotypes from the transplanted spermatogonial cells.

Abstract: Genetically modified mice and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises humanization of an Fc?RI protein.

Abstract: A trawl door, deflector, vane or paravane (40) constructed with adjustable panels (22, 23, 24) and driving units (25) for control the water flow through the spreading device during towing through the water with remote control where driving units (25) are used to adjust the position of the panels control the water flow through the spreading device and maneuver the spreading device in optimum position in the towing direction, horizontally or vertically, the panels are adjustable independently to give enhanced performance of the operating systems, fishing trawl or seismic survey system, without having to pull the system to the towing vessel to adjust manually.

Abstract: An imitation crawdad artificial fishing lure has a jointed hard body with a weighted hard abdomen articulated to a buoyant hard cephalothorax. A pair of soft pincers are interchangeably connected to the cephalothorax, which pincers can be swapped with others for changing pincer styles. A single one fishhook is interchangeably connected to the cephalothorax, which fishhook can be swapped with others for changing between heavier and lighter gauge fishhooks, or for sharper fresh fishhooks. Preferably the cephalothorax has simulated hard pincer stalks for alternatively holding the soft pincers in a swimming position or else flaring the pincers out into a guard position. Soft walking legs might be interchangeably connected to the cephalothorax as well.

Abstract: A bowfishing reel system that can use a standard reel or a normally biased open reel each having a lever that when actuated forces the bail into the open state. A mechanical coupling, such as a string is connected between the lever of the reel and the bow cable or bow string. When the bow is drawn, the mechanical couple causes the lever to be actuated and thus forcing the reel into the open state. As such, when a user goes to shoot an arrow at a target, as soon as the bow is drawn the bail is opened thus preventing back lash and injury.

Abstract: The invention is related in general to tools and accessories that help to tie knots for fishing. Specifically, the present invention provides a knot-tying device having a body, a controller, left and right terminal wheels that can securely hold fishing line, one or more clips, left and right apertures, and means for transferring rotational energy from the controller to the terminal wheels so that the terminal wheels rotate in a synchronized fashion when the controller is rotated. The device is capable of entwining line and thereby aids in the knot-forming process.

Abstract: A release weight includes a weighted element having a flat bottom portion and a top portion having a connection element; an attachment hook having a first portion connected to the weighted element and a second portion connected to the first portion; and an extension element connected to the connection element. The attachment hook is passed through the jaw of the fish and the fish is placed in the body of water. The weighted element and the fish sink to the floor of a body of water, the flat bottom portion is flatly positioned on the floor, and the attachment hook is disengaged from the fish.

Abstract: A remotely controlled tip up assembly for ice fishing includes a platform with a linear slot and a spindle and spool assembly on a rotatable mounting block secured therein with a trigger opposite the spool. A spring-biased signal pole on the platform reversibly engages the trigger member. A signal system actuated upon movement of the signal pole includes a flag, a light and an audible signal. A communications component on the platform includes a power source connected to the light, audible signal, a second light illuminating the trigger on the shaft and spindle assembly, a radio signal source, and an ON/OFF switch. A separate remote control device for radio communication with the electronics component includes a second signaling means to notify the fisherman of actuation of the signal system.