Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hand tool that includes an implement, a tang extending from the implement, and a handle secured tot the tang. The handle includes an opposing surface facing away from the implement, and a portion of the tang is configured to engage a portion of the opposing surface to mechanically lock the handle and tang together. The present invention is also directed to a multi-blade garden transplanter tool that includes at least three blades extending outward along a center axis from a free end to a handle end, and a handle is secured to the handle end.

Abstract: The invention provides a hand-operated landscaping tool that includes a generally flat blade tool head in combination with an elongated multi-angle handle. The blade tool head has a sharp leading edge for cutting through soil, and the elongated multi-angle handle allows the user to work beneath the soil in a generally horizontal direction while maintaining the user's hand in a position above the surface of the ground thereby minimizing contact with the ground and resulting injuries to the hand.

Abstract: A singulation-style seeding system is provided that may include planter row units arranged on a drill that may have a front rank and a back rank. The planter units may singulate and deliver seeds from a first segment of the drill, which may correspond to one of the front and back ranks. A high-volume fertilizer may be delivered from a second segment of the drill, which may correspond to the other one of the front and back ranks and may be delivered at a relatively high delivery rate. A starter fertilizer may be delivered at a relatively lower delivery rate at or near seed furrows.

Abstract: A tractor cart system for attaching to a vehicle with a three point hitch is disclosed. The tractor cart system has a body having a bed, a three point hitch positioned substantially on the front of the body for engaging a three point hitch of the vehicle, and a rear connector positioned substantially on the rear of the body configured to engage one of a plurality of tractor attachments.

Abstract: An angle adjustable coulter wheel assembly includes a rotatable shank having a longitudinal axis defined by an upper portion of the shank. The longitudinal axis is oriented neither vertically or horizontally with respect to the ground when the assembly is mounted on a tillage apparatus. A coulter wheel rotatably mounted on the shank proximate a lower portion of the shank. An actuator rotates the upper portion of the shank about the longitudinal axis to cause the face of the coulter wheel to rotate about three orthogonal axes thereby changing orientation of the face of the coulter wheel with respect to the ground when the assembly is on the tillage apparatus. The coulter wheel assembly permits adjusting the angle of the coulter wheel in at least two planes permitting greater control over how much soil the coulter wheel disturbs during tilling.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a cutting element for cutting grass, a motor for driving the cutting element to rotate, a housing for containing the motor and a handle device for a user to control the lawn mower. The handle device includes a handle including a gripping portion for the user to grip and a connection portion substantially extending along a direction of a first line, and a first operating element for the user to operate. The first operating element is capable of rotating about a first axis relative to the handle. The first axis is substantially parallel to the first line.

Abstract: A system for positioning crop windrow guide shields projecting generally rearwardly alongside the crop discharge stream as it exits an agricultural mower. The shields are coupled for simultaneous, coordinated movement and repositioned by a powered actuator in response to either a manual input by a vehicle operator or automatically by a controller based on a steering angle deflection between a tractor and a towed implement. The system may be adapted for use with a single implement being operated on a side hill to control windrow drifting. The system may also be used with simultaneously operated front-mounted and pull-behind mowers to direct the crop discharge streams into a merged windrow.

Abstract: A trimmer head for a rotary cutting device that utilizes a plurality of trimmer line and cutting blades either separately or simultaneously, the blades pivotally connected to the trimmer head in a first plane which is generally parallel to and underneath a second plane in which the trimmer line is pivotally connected to the trimmer head, each of the blades and strips of trimmer line capable of pivoting within a lateral arc of at least 180 degrees within its respective plane without striking the trimmer head or any other blades or trimmer line.

Abstract: A shield assembly for agricultural equipment. The agricultural equipment can include rotary-power distribution components for distributing rotary power through the agricultural equipment. The shield assembly comprises a sliding shield configured to be selectively positioned in a closed position and an open position. In the closed position the sliding shield is configured to cover at least a portion of the rotary-power distribution components of the agricultural equipment. In the open position the sliding shield is configured to provide access to at least a portion of the rotary-power distribution components of the agricultural equipment. The sliding shield is configured to shift from the closed position to the open position via substantially linear actuation.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a component on a farm machine according to the present disclosure can include a rotary blower and a manifold. The rotary blower can include a housing and have a first rotor and a second rotor rotatably disposed in the housing. The first and second rotors can have meshed lobes for transporting air from an inlet port to an outlet port. The rotary blower can further include a first rotor shaft and a second rotor shaft rotatably supported by the housing and having first and second rotors, respectively, fixed for rotation therewith. The manifold can direct the air from the rotary blower onto the component of the farm machine.

Abstract: A non-row sensitive forage harvester header utilizes a single rotary transfer member to convey severed crop material from the forwardly positioned rotary cutting members to the feed rolls of the forage harvester. A fixed guide plate dislodges severed crop from the right cutting member to transfer the crop material to the left cutting member to convey the crop further rearwardly to the rotary transfer member. Additional fixed guide plates establish a flow path for the severed crop material and facilitate the movement of the severed crop from the left cutting member to the rotary transfer member and then to the feed rolls. A drive mechanism is provided to power the rotation of the cutting members and the rotary transfer member with a cutting disk on each cutting member being driven faster than the multiple crop engaging members also carried on the cutting members above the cutting disk.

Abstract: A header of an agricultural harvester is disclosed for the transport of a flow of crop from a header to a combine feeder house. The header includes a frame having a floor, a conveyor assembly, and a feeder assembly. The conveyor assembly is mounted to the frame and the conveyor assembly includes a conveyor and a conveyor drive mechanism for driving the conveyor. The feeder assembly is mounted to the frame and has a rotary device and an independent rotary drive mechanism operatively connected to the rotary device to drive the rotation of the rotary device.

Abstract: A header end hood mount for a harvester configured to allow an end hood on a corn header to pivot about a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly connected to the frame for mounting the hood thereon includes a mounting bracket affixed to the frame to allow the hood to pivot between a first position covering the row unit and a second position spaced outwardly and upwardly from the first position to provide improved access to a row unit covered by an end hood during normal operation. The header end hood mount according to the subject application is designed to provide an improved pivoting motion of the hood with increased access to a row unit covered by the end hood and requiring minimal movement of the end hood by the operator to improve safety.

Abstract: A rotor for bagging silage is disclosed. The rotor has at least four sets of tines forming double helixes with angular spacing between each set of tines. In some embodiments, the tines are spaced further apart and the rotor is rotated at a higher rotational speed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plant variety recommendation method and apparatus, to prolong life cycle of a plant. The method includes determining an environmental parameter of an environment where a flower pot is located. The method also includes recommending a plant variety matching with the environmental parameter for the flower pot.

Abstract: A planter is provided with concentric U-shaped first ridges on a first half portion of a bottom; concentric U-shaped second ridges on a second half portion of the bottom; concentric U-shaped first recesses on a first half portion of an underside; concentric U-shaped second recesses on a second half portion of the underside; a corrugated wall; a flange on a top of the corrugated wall; an upstanding lip on an outer edge of the flange; and a board insert on the flange and including a top surface, a flange member on a bottom edge of the top surface, and rows of bottom holes each having an annular wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a horticultural strut for facilitating plant growth, comprising a metal tube (1) and a plastic layer (2) covering the surface of the metal tube (1), wherein there is at least one auxiliary spirally disposed rib strip (21) along the metal tube in the axial direction at the surface of the plastic layer (2), and rod sleeves are provided at both ends of the metal tube (1), respectively. The addition of auxiliary spirally disposed rib strips on the coated plastic tube makes vines and climbing plants climb up along the spiral auxiliary rib strips, improves the adhesive force of the vines and climbing plants, and facilitate the growth of vines and climbing plants.

Abstract: A portable hydroponic greenhouse assembly for use in integrating a community hub for commercial transactions. A portable hydroponic greenhouse assembly for use in providing a power source and a backup power supply that encompass any necessary components in order to allow for the production of food, water filtration, power, and/or communications for a variety of different purposes, including, but not limited to, community development, commercial transactions, or education and distribution. A relocatable hydroponic greenhouse assembly for use in assisting a community in providing food, power, water, and communications at any desired location where said portable assembly can be shipped and delivered.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems and devices providing efficient power plant waste energy and waste product recycling for use in other building structures, such as greenhouses. In some embodiments, heat from exhaust gas from a power plant is transferred to a liquid in a condenser, which can also remove impurities and contaminates from the exhaust gas and can increase the carbon dioxide concentration of the exhaust gas. The heated liquid is then used to provide heat to the greenhouse, while the exhaust gas is used to provide carbon dioxide to the greenhouse. In some embodiments, the condenser utilizing “return liquid” from the greenhouse. In some embodiments, the waste heat and waste products can be stored for later use.

Abstract: A Christmas tree bag is an apparatus which allows a user to easily carry and transport a Christmas tree and the like on a vehicle roof top while providing protection to a vehicles surface. The apparatus is comprised of a rectangular tarp like configuration that allows the user to enclose a Christmas tree within the tarp. The Christmas tree is placed on the tarp and the side edges are then brought together around the tree. The tree bag is secured around the Christmas tree with the attached straps. The outer surface includes a hand strap affixed for ease of carrying. The Christmas tree bag is then placed on a vehicle roof top and secured.

Abstract: As shown in the figures, the compact thorny shrub comprising multiple three-pronged elements is preferably formed by a rod (1) that measures 10 cm in length and 2.8 mm in thickness, has pointed ends and is made from a combination of plastic and metal, although other lengths, thicknesses and materials are also possible. Subsequently, the ends of the rods (1) are bent at 90°, forming a bend (2) and a 2.5 cm-long end spine (3) at each end. This preform is joined to another rod (4) that measures 7.5 cm in length and 2.8 mm in thickness, has one pointed end and is bent at 900 to form a bend (2) and a 2.5 cm-long end spine (3), said rod also being made from a combination of plastic and metal, although other lengths, thicknesses and materials are also possible.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an adjustable plant support comprising a plurality of modular components that can be arranged in various configurations and dimensions to accommodate different sized and shaped plants, and can be adjusted over time in relation to the plant and its growth or other changes. When assembled, the plant support creates a dynamic frame for supporting a plant over its life and/or guiding the direction of growth of a plant and/or limiting its growth in one or more directions.

Abstract: A machine for debranching living trees can move up and down the tree autonomously via a drive mechanism and has an upper cutting unit including three blades and below it a lower cutting unit including two blades. The in total five blades are arranged so that they cover the full girth of the tree. The two blades in the lower cutting unit are horizontally offset so that their end portions can overlap. To move the machine along the tree trunk there are two belt drives which press against the tree and are both driven by a single hydraulic motor. The upper cutting unit with its three blades can move horizontally as a whole, so that when the machine is moved and encounters thicker or slightly bent parts of the tree trunk it can give way in order to prevent the bark from being damaged by the blades.

Abstract: Water is emitted directly onto the soil from drip lines pulled from a mobile drip irrigation device. The forward ends of the drip tubes are anchored and retained to establish relatively fixed intervals of spacing between the forward ends of the adjacent drip tubes to guide the drip tubes across the soil and through growing plants. A pressure-regulated constant-volume flow of water is emitted from ports in the drip tubes.

Abstract: A center pivot irrigation system is described that includes a controller that makes use of a particular flow rate of input water to deliver a consistent depth of irrigation to user-defined areas under a pivot irrigator. The controller operates to pulse control valves for the nozzles/sprinkler heads on and off as the sprinkler arm rotates. The valve pattern along the span of the sprinkler arm is chosen during each operating cycle such that the total water flow through all the open valves matches the flow rate of the input or supply water to the pivot irrigator. To ensure a consistent depth, the speed is changed during valve duty cycles to match the density of open valves in the sprinkler arm. To ensure a consistent distribution under the sprinkler arm, each valve is monitored to ensure that the valves are given the same proportional share of the input water.

Abstract: A hanging basket watering device is provided. The present invention includes a hook protruding from a bottom portion of a housing. A portion of the hook is resiliently retained within the housing. A tubing also extends from the bottom portion of the housing. A valve is disposed within the tubing. The valve is operable to close when a threshold force is applied against the resiliency of the hook and open when the threshold force is not being applied. Therefore, when a plant that is hanging from the hook becomes lighter due to evaporation, the valve opens and the tubing delivers water until the threshold force is reached.

Abstract: An aeroponic growth unit, system, greenhouse and method are provided for growing plants. The aeroponic unit includes an element made of perforated material and is suitable for micronizing the droplets sprayed, which improves plant growth rates.

Abstract: A hydroponics growing medium comprising mineral fibres and an organic binder, the growing medium has a Weathered Interlaminar Strength of at least 4 kilopascals and a phenol content of less than or equal to 0.01% by weight.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a kit for cultivating sprout garlic. The kit for cultivating sprout garlic includes an upper lid cover comprising at least one port having a space configured to cultivate the sprout garlic; a lower tray comprising a nutrient solution keeping chamber configured to soak a predetermined part of the at least one port into nutrient solution when the lower tray is coupled to the upper lid cover, wherein the sprout garlic is introduced into the at least one port; and a nutrient solution purifying filter and a nutrient solution circulating pump provided in a space formed between lower end parts of the nutrient solution keeping chamber and the lower tray, wherein the nutrient solution introduced into the nutrient solution keeping chamber is purified through the nutrient solution purifying filter and the nutrient solution circulating pump at a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A hydroponic cultivation system for plants includes a first plant cultivation apparatus to hydroponically cultivate plants using a first liquid fertilizer, a first supply path to supply the first liquid fertilizer, a second plant cultivation apparatus to hydroponically cultivate plants using a second liquid fertilizer having a component differing from a component of the first liquid fertilizer, a second supply path to supply the second liquid fertilizer, and a tray carrier device to carry cultivation trays with the plants thereon between the first plant cultivation apparatus and the second plant cultivation apparatus. The cultivation trays are arranged in stages and mutually connected in series to the first supply path via a removable hose in the first plant cultivation apparatus, and the cultivation trays are arranged in stages and mutually connected in series to the second supply path via a removable hose in the second plant cultivation apparatus.

Abstract: A plant cultivation system includes a first floor including a first area having an area provided with a first plant cultivation shelf, an area provided with a second plant cultivation shelf, and an area between the first plant cultivation shelf and the second plant cultivation shelf, the first floor having no air vent holes; a second floor including a second area differing from the first area, the second floor having air vent holes; and an air-conditioning unit configured to circulate air from a ceiling having air supply holes to the air vent holes in the second floor.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the breeding, production, processing and use of specialty cannabis.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of cucumber hybrid DR4879CE and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid DR4879CE and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another cucumber 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 tomato hybrid DR9544TH and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DR9544TH and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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 6448GLB2 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 6448GLB2 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of ST 6448GLB2 and to plants of ST 6448GLB2 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from ST 6448GLB2.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH037994. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH037994, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH037994 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH037994.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH045556. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH045556, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH045556 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH045556.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH045593. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH045593, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH045593 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH045593.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH047313. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH047313, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH047313 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH047313.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH048988. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH048988, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH048988 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH048988.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH049810. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH049810, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH049810 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH049810.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH051954. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH051954, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH051954 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH051954.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH053958. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH053958, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH053958 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH053958.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH059045. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH059045, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH059045 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH059045.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH048952. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH048952, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH048952 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH048952.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH060737. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH060737, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH060737 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH060737.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH063234. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH063234, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH063234 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH063234.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH065590. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH065590, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH065590 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH065590.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH067384. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH067384, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH067384 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH067384.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH070904. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH070904, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH070904 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH070904.