Abstract: A depth control system for an agricultural implement includes a single pivot lever. Additionally, the depth control system is mounted to the single pivot lever. Further, the depth control system includes a gauge wheel pivotally coupled to a frame of the agricultural implement. The control system controls a height of the gauge wheel relative to the frame via movement of the single pivot lever while the gauge wheel is coupled to a front pivot gauge wheel assembly. Furthermore, the depth control system is configured to control the height of the gauge wheel relative to the frame via movement of the single pivot lever while the gauge wheel is coupled to a rear pivot gauge wheel assembly.

Abstract: An agricultural implement system includes a toolbar assembly configured to support multiple row units, and multiple wheels configured to support the toolbar assembly. The wheels include a first wheel and a second wheel, and at least one row unit is configured to be disposed between the first wheel and the second wheel. The agricultural implement system also includes a wheel position control system configured to instruct first and second actuators to lower the first wheel and the second wheel to transition the agricultural implement system to a non-working position, to instruct the first and second actuators to raise the first wheel and the second wheel to transition the agricultural implement system to a working position, and to instruct the second actuator to raise the second wheel while the agricultural implement system is in the working position such that the second wheel is disengaged from a soil surface.

Abstract: A vehicle guidance system for an agricultural vehicle is described which includes an optical imaging device collecting information of field characteristics, and a steering control device receiving the information of field characteristics transmitted from the optical imaging device. The steering control device having a steering actuator including a motor operatively connected to a hub adaptor. The hub adaptor is removably mountable to a central hub of a steering wheel of the agricultural vehicle in fixed rotary engagement, wherein when the hub adaptor is engaged to the central hub of the steering wheel, rotation of the hub adaptor by the motor causes corresponding rotation of the steering wheel. The steering control device thereby autonomously rotates the central hub of the steering wheel in response to the information of field characteristics received by the steering control device and the vehicle guidance system thereby steers the agricultural vehicle.

Abstract: An agricultural machine (2) comprises an operating unit (6) and a carrier assembly (8) for the operating unit. The carrier assembly (8) includes a carrier arm (12) and a suspension system (16) by which the operating unit (6) is suspended from the carrier arm (12). The suspension system (16) including two pairs of connecting rods, comprising a pair of upper connecting rods (28) and a pair of lower connecting rods (30), each said connecting rod being attached via joints (32) to the operating unit (6) and the carrier arm (12). A first pair (30) of said upper and lower connecting rods diverge in a working direction of the operating unit and a second pair (28) and of said upper and lower connecting rods converge in a working direction of the operating unit.

Abstract: An agricultural implement system includes a tow bar assembly configured to couple the agricultural implement system to a tow vehicle. The agricultural implement system also includes a toolbar assembly coupled to the tow bar assembly. The toolbar assembly includes a first wing toolbar configured to support a first row unit, the first wing toolbar is configured to rotate about a first axis relative to the tow bar assembly to enable the toolbar assembly to bend in response to variations in a surface of soil, and no ground engaging wheel is coupled to the first wing toolbar. The agricultural implement system also includes an actuator configured to rotate the first wing toolbar upwardly about the first axis while the toolbar assembly is in a raised position such that the first row unit is disengaged from soil.

Abstract: An agricultural implement system includes a tow bar configured to couple to a hitch assembly. The agricultural implement system also includes a first wing tool bar rotatable relative to the tow bar and disposed proximate to a first side of the tow bar. The first wing tool bar has a first send proximate to the first side of the tow bar and a second end opposite the first end. Further, the agricultural implement system includes a caster wheel assembly having a caster wheel pivotally coupled to a sub-frame. The first sub-frame is pivotally coupled to the first wing tool bar proximate to the second end of the first wing tool bar, and is coupled to the first wing tool bar such that the axis of rotation of the sub-frame extends through the first wing tool bar.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to adjustable ground speed control devices, systems, and methods for walk-behind equipment. A variable speed control system may include a control system base, a control lever selectively movable with respect to the control system base between a first operating position and a second operating position, a mode actuator positioned on the control system base for toggling between a standard mode and a selection mode, and an adjustment actuator positioned on the control system base in communication with a control unit to toggle between a first control mode and a second control mode when the mode actuator is in selection mode. The control unit applies a first acceleration profile to accelerate from the minimum operating speed to the variable maximum operating speed when in the first control mode and a second acceleration profile when in the second control mode.

Abstract: An airflow directional control system in an agricultural harvester having a grain tank or other structure, an internal combustion engine and a cooling system cooler box disposed between the grain tank or other structure and the internal combustion engine includes a cooler box cover over the cooler box between the grain tank or other structure and the internal combustion engine, at least one air director between the cooling box and the internal combustion engine and a panel adjustment system controlling tilt of side panels of the harvester.

Abstract: An agricultural communication system is provided that enables sensor-to-sensor link communications of peripheral farming devices (planters, fertilizer or pesticide applicators, etc.) so as to enhance diagnostics for locating system faults and blockages. The system also provides a means to operate with single-faults present with real-time diagnostics to the operator. The point-to-point communications also facilitates simplified installation by automatically determining the sensor addressing based on the physical connection of the sensors. Since the sensor-to-sensor daisy chain bus system is self-configuring there is no dependency on the sensor manufacturing data or sequential installation procedure to define the sensor address as required in other prior art systems. A dual power supply from each end of the looped bus with independent switching provides operation in the presence of single-faults, and a diagnostic mode combined with sensor power supply voltage measurements provides fault location.

Abstract: Methods for preserving viability of plant tissues such as plant embryos are provided herein. Also included are methods for storing genomic DNA and/or molecular marker assay materials in an oil bilayer as part of a high-throughput molecular characterization system. Moreover, plant embryos may be treated while in an oil matrix. The treatment may include chromosome doubling, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, or herbicide selection as part of an embryo rescue process.

Abstract: A method of forming a plantable structure involves providing a substrate element, a release layer spaced from the substrate element, an adhesive layer disposed between the substrate element and the release layer, and at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer. The seed(s) is/are coupled to the substrate element through the adhesive layer. The method further comprises removing the release layer from the composite article, and adhering a remaining portion of the composite article to a secondary article. The remaining portion of the secondary article comprises the substrate element, the adhesive layer disposed on the substrate element, and the seed(s) abutting the adhesive layer. Also disclosed herein are a method of planting at least one seed with a composite article, a packaging structure, a method of forming a packaging structure, and a method of planting at least one seed.

Abstract: A tire for a furrow press roller comprises a sole via which the tire is mounted on a field roller support, a tread opposite to the sole, and two sidewalls connecting the tread to the sole. The sole, the tread and the sidewalls together delimit a non-inflatable chamber. The tread comprises at least one crest and two shoulders each connecting the crest to a respective sidewall. The chamber extends partially at least laterally under the shoulders and radially into the crest.

Abstract: An agricultural row unit includes a hopper configured to store agricultural product, a mounting assembly configured to removably couple the hopper to a chassis of the agricultural row unit, and a flow control assembly coupled to the hopper and configured to selectively block flow of the agricultural product through a product passage of the hopper. The product passage is configured to convey the agricultural product from a product storage portion of the hopper to a product metering assembly of the agricultural row unit while the hopper is coupled to the chassis. The mounting assembly is configured to engage the hopper remote from an outlet of the product passage and from the flow control assembly, and the mounting assembly is configured to support a substantial portion of a load associated with the hopper and any agricultural product stored within the hopper.

Abstract: An ammonia applicator system is provided that has adjustable orifices with openings having variable sizes that can be changed remotely, without having to disassemble exit lines from a distribution manifold. In this way, the restriction of the exit lines and thus, line flow rate can be adjusted remotely and/or automatically even during ammonia application use. Each adjustable orifice may include a valve and an actuator that controls the valve for changing the size of the opening of the adjustable orifice. The actuator may be a rotary actuator, such as a stepper motor, and the valve may include an adjustment knob and a screw that can rotate to allow a needle to advance or regress through an opening of a valve body of the valve.

Abstract: An ammonia applicator system is provided that has adjustable orifices with openings having variable sizes that can be changed remotely, without having to disassemble exit lines from a distribution manifold. In this way, the restriction of the exit lines and, thus, line flow rate can be adjusted remotely and/or automatically even during ammonia application use Each adjustable orifice may include a valve and an actuator that controls the valve for changing the size of the opening of the adjustable orifice. The actuator may be a rotary actuators, such as a stepper motor, and the valve may include an adjustment knob and a screw that can rotate to allow a needle to advance or regress through an opening of a valve body of the valve.

Abstract: A bee displacement assembly provided as a mowing machine with a direct drive operated fan housed inside a housing formed with a funnel leading from an interior space of the housing and terminating in a mouth. The funnel tapers both horizontally and vertically to the mouth such that the mouth approximates a narrow, widened slot. Powering the motor turns the drive shaft that in turn operates the fan, creating a concentrated stream of air inside the fan housing that is channelized in the funnel and emitted out the mouth at an area of uncut vegetation immediately prior to cutting by a cutting deck of the mowing machine.

Abstract: A crop harvesting machine configured to move cut crop positively across a cutterbar and toward a conditioner element using an undershot rotating element or undershot auger. The crop harvesting machine includes a cutterbar having a plurality of rotary cutters having rotational axis aligned along a line transverse to a moving direction of the crop harvesting machine. The undershot rotating element is subtended by portions of the rotary cutters and is located between rotational axis lines of the rotating cutters and an exit of the crop harvesting machine. The undershot rotating element moves cut crop between the undershot rotating element and the plurality of rotary cutters and to a conditioner element which conditions the cut crop for placement of the conditioned cut crop in swaths on a field.

Abstract: An interchangeable blade assembly for quickly coupling a plurality of blades on landscaping equipment includes a disk operationally coupled to the landscaping equipment. The disk is moved by the landscaping equipment. A blade is operationally coupled to the disk. The blade is moved by the disk so the blade may cut plant matter.

Abstract: A combination blade and cord weed cutter-trimmer head apparatus that incorporates a mounting head, having a base plate, that mounts an electric or gas motor, its motor shaft extending downwardly, and through an adapter connects with generally through the cutter blade, with the shaft extending further downwardly for connecting with the string trimmer head of the device. Thus, the device can cut thicker weeds and brush through the application of its cutter blade, and can cut the shortened weeds down to an acceptable level through the usage of the string trimmer. Slip clutches may be incorporated within the device, to allow the motor shaft to continue rotating, in the event that the cutter blade encounters an unmovable obstacle, that prevents its rotation.

Abstract: A robotic work tool system 200 comprising a robotic work tool 100, said robotic work tool 100 comprising a tool holder 160, e.g. in form of a disc, polygon, or comprising a plurality of arms, adapted to hold at least one tool 162 and adapted to be arranged in the robotic work tool 100, the tool holder 160 comprising at least one tool attachment means 164 and at least one spring attachment means 160a, 160b, 160c, wherein each tool attachment means 164 is positioned outside a respective spring attachment means 160a, 160b, 160c on a radius of the tool holder 160. The tool holder 160 is disc-shaped, polygon-shaped or comprises at least one rotating arm, and is equipped with two independent attachment means for each tool 162. By providing the tool holder with spring attachment means, plate springs could be attached to the tool holder as a further attachment means for the tools, which enables quick shifting of tools. To be published with FIG. 3.

Abstract: This is a mower deck housing comprising a body having a top and a peripheral angled skirt wrapping around each blade contained under the deck. Said skirt in the form of a cone where the top of the cone is smaller than the bottom thereby angling the cut grass both downward and outward away from the blades yet in close proximity to enclose the blade at a small distance. Said mower deck adapted to be moved in a longitudinal direction along the ground with said skirt. There can be one or more blades disposed beneath said top and within said skirt and rotatable about a generally vertical axes to define cutting areas, with no discharge opening in said body thereby creating a safe environment outside of the deck. The mower deck can include a wing deck where the blade can be stopped by an arm coming into contact with a belt and pressing it against a pulley.

Abstract: A method for displacing bees from vegetation subject to cutting by a mowing machine having a cutting deck and using a blower assembly affixed to the mowing machine. The assembly is provided as a fan or motorized blower affixed to a funnel. In operation, the fan or motorized blower creates then forces a concentrated air stream into the funnel that then directs the concentrated air stream to an area of vegetation immediately in front of the cutting deck, displacing bees in the area of vegetation prior to cutting. A funnel mouth is oriented so that the emitted air stream is at least as wide as the cutting deck, and multiple blower assemblies or larger funnel attachments may be used to accommodate larger cutting decks. The method includes selective actuation of the blower while operating the mowing machine.

Abstract: A bale forming apparatus forms a round bale, wraps a surface of the bale, and ejects the bale. A discharge gate of a casing is in a bale forming position while the bale is formed. For wrapping the bale, the discharge gate is pivoted into a bale wrapping position. A web detecting sensor detects whether or not provided web is present on the surface of the bale in the casing. This web detecting sensor senses a segment of the bale surface which is visible through a gap between a stationary casing part and the discharge gate being in the bale wrapping position. The wrapped bale is ejected.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a main bale chamber, needles, knotters, a triggering system, a knotter lock, a blow-off mechanism, and a monitoring system. The needles are coupled to the main bale chamber and thread twine around a formed bale. The knotters receive the twine from the needles and tie the twine. The triggering system is for activating the needles and the knotters. The knotter lock is a manual lock of the triggering system thereby preventing the needles and the knotters from being triggered. The blow-off mechanism directs a flow of air at the knotters and the needles. The monitoring system has a single sensor that provides signals indicating a normal operation of the knotters, and whether the knotter lock is engaged.

Abstract: System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bouquet holder for holding flowers for funerary display purposes. The present invention comprises a linear wire frame with attached circular elements for holding the stems of a bouquet of flowers and a tubular sleeve for covering the stems of the bouquet of flowers. Optionally, a tubular water container may be insinuated over the stems of the bouquet and filled with water. The present bouquet holder further comprises a wire stake allowing the user to mount the bouquet and device at a suitable location on the ground.

Abstract: An improved method to produce artificial light for plant cultivation, an illumination device with a semiconductor light emission solution and device suited for plant cultivation in a greenhouse environment are described. The best mode is considered to be a lighting device with binary alloy quantum dots (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) made by colloidal methods to produce a size distribution of quantum dots that produces an emission spectrum similar to the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) spectrum. The methods and arrangements allow more precise spectral tuning of the emission spectrum for lights used in plant (310, 311) cultivation. Therefore unexpected improvements in the photomorphogenetic control of plant growth, and further improvements in plant production are realized.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to agricultural canopies used primarily to control the amount of light and/or moisture and/or heat reaching growing plants within the canopy footprint. More specifically, it relates to mechanisms for pulling a flexible canopy over a support structure and then for removing the canopy to uncover the structure and the plants below. The mechanisms include an arm mounted rotationally on a base. When the arm is rotated in one direction the canopy is pulled over the support structure and when the arm is rotated in the other direction the canopy is pulled off the support structure.

Abstract: The bush and shrub protective cover is a structure that is adapted to protect landscaping against physical injury from harsh weather conditions including, but not limited to snow, ice, heavy rain, hail, and high winds. The bush and shrub protective cover comprises a plurality of legs, a top cap, and a plurality of sides. The plurality of legs form the base upon which the bush and shrub protective cover is built. The plurality of legs support the top cap and the plurality of sides. The top cap has holes that allow water to flow through the top cap to the protected plants. The top cap is also formed with grooves to route excess water away from the protected plants. Each of the plurality of sides is formed with a plurality of wind flaps to control air flow through the bush and shrub protective cover.

Abstract: A device for cultivating liana plants for functioning as a trellis post and a part of the irrigation system.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems for use in controlling irrigation, comprising: an irrigation controller configured to couple with one or more valves at a site and to control activation and deactivation of the one or more valves in accordance with an irrigation schedule stored in the irrigation controller; a wireless adapter directly communicationally coupled through a direct wired connection with the irrigation controller; and a network adapter wirelessly coupled over a point-to-point wireless communication path with the wireless adapter, wherein the network adapter is configured to further couple through a direct wired connection with a local router configured to provide communication over a distributed network to a remote server; wherein the wireless adapter is configured to poll the irrigation controller to acquire and locally store status information; and the wireless adapter is configured to communicate, over the point-to-point wireless channel, the status information to the server.

Abstract: A planting unit and a planter including such planting units are provided. The planting unit may include a housing having a mounting space for placing a planting bed material therein, a water reservoir portion that reserves planting water for the planting bed material mounted in the mounting space, and a front face opening portion allowing exposure therethrough of the planting bed material mounted in the mounting space. At an upper portion of the housing, a water feeding portion that feeds water to the water reservoir portion is formed. At a lower portion of the housing, a water discharging portion that discharges the water in the water reservoir portion is formed. On side portions of the housing, there is a communication portion allowing communication between the water reservoir portion and a water reservoir portion of another planting unit.

Abstract: A water level gauge that indicates the water level in a tree stand is provided herein. The gauge includes a component that floats on the water within the tree stand, a shaft with indicator markings attached to the float component, a transparent housing through which the shaft passes, an indicator line on the housing that, when compared to the indicator markings on the shaft, indicates the level of the water in the tree stand. An attachment apparatus is also provided that attaches the present invention to the tree stand.

Abstract: System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to watermelon plant and seed, namely of C. lanatus, which are resistant to geminiviruses, especially to begomoviruses including WmCSV, comprising in their genome introgressed sequences from C. colocynthis conferring resistance to said viruses, when present homozygously. The introgressed sequences are preferably characterized by defined alleles of SNPs on chromosome 6. The introgressed sequences can be chosen from those present in the genome of a plant of Citrullus lanatus—WMCSVR accession number NCIMB 42197. The invention is also directed to parts of these resistant plants, as well as progeny, to the use of these plants for introgressing the resistance in another genetic background, as well as to different methods for obtaining resistant watermelon plants or seeds.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 09085 TOF.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051074. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051074. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051074 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051074 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051117. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051117. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051117 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051117 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058403. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058403. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058403 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058403 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051705. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051705. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051705 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051705 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051773. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051773. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051773 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051773 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058613. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058613. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058613 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058613 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058627. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058627. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058627 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058627 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058730. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058730. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058730 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058730 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058780. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058780. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058780 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058780 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058565. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058565. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058565 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058565 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058380. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058380. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058380 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058380 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058475. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058475. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058475 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058475 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058524. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058524. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058524 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058524 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058789. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058789. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058789 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058789 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.