Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly for mitigating soil compacted by wheels or belts of a vehicle moving over soil and carried by the vehicle. The assembly operates with a series of blades affixed to a rotatable shaft and displaying an elliptical pattern. A hood confines about the top half of the blades and spans about the width of the assembly. A motor rotates the rotatable shaft. A mounting assembly mounts the assembly to the vehicle behind and in alignment with the vehicle wheels or belts. A cylinder assembly reversibly moves the assembly from a home position downwardly into compacted soil for its mitigation.

Abstract: An agricultural implement system includes a wheel position control system configured to control respective positions of an aligned wheel and an offset wheel of the agricultural implement system. The aligned wheel is configured to be substantially laterally aligned with a corresponding vehicle wheel/track, and the offset wheel is configured to be laterally offset from the corresponding vehicle wheel/track. The wheel position control system is configured to instruct lowering of the aligned wheel and the offset wheel to transition a toolbar assembly to a non-working position, the wheel position control system is configured to instruct raising of the aligned and offset wheels to transition the toolbar assembly to a working position, and the wheel position control system is configured to instruct raising of the offset wheel above the aligned wheel while the toolbar assembly is in the working position such that the offset wheel is disengaged from the soil surface.

Abstract: A latching arrangement for an agricultural implement having components which may be retracted or folded from an extended operational position to a stowed position better suited to transport and/or storage including a first remotely operable actuating mechanism for moving a component between the stowed and extended positions, a lever having a component engaging hook near one end and a fulcrum fixed to the implement, and a second remotely operable actuating mechanism for selectively engaging the hook and component only when the component is in the stowed position. The second actuating mechanism is operable independently of, and from the same location as, the first actuating mechanism. The second actuating mechanism comprises a hydraulic cylinder fixed to the implement and having a piston rod coupled to the lever near a lever end opposite the hook.

Abstract: In one example, an agricultural system is provided and includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a network interface for receiving an agricultural prescription over a network. The agricultural prescription is comprised of at least one agricultural characteristic and at least one agricultural action. The second component is in communication with the first component and configured to receive the agricultural prescription from the first component. The second component is configured to output the at least one agricultural action. In one example, an agricultural system is provided and includes an agricultural device and an agricultural communication device including a network interface for receiving an agricultural prescription over a network. The agricultural prescription is comprised of at least one agricultural characteristic and at least one agricultural action. The agricultural device is configured to output the agricultural action.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a discharge device for a product dispersion assembly, for example intended to be attached on an agricultural machine, comprising a receiving element, such as a hopper, intended to receive the product, wherein the discharge device includes a mass measurement system configured to measure the mass of the receiving element.

Abstract: A seed furrow closing wheel includes an annular rim and a plurality of teeth carried on the rim for rotation about an axis. The teeth extend radially outward from the rim and are circumferentially spaced apart from one another.

Abstract: An on-the-go monitor and control means and method for an agriculture machines includes on-the-go soil sensors that can be used to control tillage and seeding depth. On seeder implements, the sensors provide information that affects uniform plant emergence.

Abstract: A system for electronically pulsing agricultural product with seed includes a seed transport mechanism affixed to a seed planter row unit. A seed sensing device senses dispensation of the seed from the seed transport mechanism. An agricultural product conduit dispenses agricultural products into the seed transport mechanism to provide dispensing of the products with the seed as the seed and product exit the seed transport mechanism. A control interface electronic system dispenses a particular quantity of product with the seed in the seed transport mechanism. A pulsing valve dispenses products from the conduit when the seed sensing device senses the dispensation of the seed. A seed release speed is provided which is proportional to the ground speed of the seed planter row unit to minimize seed tumbling and optimize accurate placement of seed and product at varying ground speeds of the row unit.

Abstract: In an example, a method to calibrate a research seed planter may include transferring seeds through the research seed planter. The method may also include automatically measuring, using the research seed planter and without requiring a user to make manual measurements, at least one of the following: an actual first seed elapsed time; an actual last seed elapsed time; or an actual seed spacing between seeds. The method may also include adjusting, based on the automatically measuring, a calibration parameter of the research seed planter that contributes to seed placement by the research seed planter.

Abstract: A spreader assembly to distribute materials on a ground surface, including a container to hold the materials, a frame affixed to the container, a beater assembly supported by the frame that receives the materials from the container and processes the materials to obtain processed materials, and a spinner assembly that receives the processed materials and expulses the processed materials from the frame onto the ground surface. The beater assembly includes a pair of rotating elements that blends the materials to produce the processed materials, and a deflector located between the pair of rotating elements configured to prevent the formation of agglomerates in the processed materials.

Abstract: An absorbent product is useable as an absorbent material for cleaning spills or as a plant growth medium for improved moisture retention. A method includes processing a raw coir feedstock to pieces of a predetermined size and compressing the pieces at a predetermined temperature and pressure. The resulting pieces are cooled for a predetermined time to an ambient temperature and broken to a predetermined size. The resulting pieces are mixed with coir fines from the crumbling process at a predetermined ratio to form a final absorbent product.

Abstract: Aspects hereof relate to a stand-on mower having a deck with at least one deck wing. The mower may include a stand-on operator platform, a rear wheel axis positioned forward of the stand-on operator platform, a main deck having main deck blades with rotational axes positioned forward of the rear wheel axis, one or more deck wings, and front wheels positioned forward of the rotational axes of the main deck blades.

Abstract: A miniature weed trimming assembly for trimming weeds around ornamental plants includes a handle that may be manipulated. The handle has a length ranging between forty cm and sixty cm. A cutting unit is coupled to the handle and the cutting unit may cut plants when the handle is manipulated. A control is coupled to the handle and the control may be manipulated. The control is electrically coupled to the cutting unit and the control controls operational parameters of the cutting unit.

Abstract: A Header for an agricultural harvester. The header includes a connector adapted to be connected to a feeder of the agricultural harvester. The header further includes a cutter bar and a first lateral crop transporting mechanism to move crop material towards a first opening at the connector. The header further includes a second lateral crop transporting mechanism provided at a distance from the first lateral crop transporting mechanism. The second lateral crop transporting mechanism is provided to move crop material towards a second opening at the connector, the second opening being different from the first opening.

Abstract: A detasseler system mountable to a mobile platform, wherein the system comprises a lift assembly and a detasseling assembly connected to the lift assembly. The detasseling assembly structured and operable to detassel the plants in a single row of plants in a test plot as the detasseler system is moved through the test plot. The detasseling assembly comprises a head assembly comprising a carrier bar connected to the lift assembly, a cutter head disposed at a first distal end of the carrier bar, and a puller head disposed at an opposing second distal end of the carrier bar. The detasseling assembly additionally comprises a sensor boom fixedly connected at a proximal end to the lift assembly, and an angled sensor bar assembly connected to sensor boom.

Abstract: A sled assembly for the transport of a one or more round bales across a ground surface being soft. Said sled configured to slide on top of said ground surface. Said hitch assembly having said lowered configuration and said raised configuration. Said hitch assembly configured to selectively attach to said vehicle and to enable said sled assembly to be dragged behind said vehicle. Said sled comprising said side rail assemblies and said cross beams. Said hitch assembly fixed to a first end of said sled. Said sled assembly further comprising a one or more wheel assemblies.

Abstract: A dump unit comprises a main chassis (2); a metallic body (3) for containing a bulk material, wherein the bulk material can be discharged from one end of the metallic body; a hydraulic actuator (8) for lifting the discharge end of the metallic body with respect to the chassis; and at least one metallic conveyor (E) located on the floor of the body (3), which is operable to discharge the bulk material from the body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and methods for wrapping bales in a harvester that uses wrapping material stored in flat, folded layers instead of conventional round tubes or rolls, the system comprising: a material support tray, capable of supporting at least one bundle of wrapping material, at least one feed roll, and at least a first tensioning element, positioned adjacent to or in the material support tray and in operable contact with at least one bundle of wrapping material.

Abstract: A method is provided for assembling a bale tag and twine assembly to a baled crop during a baling process. The method includes providing the bale tag having a body with a first end and a second end, and a piece of twine having a defined length. The method also includes indicating at a location on the bale tag an identification indicia that corresponds to the bale tag, and orienting the first end of the bale tag relative to the twine such that the first end of the bale tag is to be passed through a twine tensioner during the baling process before the second end. The method further includes coupling the bale tag to the twine before executing the baling process, forming the baled crop during execution of the baling process, and assembling the bale tag and twine assembly to the baled crop.

Abstract: A method of forming fungal materials and fungal objects from those fungal materials, the method comprising the steps of growing a first fungal tissue in contact with a nutritive vehicle; supplying a porous material in contact with said first fungal tissue; directing growth of said fungal tissue through said porous material such that a portion of said fungal tissue comprises a first fungal material having first fungal hyphae; optionally incorporating composite material; directing a change in the composition or growth pattern of at least some of said first fungal hyphae; separating at least a portion of the first fungal material from said nutritive vehicle; obtaining a second fungal material having second fungal hyphae; and forming a fungal object by encouraging fused growth between said first fungal material and said second fungal material and optionally incorporating composite material.

Abstract: A device and method for altering biochrome ratios in plant leaves is provided. The device and method generally include a a light source; and means of directing the light source to deliver an altering spectrum to a group of cells. The altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to produce a contrasting color that creates a desired pattern on a leaf. The device may include a first light source that emits a main growth spectrum, a second light source that emits an altering spectrum; and means of directing the first and second light source to a group of cells, wherein the altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to create a desired pattern on a leaf.

Abstract: Provided is a tag retaining system for use with a container. The tag retaining system includes a tag retainer having a front surface and a back surface. The back surface has a middle portion interposed between first and second side portions. The first and second side portions have adhesive thereon for mounting to a surface of a container. The middle portion is free of adhesive to form a tag opening between the surface of the container and the middle portion and the tag opening receives a tag therein.

Abstract: A multi-stage, plant growing system is configured for high density growth and crop yields and includes among other things, towers or vertical growth columns, an enclosed controlled environmental growth chamber, interchangeable growth modules, and control systems capable of machine learning wherein the crops are optimally spaced and continually staged in their planting cycles utilizing special growth modules to provide an accelerated and continuous annual production yield.

Abstract: A planter assembly is provided. The planter assembly includes a grower planter and a shell planter. The grower planter includes an upper distal end. The grower planter includes an upper distal end. The shell planter is structured to enclose said grower planter. That is, when the grower planter is disposed in the shell planter, the grower planter distal end is disposed subjacent to the shell planter distal end. Further, in an exemplary arrangement, a shell planter body sidewall distal end subjacent, inner surface is sized relative to the grower planter body sidewall distal end maximum cross-sectional area to be one of a corresponding size, a closely corresponding size, or a snuggly corresponding size.

Abstract: The plant cultivation device which workability of cutting of the leaves of the plant at the base portion thereof from the root portion of the plants. The plant cultivation device includes a culture medium holding portion in a cylindrical shape, accommodating and holding a seedling culture medium, arranged in the through-holes of the fluid passage member and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium and a leaf supporting portion formed in a cylindrical shape, arranged at an upper side of the culture medium holding portion and supporting the leaves from around the leaves which are cultivated from the seeds. The culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion are formed such that a cutting tool, used for separation between the seedling culture medium and the leaves, can be insertable from outside into a bordering portion between the culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion.

Abstract: In one series of embodiments there is provided a bracing member for a plant support frame. In embodiments the bracing member comprises a body portion defining a perimeter; an opening provided within the body portion which is sized and dimensioned to receive a plant there through; and a plurality of radially oriented circumferential holes extending through the body portion. The holes being sized to accept a cooperating fastener for securing a support rod to the bracing member for forming the plant support frame. The different bracing members of a plant support frame are dimensioned for storage in a flat concentric arrangement whereby the circumferential holes of an inner bracing member align with the circumferential holes of an outer bracing member for receiving a locking pin there through for securing different bracing members together.

Abstract: Provided is a plant growth apparatus including: an apparatus main body having a growth space configured to grow a plant therein; an illumination device configured to irradiate light to the plant; and air conditioning device configured to control the internal air of the growth space. The illumination device includes a plurality of light source units provided separately from the apparatus main body. The air conditioning device includes a plurality of air conditioners provided separately from the apparatus main body. One of the plurality of light source units and/or one of the plurality of air conditioners is/are selected and connected to the apparatus main body.

Abstract: Techniques for reducing water evaporation from soil and other fresh water mediums, such as open bodies of water are provided that include forming a hydrophobic capillary layer thereon. The hydrophobic capillary layer includes a plurality of hydrophobic capillaries configured to push or otherwise direct water provided in the soil or the fresh water medium downward or back into the soil or the fresh water medium while allowing water vapor, oxygen and other gases to pass. This increases the diffusion resistance for the water molecules to pass through the hydrophobic capillary layer and thereby reduces the rate of evaporation of water from the underlying soil or fresh water medium. In an aspect, the hydrophobic capillary layer is formed via soil particles respectively coated with a hydrophobic coating.

Abstract: Various systems, methods and apparatus for locating emitters embedded in tubing are disclosed herein, as well as forming outlets in said tubing and confirming the placement accuracy of such outlets. In one form, an emitter locator is disclosed having: a housing defining a generally enclosed space and having an inlet located in a first side of the housing and an outlet located in a second side of the housing positioned opposite the inlet; a cutter positioned within the generally enclosed space between the inlet and outlet; a first optical instrument located proximate the inlet; a second optical instrument located proximate the outlet; and a controller connected to the cutter and first and second optical instruments, the controller configured to detect a tubing target area desired for placement of an outlet opening in tubing that passes through the inlet and cut the tubing target area to form the outlet opening therein.

Abstract: An aqueous fluid irrigation system for protecting a region of a subsurface irrigation tube from root or microbial mass intrusion, comprising a porous cover covering a subsurface irrigation tube, wherein the cover essentially covers the region of the tube surface, and wherein the cover comprises a non-plexifilamentary material characterized by a peak void volume of less than 35 microns, and any planar region of the non-plexifilamentary material of an area of 500 square microns or less contains a contiguous polymer structure that remains contiguous when exposed to aqueous fluid.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are provided a flowing water channel device, comprising, a tubular conduit made of fluid impervious material and at least one slit extending along a longitudinal axis of the tubular conduit, a first and a second marginal edge of the tubular conduit are opposing to one another, and at least one fluid permeable sheet material layer passing via the at least one slit and having a first marginal portion spread within the tubular conduit along the longitudinal axis and a second marginal portion spread outside of the tubular conduit along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control systems. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes a router, an access point, and irrigation controller, a wireless adapter, and a mobile device. The mobile device can communicate with the wireless adapter in a direct communication mode in which the wireless adapter creates a wireless network, a first indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is within range of the access point, and a second indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is out of range of the access point.

Abstract: A plant cultivation device includes a first plate portion formed in a plate shape extending in a transfer direction from the fluid passage member and a second plate portion formed in a plate shape extending in a direction opposite to the transfer direction from the fluid passage member. When the distance between the two neighboring fluid passage members becomes large, the second plate portion provided on the preceding fluid passage member and the first plate portion provided on the following fluid passage member are separated from each other with respect to the transfer direction. The plant cultivation device saves space particularly in an early raising stage of the leaves, keeping protection of the cultivated leaves not to be drooped down.

Abstract: The planter system using waste materials repurpose waste materials to construct a self-irrigating planter that promotes plant growth in a protective environment. The planter system includes a water reservoir constructed from scrap tire defining a hollow interior serving as water storage, the reservoir being buried in soil. A condensation funnel having a sloped condensation skirt extends into the center opening of the scrap tire to direct condensate into the water reservoir. A root ball cover made from scrap newspaper covers the root system of a plant, and the plant is buried in the center opening of the scrap tire. A soil protection cover is placed atop the root ball cover to protect the soil of the root ball, and a support tube extends therefrom to protect the stem of the plant from environmental conditions. A valve regulates delivery of water to the reservoir. Most components are made from scrap plastic.

Abstract: The facility has a pair of side bars (1,1) acting as inclined supports for an upper sheet (2) with openings (8) for inserting the plants, a closed lower sheet (4) acting as a collector, and at least one intermediate sheet (3) with openings determining a cascade trajectory for the water with the nutrients. The multi-layer upper sheet (2) preferably includes four layers (2a, 2b, 2e and 2d), which together define narrow channels (7) such that at insertion, the root of each plant is placed in a channel (7) different from that used by the adjacent plants. The openings (8) for the insertion of the plants form two marginal and longitudinal lines, so than the roots of adjacent plants can be completely isolated during the first growth phase thereof, preventing interference therebetween and allowing plants with different growth rates and even different types of plants to be arranged on the facility, generating, in turn, continuous production and an improved yield from the facility.

Abstract: Vertical hydronics cultivation equipment including a vertical flow path formation opposed panel retained by a frame body. The vertical flow path formation opposed panel includes a pair of plates that are parallelly opposed to each other and a block section blocking both sides of the plate. The pair of plates have therebetween a nutrient solution flow path that has a predetermined width in a horizontal direction to the floor face and that extends in a vertical direction to the floor face. The vertical flow path formation opposed panel has a plurality of retention holes through which the plant retention member is inserted. The frame body includes a nutrient solution tank, a spray bar, a hollow connecting member connecting the spray bar to the outlet of the nutrient solution tank, a gutter for guiding the nutrient solution to the tank, a circulation pump, and a controller for controlling the circulation pump.

Abstract: A plant growing system configured for high density crop growth and yield, including an environmentally-controlled growing chamber and a vertical growth column within, the column configured to support a hydroponic plant growth module which is configured for containing and supporting plant growth media for containing and supporting a root structure of at least one gravitropic crop plant growing therein and for detachably mounting to the vertical growth column, the hydroponic plant growth module including a lateral growth opening to allow the plant to grow laterally through toward a light emitting source, a nutrient supply system to direct aqueous crop nutrient solution through an upper opening of the hydroponic plant growth module, an airflow source to direct airflow away from the growth opening and through an under-canopy of the plant, so as to disturb the boundary layer, and a control system for regulating, at least one growing condition in an area in or adjacent to the under-canopy.

Abstract: A computer implemented system for a vertical farming system comprising at least a first crop growth module and operating in an environmentally-controlled growing chamber, the control system comprising sensors for measuring environmental growing conditions in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber over time to generate environmental condition data, a device configured for measuring a crop characteristic of a crop grown in the crop growth module of the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to generate crop growth data and a processing device comprising software modules for receiving the environmental condition data and the crop growth data; applying an algorithm to the environmental condition data and the crop growth data to generate an improved environmental growing condition and generating instructions for adjustment of the environmental growing conditions in or around the growth module in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to the improved environmental growing condition.

Abstract: A plant growing apparatus includes a support assembly and a height control mechanism. The support assembly includes a plurality of platforms, a plurality of elongated posts spaced apart from one another about the plurality of platforms, and a plurality of support clips selectively attachable to the posts to support selected platforms at different heights along the posts. The plurality of platforms include a bottom platform supporting lower ends of the posts, a top platform supported on upper ends of the posts, and upper and lower platforms movable along the posts toward and away from the top and bottom platforms. The height control mechanism is mounted by the top platform and coupled to the upper platform such that it operates to selectively raise or lower the upper platform along the posts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a set of seeds which are genetically identical to the male gametes from which they arise, which may comprise placing a limited number of paternal gametes that have the form of tetrads or dyads on the stigma of a flower to fertilize maternal egg cells to obtain a number of zygotes; and inducing the loss of maternal chromosomes from the zygotes to obtain a seed set containing a limited number of seeds in which the maternal chromosomes are absent. In a preferred embodiment the father plant exhibits suppression of chromosome recombination or second division restitution (SDR) during meiosis.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the watermelon line designated TCSEJ12-2622. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of watermelon line TCSEJ12-2622, and to methods for producing a watermelon plant produced by crossing a plant of watermelon line TCSEJ12-2622 with itself or with another watermelon plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of watermelon line TCSEJ12-2622, including the fruits and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid DRPB1161 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid DRPB1161 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 relates to the wheat cultivar designated 07651-10. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 07651-10. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 07651-10 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 07651-10 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ9S09-0300RM. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0300RM. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0300RM and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0300RM with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ9S09-0309RM. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated F9N12-0151. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar F9N12-0151. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar F9N12-0151 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar F9N12-0151 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated F9N12-0152. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar F9N12-0152. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar F9N12-0152 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar F9N12-0152 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated F9N12-0153. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar F9N12-0153. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar F9N12-0153 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar F9N12-0153 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA9S10-0038R. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0038R. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0038R and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0038R with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA9S10-0049R. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0049R. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0049R and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA9S10-0049R with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.