Abstract: The present invention discloses an extended-type subsoiling smash-ridging machine, comprising a machine body, a smash-ridging device, a connection device, a ditching device, a flattening device and a straw returning device, wherein the smash-ridging device comprises a smash-ridging box comprising a bottom plate, side plates and a top plate, lower bearing seats are mounted in the bottom plate, rib plates are welded between the lower bearing seats, lubricating oil passages are formed between rib plates and the bottom plate, an upper bearing seats are mounted on the top plate and the length of each lower bearing seat is larger than that of each upper bearing seat.

Abstract: The objective of this application is to reveal enhancements and extensions of the previously patented Tractor-Mounted Excavation Implement, awarded Nov. 24, 2015 to Bruce Wade McGee, and assigned U.S. Pat. No. 9,194,103 B2. McGee's Tractor Mounted Excavation Implement is useful in small-scale construction, hobby farming or gardening, landscaping, irrigation, utilities and pipe laying, roadside or city development and maintenance in some areas, land-owner maintenance, and possibly firefighting with rapid excavation needs in some less dense forests. This application adds apparatuses to include usefulness in creating gardening or landscaping beds, and shallow graded excavations for sidewalk or simple slabs.

Abstract: A tool bar mounting assembly for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes a first tool bar assembly having a tool bar and a plurality of row units coupled to the tool bar and configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a frame assembly coupled to the first tool bar assembly. The frame assembly includes a mounting assembly having a mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage is configured to removably couple the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via a plurality of fasteners. The frame assembly is configured to provide structural support to the first tool bar assembly. The mechanical linkage of mounting assembly is configured to removably couple a second tool bar assembly having a different configuration than the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via the plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: A device may receive first information associated with an emergence area. The first information may include imagery data of the emergence area. The device may determine an expected commodity quantity value based on the first information. The device may determine an actual commodity quantity value based on the imagery data. The device may determine an emergence value, associated with the emergence area, based on the expected commodity quantity value and the actual commodity quantity value. The device may receive second information associated with a commodity, and may determine one or more conditions based on the second information and the emergence value. The device may determine a recommendation based on the one or more conditions, and may provide the recommendation to permit and/or cause an action to be performed in association with the emergence area.

Abstract: An agricultural spreader has a hopper containing a granular product and a boom arm supporting a plurality of product delivery conduits supplying a plurality of row banding assemblies configured to disperse the product. The spreader has a pneumatic supply to propel the granular product through the product delivery conduits to the row banding assemblies. Each of the plurality of row banding assemblies includes a cyclone separator having an inlet connected to the product delivery conduit, a product outlet at a bottom end of the cyclone separator, an air outlet at a top end of the cyclone separator. The row banding assembly has a product placement tube connected to the product outlet, and an air exhaust tube connected to the air outlet. The air exhaust tube extends downward and surrounds the product placement tube.

Abstract: A device for spreading liquids in an agricultural field includes at least two cantilever arms, each having multiple means for distributing the liquid. The two cantilever arms are pivotable about one or more axes running approximately parallel to a driving direction of the device, and each arm includes one or more attached actuators that transmit an actuating force to produce a pivoting movement onto the cantilever arms. First sensors for determining a relative actual spacing of the cantilever arms and second sensors for detecting an environmental profile provide signals to a control apparatus which controls the actuators to achieve a desired movement and spacing of the cantilever arms. An associated method is also described.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a cutting system for a harvesting header, which includes a transversely extending cutter bar, a transversely extending knife back, a knife section mounted to the knife back having a knife edge extending generally in a forward direction, a knife guard component having a front guard portion and a rear portion interconnected by a medial portion having a recess, the medial portion for receiving a lengthwise portion of the knife back with the knife section being received into, the knife section operable to move transversely into and out of a cutting slot in the front guard portion, a hold down component located between an upper surface of the rear portion of the knife guard component and an underneath surface of the cutter bar, and an attachment mechanism operable to secure the knife guard component and the hold down component to the underneath surface of the cutter bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coil (2) of cutting wire for a vegetation cutting machine, wherein the wire (20) is coiled on itself so as to form at least two temporarily bonded turns (21) and a central void (22), characterized in that at least a part of the innermost turn of the coil (2) is welded to the most adjacent turn.

Abstract: A mowing or grinding device comprising a rotatable shaft which carries a plurality of mowing or grinding tools which form flails, each tool being mounted directly or indirectly on the rotatable shaft by means of at least one hinged connection with preferred positioning, which allows keeping the tool in the operating position to be favored and comprises a mounting aperture and an axial support which passes through the mounting aperture; the device being characterized in that the positioning portion of the axial support has at least one cylindrical boss which has a circular surface and the positioning portion of the mounting aperture has at least one concave housing which has a circular surface which is capable of receiving the circular surface of the cylindrical boss when the tool is in the operating position, the circular surface of the concave housing having a constant curve which is complementary to the circular surface of the cylindrical boss over a periphery which is greater than a quarter circle.

Abstract: A trimmer head for a string trimmer mower, including a trimmer head housing having a string retention portion and a coupler portion rotatably attached to the string retention portion, the string retention portion having a first string retainer for releasably retaining a first cutting string. In addition, the string retention portion has a second string retainer for releasably retaining a second cutting string. The second string retainer is preferably circumferentially displaced on the string retention portion from the first string retainer. In a preferred embodiment, the first string retainer has a slidable clamp disposed in the interior and accessible from the exterior. The clamp is constructed and arranged for sliding relative to the base between a clamping position for selectively retaining the string in place through centrifugal force in the string retention portion, and a release position for user replacement of the first cutting string without tools.

Abstract: A combine harvester self-adaptive cleaning control apparatus, includes a return plate, a cleaning sieve, a cleaning centrifugal blower, an impurity collection and stirring auger, a grain collection and stirring auger, a cleaning grain loss monitoring sensor, a grain tank grain impurity rate automatic monitoring apparatus, and an on-line monitoring and control system. The on-line monitoring and control system is connected to the cleaning centrifugal blower, the cleaning grain loss monitoring sensor, the grain tank grain impurity rate automatic monitoring apparatus, and a power driving mechanism of a louver sieve having an adjustable opening. Also disclosed is a self-adaptive cleaning method of the cleaning apparatus which can automatically adjust various working parameters according to a working quality of a working process, improve production efficiency, control failure rate, and improve a down-time working time for the apparatus.

Abstract: A rake assembly, for the transfer and conveyance of agricultural products such as grass, hay, forage, wheat, corn and the like, cut and distributed on the ground, includes a framework which can be coupled to a drive unit for its movement along an advancement direction. The framework is associated with elements for lifting and delivering the agricultural products to at least one conveyor belt, which faces the elements and is proximate to them, for the transfer and conveyance of the agricultural products along a work direction that is defined by the belt, until the agricultural products are released in a corresponding unloading region. The assembly includes at least one elastically deformable plate, which is coupled stably to the belt and is at least partially directed, with one of its faces, toward the unloading region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring the crop mass flow (5) on a forage harvester (1), wherein the crop is gathered by means of a crop receiving assembly and is delivered via infeed units to aggregates for comminuting and conveyance. The crop is conveyed to a transport vehicle via a discharge chute (8) provided on a discharge tower (4). A device (7) for adjusting the tilt angle of the discharge chute (8) is provided for guiding the crop mass flow (5) onto the transport vehicle. The method according to the invention is characterized by detecting the force proportional to the mass of the crop mass flow (5), which acts upon the device (7) for adjusting the tilt angle of the discharge chute (8).

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a plant processing apparatus for processing plant material to improve the biodegradability or the digestibility of the plant material. The plant processing apparatus comprises a cylindrical drum (10) that is rotatable about a drum axis (X), a rotary drive (12) for rotating the drum about the drum axis, and a curved shell (20) that extends around at least part of the circumference of the drum. A processing channel (22) is provided between an outer surface of the cylindrical drum and an inner surface of the shell, said processing channel having an inlet end (22a) and an outlet end (22b). In use plant material is transported through the processing channel from the inlet end to the outlet end by rotation of the cylindrical drum.

Abstract: A grain cart and foldable auger assembly having an upper auger assembly portion with a discharge portion, a lower auger assembly portion with an intake portion, and a compound angle joint that allows the upper auger assembly portion to be moved between operating and transport positions. When in an operating position, the upper auger portion and the lower auger portion are offset from each other by an operating offset angle. When in a transport position, the upper auger assembly portion is offset from the lower auger assembly portion by a transport offset angle such that the upper auger assembly portions folded across the front of the grain cart in a non-obstructive and non-protruding manner.

Abstract: A combine harvester with a separating rotor, rotor tube and a plurality of crop engaging finger elements. Each finger element is mounted to a respective finger support which is secured to the rotor tube. Each finger element has a planar body with a flared base portion which presents a leading edge to the crop material with a relatively shallow angle with respect to the tube.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a grain processing section having a crop material handling assembly. The crop material handling assembly is driven in fore and aft oscillation by a device while permitting side to side movement. A pivotal link mechanism structurally connected to the crop material handling assembly midway between its side members and to the agricultural harvester chassis drives linear side to side movement of the crop material handling assembly while permitting fore and aft movement thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an articulated harvesting combine of a forward power processing unit (PPU) having a forward set of wheel assemblies and a rear grain cart connected by an articulating joint assembly. Bonus sieves assemblies are located in the outer rear of the PPU for accepting grain from concaves and grates assemblies located forward of the bonus sieves assemblies. The bonus sieves assemblies accept tailings from the concaves and grates assemblies for additional separation of grain from material other than grain (MOG). New and separate airflow is provided for the bonus sieves. The bonus sieves tailings are returned to the bonus sieves for rethreshing, optionally after being particulated and air separation performed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pelleting device which is designed as a field-guided stalk-crop harvesting machine and, when connected to a tractor with a chopper, includes a diesel engine that drives a current generator and also an annular die press. The chopped stalk material passes into a dry chamber and via a screw conveyor into the annular die press. The annular die of the annular die press is mounted in ring bearings on a base, on which a pair of pivot levers for a pan grinder roller is also hinged. An electric drive motor fed by the current generator drives the screw conveyor by a controller, and servomotors, which engage on the pivot levers, regulate the roller gap. The controller is governed as a function of the injection requirement of the diesel engine and/or the pressure applied by the press.

Abstract: The application discloses around baler (10) for forming a bale from a crop product, comprising a first bale forming chamber (20) provided with a first bale forming mechanism; a second bale forming chamber (30) provided with a second bale forming mechanism;a feeding mechanism (40), comprising a rotor (40a) rotatable around a rotor axis (110) of the feeding mechanism (40); a transfer mechanism, comprising a bottom section (50) of the first bale forming chamber (20); and a density controller (80), configured to control a density of a preformed bale formed in the first bale forming chamber (20); wherein the density controller (80) is operably connected to the bottom section (50) of the first bale forming chamber (20), the bottom section (50) being movable with regard to a zero state position, and moving in a negative direction past the zero state position to control the density of the preformed bale and moving in a positive direction returning to the zero state position and beyond the zero state position to trans

Abstract: A harvesting machine may include a main frame, a rotor assembly rotatably coupled to the main frame, a top frame movably attached to the main frame forming a passageway for crop material between the top frame and the rotor assembly, a bottom frame movably attached to the top frame, a plurality of knives movably attached to the top and bottom frames, and an actuator operatively connected to one of the top frame and the bottom frames. The plurality of knives extends through slots in the top frame. The top and bottom frames and the plurality of knives are in a raised position when the actuator is in a first position. The top and bottom frames and the plurality of knives are in a lowered position when the actuator is in a second position, which enlarges the passageway and partially retracts the knives through the slots in the top frame.

Abstract: A centrally lubricated twine knotter for a press with twine tying, comprising at least one knotter driving disc, a knotter chassis, a knotter assembly and if necessary a knife lever, which can at least partly be supplied with lubricant, in the case of which the knotter driving disc is fastened on the knotter driveshaft that is driveable about its axis in a rotationally fixed manner, the knotter chassis is assigned to the knotter driving disc in such a manner that the knotter chassis with respect to the twine knotter stands fixed in space, the knotter chassis carries the knotter assembly forming the one or two knots in succession and if necessary the knife lever driven by a cam track of the knotter driving disc, the knotter assembly, comprises at least one twine holder and a knotter hook and for lubricating at least some of the bearings of a plurality of the driven components from the group of the knotter driving disc, knife lever, twine holder, knotter hook a central lubricating arrangement is provided, where

Abstract: A seedling nursery member for grafting according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes at least one seedling nursery unit. At least one seedling nursery unit includes a seed storage section configured to store a seed of a plant and have a space for the plant to germinate, a stem storage section configured to store a stem of the plant that has germinated and elongated, and a stem holder configured to hold the elongated stem of the plant. At least a portion of the seed storage section of at least one seedling nursery unit is configured to be openable to the outside of at least one seedling nursery unit. At least a portion of the stem storage section of at least one seedling nursery unit is configured to be openable to the outside of at least one seedling nursery unit.

Abstract: A plant edging is discloses herein that has an inner side and an outer side and includes a sidewall having a top end and a bottom end with the bottom end configured to engage soil, a head connected to the top end of the sidewall, and a rib connected to and extending away from the outer side near the bottom end of the sidewall to form a substantially V-shape with the bottom end of the sidewall with the rib having a distal end configured to engage soil.

Abstract: A plant edging is disclosed herein that has an inner side and an outer side and includes a sidewall having a top end and a bottom end with the bottom end configured to engage soil, a head connected to the top end of the sidewall, and a rib connected to and extending away from the outer side near the bottom end of the sidewall. The plant edging is arranged to substantially seal an opening in a landscaping barrier film, and to define a partial enclosure that inhibits ingrowth of invasive weeds.

Abstract: The plant cultivation equipment which can perform planting work of seeds or seedlings without taking much labor and without attaching bacteria is disclosed. The plant cultivation equipment comprises a packing work room which includes a sterilization activity composition supply device which supplies the packing work room with a predetermined amount of sterilization activity composition which sterilizes the packing work space into which the packing materials are transferred, a sterilization activity composition detecting device provided in the packing work room and detecting the concentration of the sterilization activity composition, an exhaust device which discharges the sterilization activity composition from the packing work room and an outside air supply device which supplies the packing work room with the outside air through filter, capable of catching the sterilization activity composition, when the sterilization activity composition is discharged.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is: to produce a metabolite capable of improving drought tolerance of a plant to the same level as that achieved by abscisic acid, from a microorganism other than a microorganism that is known to be capable of producing abscisic acid; and to provide a method for improving drought tolerance of a plant using the metabolite. A method for producing a metabolite capable of improving drought tolerance using a microorganism, said method comprising culturing a microorganism that belongs to the genus Collimonas and has an ability of producing a metabolite capable of improving drought tolerance of a plant and then extracting the metabolite from a culture produced by the culturing.

Abstract: A detachable decorative plant surround system with access avenues for water or lighting applications that can be continuously connected. The plant surround has a center opening from which a plant can grow through and a top surface that slopes inward and downward to the said center opening for water collection. The body of the plant surround can be constructed of any material suitable for maintaining the described structure and can be any shape or size with a translucent, grooved, smooth or textured surface and colorfully decorated. The snap together mechanism allows the plant surround to separate and snap together repeatedly around any size plant. The said snap together mechanism has receiving ports on one side of the plant surround and inserting posts on the opposite side securing the plant surround together. The access avenues on the underside of the plant surround support optional water or lighting applications and the side openings allow the water or lighting to connect to multiple plant surrounds.

Abstract: Provided is an inner receptacle apparatus for locating within a larger open-ended outer container, the inner receptacle apparatus comprising: a receptacle body for receiving cut flowers; and one or more adjustable attachment members for locating the receptacle body within the outer container.

Abstract: A stackable plant holder for growing one or more plants is provided. The stackable plant holder includes: (i) a plant box, (ii) a vent, and (iii) an adjustable hanger. The plant box is filled with soil. The vent is adapted to drain an excess of water into a gutter. The vent is provided at the bottom of the plant box. The adjustable hanger is adapted to be coupled to backside of the plant box to hang the plant box.

Abstract: A plant framing apparatus that provides aesthetic appearance and overcome water evaporation issues includes a first frame section, a second frame section, a plurality of locking mechanisms, and a plant opening. The first frame section and the second frame section are attached to each other by the plurality of locking mechanisms so that the first frame section and the second frame section can surround a plant base. The overall profile of the plant opening is formed by an inner lateral wall of the first frame section and the second frame section so that the plant base can project through the plant framing apparatus. Furthermore, the plant framing apparatus can include an interchangeable watering system to overcome drought conditions of the plant and/or an interchangeable lighting system to improve the aesthetic appearance of the plant.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a plant support system. The plant support system can include a plurality of panels, an end support, and a removable top frame. Generally, the plurality of panels includes a first panel and a second panel, and the first and second panels, in turn, include respective vertical portions and horizontal portions, and at least one panel forms an aperture optionally covered by a door to allow access to a plant. The end support can be coupled to the first panel and to the second panel. Typically, the removable top frame is coupled to the first and second panels.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multilayered polymeric film for covering an agricultural structure or greenhouse, wherein the film contains adjacent layers that are capable of delamination from one another.

Abstract: A water line support device includes a pair of stakes that extend perpendicularly downward from a horizontal support member and a plurality of water line retention mechanisms that may be positioned on the top or bottom side of the horizontal member. In simple form, the plurality of integral retention mechanisms have a recessed channel that is oriented parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the horizontal member. The horizontal member has a top side and a bottom side connected on opposite sides of a middle support such that the top side, middle support and bottom side form an I-beam configuration when viewed as a cross section of the horizontal member. The middle support can be reinforced or braced with diagonal supports that also are connected to and support the top side and the bottom side of the horizontal member. A logo can be added to the horizontal support member.

Abstract: In the present invention, the pressure reducing flow path reduces the pressure of an irrigation liquid, and guides the irrigation liquid to the flow-rate decreasing part. The bypass flow path guides the irrigation liquid to the flow path opening/closing part in a state where the pressure of the irrigation liquid is maintained at a pressure higher than that of the irrigation liquid that has passed through the pressure reducing flow path. When the pressure of the irrigation liquid is lower than a first pressure, the irrigation liquid passes through the pressure reducing flow path and the bypass flow path to be guided to the discharge part. When the pressure of the irrigation liquid is a second pressure or higher, the irrigation liquid passes through the pressure reducing flow path to be guided to the discharge part.

Abstract: A plant or a part thereof, the plant being a Cucurbita pepo hybrid having more than one flower/fruit per node as in Cucurbita pepo subsp. texana, the fruit of the plant having the phenotype of that of Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with diplodia ear rot (DER), a fungal disease associated with Stenocarpella spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to DER.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-655 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-655 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-655 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-692 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-692 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-692 RZ.

Abstract: A climate control system for an animal house having a plurality of climate control outputs such as heaters or ventilation fans has a control unit that regulates operation of climate control outputs. The control unit has a plurality of input terminals and a plurality of sensing devices, each of the plurality of sensing devices located in a different portion of the animal house and connected to one of the plurality of input terminals of the control unit with a connector to provide a signal to the control unit which is used to control the climate in the animal house. Each sensing device includes a thermal resistive sensor and an indicating LED configured to be selectively turned on by the control unit to indicate when the sensing unit is connected to the control unit.

Abstract: A ventilation apparatus for ventilating a building. The ventilation apparatus comprises a casing comprising: a cavity for housing a removable heat-exchange cartridge; a service door providing access to the cavity; a primary and secondary pathways fluidly connecting the inside of the building to the outside of the building, wherein the primary pathway and the secondary pathway cross the cavity along about perpendicular axes; a primary ventilator for forcing an airflow in the building through the primary pathway; and a controllable secondary ventilator for forcing a controllable airflow through the secondary pathway. The ventilation apparatus, when the casing houses the heat-exchange cartridge, has the primary ventilator forcing an inflow of air through the primary pathway, and (ii) the controllable second ventilator for controllably forcing either an outflow or an inflow of air through the secondary pathway.

Abstract: A baffle for an animal feeding device includes an upwardly facing surface having an opening therein, an upwardly extending wall, and at least one projection extending in a direction opposite the upwardly extending wall. The baffle is configured to be disposed in an animal feeding device to enable food to pass through the opening, and support at least a portion of food in the animal feeder on the upwardly facing surface.

Abstract: A system and method for quickly opening bags of granular material into a hopper. The system utilizes a rigid frame supporting a vertical member configured to tear open the bags of granular material when the bags are placed on the frame. A grating surrounds the vertical member and helps to filter unwanted material from the hopper.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices directed to a button and corresponding applicator for an animal identification tag are provided. The applicator is employed to attach a button-tag assembly to the ear of an animal. The button includes a solid core embedded in the body of the button as well as a bladed edge at the tip of the core.

Abstract: Improved animal identification using light-reactive ink. An embodiment comprises: causing a pattern of holes to be formed in a portion of a body of an animal; and introducing light-reactive ink into the holes, thereby forming an identifying mark in the portion as a tattoo, the ink being reactive to ultraviolet light such that the identifying mark becomes viewable in response to introduction of ultraviolet light. Introducing an ultraviolet light source in a vicinity of the portion of the body causes the identifying mark to luminesce and thus be visible by a human. The light-reactive ink may contain fluorescent or phosphorescent dye. The portion of the body may be an inner ear of the animal. A color of the ink may substantially match a color of the inner ear of the animal and upon introduction of the ultraviolet light, may have a color different from the color of the inner ear.

Abstract: An ovine protector for a newborn ovine including a shaped body wrap having a body cover portion, the shaped body providing a protection from the weather; a connection system connecting at extremities the shaped body wrap to the newborn ovine, the connection system having a triangular arrangement between a front collar connection and two separate rear leg connections; and wherein the protector provides a covering over the newborn ovine with an open rear and open underneath by the connection system.

Abstract: A body-cooling garment includes an absorbent-body, and a pocket which may be configured to house a cooling means. The body-cooling garment may further include a leash-connection ring. The garment may be submerged in cold water and used to evaporatively cool a user, and the cooling means may provide further cooling to the user.

Abstract: A clip-style equine twitch device comprising a clip head and in-line tether holes, each threaded with a section of rope or cord to form an adjustable loop that can be applied to the horse and then securely clipped to an anchor point, and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: Methods and systems for ropes used to catch livestock such as a cattle roping lariat. In one embodiment, the lariat includes a set of strands, each strand including a set of yarns surrounding a central core. The set of strands are twisted to form a twisted rope. The lariat is manufactured using a set of components including a head box, a tree-cross box with a branched strand tree device and a cross device, and a tail box.

Abstract: A genuine-material test piece for the training of explosives sniffer dogs includes an explosive assimilated by a solid or liquid carrier material, a housing having an interior space, and a closure for a reversible gastight closure of the interior space or a space including the interior space. The carrier material with the explosive is contained in the interior space. A gas-permeable device prevents the carrier material from escaping from the interior space if the interior space or the space including the interior space is not gas-tightly closed by the closure.