Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.

Abstract: An agricultural machine and method for controlling operation of a user control terminal of the machine are disclosed. The terminal receives user input through a control knob which operates in and is changeable upon a change request user input between first and second knob modes of operation. In the first knob mode, receipt through the control knob of a first function control user input causes a control unit to generate first function control signals and a functional element of an implement of the machine to operate according to the first function control signals, and receipt through the control knob of a second function control user input causes the control unit to generate second function control signals and the functional element to change operation according to the second function control signals. In the second knob mode, the terminal is prevented from receiving function control user input through the control knob.

Abstract: A controller for a work machine includes a steering control circuit, a memory, and a speed control circuit. The steering control circuit is configured to control a steering of the work machine to change a steering angle based on a travel route. The memory is to store a threshold angle. The speed control circuit is configured to control a speed of the work machine if the steering angle is equal to or larger than the threshold angle and if the steering control circuit does not control the steering.

Abstract: A controller for a master work vehicle, includes a wireless circuit, an acquisition circuit, a message generation circuit, and a display control circuit. The wireless circuit is to receive, from a slave work vehicle configured to travel automatically, first information indicating a state of work travel of the slave work vehicle. The master work vehicle is configured to work in cooperation with the slave work vehicle. The acquisition circuit is configured to acquire second information indicating a state of work travel of the master work vehicle. The message generation circuit is configured to generate a first message based on the first information and a second message based on the second information. The display control circuit is configured to control a display to display the first message and the second message.

Abstract: A row planter system having a seed meter assembly and a seed delivery system. The seed meter assembly has at least one seed plate disposed within a housing and a vacuum assembly having a single vacuum port connection in the housing. The row planter system also includes a volumetric granular meter that is interchangeable with the seed meter assembly and adapted for co-application of a second product variety. The seed delivery system is adapted to hold and deliver a seed from the seed meter to a furrow while reducing and/or eliminating roll and bounce.

Abstract: A seed meter comprising a housing including one or more air inlets for receiving pressurized air into the housing. The seed meter additionally includes a first metering disc and a second metering disc, each rotatably received in the housing. Each of the first and second metering discs comprises seed pockets for receiving seeds therein.

Abstract: A parallel arm furrow opener assembly defines upper and lower front pivot axes and upper and lower rear pivot axes oriented horizontally and perpendicular to a travel direction. A furrow opener and a packer wheel are attached to a rear link of the assembly. In operation the furrow opener and the packer wheel are in fixed positions with respect to the rear link member, and a bias element is operative to exert a downward bias force on the furrow opener assembly. A front pivot line connecting the upper and lower front pivot axes is parallel to a rear pivot line connecting the upper and lower rear pivot axes, and the front and rear pivot lines are oriented at a pivot angle with respect to a vertical orientation, and the pivot angle is adjustable to vary a furrow depth of the furrow.

Abstract: A parallel arm furrow opener assembly defines upper and lower front pivot axes and upper and lower rear pivot axes oriented horizontally and perpendicular to a travel direction. A furrow opener and a packer wheel are attached to a rear link of the assembly. In operation the furrow opener and the packer wheel are in fixed positions with respect to the rear link member, and a bias element is operative to exert a downward bias force on the furrow opener assembly. A front pivot line connecting the upper and lower front pivot axes is parallel to a rear pivot line connecting the upper and lower rear pivot axes, and the front and rear pivot lines are oriented at a pivot angle with respect to a vertical orientation, and the pivot angle is adjustable to vary a furrow depth of the furrow.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes an inverter circuit (42) configured to provide electric current to a traveling motor unit (21, 22) based on an inverter drive signal, a target signal generation unit (51) configured to generate a control target signal for the inverter circuit (42) based on an operation detection signal, an inverter drive signal generation section (41) configured to generate an inverter drive signal based on the control target signal and output the inverter drive signal to the inverter circuit (42), a trouble detection section (53) configured to detect a vehicle trouble based on a state detection signal, and a signal superposition section (56) configured to superpose a pulsatory signal on the control target signal if the trouble detection section (53) detects a vehicle trouble and output a resultant superposed control target signal to the inverter drive signal generation section (41).

Abstract: Electronic control systems and related control methods for controlling electric drive motors for propelling a vehicle and electric auxiliary motors for performing work, such as electric deck motors for mower blades. The apparatus is shown in use with a vehicle that includes a mowing deck. Features of the control systems allow for safe and efficient use of the vehicle. Controller assemblies and packaging for electronic control systems of electric motors utilized in utility vehicles or other power equipment are also disclosed. The controller assemblies are packaged for robust design and heat dissipation, while collectively housing the controllers, switches and sensors needed to operate multiple motors performing different functions, or the same function in serial.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes a carrier provided separately from a vehicle body for mounting/dismounting a battery, a carrier storage section provided in the vehicle body for attaching the carrier to the vehicle body, and an attachment mechanism for attaching/detaching the carrier to/from the carrier storage section.

Abstract: A grass mower includes a vehicle speed instruction value calculation section (53) for generating a vehicle speed instruction value including a maximal vehicle speed, based on an operational position of a man-operable vehicle speed controlling tool (15), a mode selection section (70) for selecting a control mode from a plurality of control modes, a control table (52) in which a plurality of control parameters are set, a vehicle speed control target value calculation section (54) configured to calculate a vehicle speed control target value, based on a vehicle speed instruction value generated by the vehicle speed instruction value calculation section (53) and a selected control parameter corresponding to the control mode selected by the mode selection section (70), a cutter blade control target value calculation section (55) configured to calculate a rotational speed control target value for a cutter blade (30), based on the selected control parameter, and a cutter blade control section (4B) configured to contr

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle including a chassis and a sectional header system carried by the chassis. The sectional header system includes a center section connected to the chassis and having a pair of lateral ends, at least one additional section, and at least one coupling assembly. The at least one coupling assembly includes at least one actuator and at least one connector. The at least one coupling assembly removably connects the center section to the at least one additional section. The at least one additional section is coupled to the center section in harvesting of a crop material and the at least one additional section is decoupled from the center section in transportation of the sectional header system.

Abstract: Utilizing embodiments comprised of atomic structures with superior tensile strength and compressibility such as carbon fiber; wrapped, molded, fused, or applied to a flexible embodiment; provides an embodiment that can still flex, but with superior reliability and safety. Plastic/nylon and similar embodiments rotating around an axis have little tensile strength and break apart as they hit objects. Carbon fibers or like materials; fused, molded, or applied to a rotating flexible embodiment add strength, while allowing it to still flex. Fusing, molding, wrapping, or applying intertwined fibers asymmetrically cancel torques as centrifugal forces try to straighten these flexible embodiments, leaving it a stronger embodiment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mower unit including, on a mower deck that rotatably supports a blade, a deck-side electric component configured to drive the blade, and a joint section for effecting connection and disconnection of a harness that electrically connects the deck-side electric component to a vehicle body-side electric component.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is generally described as an articulable and raiseable brush cutting implement. Generally, the inventor intends for the articulable and raiseable brush cutting implement to function in association with a hydraulic system. In embodiments, the articulable and raiseable brush cutting implement may interact with material to cut above upon being raised or below upon being lowered by an operator of an attached primary driver 201.

Abstract: A system includes an agricultural vehicle having a first storage container configured to store an agricultural product, a support vehicle having a second storage container, and an aerial vehicle having one or more sensors configured to monitor a fullness of the second storage container. The aerial vehicle is configured to provide a first signal indicative of the fullness of the second storage container to the agricultural vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural set for the assembly of a header intended for harvesters, comprising technical, constructive and functional aspects capable of promoting the tilting adjustment of the header in order to improve the accuracy levels of the angle of attack of the cutting discs during harvesting. More particularly, the present invention refers to a structural set for the assembly of a header in agricultural machines comprising a girder formed by a central beam on which a support is provided for suitable fitting of the structure of the header, the central beam being anchored to the chassis of the agricultural machine by an actuator device and further connecting at least two support columns, which are pivoted on the chassis of the agricultural machine by fastening device(s).

Abstract: A set of conveyor rollers for use in agricultural machines, especially those of the stalk and tall plants harvester type, including front elements arranged in an independent front platform. The conveyor roller set includes a front aperture (6) for receiving the harvested material (MC) from a platform (P), the set including at least one upper roller (20a) and at least one lower roller (20b) disposed in the platform (A), wherein the upper conveyor roller (20a?) has a diameter (D) greater than the diameter (d) of the lower conveyor roller (20b). The present invention further relates to a harvesting machine, which is provided with a set of conveyor rollers according to the present invention.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle including a chassis, a feeder housing carried by the chassis, a header coupled to the feeder housing. The header includes a flexible cutter bar and at least one endless belt positioned rearwardly of the flexible cutter bar and configured to travel in a direction of travel for transporting a crop material to the feeder housing. The at least one endless belt includes a first belt having a first width transverse to the direction of travel and a second belt moveably attached to the first belt and having a second width transverse to the direction of travel and a front edge. The second belt includes a plurality of elongated protrusions transverse to the direction of travel and configured for contacting the crop material, and an engaging feature adjacent to the front edge and configured for moving the second belt in accordance with the flexible cutter bar.

Abstract: An agricultural machine header which can be coupled to and uncoupled from a harvesting machine The header includes a frame having with a plurality of adjustable supports for coupling with at lest two row divider sets. The header further includes at least one pair of base cutting discs and at least one knock-down roller. The header supports the base cutting discs in an adjustable and flexible way that allows them to be adjusted according to conditions and characteristics of crop to be harvested.

Abstract: A press of an agricultural machine for forming bales includes a housing, a pressing means disposed in the housing and a deflector device. The pressing means at least partially forms and surrounds a bale pressing space in which a bale formed by the press is located. The deflector device includes at least one deflector formed in an at least partially movable, flexible manner for reducing material accumulations in a press of a round baler.

Abstract: A bale drop detection mechanism for use with a baler having a rear aperture. The bale drop detection mechanism including a bale chute coupled to the rear aperture of the baler, where the bale chute includes an upper surface configured to support a bale ejected from the rear aperture thereon. The bale drop detection mechanism also including a bracket coupled to the rear aperture of the baler, a support member extending between and coupled to both the bale chute and the bracket, and a controller in operable communication with the bale chute and configured to detect a bale drop event based at least in part on the level of force being applied to the upper surface of the bale chute.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for an agricultural product, said cover including a polymeric barrier material, wherein the cover is permeable or impermeable to gases, permeable to water vapour and water-resistant.

Abstract: A microponic irrigation system is formed using a plurality a grow tubes, a pressure manifold, and a drainage manifold. Each of the plurality of grow tubes defines a grow chamber within the interior of the grow tube and is provided with at least one cradle assembly to support of a plant disposed with its roots suspended in air within the grow chamber. The pressure manifold fluidly couples a reservoir to each of the plurality of grow tubes and delivers nutrient solution housed in the reservoir to the plurality of grow tubes under pressure. The pressurized nutrient solution delivered to the grow tubes is misted into each grow chamber to be absorbed into the roots of each rooted clone supported in the grow tube. The drainage manifold collects unabsorbed nutrient solution from each of the plurality of grow tubes and circulates the unabsorbed nutrient solution back to the reservoir.

Abstract: A stick of staples comprising a plurality of staples stacked against each other and oriented in the same direction, each of the plurality of staples comprising a first prong which is attached to a second prong by a bridge. A first adhesive sheet affixed to only the first prong of each of the plurality of staples.

Abstract: The present invention provides a granular agrochemical composition capable of reducing the risk of occurrence of chemical injury and capable of saving the labor, and a method for spraying the granular agrochemical composition. The granular agrochemical composition containing an agrochemical active component is used being mixed with rice seeds and sprayed upon sowing, and the composition having a short diameter of 50 to 320% of the width of the rice seeds, a long diameter of 50 to 230% of the length of the rice seeds, and a specific gravity of 1 to 4 g/cm3. The method and the like for spraying the granular agrochemical composition, including: a mixing step of mixing the granular agrochemical composition with rice seeds; and a spraying step of spraying the mixture obtained in the mixing step.

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

Abstract: There is provided an on-line manual flush drip emitter. The emitter uses a diaphragm to provide pressure compensation. A plunger runs through an outlet of the emitter and is connected to the diaphragm. The plunger may be manually forced to push against the diaphragm to disengage it from a pressure compensating tortuous path and allow the water to flush debris from the tortuous path, and ultimately exit the emitter to the outside environment.

Abstract: The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems.

Abstract: An integrated irrigation valve control device has a coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of irrigation equipment. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the coil to control the flux at the coil. A housing covers at least a portion of the coil and at least a portion of the control circuitry.

Abstract: Disclosed is an agricultural air injection apparatus including: a compressor for compressing air; an air tank which has a pressure gauge and a safety valve for presenting overpressure and stores compressed air of high pressure in a set pressure condition; a decompression valve for decompressing air pressure discharged from the air tank; a sprayer for spraying water in a particle state in order to make vapor contained in the supplied air; a distributor which uniformly distributes the decompressed air to a plurality of flow paths and has a control valve to open and close the flow paths; an air supply pipe which is buried in the soil where crops to be cultivated will be planted and has pores for supplying air passing through the distributor; and a controller which is connected to the compressor, the pressure gauge of the tank and the control valve of the distributor to control supply of the compressed air.

Abstract: A method to reduce the amount of irrigation water wherein the device is made of combusted product in cylinder shape (the device) made of biomass at 4 cm./6 cm./8 cm. diameter to be inserted in various depths, sizes/length under the source of water irrigation in proximity to tree or plant and in different numbers according to the season. The device has ability to absorb and store irrigation water in high capacity up to 300% in higher quantity than soil ground making it as sustainable source to supply the roots of a tree or plant by water in areas which suffer from shortfall of rain, with poor type of soil and depletion of underground water reservoir. The device will absorb water and make the surrounding soil constantly moisture and wet by allowing diffusion of water from device.

Abstract: The invention is a temperature and blight insulated aeroponics root chamber built with opaque High-Density EPP (Expanded Polypropylene). The chamber is a fully or partially enclosed container to host plant roots, to provide thermal insulation and light blockage functions, and to control humidity, temperature, and liquid leakage inside of the growth environment. The chamber may be produced with molding process to create seamless body construction, or may consist of multiple components. There are outlets and inlets through the chamber enclosure for the flows of nutrients and wastes. The chamber may contain one or more optional nutrient reservoirs. The chamber may be in different shapes and colors. The chamber may work with one or more temperature control devices.

Abstract: A cloner may include a reservoir to hold a liquid, a lid with apertures to hold plant cuttings, stems, or roots, and a manifold mountable at or near a water line of the reservoir. One end of the lid may include a fan housing, and an opposite end may include ventilation holes. The reservoir may have a pump housing to hold a pump so that the pump does not become submerged in water, mitigating or preventing excess heat inside the cloner.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH846107. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH846107, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH846107 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH846107.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH850148. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH850148, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH850148 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH850148.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH205155. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH205155, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH205155 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH205155.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV754592. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV754592, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV754592 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV754592 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV754592.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH634759. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH634759, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH634759 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH634759.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH581470. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH581470, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH581470 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH581470.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH276806. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH276806, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH276806 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH276806.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH288451. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH288451, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH288451 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH288451.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH288822. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH288822, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH288822 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH288822.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH302224. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH302224, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH302224 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH302224.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH306870. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH306870, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH306870 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH306870.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH311019. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH311019, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH311019 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH311019.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH637137. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH637137, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH637137 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH637137.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH700140. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH700140, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH700140 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH700140.