Abstract: A differential amplifier circuit includes a first differential transistor pair, a second differential transistor pair, an adder section and an amplifying unit. The first differential transistor pair receives first and second input signals and an output signal as a third input signal, and the second differential transistor pair receives the first and second input signals and the output signal as a fourth input signal. The adder section adds first output signals from the first differential transistor pair and second output signals from the second differential transistor pair, and the amplifying unit amplifies an addition resultant signal from the adder section to output to the first and second differential transistor pairs.

Abstract: A digital broadcast system and a data processing method are disclosed. A receiving system of the digital broadcast system includes a signal receiving unit, a demodulating unit, a program table decoder, and a controller. The signal receiving unit receives a broadcast signal in which at least one parade and main service data are multiplexed, each parade including mobile service data and data of at least one section of a program table for decoding the mobile service data. The demodulating unit demodulates data of at least one parade included in the broadcast signal. The program table decoder scans at least one demodulated parade, receives each section of the program table from the scanned parade to construct a corresponding program table, and parses the constructed program table to output program table information. The controller controls decoding of the demodulated mobile service data according to the parsed program table information.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a number of base stations capable of communicating with a plurality of subscriber stations. The base station coordinates transmission of resource blocks with a transmission of resource blocks from a second base station. The resource blocks include at least one reference signal (RS) patterns. In addition, base station punctures a plurality of resource elements in the resource blocks that might overlap with one of the CRS patterns in another resource block transmitted by the second base station such that no data is transmitted in the plurality of punctured resource elements. The subscriber station receives the resource blocks from at least two base stations and can avoid reading data from the resource elements that might overlap.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a processor configured to monitor at a recurring interval a plurality of message queues and a plurality of server sessions that access the message queues, determine, at each occurrence of the interval, an appropriate number of server sessions per queue that achieves acceptable load balance, and redistribute the server sessions among the message queues to match the appropriate number of server session per queue upon determining the appropriate number of server sessions and prior to a subsequent occurrence of the interval.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method of encoding/decoding a video, particularly a method and an apparatus for storing a quantization parameter differential value in a largest coding unit (LCU) based on quadtree splitting and adaptively predicting a quantization parameter value based on context information on neighboring CUs. Quadtree-based quantization parameter encoding and decoding methods and apparatuses effectively show information on a block having a quantization parameter differential value based on splitting information on a CU and adaptively predict a quantization parameter value using context information including a block size, block partition and a quantization parameter of a neighboring CU.

Abstract: Systems and methods for IP communication over a distributed antenna system transport are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing Ethernet connectivity over a distributed antenna system comprises receiving internet protocol (IP) formatted data from an internet protocol device coupled to a remote unit of a distributed antenna system; sampling wireless radio frequency (RF) signals received at the remote unit to produce digitized RF samples; generating a serial data stream for output to a host unit of the distributed antenna system, the serial data stream further comprising a multiple-timeslot communication frame providing a first partition of bandwidth for transporting the digitized RF samples and a second partition of bandwidth for implementing an Ethernet pipe for transporting the IP formatted data.

Abstract: A drill attachment for removing weeds and the like from the ground, which has a body with a shaft protruding from the center and at least two prongs protruding from the opposite side of the body. The free end of the shaft is placed into the chuck of an electric drill, and the prongs are forced into the ground around a weed. The user operates the drill, thus spinning the prongs around the weed. The prongs entangle the weed's roots and bore a small hole in the ground, allowing the user to easily remove the weed. The prongs are then placed into the ground close to the hole, and the drill is slowly operated, thus refilling the hole. The device has a plurality of edges and corners that allow the operator to shear weeds and the like that become entangled on it.

Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting a pivot arm to an implement has a cylindrical member, an adjusting sleeve, and a mounting bolt extending through the cylindrical member and adjusting sleeve to fix the cylindrical member and adjusting sleeve together. The cylindrical member extends through a bore of a bearing housing for rotation within the bearing housing. The adjusting sleeve has a threaded external surface. A disc spring is positioned on the adjusting sleeve. An adjusting nut is threaded onto the threaded external surface of the adjusting sleeve. The adjusting nut can be tightened to compress the disc spring to create a lateral bearing force against the bearing housing. The bearing housing can be integral with a pivot arm for mounting a gauge wheel assembly on a planter row unit, or the bearing housing can be a fixed part for mounting a pivot arm for a closing/press wheel on a drill.

Abstract: A harrow attachment for a tillage implement includes a harrow drawbar mounting at least one rank of harrowing tools. A pivot link pivotally couples the harrow rank to the drawbar so it can trip by pivoting upward toward the drawbar from a home position in which the harrow rank is farthest away from the drawbar. A downforce spring is coupled to the drawbar and in a variable length state when the harrow rank is tripped to apply a return biasing force to the harrow rank. An adjustment mechanism couples the spring to the harrow rank and/or the pivot link in one of a plurality of adjustment locations in each of which the harrow rank is in the home position and the spring is in a fixed length state in which the biasing force is removed.

Abstract: Agricultural devices, row unit adjustment systems, and methods of adjusting a depth of a furrow include an agricultural device that is adapted to plant seeds and includes a frame, a furrow opener coupled to the frame and adapted to cut a furrow including a depth, a sensor adapted to sense a characteristic associated with planting seeds and generate a signal associated with the sensed characteristic, and a processing unit receiving the signal associated with the sensed characteristic. The depth of the furrow is adjustable based on the signal associated with the sensed characteristic. Such characteristic may be a characteristic of the soil, a force applied to the agricultural device, or a position of a portion of the agricultural device.

Abstract: A folding toolbar for an agricultural implement. A unitary flex hinge structure connects adjacent sections of the toolbar and provides a dual pivoting function. The flex hinge pivots about a first pin connected to a first section and is in pivotal connection about a second pin connected to a second section, the first and second pins defining axes that are orthogonal to each other. The unitary flex hinge further includes a lug plate that defines a mid plane along which a force may be applied. The mid plane and the axis of the first pin may be coplanar to reduce bending moments about the flex hinge relative to conventional arrangements where the axis of a hinge pin is offset relative to the plane in which the force is applied. The first pin may be mounted to a hinge mount that is mounted to lug plate for a compact design.

Abstract: A multiple singling device is mounted on a row unit of an agricultural single-seed drilling machine and has a split housing with a multifunctional center piece.

Abstract: An agricultural delivery system allows for the selective delivery of agricultural product (e.g., seeds or fertilizer) along one or more paths to row units according to a real-time location determined for the delivery system. The delivery system may include: a rotating drum configured to separate individual product for depositing along paths to row units; a sectional control system which may include wheels or gates for selectively cutting off product in the paths; and a controller in communication with a positioning system and the sectional control system. In operation, as the delivery system moves through a field; the controller may continuously determine a location for the delivery system. The controller may then operate to adjust individual product delivery, via the sectional control system, according to the location.

Abstract: An agricultural delivery system allows for the selective delivery of agricultural product (e.g., seeds or fertilizer) along one or more paths to row units according to a real-time location determined for the delivery system. The delivery system may include: a rotating drum configured to separate individual product for depositing along paths to row units; a sectional control system which may include wheels or gates for selectively cutting off product in the paths; and a controller in communication with a positioning system and the sectional control system. In operation, as the delivery system moves through a field, the controller may continuously determine a location for the delivery system. The controller may then operate to adjust individual product delivery, via the sectional control system, according to the location.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pot seedling feeding system for a transplanter, including a conveyor unit, a detection sensor, a controller, a seedling separation unit, side plates, and support stands. The conveyor unit includes a step motor, a transmission shaft, a conveyor belt, a tensioning shaft, and bearings. The seedling separation unit includes a seedling separation rod, a reset spring, a guide post, and a support seat. The controller is used to control the step motor which drives the conveyor belt in order to move the pot seedling. When a seedling receiving barrel of the planter rises to a seedling receiving position, the planter is controlled by using a brake cable, the seedling separation rod is then ejected which in turn drives the step motor to carry a pot seedling to move forward. The pot seedling is then dropped in a seedling receiving cup of the planter.

Abstract: A sugar beet puller wheel set includes a pair of generally upright, spaced apart, symmetrically non-parallel puller wheels, rotatably disposed on axles attached to a frame and having a gap therebetween. A gap adjuster is associated with at least one of the puller wheels, and is configured to move the at least one puller wheel axially along the respective axle with axial rotation of the gap adjuster, allowing selective adjustment of the gap.

Abstract: A line(F)-type trimmer head (1) is described, configured to rotate around a rotation axis (A-A) and comprising a housing (3) composed of at least one first housing portion (5) and one second housing portion (7), which can be torsionally and axially coupled to one another and which form a volume for a stock of cutting line (F). The second housing portion comprises at least one first passage (31), transverse with respect to the rotation axis of the trimmer head, with a first end and a second end configured and arranged so as to be positioned in correspondence of the two exit holes (9) for the cutting line, so that a cutting line can be inserted through one exit hole and extracted from the other exit hole, passing along the first transverse passage.

Abstract: A vine removal device comprises a frame and a pair of spaced-apart vine agitators movably carried by the frame so as to form a vine-feeding maw or throat between the vine agitators. A driven vine-cutter is movably carried by the frame and driven relative to the frame, and is disposed in registration with the maw to receive and cut vines fed into the maw by the vine agitators. One or more drive mechanisms are drivingly coupled to the vine-cutter and the vine agitators to drive the vine-cutter and the vine agitators. The vine agitators capture the vines and feed them into the maw, where the vines are cut into mulch by the vine-cutter. A vine removal implement may comprise a plurality of the vine removal devices arranged in side-by-side relation to traverse along a series of sweet potato rows.

Abstract: A mid-mount mower has a mower unit mounted under a vehicle body between front wheels and rear wheels. The mower includes a lift link mechanism having a front link and a rear link, an intermediate structure interconnecting one end of the front link and one end of the rear link via a pivot axis, a blade housing having an engaged portion engageable with an engaging potion of the intermediate structure and a guide face configured to guide the engaging portion ad the engaged portion to an engaging position so as to establish connection between the blade housing placed on a ground surface and the intermediate structure in association with a movement of the vehicle body in a front/rear direction.

Abstract: A lawn care device may include a cutting deck housing at least one blade, a rotatable shaft, and a blade coupler operably coupled to the rotatable shaft. The blade coupler may define a blade channel configured to at least partially enclose four sides of a blade inserted therein. The blade coupler may include a support base and a sleeve that is movable relative to the support base based on a compression state of a biasing element. The blade may be insertable into the blade channel by orienting the blade to apply a force to sidewalls of the sleeve to shift the biasing element to a compressed state and rotating the blade proximate to the support base to enable the biasing element to shift to an extended state in which sidewalls of the sleeve define sidewalls of the blade channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-propelled harvesting machine comprising: —a removable harvesting unit (6) which can be mounted at the front in the direction of travel (F); —a processing unit in the interior; and —a harvested material conveyor channel (5) connecting said harvesting unit, when mounted, to the processing unit. According to the invention, the self-propelled harvesting machine is characterized in that a receiving space which at least partially receives said conveyor channel when in the harvesting mode can have its width adjusted transversely to the direction of travel.

Abstract: A header which is couplable with a base unit of an agricultural harvester. The header includes a rotatably driven first sub-system, a rotatably driven second sub-system, a first input drive, and a second input drive. The first input drive is mechanically couplable with the base unit. The first input drive is configured for driving the first sub-system at a first operating speed. The second input drive is mechanically couplable with the base unit. The second input drive is configured for driving the second sub-system at a second operating speed which is independent of the first operating speed.

Abstract: An end cap for a spreader roll has a base portion and a pin portion, wherein the pin portion inserts into a bearing mechanism to allow the material spread roll to rotate. The base portion includes a mechanism to prevent wrapping material stretched by the material spread roll from reaching the bearing mechanism.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a main bale chamber for the compressing of crop material into bales. The main bale chamber has a floor and an outlet for discharge of compressed crop material in the form of bales. A bale ejection system is at least partially incorporated in the floor, and is arranged to move and eject a rearward bale proximate to the outlet of the main bale chamber. The baler is characterized in that the bale ejection system continuously extends longitudinally past the outlet of the main bale chamber.

Abstract: A hanging drying rack comprises a plurality of rectangular trays arrayed in a vertical column having a mesh bottom with a fastened section secured within each bottom. Lengths of cord secure the trays at each respective common corner. Each end of each cord is secured at a common point suprajacent the upper most tray. The drying rack is particularly suited for drying herbaceous material.

Abstract: A food storage system for enhancing freshness of a perishable food item includes a bowl that is positioned on a support surface. A plate is provided and the plate is selectively positioned in the bowl. The plate is perforated to pass air between the plate and the bowl. A food item is selectively positioned on the plate thereby facilitating the food item to be kept dry. In this way the plate inhibits the food item from rotting and the plate enhances freshness of the food item.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pruning shears, and is intended to cut off branches and stems of landscape trees, fruit trees, etc. while minimizing slips, etc. occurring during pruning when the branches or stems have large diameters or are stiff, to alleviate impacts applied to a hand of an operator particularly at the moment when thick branches or stems are cut off, and to be conveniently hung on a tree branch during work. Furthermore, the pruning shears have a rotating portable saw accommodation means configured to cut off a tree branch or stem outside the cutting range of the pruning shears.

Abstract: A debris blower, having a fan frame, with a back plate and a motor plate, the back plate and motor plate being connected to and separated by a side wall. A fan assembly is positioned within the fan frame, and is rotated by a motor. A controller is electrically connected to the motor and to a battery pack, to energize the motor. A vehicle mounting plate is connected to a vehicle, and a blower mounting plate is connected to the fan frame, so as to removably connect the blower to the vehicle. A mounting tube is connected to the vehicle mounting plate. The blower mounting plate includes at least one hook for connecting with the mounting tube. The blower mounting plate may further include flange extensions to contact the vehicle mounting plate. The direction of the outlet of the blower can be remotely controlled by the operator.

Abstract: A modular system includes a hub and a set of modules removably coupled to the hub. The modules are physically coupled to the frame relative to each other so that each module can operate with respect to a different row of a field. An individual module includes a sensor for capturing field measurement data of individual plants along a row as the modular system moves through the geographic region. An individual module further includes a treatment mechanism for applying a treatment to the individual plants of the row based on the field measurement data before the modular system passes by the individual plants. An individual module further includes a computing device that determines the treatment based on the field measurement data and communicates data to the hub. The hub is communicatively coupled to the modules, so that it may exchange data between the modules and with a remote computing system.

Abstract: A cutting device for a comminution rotor, in particular for comminuting wood and/or soil, with at least one cutter holder. For providing a comminution rotor with low operation costs, the cutter holder has at least one groove, which at least partially receives a basis element of the comminution rotor and which has at least one longitudinal center line with at least two partial lengths that are oriented at an angle with respect to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved head for harvesting of trees. In particular, the head according to the invention is an improvement of a head for harvesting of trees as disclosed in European Patent EP2515628, which state of art is hereby incorporated by reference. In the known head, the balance between the saw pressure and the saw speed is controlled by the oil pressure at the inlet port of the hydraulic motor. This has the drawback that the saw pressure is depending on the saw speed. It is the aim of the invention to provide an improved head for harvesting trees, wherein the saw pressure is constant and independent of the saw speed.

Abstract: This emitter (120) includes a channel which spans to a recessed section (252), from an intake path (221) for receiving an irrigation liquid inside a tube. The channel includes an aperture (243) which is closed by a lid (244) disposed so as to not be in contact with a film (300). A groove is formed at the periphery of the aperture (243). When the film (300) is pressed as a result of the pressure of the irrigation liquid inside the tube, and the lid (244) closes the aperture (243), the flow rate of the irrigation liquid inside the emitter (120) is controlled so as to be the amount capable of passing through the groove. This flow-rate control continues until the pressure difference in the channel between a side upstream with respect to the lid (244) and a side downstream with respect to the lid (244) has been sufficiently reduced.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide irrigation systems comprising: a central irrigation controller; a radio module; a control module; and a radio adaptor in communication with the control module; where the control module comprises: a processor, a first communication interface, and one or more valve drivers, where the control module is configured to implement irrigation commands in implementing at least a portion of irrigation programming such that the one or more valve drivers are each configured to control a different irrigation valve in accordance with the irrigation programming; and the radio adapter comprises: a second communication interface communicationally coupled with the first communication interface, and a wireless radio frequency transceiver configured to provide wireless communication with the radio module where the radio adapter is configured to relay information between the radio module and the control module.

Abstract: A soilless system for high density plant growth includes a greenhouse structure; at least one elongate support member arranged substantially vertically in the greenhouse structure, the support member having a body having a flow channel defined therein; and a plurality of vertically spaced apart receptacles angularly disposed to the vertical axis of the body to receive a plant therein, the receptacles being in fluid communication with the flow channel; a fluid supply system in fluid communication with the flow channel to supply a fluid stream to the flow channel; and a fluid collection system to collect residual fluid that has flowed through the flow channel.

Abstract: Robots for autonomous harvesting of hydroponically grown organic matter with different harvesters are disclosed. The autonomous harvesting involves using one or more robots to (1) navigate a hydroponics arrangement or environment to arrive at locations of harvestable organic matter, (2) identify mature organic matter for harvesting from under-ripe or over-ripe organic matter using the robot's sensors, (3) identify the irregular positions and the irregular extraction points at which the mature organic matter is to be correctly harvested using the robot's sensors, (4) harvest the organic matter at the identified positions using the robot harvester, and (5) place the extracted organic matter into a storage bay for delivery to a packaging or shipment station. The harvester includes one or more of a vacuum, gripper, cutting saw, or clipping shears disposed about a distal end of an extendable or mechanical arm mounted atop a lift.

Abstract: Exemplary methods for use in identifying crosses for use in plant breeding are disclosed. One exemplary method includes selecting a subgroup of potential crosses, based on thresholds associated with population prediction scores for the set of potential crosses. The exemplary method further includes selecting multiple target crosses from the subgroup of potential crosses based on a genetic relatedness of the parents in the subgroup of potential crosses, filtering the target crosses based on a rule (or rules) defining a threshold (or thresholds) for at least one characteristic and/or trait, selecting ones of the filtered target crosses based on risk associated with the selected one of the filtered target crosses, and directing the selected ones of the filtered target crosses into a breeding pipeline, thereby providing crosses to the breeding pipeline based, at least in part, on commercial success of parents included in the selected ones of the filtered crosses.

Abstract: Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean variety, designated AM13961456, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-125665. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the variety, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the AM13961456 variety, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00M480 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00M480 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00M480 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00M480, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00M480 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00M480 and methods of using maize variety X00M480 are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Daucus carota, in particular to a new variety of carrot designated NUN 85933 CAC as well as plants, seeds and carrot roots thereof.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH1699FW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH1699FW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH1699FW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1699FW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH1699FW or a locus conversion of PH1699FW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40WC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40WC with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40WC through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH40WC or a locus conversion of PH40WC with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 96826568. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 96826568, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 96826568 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 96826568.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PHZG03 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PHZG03, cells from soybean variety 5PHZG03, plants of soybean 5PHZG03, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PHZG03. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PHZG03 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PHZG03, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PHZG03, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PHZG03. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PHZG03 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSUT04 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSUT04, cells from soybean variety 5PSUT04, plants of soybean 5PSUT04, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSUT04. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSUT04 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSUT04, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSUT04, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSUT04. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSUT04 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PPAN44 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PPAN44, cells from soybean variety 5PPAN44, plants of soybean 5PPAN44, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PPAN44. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PPAN44 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PPAN44, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PPAN44, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PPAN44. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PPAN44 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PYUL87 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PYUL87, cells from soybean variety 5PYUL87, plants of soybean 5PYUL87, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PYUL87. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PYUL87 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PYUL87, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PYUL87, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PYUL87. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PYUL87 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PMQT18 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PMQT18, cells from soybean variety 5PMQT18, plants of soybean 5PMQT18, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PMQT18. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PMQT18 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PMQT18, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PMQT18, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PMQT18. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PMQT18 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated RRL43M115. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety RRL43M115. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety RRL43M115 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety RRL43M115 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated RRL913T455. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety RRL913T455. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety RRL913T455 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety RRL913T455 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A system for controlling the position of a robot carriage includes a linear carriage track positioned adjacent to a rotary milking platform, a robot carriage positioned on the carriage track such that the robot carriage may move along the carriage track, and a controller. The controller determines a rotational movement of a milking stall of the rotary milking platform, and determines a linear movement of the robot carriage on the carriage track corresponding to the rotational movement of the milking stall of the rotary milking platform. The controller further communicates a signal to a carriage actuator coupled to the robot carriage and the carriage track. The signal causes the carriage actuator to move the robot carriage along the carriage track according to the determined linear movement as the rotary milking platform rotates.