Abstract: A wheel-mounting assembly for a utility vehicle includes a chassis and a wheel support assembly mounted to respective outboard ends of first and second telescopic axle assemblies. The first and second telescopic axle assemblies are laterally spaced from one another and are each secured to the chassis. The first and second telescopic axle assemblies each include a respective actuator arranged to control extension and retraction thereof for steering and track-width control.

Abstract: An agricultural implement system includes a down force cylinder configured to apply a downward force to a row unit, and a depth control cylinder configured to vary a penetration depth of a ground engaging tool of the row unit. The agricultural implement system also includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the down force cylinder and the depth control cylinder. The valve assembly is configured to automatically adjust the downward force by varying fluid pressure within the down force cylinder based on fluid pressure within the depth control cylinder.

Abstract: A tillage implement has a main frame towed in a forward working direction and toolbar assemblies supported on the main frame. Each assembly has an elongate toolbar member transverse to the forward working direction with tillage units spaced along the toolbar member for working the ground. A pivot supports each toolbar at an intermediate location on the toolbar for angular adjustment about an upright axis relative to the main frame. Followers at opposing ends of each toolbar member are received in respective guides at fixed locations on the main frame such that the followers are slidable within the guides in the forward working direction while restricting rotation of the toolbar member about a longitudinal axis of the toolbar member relative to the main frame. Angular position of each toolbar is controlled by an actuator with an attached mechanical indicator that can be read by an operator.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for agricultural management-zone delineation to be done over broad geographic extents without overly-localized field-specific data. The instant innovation guides precision agricultural sampling and management by delineating enhanced management zones based upon remote sensing and artificial intelligence and combining the two with data derived from an existing countrywide soil survey database. In an embodiment, the instant innovation uses artificial intelligence from multiple sources to provide granular zone detail. Output of the present innovation can be aggregated to produce management zone sizes that have a level of uncertainty compatible with the needs of the customer-farmer and implementable given the capabilities of available equipment.

Abstract: A furrow opener on an agricultural ground working implement has an opener body supported on a tool supporting shank of the implement and a replaceable furrowing tip body on the opener body. A delivery passage extends through the opener body and the tip body to deposit granular material in a furrow formed in the ground by the furrow opener. The tip body has a vertical knife portion and laterally protruding wings. Each wing further includes a soil shield portion projecting upwardly from the inner edge of the respective wing alongside the corresponding side surface of the opener body so as to resist penetration of soil into the chamber through a seam between the inner edge of the wing and the corresponding side surface of the opener body.

Abstract: A spreader device includes a container portion configured to contain spread substance, a spreader portion having a rotor configured to spread the spread substance contained in the container portion, and an attachment portion configured to be attached to a vehicle body. The spreader portion includes at least three spreader portions. Preferably, each of the at least three spreader portions has a different spreading direction. Preferably, the spreader portion includes a first spreader portion having a first rotor configured to spread the spread substance contained in the container portion, a second spreader portion having a second rotor configured to spread the spread substance contained in the container portion, and a third spreader portion having a third rotor configured to spread the spread substance contained in the container portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lawn mower comprising a battery system, a walking system and a cutter system. The lawn mower further comprises: a fault detection module, configured to detect if at least one of the battery system, walking system and cutter system has a fault; a fault determination module, configured to judge the fault level of the detected fault; and a control module, to control the current-limiting or outage of the corresponding battery system, the slowdown or stop of the walking system, as well as the slowdown or stop of the cutter system according to the fault level; compared with the prior art, the invention not only makes the fault detection more intelligent, but also the lawn mower can adjust the working state in real time according to the fault level, thereby improving the working efficiency.

Abstract: A trimmer which is suitable for cutting vegetation such as plants, bushes, hedges and trees. The trimmer includes a motor housing, a shaft tube enclosing a drive shaft, a front handle provided at the shaft tube, an electric motor as well as a cutting unit. The shaft tube which carries the front handle includes a portion which has a smaller diameter than the rest of the shaft tube. The trimmer is ergonomic and has higher operational safety than conventional trimmers. Moreover, the shaft tube, and drive shaft enclosed within the shaft tube, can't be crushed by compressive forces.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for adjusting harvesting implement orientation of an agricultural harvester may include a harvesting implement configured to be coupled to the agricultural harvester in a manner that permits a fore/aft tilt angle defined between a longitudinal axis of the harvesting implement and a field surface to be adjusted. The system may also include a sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of a distance between the harvesting implement and the field surface. Furthermore, the system may include a controller configured to receive an input associated with a predetermined characteristic of the harvesting implement. The controller may also be configured to monitor the distance between the harvesting implement and the field surface based on data received from the sensor and initiate adjustments of the fore/aft tilt angle based on the received input and the monitored distance.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a steering control system useful for providing stable control during high-speed operation of harvesters, such as self-propelled windrowers. The steering control system utilizes a sensor for detecting and regulating a position of a single steering cylinder associated with a first caster, a damper being free of sensing and providing passive damping to the second caster.

Abstract: A harvest header for a harvesting machine includes a carrying frame, a mechanism for receiving or cutting harvest material from a field, a control device, a power-operated actuator operably controlled by the control device, and a transverse conveyor screw movably controlled between two or more positions. The position of the transverse conveyor screw is adjustably controlled by the actuator in order to transport the harvest material to a discharge opening. The control device independently controls the actuator based on at least one harvest material property.

Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvester including a draper frame. A conveyor having a fore end and an aft end is supported by the draper frame and a draper seal is adjustably attached to the draper frame adjacent the fore end of the conveyor. The draper seal covers a bead seal at the fore end of the conveyor and extends substantially along the width of the fore end of the conveyor. The draper seal includes a first portion attached to the draper frame, a second portion extending forwardly from the first portion, a third portion extending upwardly from the second portion, and a fourth portion extending rearwardly from the third portion. The second, third and fourth portions surround and cover the conveyor bead seal.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a braking system useful for providing stable braking of harvesters, such as self-propelled windrowers. The braking system utilizes respective service brakes associated with or integrated into a front drive system of the harvester, each of the service brakes configured to slow down or stop rotation of the respective front wheels. A controller/module is configured to receive inputs and feedback parameters to actuate components of the harvester to slow down or stop the harvester.

Abstract: A square baler (30) includes a chassis (32), a plunger (36), and a variable speed transmission (42). The plunger assembly (36) includes a reciprocating plunger head (76) slidably mounted relative to the chassis (32) and operable to reciprocate within a chamber (54) to apply a compressive force against the material. The transmission (42) includes drive (86) and driven components (90) and an endless drive element (98) that drivingly interconnects the components. The driven component is drivingly connected to the plunger head. The drive component is operable to be driven by a prime mover at a drive input speed. At least one of the components has an adjustable operating diameter so that the driven component has a variable output speed.

Abstract: A mixed media farm may include a tray for holding water at a prescribed water level. A cell may be placable on the tray, with the cell defining a cavity and having at least one opening in communication with the cavity. The cell may be sized such that when the cell is placed on the tray, a lower portion of the cell resides below the prescribed water level and an upper portion of the cell resides above the prescribed water level. Soil may be in the cavity, with the soil having a lower portion below the prescribed water level, and an upper portion above the prescribed water level when the cell is placed in the tray. A plurality of seeds may be planted in the upper portion of the soil, with the plurality of seeds defining a seed density of greater than 5 seeds per square inch.

Abstract: A greenhouse screen comprising strips of film material that are interconnected by a yarn system of transverse threads and longitudinal threads by means of knitting, warp-knitting or weaving process to form a continuous product is disclosed. At least some of the strips comprise a film material in the form of a single- or multilayer polyester film wherein the film contains at least 1.0 wt.-% SiO2 and a maximum of 2.5 wt.-% SiO2, and has a spreading factor of at least 2 and not more than 8. The greenhouse screen as disclosed herein has a reduced flammability and light scattering properties particularly suited for greenhouse applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an urban vertical farming system linked directly to a shop. The urban vertical farming system comprises a shop space communicating with a crop cultivation space through a door, and comprises an environment control unit for controlling the environment of the cultivation space, a vertically-movable rack for placing crops cultivated in the cultivation space, a rack transportation means for moving the vertically-movable rack vertically up and down through an area communicating between the cultivation space and the shop space, a pipe system for circulating and controlling the air containing much oxygen and much carbon dioxide in the vegetable cultivation rooms and the mushroom cultivation rooms, respectively, of the cultivation space, and a sustainable recycling means for organic fertilizers manufactured with crops residues from the vegetable cultivation rooms and the mushroom cultivation rooms of the cultivation space and substrate waste after mushroom cultivation.

Abstract: Robotic greenhouses and devices, methods, and systems for operating such robotic greenhouses are described herein.

Abstract: An arbor stake stabilization member is disclosed. In one embodiment of the arbor stake stabilization member, a body includes an annular ring of a biodegradable material having an axial passageway therethrough. A locking member is coupled to the annular ring and extends radially inward into the axial passageway. A plate of a biodegradable material extends circumferentially outwardly from the annular ring. The perforated plate includes multiple openings. In use, the arbor stake stabilization member may be placed underground and on or above a rootball of a tree. The locking member is sized to accept an arbor stake therethrough in an interference fit. The arbor stake may extend from the top of the rootball through the rootball and into the undisturbed soil at a point below the rootball. Over time, the arbor stake stabilization member biodegrades.

Abstract: A fixed irrigation landscape growing system comprises: a supporting substrate; a water absorbent blanket arranged above the substrate; and a growing medium, notably a soil layer, arranged above the water absorbent blanket. Irrigation is provided by irrigation pipes or by sprinklers.

Abstract: A concentrator nozzle attachment for a blower device is disclosed that increases the airflow velocity of the blower without sacrificing the field of the jetting air. The concentrator nozzle is formed of an outer ring with a centrally located guide surface and is placed at the exit of an air tube. As the air exits the air tube, it's forced to flow around the guide surface, thus increasing its velocity. The attachment is secured to the end of the air tube and so does not alter the outer diameter through which the air exits. In this way, air velocity is increased without reducing its effectiveness.

Abstract: The clamp includes a hollow base having an open top side, two opposed open ends, and an inner sidewall bordering a bottom side as well as two opposite lateral sides of the base. The inner sidewall defines a passage extending between the two opposite open ends and through which a flexible tube can pass. The clamp also includes a slidable part inserted into the base at one of its ends to close its top side. The proposed concept is particularly advantageous for sugar making.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a plant growth media, the method comprising subjecting a wet microbial cellulose material to a homogenisation process, thereby producing a pulp suitable as a plant growth medium. The present invention further relates to a plant growth medium produced from microbial cellulose material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for maintaining desired pressure levels in an irrigation system when the flow rate available to the irrigation system is reduced below the system's required flow rate.

Abstract: An irrigation system and method of controlling operations of the irrigation system are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for effecting water potential in a water-containing media comprising a water-permeable housing, a volume changing material that can retain water, a compressible insert and a receiver for receiving and transducing a signal, is provided.

Abstract: A scalable, hydroponic plant cultivation system that incorporates top-down drip technology, a root misting spray, and a closed loop, lotic nutrient-rich, water-based solution circulation system in a highly oxygenated environment using aeration technology. The hydroponic system starts with a reservoir that is connected at its base to a series of plant containers which is in a closed loop system that pumps nutrient rich solution out from the reservoir to each plant container via an elevated, acequia drip system that provides the nutrient rich solution to the base of the plants, which is then circulated passively down through the root basket and then through the entire system of networked containers and back to the main reservoir. The next element of the hydroponic system has the reservoir connected to a series of pipes and manifolds that run through the upper interior of each plant container to deliver an aerated spray directed at the plant's upper roots.

Abstract: Systems and methods for neural network forecasting for tiered hydroponic farming configurations are disclosed. In embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes: determining, by a computing device, ecology factors associated with a plant of interest; determining, by the computing device, beneficial interdependencies of the ecology factors associated with the plant of interest using an artificial neural network system; and generating, by the computing device, an ecology framework for the plant of interest within a cultivation system based on the beneficial interdependencies of the ecology factors, wherein the ecology framework reflects ecological conditions desired to promote healthy growth of the plant of interest.

Abstract: An enclosed controlled environment plant growth chamber based on high pressure aeroponics which features; a system for air temperature control, humidity control, filtering, and exchange in the root and shoot areas; a closed loop design that has no standing water tanks and a low operating water volume; nutrient solution chemistry sensors; nutrient solution dosing; reverse osmosis water filtration; a method of supplying the canopy with light. Whereby all electrical components and sensors are monitored and controlled by a microcontroller.

Abstract: The specification discloses a hydroponic nutrient aeration and flow control (NAFC) device and system, which both aerates and controls the flow of the hydroponic nutrient solution. The NAFC device has no moving parts. Each NAFC device mixes and aerates the nutrient from the nutrient reservoir with air and/or nutrient from one of the grow tanks. Each NAFC device additionally controls the flow of the aerated nutrient solution to the grow tank and the nutrient reservoir. The vertical position of the end of the nutrient return line in each grow tank may be adjusted to adjust the level of the nutrient solution within the grow tank.

Abstract: A method for producing haploid Lolium plants may start with providing a Lolium multiflorum inducer line, the L. multiflorum inducer line having the ability to induce mitotic genome instability and haploid sectoring when hybridized as a maternal parent with a Lolium sp. paternal parent, such as previously disclosed lines IL1 and IL2. The inducer line may then be crossed with a Lolium sp. to generate F1 plants, and the F1 plants may be self-fertilized so as to recover seed from the selfed plant. The recovered seed may then be planted to generate one or more F2 plants, and at least one of the F2 plants may be a haploid Lolium plant.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated GF34657602 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety GF34657602, cells from soybean variety GF34657602, plants of soybean GF34657602, and plant parts of soybean variety GF34657602. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety GF34657602 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety GF34657602, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety GF34657602, and methods of characterizing soybean variety GF34657602. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety GF34657602 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated OT34672671 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety OT34672671, cells from soybean variety OT34672671, plants of soybean OT34672671, and plant parts of soybean variety OT34672671. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety OT34672671 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety OT34672671, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety OT34672671, and methods of characterizing soybean variety OT34672671. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety OT34672671 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated OT34673116 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety OT34673116, cells from soybean variety OT34673116, plants of soybean OT34673116, and plant parts of soybean variety OT34673116. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety OT34673116 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety OT34673116, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety OT34673116, and methods of characterizing soybean variety OT34673116. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety OT34673116 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9011, tomato hybrid SVTM9012, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-5180V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z16-5182V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9011, tomato hybrid SVTM9012, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-5180V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z16-5182V and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9011, tomato hybrid SVTM9012, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-5180V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z16-5182V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTC8006 and tomato line CHI-HE17-3439. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC8006 and tomato line CHI-HE17-3439 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC8006 and tomato line CHI-HE17-3439 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTC6031 and tomato line CHIXL13-3073. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC6031 and tomato line CHIXL13-3073 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC6031 and tomato line CHIXL13-3073 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: An animal litter box has a front-back direction, a left-right direction, and a height direction. The animal litter box includes: a main body that receives excrement of an animal; and a cover that is removably mounted to an upper portion of the main body. The cover includes walls on front-back-direction sides and on left-right-direction sides. The cover includes an open top at a ceiling, the cover includes a cutout in at least one of the walls. The cutout serves as an entrance/exit when the animal enters or exits the animal litter. The cover includes an extending bottom that extends from a lower end portion of the cutout to an inner side of the at least one of walls.

Abstract: A milking arrangement includes a milking module having at least two milking places, a front gate assembly, a sequence gate assembly, an entrance gate, an independent first drive device for moving the front gate assembly between lower and upper positions, and a second drive device for moving the entrance gate between open and closed positions. An independent third drive device moves the sequence gate assembly from a first position to a second elevated position in which the sequence gates are located at a level above and behind animals standing in respective milking places. The sequence gate assembly being configured to move from the second position to the first position such that the sequence gates urge animals standing in their respective milking places to leave the milking places. A control arrangement controls opening of the entrance gate on basis of the position of the sequence gate assembly.

Abstract: A livestock water fountain comprises a first water chamber, a water inlet near the bottom of the first water chamber, and a thermostat in the first water chamber position above the inlet adjacent a preset low-water level in the chamber so as to measure the temperature of the water near the surface of the water. The fountain maybe divided into dual chambers with a wall having a lower passageway for fluid communication which can be plugged to limit water to one of the chambers when water consumption decreases in cold weather.

Abstract: A safe and humane head collar for an animal includes a clasp and a head strap extending through first and second channels formed in the clasp. The head strap has a first end secured to a slip loop and a second end secured to a lead attachment. The head strap passes once through the slip loop to form a head loop for passing over a head of the animal. The safe and humane head collar also includes a nose strap extending through third and fourth channels formed in the clasp to provide a nose loop for passing over a nose of the animal, the nose strap having first and second ends terminating below the clasp. When fitted to the animal, the clasp secures a portion the first and second ends of the nose strap and a portion of the head loop below a lower jaw of the animal, and the head loop is positioned so that the slip loop is situated behind an ear of the animal.

Abstract: A device for controlling the bark of an animal. The animal bark control device includes a housing having a curved bottom side extending between opposing distal ends forming an open neck receiving area. The curved bottom side can rest flush against a neck of a dog when mounted thereon. A speaker is disposed on a front side of the housing such that the speaker faces toward an ear of the dog when the housing is secured to a dog collar and mounted against the neck of the dog. The animal bark control device mounts to a dorsal region of a pet dog thereby allowing the speaker to deliver an audible corrective sound directly to the dog. A bridge extends from the housing, wherein the housing is movable along a longitudinal length of the bridge in order to adjust the placement of the housing when mounted to the dog.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for acquiring data from and communicating with a wearable device (e.g., a collar) affixed to animal are described. A wearable device affixed to a dog, for example, may acquire data and transmit the data to mobile devices or servers using one or several wireless technologies. The wearable device may also receive signaling, which may be indicative of commands to or feedback for the animal wearing the wearable device. The data acquired from the wireless device may be used for monitoring and communicating with an animal by, for example, generating reports, developing training or feeding schedules, or conveying relevant information to animal owners. Likewise, signaling sent to the device may facilitate interaction between an animal and the animal's owner, between the animal and its surroundings, or between multiple animals.

Abstract: A tag attachable to an animal, the tag comprising: a battery connected to a radio transceiver that consumes power from the battery during transmissions and receptions of signals to and from one or more proximate tags attachable to one or more other animals to generate paired tag readings; and a controller configured to operate the radio transceiver for a predetermined duration and frequency of transmissions, and a predetermined duration and frequency of receptions; wherein the predetermined duration and frequency of transmissions and the predetermined duration and frequency of receptions are based on power consumptions of the radio transceiver during transmissions and receptions, and a targeted number of paired tag readings of the tag.

Abstract: A system and method for providing small animal veterinary care is provided. The system and method includes providing an enclosed garage adjacent to a veterinary exam room and the garage includes entry and exit garage doors at opposite ends of the garage. A vehicle holding a small animal is received into the garage through the entry garage door. Without going outside the small animal receives veterinary care, such as outpatient veterinary care, which may occur in the adjacent exam room. Following the provision of care, the vehicle exits the garage through the exit garage door. The garage and the veterinary exam room are located under a common roof, such that the small animal is able to be moved from the vehicle directly into the exam room without going outside.

Abstract: A method and a system are provided for collecting volatile organic compounds and applying THz based detection of a signature of the collected compounds to determine egg properties. Egg properties include gender and/or fertility.

Abstract: A system of decorating a housing that includes a base and a plurality of decorative elements. The decorative elements are irremovably disposed on or partially in the base. The width and depth of the base is less than or equal to the width and depth of the bottom inner surface dimensions of the housing such that the bottom inner surface area of the housing is entirely covered by one or more bases.

Abstract: The invention relates to transgenic animals useful for optimal production of functional immunoglobulins with human idiotypes.

Abstract: A special-shaped dip net provided with an external handle comprises a net rack, a dip net rod and a handle, wherein a dip net rod mounting base is arranged at the tail end of the net rack and is provided with a first lock structure; the dip net rod penetrates through the dip net rod mounting base, clamping grooves matched with the first lock structure are separately formed in the front end and the rear end of the dip net rod, and the dip net rod is locked on the dip net rod mounting base through the first lock structure; the handle comprises two connecting parts and a handheld part, the two connecting parts are symmetrically fixed to the left and the right side of the dip net rod mounting base and incline upwards from back to front, and the handheld part has two ends fixed to the connecting parts on the two sides and is higher than the dip net rod. The dip net rod and the handle are cooperatively used for scooping fish, the dip net can be lifted more easily, and the dip net rod is not prone to deformation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable dip net provided with a handle and a method for using the same. The foldable dip net comprises a handle, a connector and a net rack, wherein the handle comprises a U-shaped support, a handle lever is arranged at the front end of the U-shaped support, and an arm rest plate is arranged on the tail end of the U-shaped support; the connector comprises a mounting base body fixed to the forefront of the U-shaped support and provided with a lock structure, and a light-emitting unit is arranged in the mounting base body; the tail end of the net rack is hinged to the mounting base body through a rotary pin, and a clamping groove is formed in the side wall of the rotary pin and is matched with the lock structure.