Abstract: A method and apparatus provide active vibration damping when remotely positioning a stabilizer wheel of a towable agricultural implement by detecting an onset of ground-induced vibration and automatically introducing a phase-shifted vibration-countering or cancelling/damping modulation pattern into a signal that simultaneously and cooperatively controls the flow of hydraulic fluid to and from both the rod and base ends of the bore of a double-acting hydraulic cylinder, to hold the piston of the hydraulic cylinder at a target position determined from a desired position input signal corresponding to a desired position of the stabilizer wheel with respect to a frame of the agricultural implement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for remotely positioning a stabilizer wheel of a towable agricultural implement simultaneously, cooperatively and proportionally control the flow of hydraulic fluid to and from both the rod and base ends of the bore of a double-acting hydraulic cylinder, to hold the piston of the hydraulic cylinder at a target position determined from a desired position input signal corresponding to a desired position of the stabilizer wheel with respect to a frame of the agricultural implement.

Abstract: An agricultural apparatus includes a first main wing and at least one wheel on one side and a second main wing and at least one wheel on an opposite side. The first and second main wings are pivotable about respective axes of rotation between extended positions in which the first and second main wings extend laterally outward from respective opposite sides of the frame structure, and retracted, storage positions in which the first and second main wings extend generally along a length of the frame structure for shipping or transport. The first and second main wings include respective raised sections each configured to extend over a respective wheel on a corresponding side of the frame structure in the storage position. The raised sections each include a frame having a generally concave shape receiving a portion of one of the first and second wheels in the storage position.

Abstract: A method, system and an apparatus minimize over-seeding and disruption of previously placed seed in an overlap area, when applying an agricultural product to a field with an agricultural product delivery arrangement having row units, by dispensing a predetermined first product amount equal to one hundred percent of a desired application to the field in a first pass through the entire field including the overlap area, and then dispensing a second product amount in a subsequent pass through the overlap area without raising row units out of the soil during the subsequent pass. The second product amount is determined as a function of a percentage the predetermined first product amount applied to the overlap area during the first pass that is disturbed by operative engagement of the row units with the soil during the subsequent pass over the overlap area.

Abstract: A method of managing crops using an electronic device having an interface. Inputs of crop data is received, and each of the crop data is associated with a sample site location corresponding to each of a plurality of images captured by an image capturing device. A graph plotting one or more types of crop data including data associated with the plurality of images is generated in a first display region of the interface. A subset of sample site locations requiring one of a predetermined set of actions is displayed on the map in a second display region of the interface based on a selection within one of the plots on the graph.

Abstract: The present application discloses a production line for afforestation. The technical solution includes at least one mobile platform which has a living area formed thereon, a column disposed at the bottom thereof for forming a sunshade area under the mobile platform for cultivating seedlings, and a walking mechanism installed at the bottom of the column. The production line is convenient for the people to plant trees in the desert.

Abstract: A soil resistivity detection system for an agricultural implement includes a row unit having row unit components. The row unit components include a residue management system configured to condition soil at a leading edge of the row unit, an opening system configured to form a furrow in the soil, a closing assembly configured to close the furrow, and a press wheel assembly configured to compact the soil. The soil resistivity detection system also includes a control assembly configured to output an electrical current to a first pair of the row unit components, receive voltages from a second pair of the row unit components, determine a voltage differential based on the voltages, and determine a soil resistivity based on the voltage differential.

Abstract: A broadcast spreader assembly for spreading granular material over a yard, field, or the like includes a hopper for holding granular material, a motor for driving a rotating drive shaft having a distribution chamber in a side of the rotating drive shaft, and a spreader mechanism. The rotating distribution chamber delivers a constant dosage of granular material to the spreader mechanism with each rotation thereof. The broadcast spreader may be remotely controlled by software on a smart phone, tablet or other computing device, and the rotational speed of the drive shaft and distribution chamber may vary in accordance with the ground speed of the broadcast spreader, in order to administer the proper dosage of granular material to a specific area or acreage of land. The broadcast spreader assembly is attachable to a spreader mechanism, such as a lawn or blower, or the like.

Abstract: An error detection and flow rate monitoring system of a liquid fertilizer distribution system of an agricultural implement that can provide feedback to identify compromised flow states in the system and corresponding locations of potential blockage or component failure. The system may include pressure sensors that may be evaluated in pairs or otherwise analyzed comparatively to determine flow rate or other characteristics through nozzle assemblies. The pressure sensors may be mounted in the wet boom between the rows. A control system compares the pressure values before and after each row to determine the pressure drop across its nozzle assembly and may further use the pressure drop values to determine flow or application rates and corresponding errors in the pressure drop, flow rate, and application rate compared to their acceptable values and may provide feedback to identify a specific location(s) of potential blockage or flow-control component failure.

Abstract: A control box and a garden tool fitted with the control box. The control box includes a self-propelled trigger unit including a self-propelled control switch S, a lever and a control handle matching with the self-propelled control switch S; and a casing being provided with a receiving cavity. The self-propelled triggering unit is at least partially disposed in the receiving cavity. The lever abuts and triggers the self-propelled control switch S when the control handle is pulled to abut the lever and the control handle swings up and down in a plane where a side wall of the casing is located. The control box has reasonable switch distribution and is easy to operate.

Abstract: A power assembly and a garden tool having the power assembly. The power assembly includes a housing, a driving unit received in the housing and a power supplying unit received in the housing for powering the driving unit. The driving unit includes a driving motor and a control panel assembly located upon the driving motor. The housing has at least one heat dissipation air duct formed therein for airflow passing through the driving unit. The heat dissipation air duct has an air inlet for air intaking and an air outlet for air flowing out, and the air outlet is located at a bottom of the housing and open towards a lateral side of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mower, comprising a cutting mechanism, configured to execute a cutting operation; a machine body, wherein the machine body is connected with a side part protection which is located in the side of the cutting mechanism to establish a protection barrier in the side of the cutting mechanism; and a bottom protection, located below the cutting mechanism to establish a protection barrier below the cutting mechanism, wherein the bottom protection is provided with a grass inlet.

Abstract: A cutting device for comminuting crop residues or catch crops on agricultural land is described. The cutting device is designed to be rotatable around a center longitudinal axis (MLA) and, to this, it has at least one bearing unit for rotatably mounting. The cutting device includes first and second respectively elongated cutting blade element, as well as at least one holding means for holding the cutting blade elements. The elongated cutting blade elements each comprise a cutting edge section and a connecting section lying opposite to the cutting edge section and are radially orientated in such a way that the cutting edge sections of the elongated cutting edge sections are arranged at a radial distance from the center longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A spreader system for use in an agricultural harvester having a threshing system and a cleaning system. The spreader system includes a chopper for the chopping of straw from the threshing system and a chaff spreader system and a straw spreader system. The chaff spreader system is configured to receive a flow of chaff from the cleaning system; and the straw spreader system is configured to receive a flow of straw from the chopper. The chaff spreader system is configured to emit a chaff airflow stream in a first flow path, and the straw spreader system is configured to emit a straw airflow stream in a second flow path. The first flow path and the second flow path intersect at a place of confluence apart from the chaff spreader system and the straw spreader system.

Abstract: An apparatus is presented that receives first and second parameters including first parameters from plural harvesting machines, determines a batch unload for a specified quantity of material to unload from each of the harvesting machines, requests permission to receive the batch unload from one of the harvesting machines, and communicates a control signal to trigger the requested batch unload from the one of the harvesting machines.

Abstract: A system including a beamforming-sensor configured to acquire sensor-data representative of a swath in an agricultural field; and a controller configured to determine swath-property-data based on the sensor-data.

Abstract: An example system includes a nozzle having an inlet: an outlet mechanism disposed longitudinally adjacent to the nozzle; a conduit longitudinally adjacent to the outlet mechanism where the conduit includes a distal chamber, a middle chamber, and a proximal chamber, that; are longitudinally disposed along a length of the conduit; a partition block configured to move between (i) a first position at which the partition block: is disposed laterally adjacent to the middle chamber, such that the partition block is offset from a longitudinal axis of the conduit, and (ii) a second position at which the partition block resides in the middle chamber between the distal chamber and the proximal chamber; and a deceleration structure disposed at a proximal, end of the conduit and bounding the proximal chamber, where the deceleration structure is configured to decelerate fruit feat has traversed the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a traction means (2), preferably a belt (2), for an inclined conveyor (12) of a combine harvester (1), with a traction means body (20) which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction (X) of the belt (2) and is endlessly closed or designed to be endlessly closable. The traction means (2) is characterized in that at least one tension strand (22) which runs in the longitudinal direction (X) is embedded in the traction means body (20) and is enclosed by the traction means body (20).

Abstract: A threshing system for use in an agricultural harvester. The threshing system includes a rotor and a perforated concave system. The rotor has a rotational axis. The perforated concave system is spaced radially outwardly from the rotor for passage of grain through perforations as the rotor moves crop material across the concave system. The concave system has at least one concave section having a rigid frame, pivotal members, and an arcuate movable member. The rigid frame has a plurality of sides rigidly coupled together. The pivotal members are pivotally coupled and extend to two of the sides of the rigid frame. The arcuate movable member interacts with the plurality of pivotal members to pivot each of the pivotal members as the arcuate movable member is moved along a segment of an arc generally about the rotational axis.

Abstract: A combine harvester includes threshing apparatus, separating apparatus, a grain cleaning system located downstream of the separating apparatus, and a material conveyance system arranged to convey crop material from the separating apparatus to the grain cleaning system. The grain cleaning system includes screening apparatus, a fan arranged to generate a cleaning airstream through the screening apparatus, and a fan control system configured to control a fan speed. The fan control system includes a proximity sensor mounted above the material conveyance system for sensing a material volume. The fan control system controls the fan speed in dependence upon the material volume.

Abstract: A grain handling system having an air system is presented that is capable of automatically detecting and clearing a plug in a tube of an air system using a central controller, an air pressure sensor, a dynamic pressure relief valve and a variable frequency drive connected to and controlling a blower motor. When a plug is detected, the central controller stops the flow of grain into the tube and ramps up the output of the blower motor to full capacity. Thereafter, the central controller performs an unplugging routine by opening and closing the dynamic pressure relief valve causing surges of air to impact the plug either breaking up the plug or bumping the plug along the tube until it clears. Once the plug clears, the central controller resumes normal operation.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer includes a blade assembly including a first blade and a second blade, a motor including a motor shaft that is capable of rotating about a motor axis, a transmission device configured to transmit motion between the motor and the blade assembly, and a housing formed with a receiving cavity for receiving the motor and the transmission device. The motor drives the first blade and the second blade to move relative to the first blade. The transmission device includes a speed reduction assembly including a first gear for introducing motion output from the motor to the transmission device and an eccentric block assembly including an eccentric block. The eccentric block includes a first eccentric portion for cooperating with the first blade and a second eccentric portion for cooperating with the second blade.

Abstract: An automated outdoor modular vertical plant cultivation system forming a vertical structure is provided. The system includes a plurality of shelves, each shelf having a web and flanges; two posts, each post having a web and flanges. Each shelf of the plurality of shelves is mounted between the two posts with incremental spacing between each adjacent shelf along a vertical length of the two posts. The web of each shelf includes a plurality of openings for retaining planter vessels. The flanges of each shelf retain an embedded structural member. The system includes a fluid circulatory system including shelf irrigation piping extending longitudinally above the web of each shelf; and power or power and data and fluid members for the system distributed from vertical risers located in proximity to the web of the posts, wherein the flanges of the shelves have provisions to retain the fluid circulatory system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling a growth environment of a crop. The method comprises accessing a set of control data modeling a dynamic growth protocol for the crop; commanding a control device to implement control values; receiving, from a plurality of monitoring devices located within the growth environment, monitoring data relating to the growth environment. The method also comprises calculating a growth index; generating a yield prediction for the crop based on a prediction model; generating a predictive recommendation based on at least the monitoring data, the growth index and the yield prediction; modifying the dynamic growth protocol; and commanding the control device to implement updated control values. A profile for a growth environment of the crop may be selected from a plurality of growth environment profiles obtained from various sources and the selected profile may be updated based on a later growth index.

Abstract: A lamp for growing plants in a greenhouse, having an elongated shape with a longitudinal axis, includes one or more LEDs and connectors, configured to connect two adjacent lamps in series, wherein the longitudinal axis of the connector providing a connection between two adjacent lamps is oriented orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lamp.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a landscaping project on a plot of land. The system creates a flexible landscaping template that is physically placed over the land that is to be landscaped. The flexible landscaping template has graphics printed on its surface that identify a variety of plants, indicate planting positions, and identify a variety of soil conditioning products the plants. The graphics on the flexible landscaping template can also indicate the placement of water management conduits and electrical conduits, the placement of hardscaping products and/or the placement of construction foundations. The flexible landscaping template is generated using input from a user and environmental criteria for the land to be landscaped. Once the flexible landscaping template is generated, the materials identified on the flexible landscaping template are gathered into a shipping module by a supplier company.

Abstract: Fabrics suitable for a wide variety of uses, including coverage of crops, crop planting sites, or both, are disclosed. The fabrics may comprise at least one spunbond layer comprising filaments including a filler. The at least one spunbond layer may comprise a basis weight of least about 12 grams-per-meter-squared and the at least one spunbond layer may comprise an average transmittance value within the photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) across wavelengths 400 nm to 700 nm comprising about 37% or less. Methods of enhancing crop growth are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for seeding a cloud cell, comprising a pyrotechnic torch containing an active substance. The invention further relates to a pneumatic projection apparatus for projecting such a device, the apparatus comprising a guide element and a fastener, which fastener is arranged to cooperate with the distal portion of a projection base of the device. The invention also relates to a system for seeding a cloud cell.

Abstract: A system for building a reconfigurable trellis includes at least one slidable pole connector configured to slide along a pole having either a circular or rectangular cross-section. The slidable pole connector includes a first portion configured to slide along a first pole and a second portion extending perpendicularly from the first portion and configured to receive an end of a second pole. The first portion may be in the form of a sleeve, which may be unitary or may include two detachably connected parts. A tightening mechanism may be provided to secure the first portion against the first pole and to prevent further sliding of the first portion when the connector is in a desired position. Several slidable pole connectors may be used with one another and with strand or rope connectors to secure a plurality of vertical poles, horizontal poles, and ropes, cables, strings, or wires to one another in a variety of adjustable configurations.

Abstract: A mycelium growth bed for growing a solid substrate-bound mycelium through which the mycelium composite is easily and readily removed. This is achieved through the use of a perforation layer embedded between the mycelium substrate and the mycelium composite so as to create a uniform structural weakness and thereby enhancing harvesting abilities of the ex-substrate mycelium via a greatly reduced and uniform tear strength. The perforation layer, through which the mycelium grows, allows for the gated and controlled extrusion of a matrix of colonial cells that may be easily and uniformly delaminated from the underlying mycelium substrate.

Abstract: A method for promoting germination of underground buds and growth of new-born root systems of ratoon sugarcane is to cut stubbles based on a depth survey of the stubbles of the ratoon sugarcane, particularly including steps of: for a ratoon sugarcane field after mechanical harvesting, cutting the stubbles with a sugarcane stubble cutting machine, and remaining underground stubbles of 5-7 cm after cutting; for a ratoon sugarcane field with manual harvesting, cutting the sugarcane with a hoe, and remaining underground stubbles of 10-12 cm after cutting, so as to realize sugarcane cutting and stubble cutting in one step; thereafter, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and hilling up, wherein the underground buds of the stubbles are controlled to be distributed 10-15 cm below ground after hilling up; and finally conducting whole film mulching. The present invention is advanced and practical, and easily used and promoted.

Abstract: An irrigation system includes a series of spaced mobile towers; support structure connecting the mobile towers to each other; a water-carrying conduit supported by the mobile towers and the support structure; and a plurality of water emitters connected to the conduit for delivering water to a ground surface. At least one of the mobile towers includes an integrated motor and wheel assembly for driving the mobile tower. The integrated motor and wheel assembly includes a wheel; a tire, track or other ground-engaging component mounted on the wheel; and a direct drive motor positioned in or adjacent the wheel for directly driving the wheel. The direct drive motor drives the wheel without a drive shaft and right-angle gear boxes.

Abstract: A hydroponic system for growing plants is provided. The hydroponic system comprises consumables for holding the plants and a growing medium. A closed growing environment unit can receive the consumables. The closed growing environment unit is independent of the surrounding environment. The closed growing environment unit can have an antenna configured to communicate with memory chips of the consumables. Sensors may be configured to measure the growing environment conditions. Actuators can be configured to modify the growing environment conditions in the closed growing environment unit. An identification system can be configured to wirelessly communicate with the antenna of the closed growing environment unit and receive consumable growing program identification information from the memory chips.

Abstract: A method for breeding a small-grain male-sterile rice line and a simple method for producing a hybrid rice seed are provided. The method for breeding the small-grain sterile rice line includes the following steps: crossing a female parent C815S with a male parent Qigui B to obtain a hybrid seed F1; planting the F1 and crossing the F1 with a female parent H155S to obtain a crossed hybrid seed F1; planting the crossed hybrid seed F1? to obtain a F2? generation; planting an individual plant with ideal plant type, strong tillering, plant dwarf and small grain type from the F2? generation and a F3? generation, and then directional breeding more than two generations to obtain a seed with more than F5? generation as the small-grain sterile rice line.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a breeding method and application of a new downy mildew-resistant interspecific hybrid Cucumis sativus variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified Cullin1 gene which leads to a plant type that enables efficient cultivation and/or is suitable for situations that require smaller portions, or reduces the labour, time and expenses involved with storing, handling and transporting of redundant plant leaves. The invention also relates to plants comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The modified Cullin1 gene provides plants with a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internode length and/or a smaller leaf area when compared to plants not comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The invention further relates to the use of the modified Cullin1 gene for the identification and development of a plant showing a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internodes and/or a smaller leaf area.

Abstract: A method of producing cannabinoids for use in medical treatments by growing cultured Cannabis sativa plant cells through tissue culture, the method comprising the steps of: selecting Cannabis sativa leaf tissue for culture; and growing a tissue culture from the selected leaf tissue in a liquid based medium whilst controlling the light exposure of the tissue culture to control the cannabinoid content of the tissue culture. Control of the light exposure can enable the phytocannabinoid content of the grown tissue culture to be tailored to the use intended for the tissue culture. For example, the THC content of the tissue culture can be controlled to be maximised or minimised depending on the intended use. Use of tissue culture is beneficial as compared to prior art methods as it allows for genetic consistency and reduces the resources necessary to produce plant cells containing phytocannabinoids.

Abstract: The present invention provides medium compositions and methods for the regeneration of the whole plant from explants obtained from plants belonging to the Malvaceae family, particularly the Abelmoschus genus, more preferably Abelmoschus esculentus L, through somatic embryogenesis. The present invention also provides an efficient methodology for genetic transformation of plants belonging to the Malvaceae family through somatic embryogenesis in semisolid culture with the use of the Agrobacterium. The present invention is also related to a method for the development of virus-resistant transgenic plants belonging to the Malvaceae family.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R806B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R806B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R806B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R806B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The herbicide-tolerant rice cultivar designated “PVL01” and its hybrids and derivatives are disclosed. The present invention provides a method for producing rice, wherein said rice is tolerant to a quizalofop herbicide or tolerant to a tepraloxdyim herbicide; wherein said rice belongs to any of (a) variety “PVL01” or (b) a hybrid, derivative, or progeny of “PVL01”. Further provided are methods for producing a hybrid or a new variety by crossing the rice variety “PVL01” with another rice line, one or more times. In another embodiment, this invention allows for single-gene converted plants of “PVL01”. In another embodiment, this invention provides regenerable cells for use in tissue culture of rice plant “PVL01”.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R008. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R008. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R008 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R008 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R038. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R038. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R038 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R038 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R018. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R018. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R018 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R018 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R045. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R045. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R045 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R045 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R019. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R019. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R019 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R019 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R028. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R028. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R028 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R028 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R020. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R020. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R020 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R020 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 16R346B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 16R346B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 16R346B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 16R346B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R709XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R709XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R709XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R709XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R808B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R808B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R808B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R808B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.