Abstract: A topography following material collection device and related methods thereof are disclosed. According to an aspect, The device comprises a topography following system, a material collecting system, a plurality of ground contacting implements, where the topography following system provides support for the material collecting system at a desired height with respect to a ground surface, and the material collection system supporting the ground contacting implements in supplemental and augmenting stages, such that the device is adapted to be moved over ground with laterally-stable progress while following topography of the ground to collect material from the ground.

Abstract: A trailer device for an agricultural vehicle includes a frame part and a guide part longitudinally, displaceably mounted in the frame part. The guide part includes a coupling element provided on an end face. The frame part is pivoted by a lifting apparatus for raising and lowering the coupling element relative to a base frame for attaching to a load-bearing vehicle structure. The device includes at least one spring element arranged between the base frame and the frame part such that the spring element exerts a pretensioning force on the frame part for assisting the raising of the coupling element.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for monitoring the condition of a seedbed within a field may include a seedbed tool configured to ride along a seedbed floor as an implement frame is moved across the field. The system may also include an actuator configured to adjust the position of the seedbed tool along a lateral direction relative to the implement frame such that the seedbed tool traverses a lateral swath of the seedbed floor along the lateral direction. Furthermore, the system may include a seedbed floor sensor configured to detect the position of the seedbed tool relative to the implement frame. The position of the seedbed tool may be indicative of a profile of the lateral swath of the seedbed floor as the seedbed tool rides along the seedbed floor with movement of the implement frame in the forward travel direction.

Abstract: A plugging control system for an agricultural implement includes a sensor configured to output a sensor signal indicative of plugging of a ground engaging component and a controller having a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to receive the sensor signal indicative of plugging of the ground engaging component from the sensor, determine whether the plugging exceeds a threshold value, and in response to the plugging exceeding the threshold value, output a monitoring signal to perform a monitoring operation, output a control signal to perform a control operation, or both.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the installation status of shank attachment members of an agricultural implement includes a shank and a shank attachment member coupled to a distal end of the shank. The system also includes a sensor at least partially embedded within the shank at or adjacent to its distal end, with the sensor providing data indicative of an installation status of the shank attachment member relative to the shank. In addition, the system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor, with the controller being configured to determine the installation status of the shank attachment member based on the data received from the sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a method for operating a user terminal (7) of an agricultural machine, comprising providing a user terminal (7) in a control system (3) of an agricultural machine, the user terminal (7) connected to a power supply and configured to transmit, through a control bus (6), control signals to functional elements (10a; 10b) of the agricultural machine; enabling operation of the user terminal (7), after a period of time the user terminal was turned-off before, comprising enabling a user control mode of operation of the user terminal (7); running software applications in the user terminal (7); enabling a display device of the user terminal (7); and enabling the control bus (6), thereby, operating the control bus (6) in a bus control mode allowing for transmission of the control signals through the control bus (6); controlling operation of one of the functional elements (10a; 10b) of the agricultural machine in the user control mode of operation; in response to a user input, generating

Abstract: An agriculture support system includes an agriculture support device including a work creator to create a work plan of an agricultural operation to be performed by an agriculture machine, and a communicator to transmit the work plan from the work creator, and a display provided in the agriculture machine, including a machine information obtainer to obtain machine information of the agriculture machine, a plan obtainer to obtain the work plan transmitted from the communicator, an evaluator to compare the work plan with the machine information obtained by the machine information obtaining and to evaluate the work plan, and a display to display an evaluation result provided by the evaluator.

Abstract: A planting machine (1) for plants (2), such as seedlings (2), said planting machine (1) being provided for arranging plants (2) in a field (5) in such a way that, after being arranged in the field (5), the plants (2) comprise an above-ground portion (3) that extends above ground and an underground portion (4) that extends underground, said planting machine (1) comprising a detection system for detecting the plants (2) after the plants (2) have been arranged in the field, said detection system comprising at least one measuring instrument (6) for detecting said above-ground portions (3) of the plants, and a method for mapping the position of plants (2) in a field (5).

Abstract: A spreader device includes a hopper axially mounted above a generally circular hollow tube, the generally circular hollow tube forming a semi-circular hopper floor of an interior area formed by the hopper, and a drive motor assembly attached to the hopper and operable to rotate the generally circular hollow tube within at least a portion of the interior area formed by the hopper.

Abstract: A riding lawn equipment engine speed control module has user actuated buttons that may be used to select from a plurality of operating modes, each mode having a different non-overlapping range of engine speeds; specify an engine speed within each mode; and continuously increase or decrease engine speed within each mode.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes: a rotation shaft coupled to a power source and extending in an approximately vertical direction a blade configured to rotate integrally with the rotation shaft and a housing having a downward opening and accommodating the blade such that the blade is rotatable; and a maintenance tool provided on the housing, the maintenance tool being contactable with the blade from the above. A cutting portion of the blade is capable of moving between a maintenance position at which the cutting portion is contactable with the maintenance tool and an operating position at which the cutting portion mows a lawn.

Abstract: A reversible line blade for a rotating trimmer includes a loading section configured to be securable for rotation with a head of the rotating trimmer, a living hinge extending from the loading section, and a transition section extending from the living hinge and having a first cross-sectional shape with matching leading edge and trailing edge geometries. A cutting segment extends from the transition section and has a second cross-sectional shape that is different from the first cross-sectional shape. With matching lead edge and trailing edge geometries, the same line blade is functional for both clockwise trimmers and counter-clockwise trimmers.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a cutter blade that cuts grass, a body portion including a housing containing the cutter blade, and a grass clippings discharge passage that discharges grass clippings cut by the cutler blade from the housing, a grass clippings container that contain grass clippings, and an opening degree adjust valve. The grass clippings discharge passage includes an upstream opening connected to the housing, and a downstream opening for ejecting grass clippings to outside of the body portion. The opening degree adjust valve is provided at the downstream opening of the grass clippings discharge passage and adjusts an opening degree of the downstream opening.

Abstract: A lawn mower and a cutter housing assembly can include a cutter housing, a first and second rotation arms, and first and second plates pivotably attached to the cutter housing. The first plate and second plate can be selectively rotatable between: (a) a discharge mode in which the plates are positioned a first distance from the front wall of the cutter housing to provide a first gap, and (b) a mulch mode in which the plates are positioned a second distance greater than the first distance from the front wall to provide a decreased gap. A first actuator and second actuator can be connected to the first and second rotation arms to cause rotation of the first and second rotation arms when actuated. Actuation of the first actuator and second actuator can cause the first plate and second plate to move between the discharge mode and the mulch mode.

Abstract: A working part (13) of a lawnmower (10) includes a disk (20) rotatably supported by a main body of the lawnmower and configured to be rotated by a power source (15), a blade (36) having a base end portion (46) rotatably attached to an outer peripheral part of the disk via a pivot shaft (32) and a free end portion (47) configured to protrude radially outward from an outer peripheral edge of the disk, and a blade guard (37) having a base end portion (51) rotatably supported by the pivot shaft and a free end portion (52) overlying the free end portion of the blade.

Abstract: A harvesting machine is disclosed along with a method of operating the harvesting machine. The harvesting machine includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A rotatable pick-up head is pivotally mounted on the first end and is capable of urging a crop into the machine. A cutting mechanism is mounted on a bottom plate of the frame for cutting the stems of the plants and forming a movable web. First and second moisture removal mechanisms are positioned downstream of the cutting mechanism, and each includes a suction roll and a press roll. A moving belt forms a closed loop around the pair of suction and press rolls, and has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The moving belt forms first and second nips between each pair of suction and press rolls for squeezing moisture out of said stems as the movable web is routed through the first and second nips.

Abstract: A float cylinder is coupled to an accumulator by a first hydraulic fluid conduit. The float cylinder and accumulator are coupled to apply a float force on a header main frame.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a cutter blade that cuts grass; a body portion including a housing containing the cutter blade, and a grass clippings discharge passage that discharge grass clippings cut by the cutter blade from the housing; a grass clippings container detachably attached to the body portion, and a slide device. The grass clippings discharge passage includes an upstream opening connected to the housing, and a downstream opening for ejecting grass clippings to outside of the body portion. The grass clippings container includes an opening opened toward the body portion and connected to the body portion, an end surface facing the opening, and a side surface extending from the opening to the end surface. The slide device adjusts a distance between the downstream opening of the grass clippings discharge passage and the end surface of the grass clipping container.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a kelp harvester. The kelp harvester includes a ship body and a U-shaped tripping piece, where two working chain racks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ship body; each working chain rack is provided with a chain and a chain driving device used to drive the chain to operate; multiple rope clamping devices are fixedly arranged on each chain; the rope clamping devices can clamp main ropes, so that when the chains operate, the rope clamping devices can drive the ship body to move along with the operation of the chains; the U-shaped tripping piece is rotatablely connected to the ship body through a hinge; and the ship body is further fixedly provided with a limiting baffle, and the limiting baffle limits the U-shaped tripping piece to stopping rotation when the U-shaped tripping piece is in a vertical state.

Abstract: A stalk roll assembly for a corn harvester includes a first stalk roll having a first elongate cylinder and rotates about a first axis, and a second stalk roll has a second elongate cylinder rotates about a second axis. A third stalk roll has a third elongate cylinder, is positioned above the first stalk roll and rotates about a third axis, and a fourth stalk roll has a fourth elongate cylinder, is positioned above the second stalk roll and rotates about a fourth axis. A first plate is positioned between the first stalk roll and the third stalk roll, and a second plate is positioned between the second stalk roll and the fourth stalk roll. The first and second stalk rolls are spaced apart to separate corn ears from corn stalks.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a combine harvester includes processing a harvested material flow by at least one axial separator and ejecting a residual material flow formed in this way from the combine harvester by at least two ejection devices. The axial separator is formed by a movable vane element by means of which the residual material flow exiting from the axial separator is distributed on a work member downstream of the axial separator. In order to further improve the distribution of the residual material flow on the field, an actual distribution of the residual material flow on the two ejection devices is detected, wherein, when a deviation of the actual distribution from a predetermined reference distribution is detected, the vane element is readjusted so that the actual distribution is at least approximated to the reference distribution.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a plant cultivation light source and a plant cultivation apparatus. The plant cultivation light source includes a main light source and an auxiliary light source. The main light source emits light having at least two peak wavelengths. The at least two peak wavelengths fall within a wavelength region absorbed by chlorophyll.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode includes a PN junction light-emitting portion over a substrate; wherein the PN junction light-emitting portion includes an alternating-layer structure of alternating a strained light-emitting layer and a barrier layer, wherein the strained light-emitting layer with a component formula of GaXIn(1-X)AsY1P(1-Y), 0<X<1 and 0<Y?0.05, and the barrier layer has a component formula of (AlaGa1-A)bIn(1-b)P, 0.3?a?1 and 0<b<1; when a current of 350 mA flows through the PN junction light-emitting portion in forward direction, the light-emitting diode has an output power at least 202.2 mW.

Abstract: A vertical wall display system for displaying potted plants includes trays that have a base portion and a back portion disposed at an acute angle with respect to each other. The base portion of the tray defines a plurality of niches in a linear array for receiving potted plants, each niche defines a reservoir capable of retaining a predetermined volume of a fluid. The back portion of the tray includes connecting elements for connecting the back portion of one tray with the back portion of a second tray so that the trays are substantially co-planar. Each of the trays define at least two sections that are joined so at to be separable into discrete sections that include different numbers of niches.

Abstract: Assembly (1) of a patio pot (3), a plant pot support (9) and at least one plant pot (2,4), wherein the plant pot support (9) comprises a through-opening with a wick (6) accommodated in the through-opening of the plant pot support (9) to extend there through towards a fluid reservoir (5) in the patio pot (3).

Abstract: A fodder machine. The fodder machine includes one or more beds. The one or more beds are vertical relative to one another and each of one or more beds is offset to every other bed in both horizontal directions. Each of one or more beds is tilted approximately two degrees from horizontal.

Abstract: A roll forming mechanism can include a passive roll-up mechanism that initiates the roll and an active roll-up mechanism that completes the roll. The active roll-up mechanism can include an upper conveyor that is rotated in different directions. The upper conveyor can initially be rotated in a direction opposite that of an inclined conveyor to cause a forming roll to advance along the inclined conveyor. The rotation of the upper conveyor can then be reversed to cause the roll to be completed. Then, the upper conveyor can again be rotated in the direction opposite that of the inclined conveyor to cause the completed roll to be transferred towards the stacking conveyor. The amount by which the upper conveyor is rotated in the reverse direction can be based on a detected length of a tail of the forming roll.

Abstract: The leaf and yard debris collection and transportation device includes two lightweight rakes with cushioned handles, joined in an X-shape, thereby allowing the rake end of each pole to open and close with respect to the other with a scissor motion. To use the leaf and yard debris collection and transportation device, the user pulls the cushioned handles apart, opening the rake ends over a pile of leaves or yard debris, lowers the rake ends onto the pile and applies slight pressure with the rake ends, then pushes the handles towards each other, causing the rake ends to close, collecting the leaves and/or debris between them. The user can then move the collected leaves and/or debris to another location, such as a trash bag or green recycling bin, and pull the handles apart again, opening the rake ends and releasing the leaves and/or debris into the desired location.

Abstract: A portable leaf blower comprises a blower tube, comprising an adjustable nozzle portion (200) which is reconfigurable between an air speed mode, in which the nozzle portion (200) is configured to expel the air from the blower at a relatively higher air speed and a relatively lower volumetric flow rate, and an air volume mode, in which the nozzle portion (200) is configured to expel the air from the blower at a relatively lower air speed.

Abstract: A logging system includes a plurality of support posts, cables supported by the support posts, a winding device operable to wind the cables, a lifting and lowering device that is connected to the cables, and is movable in the air when the cables are wound by the winding device, and a logging device hung by the lifting and lowering device. The logging device has a gripping portion configured to grip a tree, and a cutting portion configured to cut the tree gripped by the gripping portion.

Abstract: A device for picking up and hauling a log or similar object and a method for its use are disclosed. The device is capable of picking up one end of the log and dragging the log behind it, but is also capable of picking up the entire log off the ground. The device can be anchored to and pulled behind a small vehicle, such as an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or utility vehicle (UTV), or behind a large vehicle such as a car or truck. The device uses no winches or hydraulics that could break or wear out, and lifts and holds the log solely using levers and chains as attachment points. The device is able to maneuver over rugged terrain and is also able to be towed at high speeds on a road.

Abstract: Processes for production of a plant growth substrate or a casing soil from sugar cane bagasse, and plant growth substrates produced from these processes are disclosed. The processes generally include biological removal of residual sugars, suppression of the development of cellulose degrading microorganisms so that the resulting mass loss is less than 10% of the original material dry weight, mechanical disintegration to form a disintegrated material with a defined density and porosity, reduction of pH and extraction of potassium to provide a defined electrical conductivity, and blending of the disintegrated material with one or more mineral components and plant nutrients. Additional steps in the process may include fermentation after the mechanical disintegration, and optionally addition of live organisms to add beneficial functions to the substrates. The substrate may find use as potting soil or blending components for soil mixes, or as casing soil for the production of mushroom.

Abstract: A drip irrigation lateral comprising a water conduit manufactured of a polymeric composition comprising pyrethroid.

Abstract: A control box for a sprinkler or irrigation systems has a housing with a base and a set of sidewalls. A cover is removably secured to the housing. A solar panel is positioned on the cover. One or more rechargeable batteries are stored in the housing that are recharged by the solar panel. A control module is powered by the one or more rechargeable batteries. The control module is configured to generate control signals that actuate one or more flow control valves in the sprinkler or irrigation system.

Abstract: A self-monitoring and self-controlling smart irrigation system is provided. The smart irrigation system may include a plurality of tower control units, which tower control units include one or more processors, one or more memory units, and communication circuitry. The tower control units may be configured to determine one or more operational conditions of the smart irrigation system, to communicate to other tower control units the operational conditions, and to make adjustments based on the operational conditions. The tower control units may be configured for expedient and efficient replacement and maintenance in that they may be readily detachable from the smart irrigation system.

Abstract: A computerized crop growing management system (CMS) for a farm includes a main controller with an associated user interface (UI). The farm has a plurality of fields on each of which a different crop may be raised, each crop having different irrigation and nutrient requirements. Each field is fed by a main irrigation line connected to a network of irrigation pipes having controller-based valves. Sensors monitor growing conditions in each field. The UI is configured to permit an operator to monitor growing conditions, and control the supply of irrigation liquid and nutrients to each field and/or each crop. The UI allows the operator to specify and create irrigation schedules, nutrient recipes and flow rates, as well as warn an operator of technical and crop problems.

Abstract: Hydroponic growing systems are gaining in popularity because of the relative ease of use and these systems eliminate the traditional problems with growing plants in earth: insects and fungus, among other issues. Hydroponic growing systems do not depend on soil and therefore the issue of insects and bugs and/or other harmful elements to plants are largely avoided. The device in this case circulates water through a closed system on a timed basis; the primary issue for this system is accommodating the right growing conditions for the plant. This issue is addressed by using substrate to promote healthy plant growth.

Abstract: A plant cultivation apparatus comprising a cultivation box which has a hollow rhizosphere portion for hanging a root of a cultivation plant, wherein: the cultivation box is constructed by detachably combining an upper panel and a lower panel; a bottom wall of the lower panel is provided with a waste liquid port and a trough-shaped gutter is detachably installed below the bottom wall of the lower panel over an entire length in a length direction; the upper panel is provided with nozzle-mounting holes at intervals in the length direction; a nozzle for spraying nutrient solution is inserted into each of the nozzle-mounting holes and hung in the rhizosphere portion; the upper panel is provided with planting holes for the cultivation plant; and a root of the cultivation plant is inserted into the planting hole and hung in the rhizosphere portion, to which the nutrient solution is sprayed from the nozzle.

Abstract: A bioreactor (1, 2, 3) and its use for the conversion of organic residual and/or waste materials into an organic nutrient solution with a proportion of at least 10% plant-accessible mineralised nitrogen relative to the total nitrogen content of the nutrient solution, with a reaction tank (5), where the reaction tank (5) has an input feed (6) through which suspension (4) can be introduced into the reaction tank (5), and where the reaction tank (5) has an outlet feed (7), through which the suspension (4) can be discharged from the reaction tank (5), where the carrier element (10) has at least one inner and one outer settlement surface (11), on which ammonifying and/or nitrifying bacteria can collect.

Abstract: According to aspects of the present invention there is provided the vertical plant cultivation closed system comprising: Reduce the old apparatus of fogponics system and reduce the movement of the nutrient atomized mist. Control the direction of the movement of the nutrient atomized mist by throw upper through plant root fix point. The nutrient atomized mist descent to level that based on the nutrient atomized mist density constantly. By fix the station of HOF (5) on top of the lie of plant root fix point at least one position.

Abstract: Described herein are example portable indoor hydroponic garden assemblies and associated methods of use. The portable indoor hydroponic garden assemblies can include features that facilitate hydroponic gardening in an indoor environment, including structural features that enhance the indoor environment itself, such as through sounds, smells, textures, sights, and so on. In an example, the portable indoor hydroponic garden system includes a tiered growing assembly housed fully within an enclosure. The tiered growing assembly can include a group of trays defining tiers that are recessed from one another, allowing water or other fluid to flow from tray to tray, creating waterfall features there between that can aerate the water and emit a pleasurable sound to the indoor environment. The enclosure can be climate controlled and thus adaptable to a variety of indoor conditions to grow desired plants, including embodiments using programmable heating and lighting systems.

Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods are disclosed for allocating resources in a breeding pipeline to multiple origins. One exemplary method includes accessing a data structure including data representative of multiple origins, in which the data includes, for each of the multiple origins, a trait performance expression or genotypic component information. The exemplary method further includes determining a resource allocation, which allocates n resources among the multiple origins based on a probability associated with the trait performance expressions and/or the genotypic components for the origins, and then allocating the n resources in the breeding pipeline for the multiple origins, based on the determined resource allocation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, which is used with trace amount, can initiate an active endogenous response of plants, and can obtain expected effects such as growth acceleration and yield increase of the plants. The present invention further provides preparation of a signal carrier material for implementing the method. In the method, by utilizing genetic information stored in the plants, the plants can adapt to an environment through a signal which makes the plants mistakenly perceive, thereby achieving an expected objective. The method is suitable for planting of crops in regions with poor natural conditions or severe climate changes.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing elite lines of corn exhibiting anthracnose stalk rot (ASR) resistance. Also provided in the present invention are corn plants exhibiting ASR resistance resulting from such methods, and methods for breeding corn such that the ASR resistance traits may be transferred to a desired genetic background.

Abstract: Helianthus annuus are susceptible to powdery mildew caused by fungi in the order Erysiphales. The present invention relates to novel Helianthus interspecific hybrids containing a genetic resistance to powdery mildew. The present invention also relates to methods for creating novel Helianthus interspecific hybrids containing a genetic resistance to powdery mildew and Helianthus interspecific hybrids produced by the method.

Abstract: The present invention provides the inbred maize variety designated SG350 and relates to all plant parts and tissue cultures of variety SG350. The invention further encompasses methods for producing derivations of variety SG350 such as gene-edited plants, transgenically-modified plants or trait integrated plants, and to all plant parts and tissues derived from such methods. The invention further relates to maize seeds and plants produced by crossing inbred SG350 with itself, or with another maize plant. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic and/or genomic complements of variety SG350 plants, seeds, and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides the inbred maize variety designated SG348 and relates to all plant parts and tissue cultures of variety SG348. The invention further encompasses methods for producing derivations of variety SG348 such as gene-edited plants, transgenically-modified plants or trait integrated plants, and to all plant parts and tissues derived from such methods. The invention further relates to maize seeds and plants produced by crossing inbred SG348 with itself, or with another maize plant. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic and/or genomic complements of variety SG348 plants, seeds, and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides the inbred maize variety designated SG365 and relates to all plant parts and tissue cultures of variety SG365. The invention further encompasses methods for producing derivations of variety SG365 such as gene-edited plants, transgenically-modified plants or trait integrated plants, and to all plant parts and tissues derived from such methods. The invention further relates to maize seeds and plants produced by crossing inbred SG365 with itself, or with another maize plant. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic and/or genomic complements of variety SG365 plants, seeds, and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides the inbred maize variety designated SG374 and relates to all plant parts and tissue cultures of variety SG374. The invention further encompasses methods for producing derivations of variety SG374 such as gene-edited plants, transgenically-modified plants or trait integrated plants, and to all plant parts and tissues derived from such methods. The invention further relates to maize seeds and plants produced by crossing inbred SG374 with itself, or with another maize plant. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic and/or genomic complements of variety SG374 plants, seeds, and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides the inbred maize variety designated SG349 and relates to all plant parts and tissue cultures of variety SG349. The invention further encompasses methods for producing derivations of variety SG349 such as gene-edited plants, transgenically-modified plants or trait integrated plants, and to all plant parts and tissues derived from such methods. The invention further relates to maize seeds and plants produced by crossing inbred SG349 with itself, or with another maize plant. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic and/or genomic complements of variety SG349 plants, seeds, and tissues.