Abstract: A sieve assembly for use within an agricultural harvester may generally include a sieve, a crop material sheet, and at least one support element. The sieve extends along a length defined between a first sieve end and a second sieve end and processes a flow of harvested crop material. The sieve also defines a plurality of openings through which cleaned crop material of the flow of crop material is directed. The crop material sheet extends along a length defined between a first sheet end and a second sheet end and receives the cleaned crop material directed through the sieve's openings. The crop material sheet then directs the flow of cleaned crop material towards a separate component of the crop processing system. In addition, the support element(s) is directly coupled between the sieve and the crop material sheet and structurally connects the sieve to the crop material sheet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a harvester and a wrapping system for bales of material, often for the baling of agricultural crop. The harvester and wrapping system comprise a first and a second subframe, a panel, and a wrapping assembly that is capable of moving from an internal position to an external position relative to the harvester. The present disclosure relates to a harvester and a wrapping system that facilitates maintenance of the wrapping assembly and the loading and unloading of wrapping material while the wrapping assembly is in the external position relative to the harvester.

Abstract: A bale wrap tensioning system includes a spindle that can be operatively coupled to a wrap material supply roll and a rotary hydraulic device that has a rotatable input shaft. The input shaft is coupled to the spindle for rotation with the wrap material supply roll. The bale wrap tensioning system includes a control valve that is operable to control a variable pressure of hydraulic fluid displaced by the rotary hydraulic device. The bale wrap tensioning system includes a controller for adjusting the control valve to alter the variable pressure of the hydraulic fluid displaced by the rotary hydraulic device.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes a baler with a plunger and a sensor for sensing a plunger-related value; a vehicle including a power source operable to convey power to the plunger; and a CVT arranged to drive the plunger. In order to balance a fluctuating load of the plunger over the working cycle, an electronic control unit (ECU) is coupled to the sensor and to the CVT and is configured to receive the signal from the sensor and to cause the CVT to modify a gear ratio of the CVT based on the signal from the sensor and on a mathematical model defining a CVT gear ratio variation profile derived from an expected load applied by crop on the plunger over its operating cycle.

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

Abstract: An aeration container system for plants having aerial roots, comprising an aeration container comprising a plurality of elongate curved vanes, each vane comprising a top portion, lower portion, a first planar side and a second planar side opposing the first planar side, the planar sides connecting a front edge, outer edge and the top and bottom portions. A reservoir is also provided wherein each vane is equidistantly spaced and attached perpendicular to an outside surface of the reservoir and focus light and ambient airflow from outside the aeration container to inside the aeration container.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system for the transporting of plant containers over a cultivation floor including an endless belt on which the plant containers are adapted to be placed, a mobile unit, provided with a buffer which is adapted to buffer the endless belt, and a drive unit to place the endless belt in operation, a reversal device provided with a reversal member, which reversal device is adapted to be placed on the field of the cultivation floor at a distance from the mobile unit; and a temporarily arranged belt guide which is adapted to be placed between the mobile unit and the reversal device on the field of the cultivation floor; wherein the reversal device turns the belt, and wherein the belt runs between the mobile unit and the reversal device across the belt guide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for collecting sap from a tree. The method comprises a collection stage and an analysis stage, in which the purity of the sap being collected is determined and, on the basis of the information obtained, the collection stage is terminated. With the aid of the method, sap is produced, in which additives are not used, and which is not heat-treated, and which has, however, good preservability at room temperature. The invention also relates to an apparatus for collecting sap from a tree.

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating an irrigation system to account for variations in flow rates caused by field elevation changes, pipe friction losses, water emitter nozzle wear, pressure-regulator inaccuracies, and other factors. A calibration map is created to account for the flow rate variations and then consulted to control operation of the irrigation system.

Abstract: A mobile agricultural sprayer includes at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature inversion at a worksite. The mobile agricultural sprayer also includes an inversion detection system configured to detect a presence of the temperature inversion at the worksite based on the sensor signal, and, based on the detected presence, generate a temperature inversion output indicative of the presence of the temperature inversion. The mobile agricultural sprayer also includes an action signal generator configured to receive the temperature inversion output from the inversion detection system, and, based on the received temperature inversion output, generate an action signal.

Abstract: Devices for directionally placing a plant propagule (2) inside a tubular hollow member (3), including a platform element (20) arranged such that a foldable member (1) can be placed thereon; an actuating dispensing arrangement {90a, 90b, 100) for placing a foldable member (1) on the platform element (20); an arrangement (40)/(40a) for placing a plant propagule (2) on a foldable member (1) placed on the platform element (20); optionally, including a way (150) for identifying an imaginary line (9) on the foldable member (1) stretching through the root forming end (7) to the shoot forming end (8) of the propagule (2) being directionally placed during operation; an actuating folding arrangement {30, 80)/(120/80) for folding the foldable member (1) along said imaginary line (9) to form a folded foldable member (la); an actuating dispensing arrangement (180) for providing a tubular hollow member (3) having a first open end (4); and an actuating placing arrangement {30, 80)/(120/80) for placing said folded foldable m

Abstract: A process for in vitro induction of flowering/in vitro proliferation of floral primordia in saffron crocus (Crocus sativus L.) produces whole flowers with real stigmas. The process produces saffron through a process of in vitro flowering to obtain season independent, continuous flowering of saffron.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FISXM14-4205. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FISXM14-4205, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH46TZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH46TZ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH46TZ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH46TZ or a locus conversion of PH46TZ with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH979072. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH979072, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH979072 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH979072.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05N288 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05N288 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05N288 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05N288, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05N288 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05N288 and methods of using maize variety X05N288 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05N280 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05N280 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05N280 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05N280, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05N280 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05N280 and methods of using maize variety X05N280 are disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Buglossoides arvensis plant named ‘Shannon’ characterized by narrow plant growth and abundant side shoot development. Seeds are distinctively well retained on the plant. Plants flower March to June and require vernalization to induce flowering. Seed germination rate is typically 80%. Seeds of the plant are used in the production of the oil commercially known Ahiflower oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to wheat plants having grain with high ?-glucan content, methods for constructing said wheat plants, grain therefrom and uses thereof. Wheat lines homozygous for the HvCslF6 gene from barley having five times the fiber content and an increased ?-glucan content of TA5790, TA5792, and TA5795 are disclosed.

Abstract: Plants with reduced gluten grains and compositions thereof are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2STC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2STC with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2STC through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2STC or a locus conversion of PH2STC with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH47WH and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH47WH with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH47WH through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH47WH or a locus conversion of PH47WH with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH100208. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH100208, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH100208 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH100208.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH100348. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH100348, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH100348 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH100348.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH568715. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH568715, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH568715 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH568715.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH565117. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH565117, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH565117 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH565117.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH101594. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH101594, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH101594 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH101594.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 44677477 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety 44677477 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 44677477 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 44677477, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 44677477 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 44677477 and methods of using maize variety 44677477 are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH101414. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH101414, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH101414 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH101414.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 84201034 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 84201034, to the plants of soybean cultivar 84201034, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 84201034, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 84201034. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 84201034. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 84201034, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 84201034 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073443. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073443. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073443 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073443 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077799. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077799. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077799 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077799 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated R511Hg216. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety R511Hg216. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety R511Hg216 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety R511Hg216 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated R513M225S. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety R513M225S. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety R513M225S and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety R513M225S with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The cotton variety ST 5020GLT is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety ST 5020GLT with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of ST 5020GLT and to plants of ST 5020GLT reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from ST 5020GLT.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 00291 TOP as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: In order to avoid negative changes in the teat ends of a cow, in particular to avoid hyperkeratoses, the invention proposes a method for operating a milking system in which at least one of the parameters from total pressure per cycle, minimum total pressure per cycle or the ratio of total suction to total pressure is determined for at least one animal of a herd during at least one part of a milking process, and is compared with at least one reference value.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to provide stalls for livestock such as dairy cattle and the like. A staggered/interlocking freestall assembly, which promotes better airflow and utilizes a smaller footprint that conventional freestall designs, is provided by using a plurality of uprights to create staggered and interlocking stalls.

Abstract: A livestock loading chute includes an angled open first end and an angled open second end. On opposite sides of the chute are a pair of loading connectors which permit the chute to be removably loaded upon the bed of a truck. A pair of vertical legs may be secured beneath the second end.

Abstract: The invention provides a mixer feeder (1) comprising a mobile chassis (3), a tub (4) provided on the chassis (3) and at least one auger provided for rotation about a respective vertical axis of rotation. in the tub (4). Seen in vertical cross-section, the wall (12) of the tub (4) extends at least substantially upright from the bottom (6) of the tub (4). The wall (12) of the tub (4) curves inward at the upper side of the tub (4), sloping up and then extending downward.

Abstract: The dog walking and watering device enables the user to provide his or her dog with water while away from their usual drinking receptacle. Fluid is stored in a fluid source or reservoir and then delivered to a drinking receptacle. A dispensing actuator controls the valves and positions the drinking receptacle of the device. The dispensing actuator adjusts between a transport position and a use position. In the transport position, the drinking receptacle is adjusted inward toward the body of the device and the dispensing valve closes to limit fluid delivered to the drinking receptacle. In the use position, the drinking receptacle is adjusted outward away from the body and the dispensing valve is open are arranged such that fluid flows to the drinking receptacle from the fluid source or reservoir.

Abstract: An animal rescue system identifies and rescues a protection target which is an animal, using information from a camera. The animal rescue system includes: a plurality of movable bodies each equipped with a camera; and a server configured to communicate with the plurality of movable bodies. The server is configured to identify a protection target, using information from the camera mounted on each of the plurality of movable bodies. The server is configured, when the protection target is identified, to (a) acquire positional information about each of the plurality of movable bodies and positional information about the protection target, and (b) select, as the protection target moves, a movable body which is to monitor the protection target, from the plurality of movable bodies.

Abstract: A free grazing egg harvester device comprises: a plurality of solar panel; a communication antenna; a front access door; a plurality of roll away nest boxes; a side access door; a plurality of nest gates; a water reservoir; a plurality of water nozzles; a plurality of wheels; and a plurality of roosts. An actuator is provided to open and close the plurality of nest gates. The actuator has a piston that further has an extension rod. The extension rod has two arms that push/pull the plurality of nest gates by extending and contracting the extension rod. The device has many advantages like reduction in fixed infrastructure investments, mobile nests for production of free grazing eggs, energy autonomy, storage and filtration of rainwater, real-time remote data transmission is available in any type of communication device.

Abstract: A poultry feeder system and method provides a mobile or movable feeder system which incorporates the functions and features necessary to provide poultry (for example) with essential and/or non-essential food and provisions for living and thriving. The poultry feeder system and method includes a body or (the cart) in which compartments are installed to divide various feeds or to provide storage of feed so the user can store and replenish the feed bins as needed. The feeder system may include wheels and handles, making the feeder system easy to move across terrain so that the user can move the feeder system to various locations in a field or property. The system includes an optional removable scratch spreader system that can be used to throw feed of various types.

Abstract: An adjustable feeder pan system for feeding poultry and a related method is provided. The feeder pan system includes a cone portion, an excluder portion that includes a number of anti-rake and radially disposed fins, a skirt, a feed pan, a cap, and optionally a feed shut-off component. The cone includes a pair of stops that may selectively engage with one of a number of pairs of corresponding slots of varying depths on the excluder portion so as to provide multiple feed levels as desired and depending upon the size and age of the poultry being fed.

Abstract: A buoyancy system is for a fish pen. The fish pen has an enclosure for keeping fish confined in the fish pen, the enclosure being secured to an inner flexible buoyancy body floating on a water surface. The buoyancy system has an outer buoyancy body on the outside of the inner buoyancy body. The inner buoyancy body is attached to the outer buoyancy body with a mooring so that the outer buoyancy body and the inner buoyancy body move independently of each other relative to waves.

Abstract: Non-human animals and offspring thereof comprising at least one modified chromosomal sequence in a gene encoding a CD163 protein are provided. Animal cells that contain such modified chromosomal sequences are also provided. The animals and cells have increased resistance to pathogens, including porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). The animals and offspring have chromosomal modifications of a CD163 gene. The invention further relates to methods of breeding to create pathogen-resistant animals and populations of animals made using such methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are homozygously modified organisms and methods of making and using these organisms.

Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.

Abstract: A three-piece flexible roller guide system that includes an integrated frame and a pair of feet having a unique combination of bushings and a through bolt system of connection mechanism. The roller guide system mounts to a fishing rod and assists in easy adaptation to stress related conditions during the fishing process, mainly brought about by the flexible connection mechanism between the frame and the pair of feet.