Abstract: A below-grade smart irrigation object includes: an input signal portion configured to receive an energizing signal for the below-grade smart irrigation object; an output signal portion configured to indicate the location of the below-grade smart irrigation object in response to receiving the energizing signal; and an irrigation portion configured to effectuate an irrigation operation.

Abstract: A smart tine assembly includes: a tine configured to aerate turf; and a damage sensing system configured to: sense when the tine is damaged, and generate a damaged tine signal.

Abstract: In one aspect, a row unit for use on an agricultural implement may include a furrow-forming tool coupled to a frame. The furrow-forming tool may be configured to form a furrow in soil present within the field as the row unit is moved across the field. The row unit may also include a first dispensing device configured to dispense a first agricultural product into the furrow. Furthermore, the row unit may include a cultivator coupled to the frame and positioned aft of the furrow-forming tool relative to a direction of travel of the row unit. The cultivator may, in turn, be configured to agitate a lateral swath of the soil. Additionally, the row unit may include a second dispensing device positioned aft of the first dispensing device relative to the direction of travel, with the second dispensing device configured to dispense a second agricultural product into the field.

Abstract: An agricultural planting or seeding implement having a ground engaging tool that forms an opening along an axis in the soil, a sensor disposed aft of the ground engaging tool, and a row unit disposed aft of both the ground engaging tool and the sensor relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural planting or seeding implement. The sensor engages with the ground at a depth within the opening and generates a signal indicative of a soil property of the ground.

Abstract: A latch mechanism is used with agricultural equipment, such as a mower, for securing the header of the mower to the tongue during transport. A pivoting catch is mounted on the trail frame on which the header is mounted. A receiver for the catch is mounted on the tongue. During mower transport the catch is biased into engagement with the receiver by a first spring and secures the header to the tongue in a parallel orientation. When the mower configuration is changed to operational mode the catch is disengaged from the receiver using a second spring attached to the catch. A cable attaches the second spring to a wheel arm of a field wheel. Deployment of the field wheel into the operation mode draws the cable and second spring into tension, overcoming the biasing force of the first spring and pivoting the catch out of engagement with the receiver.

Abstract: A spray boom for an agricultural machine includes a first section having a first end and a second end and a second section having a first end pivotably coupled to the second end of the first section. The first section includes a first support member and a second support member disposed above the first support member. A centerline of the second support member is horizontally offset from a centerline of the first support member. Meanwhile, the second section includes a first support member. The spray boom may be configured in an extended position or a folded position. In the folded position, the second section is disposed above the first support member of the first section and adjacent the second support member.

Abstract: A turf maintenance machine includes: a moveable platform configured to move the turf maintenance machine within an area to be maintained, wherein the area to be maintained includes a plurality of below-grade smart irrigation objects; a locating system configured to determine if the turf maintenance machine is proximate one of the plurality of below-grade smart irrigation objects; and a turf aeration system configured to aerate turf within the area to be maintained.

Abstract: Described herein are implements that include a vehicle having a system for sensing or testing soil and/or vegetation as the vehicle traverses a field.

Abstract: A trench closing assembly having an actuator for applying a force to the trench closing assembly in which the force is divided between closing wheels and a press wheel disposed rearward of the closing wheels.

Abstract: A method for planting marine grass seed via a seed assembly comprising the steps of: selecting a body of water and area suitable for eele grass and shellfish, wherein the body of water has a bottom wherein shellfish can sufficiently bury themselves; selecting a living shellfish; placing a drop of non-toxic biodegradable adhesive on the shell of the living shellfish; positioning a grass seed to touch adhesive; waiting a predetermined time period for the adhesive to cure; and deploying the seed assembly into the body of water, wherein the seed assembly comprises the living shellfish, the drop of adhesive, and the positioned grass seed, wherein the body of water has a bottom where the shellfish can bury themselves sufficiently to bury the grass seed.

Abstract: Sowing element for precision agricultural seeders comprising a device for selecting the seed, of the type which is formed of a perforated disc having opposing faces that are subject to a pressure differential and a pressurisation device associated with the disc for applying the pressure differential to the faces of the disc, the pressurisation device including a pressurisation bell combined with the disc so as to pneumatically couple thereto in order to guarantee said pressure differential, wherein the bell is rotatably idle with respect to the disc.

Abstract: A fluid control system for supplying fluid to multiple actuators associated with different implements disposed on an agricultural planter row unit. A first one of the multiple actuators is associated with a first implement disposed on the agricultural planter row unit. A second one of the multiple actuators is associated with a second implement disposed on the agricultural planter row unit. The fluid control system controls fluid flow from a fluid source to each of the first and second actuators. In one embodiment, the fluid control system includes an inlet valve, an outlet valve and a pressure sensor, wherein the inlet valve is in fluid communication with the fluid source and the pressure sensor is disposed to measure fluid pressure in a fluid line in fluid communication with the inlet valve and each of the first and second actuators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shear bar (20), in particular for a forage harvester or another agricultural or silvicultural machine, having a carrier (21) that comprises a cutting region (30); a plurality of cutting elements (31) being set alongside one another in the cutting region (30); the cutting elements (31) comprising a partial edge and at least some of the partial edges forming a cutting edge (32) that is embodied to form, with a knife bar, a cutting engagement for the material to be shredded; the cutting edge (32) forming a transition between a cutting surface (32.1) that is constituted by the cutting elements (31) and extends transversely to the cutting direction, and an exposed surface (32.2) that extends substantially in a cutting direction and indirectly or directly adjoins the cutting edge (32).

Abstract: A graphical user interface (60) for a combine harvester (10) includes, in a first portion (62) of the user interface, a graphical representation (66, 70) of an amount of material passing through a threshing system (22) at multiple positions along a longitudinal direction of the combine harvester, and a graphical representation (68, 72) of an amount of material passing through a cleaning system (42) at multiple positions along the longitudinal direction of the combine harvester. The user interface further includes, in a second portion (64) of the user interface, a graphical representation (74, 78) of an amount of material passing through the threshing system (22) at a plurality of locations along a lateral axis of the combine harvester, and a graphical representation (76, 80) of an amount of material passing through the cleaning system (42) at a plurality of locations along the lateral axis of the combine harvester.

Abstract: A device for picking a piece of fruit from a fruit plant. The device includes locating members arranged to be positioned around a piece of fruit to be picked. The locating members are actuatable from an open position to receive the piece of fruit between the locating members to a closed position to surround the stem by which the piece of fruit is attached to the fruit plant. The device also includes a mechanism for detaching the piece of fruit to be picked from the fruit plant. The mechanism is mounted on or relative to one or more of the plurality of locating members, and wherein the mechanism is arranged to detach the piece of fruit from the plant when the plurality of locating members are in the closed position.

Abstract: Drum assemblies for turning material are disclosed. Drum assemblies may include at least three types of paddles arranged thereon for improved turning of composting material and for creating a windrow of improved shape.

Abstract: A crop baler with a stuffer flywheel mass for baling a crop, the baler comprising: a supporting frame that can be moved across a field; a crop pick-up configured to pick up the crop from a ground of the field; a conveyor configured to convey the crop picked up by the crop pick-up; a pressing chamber having a stuffer configured to compress the crop conveyed into the pressing chamber by the conveyor into a form of a bale; and a drive for producing a reciprocating movement of the stuffer, the drive further comprising a flywheel mass with a variable moment of inertia.

Abstract: An expandable and collapsible grain bin is provided comprising at least two telescoping cylindrical sections adapted to interlock with one another when the grain bin is in an expanded position; a base member attached to the bottom most cylindrical section; and a bin cover for enclosing the grain bin, said bin cover adapted to be in a raised position when the grain bin is in the expanded position and in a lowered position when the grain bin is in a collapsed position.

Abstract: A windrow system of a combine includes a chopper and a spreader. The chopper includes a chopper housing having a roof and a rotor assembly positioned in the chopper housing, and the spreader is pivotably coupled to the chopper and includes a top surface and an impellor that is positioned below the top surface and includes one or more blades for rotatably conveying crop residue rearwardly and outwardly from the spreader. The windrow system also includes top segment coupled to a main body of the combine, a first curtain, and a second curtain having a portion thereof positioned outwardly of the first curtain. Each of the curtains are movable relative to the main body of the combine when the spreader and/or chopper move between at least one of wide and narrow positions, chopping and windrowing positions, and chopping and stowed positions.

Abstract: A system and method for selecting plants based on climate data and plant data. The system receives climate data and plant data and selects plants for a geographical division based on the climate data and plant data. The system generates durable plant tags with for the plants that have an icon that identifies the lighting level and watering level of the plants using a color and a number.

Abstract: The present invention provides a trimmer, the trimmer comprises a handle assembly, a power mechanism installed at one end of the handle assembly, and a blade assembly connected to the power mechanism. The power mechanism has a housing assembly, a motor received in the housing assembly, and a power transmission assembly mounted on the housing assembly. The motor is an external rotor motor with a diameter greater than or equal to 50 mm. The power transmission assembly has pinion coaxially sleeved on an output shaft of the motor and a big gear meshing with the small gear, and a transmission ratio of the small gear to the big gear is less than 6. By such arrangement, the trimmer can obtain the best output effect under a. condition that the output power of the motor is unchanged.

Abstract: A method for promoting the accumulation of secondary metabolites of cannabis is disclosed. The method comprises the step of adding a green-yellow light, which has a peak wavelength at 506-571 nm, into the indoor growing environment for cannabis, and maintaining the light intensity and other growth conditions, to improve the content of secondary metabolites. The production of secondary metabolites of cannabis can be increased by up to 18%.

Abstract: A device and method for altering biochrome ratios in plant leaves is provided. The device and method generally include a light source; and means of directing the light source to deliver an altering spectrum to a group of cells. The altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to produce a contrasting color that creates a desired pattern on a leaf. The device may include a first light source that emits a main growth spectrum, a second light source that emits an altering spectrum; and means of directing the first and second light source to a group of cells, wherein the altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to create a desired pattern on a leaf.

Abstract: Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system has an air filtration and ultraviolet (UV) air purification system. The purified and filtered air is mixed with nitrogen, which is directed towards plants. The system can include lights to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air.

Abstract: The present application teaches compositions and methods of using active polymer materials to manipulate solar radiation to improve or otherwise alter plant growth, development, health and/or production.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology described herein provide a system for improved control and monitoring of a movable tower in an irrigation system. A computer controller associated with a tower of an irrigation system receives an indication of parameter modification. The system is then able to change parameters at a component of the tower control system based on the received parameters. The system stores the current drive value at a station to control drive. If the stored drive value is above a threshold level, a drive signal is provided to a motor. The system is operable to selectively apply a drive signal at a tower. The system provides the ability to digitally modify a threshold that is used in a machine run-mode to operate the motor at a tower.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology described herein provide a system for improved control and monitoring of a movable tower in an irrigation system. A computer controller associated with a tower of an irrigation system receives an indication of parameter modification. The system is then able to change parameters at a component of the tower control system based on the received parameters. The system stores the current angle sensed between two adjacent span members. If the stored angle is between two threshold levels, a drive signal is provided to a motor. The system is operable to selectively apply a drive signal at a tower in an align mode. The system provides the ability to digitally modify a threshold that is used in a machine run-mode to operate the motor at a tower.

Abstract: A system and associated method are disclosed for dynamically and automatically optimizing fluid usage and preventing waste in an at least one pipe system, such as an irrigation system. In at least one embodiment, an at least one fluid sensor is positioned and configured for monitoring a flow of fluid through a pipe of an at least one zone of the pipe system. At least one control valve is positioned in-line with the pipe and configured for being selectively actuated for controlling the flow of fluid therethrough. At least one controller is positioned and configured for being in communication with each of the fluid sensor and control valve. At least one central computing system is in selective communication with the controller and configured for receiving and processing data related to at least one of the fluid sensor, controller and control valve.

Abstract: A smart root watering system is disclosed. The system includes a controller, configured to control the system using artificial neural networks. The system further comprises vertical tubes, inserted into the soil proximity to the roots of trees and configured to deliver water to the roots of trees. The vertical tubes include a motion sensor, configured to detect variation in water flow and wirelessly send data to the controller, thereby indicating faults of the vertical tubes to the user via a handheld electronic device. The vertical tube further includes a mechanical valve with a floater, configured to regulate input water to the system with respect to the soil absorption. The system further comprises a sensor device, configured to detect the humidity level and send to the controller. The controller is further configured to estimate the required volume of water and open an electric valve for supplying water to the roots of trees.

Abstract: A system for controlling watering is disclosed. The system uses an in-ground moisture sensor and an end user device. The system uses at least one in-ground probe which has a ground engagement portion and an upper portion. The upper portion houses a communication module and a power module. The system also uses an end user device that has a communication module and a water-shut off valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intelligent gardening system, for monitoring and controlling gardening apparatuses in a gardening area, including: multiple sensors that collect environmental information of the gardening area; one or more gardening apparatuses that perform gardening work according to a control instruction; and a control center that generates the control instruction based on the environmental information; wherein the sensors, the gardening apparatuses and the control center communicate with each other to form an Internet of Things.

Abstract: This invention is a hydroponic appliance that allows users to grow sufficient yields of fresh produce with relatively little maintenance. The appliance incorporates multiple features required for hydroponic plant cultivation into a plug-and-play system with a feedback loop to manage optimal growing conditions, comprising a growing area, a processor, a mixing chamber, and, in embodiments, more than one reservoir. In aspects, the grow area is divided between two or more reservoirs allowing users to stratify their crops or plant different crop types simultaneously. The apparatus and associated method provide the overall system with increased versatility, including removing aspects of day-to-day maintenance. The system automatically regulates the environment in response to various sensor readings. This includes automatically regulating the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide level, pH level, and/or nutrient concentration. Accordingly, the plants have more optimum conditions for growth.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for sterile extraction, drying, storage, and transformation of immature and mature maize and monocot embryos. The present disclosure also describes a dried, storable, freezable value added maize and monocot explants.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH955365. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH955365, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH955365 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 CH955365.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH564211. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH564211, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH564211 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 CH564211.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH960231. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH960231, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH960231 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 CH960231.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH545762. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH545762, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH545762 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 CH545762.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH944283. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH944283, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH944283 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 CH944283.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH968225. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH968225, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH968225 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 CH968225.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 84080909 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 84080909, to the plants of soybean cultivar 84080909, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 84080909, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 84080909. 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 84080909. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 84080909, 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 84080909 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 88061933 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 88061933, to the plants of soybean cultivar 88061933, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 88061933, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 88061933. 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 88061933. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88061933, 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 88061933 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80191933 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80191933, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80191933, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80191933, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80191933. 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 80191933. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80191933, 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 80191933 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV449414. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV449414, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV449414 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV449414 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV449414.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV771799. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV771799, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV771799 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV771799 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV771799.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV474834. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV474834, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV474834 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV474834 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV474834.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV434173. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV434173, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV434173 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV434173 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV434173.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a spinach line with the novel feature of solid petioles at harvest time. As a result of developing many progeny lines having petioles in which the hollow portion is relatively small over many years, a spinach line having solid petioles at harvest time was constructed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to lettuce variety NUN 09093 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. Lettuce variety NUN 09093 LTL is a baby leaf lettuce variety, comprising resistance to Downy Mildew (Bremia lactucae) Isolates Bl:16-33EU, Nasonovia ribisnigri Biotype Nr:0, and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae Race 1 IR.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 7CN0425, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 7CN0425. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 7CN0425 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 7CN0425.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a watermelon variety NUN 31708 WMW as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 31708 is a triploid (seedless) crimson sweet type watermelon variety comprising resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. s.p niveum Race 1 and Colletotrichum lagenarium Race 1.