Abstract: A system for monitoring basket plugging for agricultural implements includes a basket assembly configured to be supported by an agricultural implement and a range sensor positioned relative to the basket assembly such that the range sensor is configured to transmit detection signals towards an interior of the basket assembly and receive return signals based on reflection of the detection signals off at least one surface. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the range sensor. The controller is configured to analyze data received from the range sensor as the basket assembly rotates relative to the range sensor to determine when the basket assembly is experiencing a plugged condition.

Abstract: A land clearing attachment for a tractor device includes semi-helically oriented teeth, knives, or blades radially outward from an outer surface of a rotor. Each tooth, knife, or blade is part of a row of teeth, knives, or blades. Each row is oriented with an offset angle such that the spirally orientation completes angular offset of about 90° or less.

Abstract: A system for de-plugging rotating ground engaging tools of an agricultural implement includes first and second ground engaging tools spaced apart from each other such that a flow gap is defined between the tools, a rotational actuator configured to rotationally drive the tools about a rotational axis, a sensor configured to capture data indicative of material accumulation within the flow gap defined between the tools, and a controller configured to determine when the tools are experiencing a plugged condition based on the data received from the sensor. Additionally, in response to the determination that the tools are experiencing the plugged condition, the controller is further configured to control an operation of the rotational actuator such that the tools are rotationally driven while such tools are disposed at a working position relative to a soil surface of a field.

Abstract: A drive over mower deck automatic locking mechanism includes a lift frame engaging a drive over mower deck, and a pair of locking plates pivotably connected to the lift frame. The locking plates lock the drive over mower deck to the lift frame when the lift frame raises the drive over mower deck to a mowing or transport position, and unlock the drive over mower deck from the lift frame when the lift frame lowers the drive over mower deck to an installation position.

Abstract: A system for detecting the operational status of a ground engaging tool of a tillage implement including an agricultural implement including a frame and a tool assembly supported relative to the frame. The ganged tool assembly includes a toolbar coupled to the frame and one or more ground engaging tools coupled to the toolbar. The system further includes a sensor coupled to the tool assembly and configured to capture data indicative of a load acting on the one or more ground engaging tools. Additionally, the system includes a controller configured to monitor the data received from the sensor and compare at least one monitored value associated with the load acting on the ground engaging tool(s). Moreover, the controller is further configured to identify the ground engaging tool(s) as being plugged when the monitored value(s) differs from the predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: An agricultural implement including a frame, a plurality of ground engaging tools connected to the frame, at least one actuator connected to the frame and configured for controlling a depth of the plurality of ground engaging tools, a fertilizer device configured for applying at least one fertilizer at a variable rate, and an electronic control unit operably connected to the at least one actuator and the fertilizer device. The electronic control unit is configured for automatically adjusting at least one of the depth of the plurality of ground engaging tools dependent upon a compaction layer characteristic and the rate of the fertilizer dependent upon a fertilizer requirement characteristic.

Abstract: A combination of a tractive machine and plow, has a driver assistance system having an input/output unit. The plow is adjustable with machine parameters, wherein a portion is manually adjustable and/or automatically adjustable by means of the tractive machine. A plow adjust assistant determines in a dialog with an operator in a plurality of dialog steps, optimized machine parameters of the plow and/or of the tractive machine that are to be adjusted. The plow adjust assistant automatically adjusts a portion of the machine parameters determined in the first dialog step and/or gives the operator a portion for adjusting and determines further optimized machine parameters of the plow based on these machine parameters and gives these further optimized machine parameters of the plow to the operator for adjustment of the plow in a second dialog step and/or automatically adjusts them at the plow.

Abstract: A system for determining material accumulation relative to ground engaging tools of an agricultural implement may include a frame member, and first and second ground engaging tools coupled to the frame member. The first and second ground engaging tools are configured to engage soil within a field as the agricultural implement is moved across the field. The first and second ground engaging tools are electrically isolated from each other. The system may further include a power source configured to apply a voltage across the first and second ground engaging tools, a sensor configured to measure a capacitance across the first and second ground engaging tools, and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The controller may be configured to determine a presence of material accumulation between the first and second ground engaging tools based at least in part on the measured capacitance.

Abstract: A system for monitoring an installation status of shank attachment members of agricultural implements may include a shank assembly. The shank assembly may have a shank and at least one mounting element configured to couple the shank to a portion of an agricultural implement. The system may further include a shank attachment member coupled to the shank and a signal transmission device provided in operative association with the shank attachment member. The system may further include an antenna provided in operative association with the shank assembly, where the antenna is configured to receive wireless signals transmitted by the signal transmission device. Additionally, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the antenna and configured to determine an installation status of the shank attachment member based at least in part on the wireless signals received by the antenna.

Abstract: A crop windrow monitoring system includes an image sensor positioned to include a field of view facing a rearward direction of a power unit, and a visual monitor operable to display an image. A computing device is operable to determine an intended direction of movement of the power unit. The image is displayed on the visual monitor in a first mode having a first magnification when the intended direction of movement includes the rearward direction. The image is displayed on the visual monitor in a second mode having a second magnification and overlaid with indicia indicating a width of the windrow when the intended direction of movement includes the forward direction. The second magnification may be larger than the first magnification.

Abstract: A tillage implement includes a frame, a first sensor coupled to the frame and configured to measure an orientation of the frame, a shank engaged with the frame and carrying a tilling tool, and a second sensor coupled to the shank or the tilling tool and configured to measure an orientation of the tilling tool. A system for working a field includes a tillage implement and a tractor drawing the tillage implement. The tractor may include a computer configured to receive information from the first sensor and the second sensor and control an operating parameter of the tillage implement. Related methods and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A motor-driven single-seed-ejection sowing device includes a housing, a seed metering roller, a seed brush, a seed metering mechanism and a power mechanism. The housing includes a power compartment and a seed compartment. The surface of the seed metering roller is provided with seed grooves having spaces for accommodating a single seed. The seed metering mechanism includes a spring, a striking tube, a piston and the piston tube. The piston and the piston tube are arranged for axial movement inside the striking tube. The power mechanism includes a control unit and a drive unit. The control unit includes the motor, the drive panel, the Hall sensor and the magnet. The magnet is set on the striking tube. The Hall sensor and the drive panel are connected to the motor, and the motor drives the seed metering roller and seed metering mechanism by the drive unit.

Abstract: A self-regulating irrigation system to provide water and dissolved nutrients to plants through a tubing network is described including a sensor actuator circuit comprising an sensing circuit which senses aspects of soil condition through sensing a voltage between sensing terminals in the soil. Aspects of soil condition include moisture, mineral content and acidity or pH level. The sensed voltage is input to a comparator circuit whose output becomes input to an actuator circuit to activate a valve to supply a corresponding branch of the network with desired water or fluid nutrient.

Abstract: Trimmer lines having length indicators disposed along the external surface of its elongated body, packages containing the same, and methods of manufacturing such trimmer line are provided. The trimmer lines have length indicators disposed along the external surface at regular increments of at least about 6 inches to indicate a measured length of the trimmer line of at least 6 inches.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a condition of a sickle of a header of an agricultural machine. The system includes a knife guard mounted to the header, a knife section of the sickle that is configured to move either along or with respect to a surface of the knife guard, and a sensor either mounted to the knife guard or another surface of the header for sensing the condition of the knife section.

Abstract: A lawn mower to weed trimmer attachment apparatus for simultaneously weed trimming and lawn mowing includes a pair of attachment arms each comprising an upper arm and a lower arm. The upper arm has a threaded adjustment aperture to receive an adjustment bolt to selectively engage the lower arm and fix the height of the attachment arm. A trimmer cradle is coupled to the upper arm and is configured to receive a trimmer arm of a weed trimmer. A mower tube is coupled to the lower arm. The mower tube has an attachment aperture and is configured to receive an attachment hardware set. The mower tube is configured to receive the mower arm of a lawn mower. A pair of cross braces extends between the pair of attachment arms and a support brace is coupled to the mower arm.

Abstract: Provided is a fruit and vegetable harvesting device (10) for harvesting a fruit or vegetable (1) connected to a branch (3) via a pedicel (2). The fruit and vegetable harvesting device (10) includes: a harvesting hand (11) including a holding unit (12) having a suction pad (15) for holding the fruit or vegetable (1) and a finger unit (21) that can abut on the pedicel (2); and a robot arm (31) that turns the harvesting hand (11) to cause the finger unit (21) abutting on the pedicel (2) to press the pedicel (2).

Abstract: A wrap removal assembly includes an elongated support member extending along a central longitudinal axis and having an exterior surface. A snagging wire is disposed adjacent the exterior surface of the elongated support member and includes an active material changeable between a first shape and a second shape in response to a control signal. The snagging wire presents a catch spaced outward and away from the exterior surface when disposed in the first shape to snag the wrap material and gather the wrap material around the elongated support member. The snagging wire is positioned substantially flat against the exterior surface of the elongated support member when disposed in the second shape to release the wrap material and allow removal of the wrap material from the elongated support member.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for use with mergers are disclosed. A disclosed method for processing a material on a ground surface includes detecting, via one or more sensors, an object of interest associated with the material when a merger is forming a windrow on the ground surface. The method also includes a step for facilitating removal of the object of interest from the material in response to the detection.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle crop feeder system having housings defining a crop passage, a conveyor assembly, a rotor, a guide plate, and one or more guide vanes extending from the guide plate. The conveyor assembly propels crop material along a feeder flow direction to the rotor. The rotor has inlet vanes that receive the crop material in a receiving region located below the rotor's axis. The leading edges of the rotor inlet vanes travel towards the receiving region on a first transverse side of the rotor axis and away from the receiving region on a second transverse side of the rotor axis. The guide plate is adjacent the receiving region. The guide vane extends into the crop passage on the first side of the rotor axis, and angled relative to the flow direction with its trailing edge closer to the first rotor axis, in the transverse direction, than the leading edge.

Abstract: An apparatus for trimming plant material includes a rotatable tumbler through which the plant material is to be axially propagated while rotationally tumbling, and a plurality of cutting reel systems adjacent the tumbler. The plurality of cutting reel systems includes a first cutting reel system adjacent the tumbler, and a second cutting reel system adjacent a landing zone of the rotatable tumbler. The landing zone is an angular range about the axis of the tumbler within which plant material tends to land on the tumbler after tumbling through a central volume of the tumbler.

Abstract: A method for the automated operation of a greenhouse which has at least one first plant growth room which is operated without artificial lighting and which has at least one second plant growth room which is different from the first plant growth room and which is equipped with artificial light sources for generating artificial light. An associated supply device and an associated greenhouse can be operated automatically.

Abstract: A cultivation system and method. Conditioned airflow is directed downwardly and in crosswise opposition into a sealed cultivation chamber. The conditioned airflow passes through plants in the chamber, strengthening the plants, transferring heat, humidity and CO2, and scrubbing the plants of infectious particles, resulting in spent airflow. The spent airflow is recovered from the chamber below where the conditioned airflow was introduced. The spent airflow is conditioned and reintroduced to the chamber as conditioned airflow. A volume of the conditioned airflow directed into the chamber is substantially equal to a volume of the spent airflow received from the chamber, and a volume of the spent airflow in the system between receiving the airflow and conditioning the airflow is substantially equal to a volume of the conditioned airflow in the system between conditioning the airflow and directing the airflow, for maintaining consistent airflow within the chamber.

Abstract: An insect barrier system configured for positioning about a tree trunk. The system includes a barrier member having an extending portion which includes an inner edge extending along a plane and an outer edge positioned a distance from the plane. The barrier member is configured to be positioned about the tree trunk such that the inner edge is in sealing engagement therewith and a containment area is defined between the extending portion and the tree trunk. A collection sack is configured to be positioned above the barrier member. A tunnel member having a passage therethrough is positioned such that an inlet opening thereof opens into the containment area and on outlet opening thereof opens into the collection sack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to prepare a myceliated high-protein food product, which includes culturing a fungi an aqueous media which has a high level of plant protein, for example at least 20 g protein per 100 g dry weight with excipients, on a dry weight basis. The plant protein can include pea, rice and/or chickpea. The fungi can include comprises Lentinula spp., Agaricus spp., Pleurotus spp., Boletus spp., or Laetiporus spp. After culturing, the material is harvested by obtaining the myceliated high-protein food product via drying or concentrating. The resultant myceliated high-protein food product may have its taste, flavor, or aroma modulated, such as by increasing desirable flavors or tastes such as meaty, savory, umami, popcorn and/or by decreasing undesirable flavors such as bitterness, astringency or beaniness. Deflavoring and/or deodorizing as compared to non-myceliated control materials can also be observed. Also disclosed are myceliated high-protein food products.

Abstract: A plant growth medium composition and production process thereof is provided. The growth medium composition comprises a coconut coir pith and one or more additives mixed into the coconut coir pith processed into a formed growth medium suitable for facilitating the growth of one or more plants. The production process comprises the steps of cracking, dehusking, and removing the meat from the whole coconut. The coconut coir is then washed and mulched, and an additive mixture is mixed with the coconut coir pith. The coconut coir pith and additive mixture is processed into a desired form, and the additive mixture is applied to the exterior surface thereof. The final product is then packaged before being transported to a horticulturist.

Abstract: An irrigation water amount measurement apparatus 10 includes: a sensor data obtaining unit 11 that obtains sensor data for specifying soil moisture contents of sections of an agricultural field, from moisture sensors installed in the respective sections; an irrigation water amount measurement unit 12 that measures a supply amount of irrigation water supplied from a drip irrigation system during a period from start to end of irrigation in the entire agricultural field; an irrigation time specifying unit 13 that specifies a period of time during which irrigation water was supplied to the section based on a change state of a soil moisture content of the section; and a calculation processing unit 14 that calculates a supply amount of irrigation water supplied to the section, based on a period of time specified for the section, a period from start to end of irrigation, and a measured supply amount.

Abstract: A field controller and sensor is presented as an elongate body having a hollow interior and axially opposite first and second ends with a first arm extending outward from the elongate body adjacent to the first axial end and a second arm extending outward from the elongate body adjacent to the second, axially opposite end. Each of the arms has an imaging device. The first arm imaging device is positioned to obtain images in a direction toward the second axial end of the elongate body. The second arm imaging device is positioned to obtain images in a direction toward the first axial end. The first and second arms are spaced apart from one another along a length of the elongate body at a distance sufficient to image a canopy of crop growth in a field in which the field controller and sensor is deployed.

Abstract: Plants are grown by using a nutrient film over a trough of nutrient solution. The film is opaque and includes apertures for holding plants. The film is rolled out for growing the pants and rolled up for plant harvesting.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for airborne rooting and/or callusing of cuttings. The device includes a container defining an interior that can be humidified to allow for development of calluses or roots.

Abstract: Scale-up evaluation methods for algal biomass cultivation are provided, and more particularly, simultaneous scale-up evaluation methods for outdoor algal biomass cultivation are provided. The methods control various process variables to isolate the impact of scaling algal biomass cultivation, thereby permitting enhanced scale-up operation design to optimize the quality and quantity of algal biomass.

Abstract: Methods for autoflocculation of algae cells in an algae water slurry to facilitate harvesting. Algae cells are cultivated in the algae water slurry to produce an algal biomass and thereafter autoflocculated to allow for an enhanced dewatering harvesting process. Autoflocculation provides a cost-effective and efficient harvesting method compared to traditional dewatering processes.

Abstract: The invention concerns an air-moving device (10) for pollinating at least one recipient plant using pollen collected on at least one donor plant, comprising: a means (12) for collecting pollen from said at least one donor plant, a means (14) for distributing pollen on at least one recipient plant, a channel for conveying the pollen collected from the collecting means (12) to the distributing means (14), an air flow amplifier (18) which employs Coanda effect for inducing a flow of air inside the conveying channel (16) from the means (12) for collecting the pollen to the means (14) for distributing the pollen. The invention also concerns a pneumatic deflector for deflecting the Coanda effect flow of pollen disposed at the level of the pollen distributing means (14).

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid DR5800TJ and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DR5800TJ and the parent lines thereof, 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: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred pepper line PPL1511. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred pepper line PPL1511, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. Further embodiments relate to hybrid produced by using inbred pepper line PPL1511 as a parent, said hybrids including XPP2617, XPP2618, SPP2622, SPP2628, XP2657, XPP2658, XPP2659, XPP2660, and XPP2663.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of pepper hybrid SHP9018. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SHP9018, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N?-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in Nicotiana plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for cytochrome P450s that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Expression cassettes, vectors, plants, and plant parts thereof comprising inhibitory sequences that target expression or function of the disclosed cytochrome P450 polypeptides are also provided. Methods for the use of these novel sequences to inhibit expression or function of cytochrome P450 polypeptides involved in this metabolic conversion are also provided. The methods find use in the production of tobacco products that have reduced levels of nornicotine and its carcinogenic metabolite, NNN, and thus reduced carcinogenic potential for individuals consuming these tobacco products or exposed to secondary smoke derived from these products.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the breeding, production, processing and use of Specialty Cannabis, including new hemp varieties comprising high levels of propyl cannabinoids with low THC content Cannabinoid compositions comprising high levels of propyl cannabinoids with low THC content are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073029. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073029. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073029 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073029 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067560. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067560. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067560 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067560 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073072. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073072. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073072 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073072 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073065. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073065. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073065 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073065 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073069. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073069. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073069 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073069 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073094. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073094. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073094 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073094 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073114. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073114. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073114 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073114 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073116. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073116. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073116 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073116 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073133. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073133. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073133 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073133 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073160. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073160. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073160 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073160 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073150. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073150. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073150 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073150 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073151. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073151. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073151 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073151 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.