Abstract: An attachment assembly for connecting an agricultural implement to a tractor. The attachment assembly comprises tractor-side frame configured to extend from the tractor. The attachment assembly additionally comprises an implement-side frame configured to be removably attached to the implement. The implement-side frame is configured to rotate with respect to the tractor-side frame. The implement-side frame comprises connection elements configured to attach the implement to the implement-side frame. The connection elements provide at least four points of connection for the implement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (14) for safely operating an autonomously operable agricultural machine (12), said device comprising: an input interface (30) for receiving a sensor signal from an environment sensor (18) on the agricultural machine, said signal comprising information about objects in the surroundings of the agricultural machine; a processing unit (32) for recognizing a fault situation based on the sensor signal; a classification unit (34) for assigning the recognized fault situation to a fault class based on a predefined assignment rule; and a transmission interface (36) for periodically transmitting a message to a control device (16) of the agricultural machine via a vehicle bus system (20) of the agricultural machine, said message comprising the fault class if the fault situation was recognized. The present invention also relates to a method and a system (10) for safely operating an autonomously operable agricultural machine (12).

Abstract: A vehicle speed control system that controls a vehicle speed of an agricultural vehicle that performs work using a work device while traveling using a traveling device, the agricultural vehicle performs work travel a plurality of times with non-work travel interposed therebetween, the vehicle speed control system including: a control unit configured to perform work travel control in which a vehicle speed is set according to a load on a motive power source that drives the traveling device and the work device; and a storage unit in which a vehicle speed that is set during the work travel is stored as an optimum vehicle speed, the control unit performs initial work travel control in which a vehicle speed at a time when the work travel is started after the non-work travel is set using the optimum vehicle speed that is stored during the work travel performed before the non-work travel.

Abstract: Frame systems include a plurality of connected frame units. Each frame unit includes a first end plate connected to a first end of a frame element a second end plate connected to a second end of the frame element. The plurality of frame units is movable between a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state, the plurality of frame units has a first width along a width axis of the plurality of frame units, and a first frame unit and a second frame unit of the plurality overlap by a first overlap amount along the width axis. In the second state, the plurality of frame units has a second width along the width axis and the first frame unit and the second frame unit overlap by a second overlap amount along the width axis.

Abstract: A method including: recording a first image of a first field region; automatically treating a plant within the first region in-situ based on the first image; automatically verifying the plant treatment with a second image of the first region; and automatically treating a second region concurrently with treatment verification.

Abstract: A planter includes a seed a delivery system for delivering seed from one or more hoppers to one or more row units of the planter. The seed delivery system includes a number of seed entrainers. The seed entrainers receive seed from the one or more hoppers. The seed is combined with a fluid, such as air, which moves the seed through the seed entrainer and towards one or more row units of the planter. The entrainer includes one or more outlets, with the outlets corresponding to different row units, and the outlets can be varied based upon the need of seed delivery for the planter.

Abstract: An automated planter apparatus for inserting a rootstock, rooting stock or plantings into the ground, especially useful in hop yards, vineyards and orchards, the planter apparatus mountable to a tractor or trailer, and with grapes as a preferred rooting stock. Apples, or any other type of grafted tree or vine may be planted in the alternative. The planter apparatus includes a chain driven grabber mechanism, attached to a chain loop and driven by sprockets at each end, the grabber mechanism able to grasp and insert the rooting stock into the soil at precisely predetermined points, preferably aided by GPS (Global Positioning System). The grabber mechanism includes a pair of grabbers that receive the rooting stock at a pick-up, and then rotate from an open position to a closed position as the chain loop proceeds around a forward sprocket, rotating the grabber mechanism to a planting release.

Abstract: A method for planting a seed (124) with a desired planted seed orientation (141) within an agricultural field (90), the method comprising: determining, with a processor (140), a seed orienter (120) position within the agricultural field (90) using position data from at least one of a planter (302) or an agricultural vehicle (300); determining, with the processor (140), the desired planted seed orientation (141) for the seed orienter (120) position within the agricultural field (90); and planting the seed (124) according to the desired planted seed orientation (141) at the position within the agricultural field (90).

Abstract: A distributor device for solids-containing liquids includes a distribution chamber with an inlet opening which leads to a chamber interior space of the distribution chamber, wherein the distribution chamber has a first end wall with several connection ports and a first side wall arranged laterally to the end wall. The distributor device also includes a connecting part connecting the rotor and the blade drive shaft, which connecting part is detachably connected to the rotor and/or to the blade drive shaft, wherein a movement of the rotor is guided by the connecting part relative to the first perforated blade disk. The distribution chamber has at least one closable opening which is located in the first side wall, wherein the opening is designed at least so large that the rotor is removable from the distribution chamber through the opening.

Abstract: A boom mower having a frame, a boom assembly carried by the frame, a cutting mechanism operably engaged with the boom assembly, and at least one translation assembly operably engaged with the boom assembly and the cutting mechanism that moves the cutting mechanism in one or more of the first movement, the second movement, and the third movement. There is a break-away mechanism that enables the cutting mechanism to pivot relative to the at least one translation assembly.

Abstract: A mower deck transport lock for a parallelogram lift linkage supporting a mower deck at any of a plurality of cutting heights where a striker plate contacts a height of cut selection knob. A transport bracket pivots into engagement with the striker plate only at a transport height above the plurality of cutting heights. A transport lock indicator is activated when the transport bracket pivots into engagement with the striker plate.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle header having a base structure, a header wing section, an articulated joint connecting the header wing section to the base structure, an actuator, a load sensor, and a controller. The actuator is configured to move the header wing section relative to the base structure between a wing lowered position and a wing raised position the load sensor is operatively connected to the header wing section. The controller is configured to acquire load sensor data from the load sensor to evaluate a magnitude of a gravitational load on the header wing section, and prevent the actuator from moving the header wing section towards the wing raised position if the magnitude of the gravitational load exceeds a predetermined threshold load value. An agricultural combine having the header and methods of operating the same are also provided.

Abstract: Mower (1), having a plurality of mowing elements (2), which are positioned next to one another forming a mower bar (3), having a roller conditioner (4), which is arranged behind the mower bar (3), as seen in the material flow direction of mowed crop, and which has an upper conditioning roller (5) and a lower conditioning roller (6), wherein the lower conditioning roller (6) is rotatable about a lower, positionally fixed axis of rotation (8), wherein the upper conditioning roller (5) is rotatable about an upper, shiftable axis of rotation (9) in such a manner that, as a result of shifting the upper axis of rotation (9) relative to the lower axis of rotation (8), a gap (7) between the conditioning rollers (5, 6) is changeable, wherein the lower conditioning roller (6) and the upper conditioning roller (5) are coupled to each other via a scissors-like transmission (10), and wherein a first transmission part (11) is coupled to the lower conditioning roller (6) and a second transmission part (2) is coupled to the

Abstract: The stalk eliminator chops stalks, uproots stalks, and re-chops stalks. The apparatus includes a front stalk chopper on a rotating cylinder with angularly attached blades. A plow tool attaches to the apparatus and provides a subsoiler wing behind and under the front stalk chopper. A rear stalk chopper on a rotating cylinder with angularly attached blades follows the plow tool.

Abstract: The present invention describes a saffron collecting device (1) comprising—a sensor unit (2) arranged for identifying pistils of saffron flowers; —a pick unit (3) arranged for removal of the pistils or part thereof from the saffron flowers when the sensor unit (2) has identified the location of the pistils; and —a collector unit (4) arranged for collecting the pistils or part thereof in a collecting space (5).

Abstract: The present invention provides an autonomous harvesting system designed to be mounted onto a standard collection bin/wagon for autonomously harvesting and filing the bin.

Abstract: Systems and methods here may include a vehicle with automated robotic subcomponents for harvesting delicate agricultural items such as berries. In some examples, the vehicle includes a targeting subcomponent and a harvesting subcomponent. Which may utilize multiple cameras to create three dimensional maps of foliage and targets. In some examples, the targeting subcomponent includes automated or semi-automated harvesting targets to be mapped and passed to the harvesting subcomponent. In some examples, the harvesting subcomponent includes vacuum features and padded spoons to detach the target agriculture from the stem.

Abstract: A pulley assembly is provided for mounting on a rotatable shaft of an agricultural harvester and is operable in a high-speed configuration or a low-speed configuration. The pulley assembly comprises a high-speed pulley with a high-speed running surface for receiving a drive belt when the pulley assembly is in the high-speed configuration and a low-speed pulley with a low-speed running surface for receiving a drive belt when the pulley assembly is in the low-speed configuration. The pulley assembly has three sets of teeth extending from surfaces of the two pulleys. In the low-speed configuration, the running surfaces of the low-speed pulley and high-speed pulley are axially aligned and the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth are engaged. In the high-speed configuration, the running surface of the high-speed pulley is exposed for receiving the drive belt.

Abstract: Rake wheels for raking apparatus for gathering crop material into a windrow are disclosed. In some embodiments, the rake wheel includes disks for securing and limiting circumferential and axial movement of the tines of the rake wheel.

Abstract: A cutting element, in particular for abrasive cut material, is provided that includes a substrate that defines at least one cutting wedge which is formed by first and second wedge surfaces that intersect along a wedge edge. A cutting layer that extends over the first wedge surface and defines a cutting edge which lies on the wedge edge when new. The wear resistance of the cutting layer is greater than wear resistance of the substrate. The cutting layer is configured to define a blade-shaped protrusion that projects beyond the wedge edge due to wear of the substrate in the area of the second wedge surface to provide a self-resharpening cutting edge. The cutting layer or part thereof is formed by means of melt-metallurgical modification of an edge zone of the substrate by in-situ precipitation of finely dispersed inherent hard phases from partial melting of the edge zone of the substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a hedge trimmer including an electric motor, a blade disposed ahead of the electric motor and a body case housing the electric motor. The electric motor includes a stator equipped with coils and an outer rotor which has a circumferential wall portion surrounding an outer circumference of the stator, the circumferential wall portion being equipped with magnets. The outer rotor is rotatably supported by the stator and connected to the blade via a driving transmission mechanism. The blade reciprocates according to the rotation of the outer rotor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for promoting plant growth, a plant lamp and application thereof. The method at least includes providing an artificial light source for a growing plant. The light source includes a red light with a peak wavelength of 680-695 nm and a light wave half-width lower than 35 nm; or the light source includes a blue light with a peak wavelength of 410-440 nm and a light wave half-width lower than 35 nm. The plant lamp provides the light source for promoting plant growth. By using the light source in the present invention to irradiate the plant, plant growth is significantly promoted.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of controlling the growth of an organism, or a plurality of organisms, such as particularly one more plants. Specifically, the invention is directed to a modulating system for modulating light to which an organism is to be exposed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses systems and methods for synergistic horticultural regimens. Methods include the steps of: providing a plant in a controlled environment for regulating wind and light exposure at a temperature and relative humidity (RH) in the vicinity of the plant; exposing the plant to a breeze in order to cause swaying to induce microcracks in the plant; exposing the plant to a first light spectrum of about 360-445 nm to stimulate exudate formation; increasing the temperature to about 22-32° C.; removing the breeze after the plant is covered with an exudate; exposing the plant to a second light spectrum of about 360-445 nm and about 425-480 nm; reducing the temperature to about 22-25° C. and the RH to 30-60%; and exposing the plant to a third light spectrum of about 650 nm and 730 nm to cause the exudate to release oxygen during hardening of the exudate on the plant.

Abstract: An automatic vertical farming system may include at least one growth area configured to support a plurality of vertical plant growth structures. The system may include at least one piece of farming equipment configured to plant crops within the at least one growth area, maintain the crops within the at least one growth area, harvest the crops within the at least one growth area, or a combination thereof. The system may include a control system including at least one processor in communication with at least one network, the at least one processor being configured to receive a configuration message from a remote computing device through the at least one network and automatically control the at least one piece of farming equipment according to content of the configuration message.

Abstract: A plant pallet has a plurality of wells arranged in rows and columns to receive leafy tree seedlings. The wells each have a well bottom with at least one drainage opening. The well bottom of each well merges laterally into a peripheral side wall. A top side of the plant pallet is formed by side walls of adjacent wells merging into one another. To prevent lateral rooting being impaired or adversely affected by the side wall, protrusions which extend further upwards are arranged on the top side such that they partially continue the side walls upwards.

Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a grow module that is rotatably mounted within a grow chamber and that defines pod apertures for receiving a plurality of plant pods. A hydration system includes a discharge nozzle positioned within the grow chamber for selectively discharging a mist of nutrients. An electrostatic charging assembly is coupled to the discharge nozzle for selectively charging the mist of nutrients. By contrast, the plant pods may be electrically coupled to a grounding assembly for selectively grounding the root end of the plant pods. In this manner, the roots of the plants may have an opposing charge relative to the mist of nutrients such that the mist of nutrients are attracted to and deposited on the roots of plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for growing mushrooms, including beds for holding compost and a shelving arranged for supporting the beds for holding compost. The beds are placed at a mutual distance above each other. The beds are movable between at least a first position, wherein a second bed supported above a first bed at least partially impedes the accessibility of the first bed in a direction perpendicular to the plane in which the first bed extends, and a second position in which at least a larger part of the first bed is free approachable from a direction perpendicular to the plane in which the first bed extends than in the first position. The shelving includes at least one portal. The portal includes at least two essentially vertical stands connected by at least one beam that extends from a first stand to the second stand. At least two beds are movably supported by the at least one beam.

Abstract: A water retention assembly for retaining water around a plant includes a barrier that includes a first ring portion integrated into to a second ring portion. The first ring portion can be inserted into ground having the second ring portion surrounding a plant. The barrier is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to retain water around the plant when the plant is watered. Additionally, the barrier has a feed passage extending therethrough to accommodate a supply pipe of a water drip system. In this way to the water drip system can automatically water the plant surrounded by the second ring portion.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for providing and operating a valve control module and valves in an assembly line grow pod are provided herein. Some embodiments include an assembly line grow pod having a plurality of fluid lines fluidly coupled between a fluid source and a fluid destination within the assembly line grow pod, a plurality of valves, each coupled to a fluid line such that fluid movement through the fluid lines is selectively controlled by the valves, and a master controller communicatively coupled to the valves. The master controller is programmed to receive information relating to fluid delivery within the assembly line grow pod, determine one or more valves to direct the fluid, determine valve parameters for each of the valves that achieve the fluid direction, and transmit one or more control signals to the valves for directing the fluid within the assembly line grow pod.

Abstract: A system for growing plants includes a water circulation system connecting a plurality of deep water culture tanks in series and/or in parallel through which water is provided to plants housed in the tanks; a nanobubble generator for oxygenating the water; and a water cooling and disinfecting apparatus.

Abstract: A floating panel for cultivation of plants, including through-holes at a top side, each receiving a substrate and a plant extending through the panel from a first plane at the top side to a second plane parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane, the panel further including an air chamber at a lower side, extending substantially below the second plane and allowing formation of air roots of plants supported in the substrate of the through-holes. The air chambers include a ceiling into which the through-holes debouch. A circumferential side wall delimits the chamber and a circumferential bottom edge of the circumferential side wall extends into the water when the panel floats.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a bicolored plant cultivation apparatus. It contains two parts: a cultivation tank and a planting plate which can be assembled as a cavity for storing nutrient solutions and nutrient aerosols, or both can be used separately. In order to create a dark environment inside the cavity, the surface of inner bottom and lateral walls of the cultivation tank, the lower surface of the planting plate, or at least one of them will be coated with one layer of light blocking material. The principle behind the disclosure is to minimize the light intensity below the planting plate in order to provide a low light environment which is suitable for plant root growth and inhibits the alga growth at the same time. The preparation methods of the light-blocking layer include coating, injection moulding, lamination, adhesion and spraying.

Abstract: An aeroponic growing system includes a plurality of parallel vertical aeroponic growing apparatuses each having a closable loop articulated wall made up of vertical strips or panels that are pivotally attached side-by-side together with flexible joints. The motor-driven articulated wall moves on rails as an oblong-shaped carousel. The panels are provided with numerous plant-growing cups such that the growing plant extends outwardly out of the cup while the roots thereof are located inwardly of the wall. A spraying system delivers nutrients to the roots in darkness. On the external side, plants are exposed to controlled lighting provided by a programmable vertical LED system. Every growing step of the plants is optimized and supported by sensors and interactive software. The articulated wall is disengageable from its aeroponic growing apparatus to be displaced along a railing system between a grow room and other areas, and/or inverted for the roots to face outward.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high rebaudioside D-content stevia plant comprising rebaudioside D at higher content as compared with the wild type stevia species. The present invention also provides a method of producing such a high rebaudioside D-content stevia plant, and a dried leaf and an extract obtainable from such a plant.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV416823. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV416823, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV416823 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 CV416823 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 CV416823.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV764443. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV764443, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV764443 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 CV764443 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 CV764443.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV789532. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV789532, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV789532 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 CV789532 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 CV789532.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV423998. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV423998, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV423998 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 CV423998 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 CV423998.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV780521. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV780521, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV780521 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 CV780521 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 CV780521.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV430649. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV430649, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV430649 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 CV430649 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 CV430649.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV833659. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV833659, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV833659 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 CV833659 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 CV833659.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011061. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011061, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011061 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 CH011061.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011057. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011057, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011057 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 CH011057.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011089. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011089, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011089 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 CH011089.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011064. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011064, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011064 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 CH011064.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011134. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011134, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011134 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 CH011134.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011128. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011128, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011128 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 CH011128.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011154. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011154, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011154 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 CH011154.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011153. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011153, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011153 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 CH011153.