Abstract: A customizable shovel, including a telescopic assembly, including a first shaft section, a second shaft section movably disposed within a first end of the first shaft section, a plurality of adjustment buttons disposed on at least a portion of the first shaft section to extend the second shaft section from retracted to away from the first shaft section in response to depressing one of the plurality of adjustment buttons, a socket disposed on a second end of the second shaft section, and a blade connected to the socket to receive at least one item therein, an attachment assembly to removably connect to the blade, and a connecting assembly disposed on at least a portion of the attachment assembly to lock the attachment assembly to the telescopic assembly in a first position and unlock the attachment assembly from the telescopic assembly in a second position.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a controller disposed in communication with a implement linkage system, an output, and an input. The controller is operable to identify a selected work implement from a plurality of different work implements. A desired operating condition is then solicited from an operator via the output. A selection command is received from the operator via the input indicating which of a float operating condition and a fixed height operating condition is the desired operating condition. The controller may then automatically determine a recommended operating setting for the implement linkage system for the selected work implement and the desired operating condition and notify the operator of the recommended operating setting for the implement linkage system for the selected work implement and the desired operating condition via the output.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a satellite positioning apparatus, a monitoring camera, a vehicle wireless communicator and an automated travel controller. A monitoring terminal includes an operation interface to be operated by a monitoring person, a monitor capable of displaying a shot image of the monitoring camera and a terminal wireless communicator. A relay apparatus is configured or programmed to relay data communication between the vehicle wireless communicator and the terminal wireless communicator.

Abstract: Arrangement for positioning mechanisms of seed drill machines for transport, preferably of the “auto trailer” type, including at least one toolholder bar, with their respective sowing units, divided into a central piece coupled to the structure of the chassis, and two side pieces, one at each side of the central piece, which pivot in a horizontal plane for being folded, with the corresponding sowing units, from the working position of the seed drill to the transport position parallel to the longitudinal axis of the chassis. The toolholder bar is mounted on a cart attached by guide plates to a lift tower and moves both up and down along said tower by triggering hydraulic cylinders. The lift tower is coupled to mobility device, with the toolholder bars and sowing units, from the working position to the transport position of the seed drill, and vice versa. The transport position is defined in a section of the drawbar next to the attachment end of a transportation tractor of the machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier system (10) comprising a carrier (12) and a mobile device (14) for tilling the soil and/or for manipulating flora and fauna, the carrier (12) having: a drive (16) for moving the carrier system (10); a control system (12b); an energy source (24), which co-operates with the drive (16) and provides the voltage required for operation; a receptacle (12a) for receiving and connecting to the mobile device (14); a communication unit (30); a first communication interface (36a) that co-operates with the communication unit (30) in order to exchange data with the mobile device (14) which has a dedicated interface (36b); and a second communication interface (32) that co-operates with the communication unit (30) and that at least receives control data and forwards said data to the control system (12b) for the pre-defined movement of the carrier system (10).

Abstract: This document discloses a row unit (1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h) for an agricultural implement (2), comprising a frame (11, 132) and a seed furrow-opener (13a, 13b), wherein the seed furrow-opener comprises a pair of seed discs (131a, 131b) rotatably connected to the frame via at least one axle unit (133), wherein each of the seed discs has a respective geometric axis of rotation (Ra, Rb), and wherein the axes of rotation are non-parallel, so that a mutual spacing between the peripheries of the seed discs (131a, 131b) is non-constant. The axle unit (133) is pivotable relative to the frame (11), so that the orientation of at least one of the axes of rotation is adjustable. The document also discloses an agricultural implement comprising at least one such row unit and a method of adjusting a row unit.

Abstract: This document discloses a press wheel (161) for pick-up and/or compaction of material being fed to the ground by an agricultural implement (2). The press wheel comprises a centrally positioned hub (1611), a ground-bearing surface (1612) located at a radial distance from the hub, and a plurality of spokes (1613) extending between the hub and the ground-bearing surface. The extension (De) of each spoke between the hub and the ground-bearing surface is non-parallel to a radial direction (Rh) starting from a point at which the spoke is connected to the hub. It also relates to a row unit comprising such a press wheel and an agricultural implement comprising a number of such row units and a method of setting the hardness of a press wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metering device (5) for granular material, in particular seeds and/or fertilizer, where the metering device (5) comprises a metering housing (9) having at least one inlet (8) and at least one outlet (11) for the granular material and two side walls (10) that are arranged spaced from one another, where a metering wheel (13) with end faces (13a) each pointing toward the side walls (10) is arranged between, firstly, the inlet (8) and, secondly, the outlet (11), and between the side walls (10), that are arranged spaced from one another, on a shaft and is connectable in a force-fit manner to the latter and can be driven to rotate by the shaft in a metering direction (D), where the metering wheel (13) is associated with blocking means (14) which are configured to block the metering wheel (13) against the transport of granular material in a direction opposite to the metering direction (D) from the inlet (8) to the outlet (11) and/or in the metering direction (D) from the outlet (11) to the

Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for a system and method for planting flora, fauna, and dispersing various organisms through drone delivery. The system may comprise of a drone with seedling box that may hold and drop the pods containing flora or fauna. The seedling box may hold the pods with the flora or fauna in them and at specific intervals drop the pod with the to flora or fauna. The seedling box may also hold various organisms or other materials and drop these organisms or materials when directed. A seedling box may comprise loading mechanism and deploying mechanism to facilitate accurate, timely deployment of the pods containing the seedlings. A pod may comprise a weighted tip with hollow cavity for seedling placement and a vertical rod for securing seedling during deployment. Where the system comprises uneven number of seedlings, seedling box may include counterweights to provide stability in configured flight patterns for duration of seedling deployment.

Abstract: A method for the application of agricultural fluid to a field includes determining a location of each of a plurality of nozzles of an agricultural spraying machine. A flow rate for each of the nozzles is determined based on each respective nozzle's location in the field. A field map is used to determine a crop requirement and application restriction associated with a nozzle's location. The field map contains indications of crop requirements and application restrictions. The flow rate for a nozzle is determined by comparing the nozzle's location to the field map. A flow rate signal is transmitted to each of the nozzles based on its determined flow rate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plant protection and management system for a center pivot and linear irrigation system. In the plant protection and management system, the movable platform is configured to provide at least one of an application unit, a seeding-fertilizer spreader unit or a monitoring unit. The application unit is configured to spray agriculture chemicals or fertilizers on crops. The seeding-fertilizer spreader unit is configured to sow seeds of crops. Further, the monitoring unit is configured to monitor crops and collect status data of the crops or status data of environment. According to different requirements on agricultural production, at least one of the application unit, the sowing unit or the monitoring unit can be selectively arranged on the movable platform so as to meet various requirements on plant protections and managements in the process of agricultural production.

Abstract: An agricultural machine (10) or, particularly, a mower for an agricultural machine includes a primary frame (13), a mowing unit (14) mounting a cutterbar therein, an adjustable element (17) and a tilt sensor (19). The adjustable element is adjustable in response to a signal from the sensor to re-configure a mowing angle between the cutterbar and/or mowing unit and a ground surface. Such reconfiguration results in adjusting an effective stubble height of the mower. The adjustable element may be positioned between the primary frame (13) and the agricultural machine (10) or between the primary frame (13) and the mowing unit (14). In the latter case the adjustable element (17) provides independent adjustment of a tilt angle of the mowing unit to a primary actuator (A).

Abstract: A flexible mower deck includes a center deck with a plurality of rotary cutting blades rotated by a belt engaging a driven pulley for each blade. A first wing deck and a second wing deck are pivotably attached to a first end and a second end of the center deck. Each of the wing decks are pivotable between a lowered mowing position and a raised transport position. A height of cut mechanism on each of the first and second wing decks raises and lowers the wing deck and includes a four bar caster wheel level mechanism holding a caster wheel sleeve in front of the wing deck in vertical alignment at any height of cut.

Abstract: A gardening appliance has a traction drive system with a clutch, an electric motor drive system and a user-triggerable signalling device. The clutch is designed to, as a result of forward rotation, automatically engage for forward drive of the gardening appliance and, as a result of backward rotation, automatically disengage for freewheeling of the gardening appliance. The electric motor drive system is designed to effect the forward rotation and the backward rotation of the clutch.

Abstract: An electric lawn mower includes: a body (1); a cutting element (2) disposed on the body (1) and a driving assembly (6) driving the cutting element; a battery pack accommodating cavity (51) provided with conductive electrode sheets (53) for insertion of at least two battery packs (7); a shielding mechanism (52) provided in the battery pack accommodating cavity (51) and being movable relative to the conductive electrode sheet (53), where the shielding mechanism (52) has a protection state of shielding the conductive electrode sheet and a working state of releasing shielding of the conductive electrode sheet to expose the conductive electrode sheet; and an elastic member (9) disposed between an inner wall of the battery pack accommodating cavity and the shielding mechanism and configured to apply a restoring force to the shielding mechanism (52), to provide the shielding mechanism with a tendency of moving toward the protection state or maintaining the protection state.

Abstract: A work vehicle including a vehicle body, a pair of left and right driving wheels that movably support the vehicle body, a pair of motors capable of rotatably driving the left and right driving wheels respectively, a pair of maneuvering levers pivotally supported to the vehicle body to be pivotable about a horizontal axis extending in a vehicle body transverse direction and capable of adjusting rotational speeds of the left and right driving wheels respectively, and a pair of solid dynamic vibration absorbing portions supported to respective free end portions of the maneuvering levers and capable of suppressing vibrations of the maneuvering levers, wherein each solid dynamic vibration absorbing portion of the pair of solid dynamic vibration absorbing portions includes a weight within an elastic body, wherein the weight and the elastic body have equal longitudinal lengths.

Abstract: A method for mapping a height of a crop in a field divided into a plurality of areas includes determining a height of a cutting bar of an agricultural machine and receiving data from a crop height sensor. The height of crops sensed by the crop height sensor is determined based on the height of the cutting bar and data from the crop height sensor. The crop height is then associated with one of a plurality of areas of the field based on a location of the crop height sensor. In one embodiment, the height of a reel of the agricultural machine is also used in determining the height of crops. The crop height data is used to generate a field map that is used to generate a field treatment plan.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a float cylinder interconnecting a header linkage system and a frame. A rod side accumulator is in fluid communication with a rod side fluid port of the float cylinder. A float control valve is selectively controllable between an open position allowing fluid communication between a pressure source and the rod side accumulator, and a closed position blocking fluid communication between the pressure source and the rod side accumulator. A downforce accumulator is in fluid communication with a piston side fluid port of the float cylinder. A downforce control valve is selectively controllable between an open position allowing fluid communication between the pressure source and the downforce accumulator, and a closed position blocking fluid communication between the pressure source and the downforce accumulator.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a float cylinder interconnecting a header linkage system and a frame. A rod side accumulator is in fluid communication with a rod side fluid port of the float cylinder. A float control valve is selectively controllable between an open position allowing fluid communication between a pressure source and the rod side accumulator, and a closed position blocking fluid communication between the pressure source and the rod side accumulator. A downforce accumulator is in fluid communication with a piston side fluid port of the float cylinder. A downforce control valve controls fluid communication between the pressure source and the downforce accumulator. A downforce return valve controls fluid communication between the downforce accumulator and the tank.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a float cylinder interconnecting a header linkage system and a frame of the machine. A first rod side accumulator and a second rod side accumulator are both in fluid communication with a rod side fluid port of the float cylinder. A first accumulator control valve is positioned to control the first rod side accumulator, and is selectively controllable between an open position allowing fluid communication between the first rod side accumulator and the rod side fluid port of the float cylinder, and closed position blocking fluid communication between the first rod side accumulator and the rod side fluid port of the float cylinder. The system provides a slower first float response with the first accumulator control valve open, and a faster second float response with the first accumulator control valve closed.

Abstract: Various examples of a system for trimming and collecting plant material are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the system can include a first and second workstation. The first workstation can include a first support frame and a containment portion. The containment portion may include a sidewall and a planar screen. The planar screen removably positioned at an angle within the sidewall. The second workstation can include a second support frame, a table portion, at least one drawer having a bottom may include a screen, and at least one bin. The table portion can include a planar screen table surface and a containment wall. The at least one drawer can be positioned between the planar screen table surface and the at least one bin, where the planar screen table surface can include a screen having openings sized greater than the screen of the bottom of the at least one drawer.

Abstract: A fixing structure for a flower combination contains: a container and a flower pot. The container includes a conical groove, and a diameter of a top of the conical groove is more than a diameter of a bottom of the conical groove. The conical groove has multiple arcuately concaved trenches and multiple arcuate slots. A respective arcuately concaved trench and a respective arcuate slot are conical, a diameter of a top of the respective arcuately concaved trench is more than a diameter of a bottom of the respective arcuately concaved trench, and a diameter of a top of the respective arcuate slot is more than a diameter of a bottom of the respective arcuate slot, such that an accommodation zone is defined by the multiple arcuately concaved trenches of the conical groove and the multiple arcuate slots so as to receive the flower combination.

Abstract: A raised planter is provided. The raised planter comprises a tray adapted for containing soil and a plurality of support posts mounted to the tray, the support posts being adapted for supporting the tray at a predetermined height above ground.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixing structure for collecting and assembling flower, especially used for collecting and placing potted plants such as potted orchids, mainly including a flower holder main body and a collecting sleeve assembly sleeved at a top end of the flower holder main body; a central accommodating slot and position limiting members annularly arranged along an inner edge are formed in the collecting sleeve assembly, two crossed adjacent abutting surfaces are respectively formed in the plurality of position limiting members, and an outer edge of central accommodating slot is formed with concave arc-shaped abutting surfaces at locations corresponding to the adjacent position limiting members, and the position limiting members is connected to a bottom edge of the central accommodating slot via a rib sheet, so that an accommodating slot zone is formed through each set of the three abutting surfaces.

Abstract: Provided is an environment control house 1 which can have improved strength by employing a multifaceted structure.

Abstract: An atrium hybrid greenhouse. The greenhouse employs the skeleton structure of columns, girders, and joists of an industrial metal building on which are spaced external and internal walls, and spaced roof and ceiling. The spaced walls form a wall cavity therebetween, and the roof and ceiling form a ceiling cavity therebetween. A radius cave channel is used to connect the wall cavity and the ceiling cavity for fluid flow therebetween. The external and internal wall and roof/ceiling panels are formed of relatively stiff light transmissive material such as polycarbonate. The formed cavity also provides insulation value.

Abstract: An HVAC system for controlling conditions in one or more grow rooms. The HVAC system includes pumps, sensors, controller(s) and valve(s) that mitigate undesired over cooling, which may result in thermally stressing the plants. To counteract the undesired overcooling the HVAC system utilizes reheat to return grow room temperatures to optimal conditions.

Abstract: An indoor growing environment for growing plants wherein due to the nature of the growing conditions the area is wet. If a high voltage device is in the growing environment near the water ground-fault protection is needed.

Abstract: A planter box includes side panels joined with hinges. The planter box unfolds into a polygon in a deployed position and folds into a flat storage position.

Abstract: A method and system for managing bearing plants so that their in-ground portions (e.g., root-zones) are clustered together to improve water-use effectiveness; and training their above-ground structures such that their above-ground structures have the wider spacing they require. It is applicable to plants (e.g., vine-like plants including wine grapes) whose trunks can be oriented at an angle other than vertical or which can be otherwise shaped so that their distal ends are not centered above their in-ground portions but rather are horizontally offset from the in-ground portions.

Abstract: A sprinkler pipe includes an elongated pipe element having at least one longitudinal row of dispensing holes distributed at predefined distances, each of the holes communicating with a drip unit provided inside the pipe and having at least one inlet communicating with the inside of the pipe and at least one outlet communicating with at least one dispensing hole.

Abstract: A system includes a longitudinally extending infrastructure, for example a piping infrastructure, and a plurality of nodes located along the infrastructure. The system further includes communication channels that extend along the infrastructure that communicate with the nodes for permitting multi-hop routing of messages between nodes along the infrastructure.

Abstract: A self-watering planter, and a method for watering a plant, are described. A self-watering planter may include a container defining a cavity, a platform in the container that separates the cavity into two environments, and a fill tube and a down tube extending through the platform.

Abstract: A wick inserting device for better automated handling, and an automated handling system, as well as an assembly of a pot and a wick inserting device and an assembly of a plurality of interconnected wick inserting devices. The wick inserting device includes an elongate body dimensioned to pass through a hole in a bottom or a sidewall of a plant pot, a wick clamp or jaw at one end of the elongate body configured to engage a length of a wick, and a stop head at an opposing end of the elongate body.

Abstract: The disclosed device accommodates and supports a pot plant, including a PLC communicating with an application on a mobile electronic apparatus. Sensors monitor the life cycle of the plant, and equipment provides the plant nourishment, hydration and light. Upon selecting the plant to be grown, the application creates an avatar of the plant. The application imports parameters of the selected plant from a database and communicates them to the PLC which, in turn, receives information from the sensors included in the device, operating the plant support apparatuses. Whenever the plant has a need, an “alert” appears in the application recreating an emotion of the plant as an emoticon and sends a push button. Pressing the button allows the PLC to issue commands for activating the apparatuses. The application further shows a dashboard providing updates regarding the current conditions of the plant and the residual availability of water and fertilizer.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a container for growing crops. In some embodiments, the container includes a hydroponic irrigation zone arranged to provide hydroponic irrigation to a first portion of a root zone of the crops, an aeroponic irrigation zone arranged to provide aeroponic irrigation to a second portion of the root zone, and a growing surface. The container may be used in a farming system.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing apparatus, system, and method is provided. The hydroponic grower includes one or more seed beds each having a length and a width operably supported by a framework. A seed belt is rotatable around each of the one or more seed beds between loading and offloading positions to and from a seed growing position. Seed is discharged onto the seed belt for hydroponically growing a seed atop of the one or more seed beds. Seed growth can be offloaded through the path of a stream of liquid exiting a liquid nozzle for cutting through offloaded seed growth in at least one direction.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a farm arranged to grow crops. In some embodiments, the farm includes a seeding station, an irrigation and growing station, and a harvesting and packaging station. In some embodiments, the farm is arranged to grow crops via to a hybrid aeroponic and hydroponic irrigation system. In some embodiments, the crops are grown in a container having a hydroponic irrigation zone and an aeroponic irrigation zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular personal growing system (PGS). The components of a PGS are designed to work in unison to grow plants hydroponically from seed to maturity. A PGS can be scaled and configured into a desired interior or exterior space requirement for residential or commercial use. The individual components of a PGS may include a stand, a trellis, a vessel, a luminaire and an enclosure.

Abstract: A method alters genetic material of a plant, which is capable of growing flower buds, when grown from soil and in an atmosphere. The method includes modifying the soil to have a pH below 7.0. The method also includes the step of eliminating free oxygen in the atmosphere when the flower buds of the plant become visible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-IC1607 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-IC1607 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-IC1607 RZ.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Marciano’ is described. ‘Marciano’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The Method of Producing Sterile Cannabis sativa L. Cultivars includes applying a novel colchicine treatment to axillary meristems of diploid cannabis plants to produce sterile cannabis growth. The colchicine may be a range of concentrations applied over a 24 hour period to produce the sterile cannabis growth. The sterile cannabis plant will not reproduce sexually but may be replicated via other methods that are used to replicate plants.

Abstract: Herein provided is a new corn variety designated ‘166-048’ as well as the seeds, plants, plant parts, and derivatives of the new corn variety ‘166-048’. Also provided are tissue cultures of the new corn variety ‘166-048’ and the plants regenerated therefrom. Methods for producing corn plants by crossing the new corn variety ‘166-048’ with itself or another corn variety and plants produced by such methods are also provided. Hybrids of ‘166-048’ exhibit higher yields and lower harvest moistures than comparable hybrids, and ‘166-048’ has broad general combining ability with Iowa Stiff Stalk Synthetic (BSSS) inbreds.

Abstract: Herein provided are new corn varieties designated ‘164-005>1’ and ‘164-005>2’, as well as the seeds, plants, plant parts, and derivatives of the new corn varieties ‘164-005>1’ and ‘164-005>2’. Also provided are tissue cultures of the new corn varieties ‘164-005>1’ and ‘164-005>2’ and the plants regenerated therefrom. Methods for producing corn plants by crossing new corn variety ‘164-005>1’ with itself or another corn variety and plants produced by such methods are also provided. Methods for producing corn plants by crossing new corn variety ‘164-005>2’ with itself or another corn variety and plants produced by such methods are also provided. Hybrids of ‘164-005>1’ and hybrids of ‘164-005>1’ show higher yields and lower harvest moistures than comparable hybrids of similar relative maturity. Both inbred ‘164-005>1’ and inbred ‘164-005>2’ have broad general combining abilities with a diverse set of non-Iowa Stiff Stalk Synthetic (BSSS) inbreds.

Abstract: High yield sesame plants and parts thereof are provided. Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of many sesame varieties was performed to derive markers for phenotypic traits that contribute to high yield, and a breeding simulation was used to identify the most common and most stable markers. Examples for such phenotypic traits include the number of capsules per leaf axil, the capsule length, the height to first capsule and the number of lateral shoots. Following verification of trait stability over several generations, markers and marker cassettes were defined as being uniquely present in the developed sesame lines. The resulting high yield, shatter-resistant sesame lines can be used to increase sesame yield for its various uses.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00316 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 00316 TOP is a determinate tomato variety of the viscosity type for the processing market, comprising resistance to Verticillium dahliae, Fusarium oxysporum s.p. lycopersici Race 2 (ex 3), Meloidogyne incognita, Pseudomonas syringae pv tomato, Leveillula taurica, and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV).

Abstract: A pet litter box system comprising a base tray with a non-apertured bottom wall and a plurality of sifting trays each with an apertured bottom wall, the sifting trays formed of molded pulp material. The sifting trays and base nest together. The system may include an upper shield seated on the nested sifting trays to contain litter that is kicked up by a cat utilizing the tray system. The shield may be formed of pulp and inverted to receive nested pulp sifting trays to define a transport or storage mode, the shield enhancing the combined structure in the transport or storage mode.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for sensing and integrating data of environmental conditions in animal research. A collection device having a bracket is removably mounted to a cage. The collection device includes a sensor array that captures audio content or environmental measurements. A micro-environment monitor of the collection device can process the audio content to determine that audible or ultrasonic vocalizations of an animal are present. The micro-environment monitor sends data based at least in part on the audio content or environmental measurements to a computing environment.