Abstract: While the described shovel can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a blade, a shaft, a handle, a handgrip, and/or a coupling component. In some cases, the handgrip is located at a center of weight of the shovel, with substantially half of the shovel's weight distributed on each side of the handgrip. In some cases, the shaft is oriented at an angle relative to the blade and the handle is oriented at an angle relative to the shaft. In some cases, the coupling component is located along the shaft and is configured to selectively and removably connect at least a first modular section of the shaft to a second modular section of the shaft. In some cases, the coupling component is configured to only fully engage when the first and second modular sections are in a single orientation with respect to each other. Other implementations are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transmission of an agricultural vehicle, the transmission including: a forward shift unit for performing shift with respect to drive transmitted from an engine of an agricultural vehicle; a clutch unit connected to the forward shift unit so as to selectively output drive transmitted from the forward shift unit; an adjustment unit connected to the clutch unit; and a backward shift unit connected to the adjustment unit so as to perform shift with respect to drive transmitted from the adjustment unit. The adjustment unit includes: a first adjustment mechanism connected to a first clutch mechanism included in the clutch unit; a second adjustment mechanism connected to a second clutch mechanism included in the clutch unit; and an integration mechanism connected to both the first adjustment mechanism and the second adjustment mechanism. The backward shift unit includes one backward shift mechanism connected to the integration mechanism.

Abstract: A hitch assembly may comprise a fixed actuator support bracket that includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The hitch assembly may further comprise a modular actuator connection bracket including a first bracket end that is connected to the upper portion of the fixed actuator support bracket. A lower link of the hitch assembly may include a link end that is pivotally connected to the lower portion of the fixed actuator support bracket. Additionally, the hitch assembly may also comprise an electric linear actuator that includes a first actuator end that is connected to a second bracket end of the modular actuator connection bracket and a second actuator end that is connected to a body of the lower link, in which the lower link is moved by extension or retraction of the electric linear actuator to pivot with respect to the lower portion of the fixed actuator support bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle may comprise a vehicle frame and one or more hitch assemblies mounted to the vehicle frame, in which one of the hitch assemblies may comprise a fixed actuator support bracket, the fixed actuator support bracket including an upper portion and a lower portion. The hitch assembly may further comprise a modular actuator connection bracket including a first bracket end that is connected to the upper portion. A lower link of the hitch assembly may include a lower link end that is connected to the lower portion. The hitch assembly may also comprise an electric linear actuator that includes a first actuator end that is connected to a second bracket end of the modular actuator connection bracket and a second actuator end that is connected to a body of the lower link, in which the lower link is moved by extension or retraction of the electric linear actuator.

Abstract: A hitch assembly system may comprise a pair of fixed actuator support brackets mounted to a vehicle frame and a pair of modular actuator connection brackets. Each modular actuator connection bracket of the pair of modular actuator connection brackets may be connected to a corresponding fixed actuator support bracket of the pair of fixed actuator support brackets. The system may further comprise a pair of lower links, in which each lower link of the pair of lower links is pivotally connected to the corresponding fixed actuator support bracket. A pair of electric linear actuators may be included in the system, in which each electric liner actuator of the pair of electric linear actuators is pivotally connected to a corresponding bracket end of a corresponding modular actuator connection bracket and a corresponding lower link. Each lower link may be moved by extension or retraction of a corresponding connected electric linear actuator.

Abstract: A hitch assembly system may comprise a fixed actuator support bracket that includes one or more radius cut outs and a first pin hole. The system may further comprise a modular actuator connection bracket that includes a first bracket end that is connected to an upper portion of the fixed actuator support bracket. A lower link of the system may include a link end that comprises a second pin hole, wherein the lower link is pivotally connected to the fixed actuator support bracket via a pin or bolt that is inserted in the first pin hole and the second pin hole. The system may also comprise an electric linear actuator that includes a first actuator end that is connected to the modular actuator connection bracket and the lower link, in which the lower link is moved by extension or retraction of the electric linear actuator to pivot.

Abstract: A hitch assembly system may comprise a fixed actuator support bracket that includes an upper portion that comprises a radius cut out and a first pair of pin holes. The hitch assembly system may further comprise a modular actuator connection bracket including a first bracket end that comprises a second pair of pin holes, the modular actuator connection bracket being connected to the fixed actuator support bracket via the first and second pair of pin holes. A lower link of the hitch assembly system may be pivotally connected to the fixed actuator support bracket or an additional fixed actuator support bracket. Additionally, the hitch assembly system may also comprise an electric linear actuator that is connected to the modular actuator connection bracket and the lower link, in which the lower link is moved by extension or retraction of the electric linear actuator to pivot with respect to the support bracket.

Abstract: A hitch assembly may comprise a pair of fixed actuator support brackets that are mounted to a vehicle frame and a pair of modular actuator connection brackets that are connected to the pair of support brackets. The hitch assembly may further comprise a pair of lower links that are connected to the pair of fixed actuator support brackets and a cross bar that connects a first lower link of the pair of lower links to a second lower link of the pair. The hitch assembly may further comprise a pair of electric linear actuators that are connected to the pair of modular actuator connection brackets and the pair of lower links, as well as a top link that is at least pivotally connected to a top link bracket on the vehicle frame, in which the lower links are is moved by extension or retraction of the connected electric linear actuators.

Abstract: A method of controlling an agricultural work system includes defining a wheelbase of the traction unit and defining at least one implement dimension of the drawn implement relative to the traction unit. A pitch angle of the traction unit about a central transverse axis is sensed relative to a horizontal reference plane as the traction unit moves over a terrain feature of a ground surface. A controller may then generate an elevation profile of the ground surface from the sensed pitch angle and the wheelbase of the traction unit. The controller may then control or actuate an adjustable component to adjust a ground clearance between the drawn implement and the ground surface to avoid contact between the drawn implement and the terrain feature as the drawn implement moves over the terrain feature.

Abstract: The present invention is configured to comprise a position-measuring unit that uses a satellite positioning system to acquire position information regarding a work vehicle, wherein: a current-supplying pathway includes a first current-supplying pathway capable of supplying current to an electrical component, such as the position-measuring unit, from a battery via a first switch, and a second current-supplying pathway capable of supplying current to the position-measuring unit at least from the battery via a second switch; when the first switch is in an ON state, either the first current-supplying pathway or the second current-supplying pathway supplies current to the position-measuring unit from the battery; and when the first switch is in an OFF state, the second current-supplying pathway supplies current to the position-measuring unit from the battery via the second switch in an ON state.

Abstract: An autonomous farming system (26) comprising one or more ground-based drones (10) and one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (12), whose routes through a field are optimized by an autonomous farming control system (30) that utilizes linearly constrained integer quadratic programming. The farming system (26) is particularly suited for farming steep terrain that is not accessible to conventional farming equipment.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a seed support that comprises a biodegradable polymer film having a plurality of seeds at least partially embedded therein, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a hydrophobic release liner (18); (b) applying a coating of an aqueous dispersion or solution comprising a biodegradable polymer on the hydrophobic release liner (18), wherein the dispersion or solution has a viscosity of from 2000 to 16000 mPa·s and a water content of from 58% to 90% by weight of the coating; (c) depositing a plurality of seeds onto the coating so that the seeds become at least partially embedded in the coating; (d) drying the coating to give a final water content of 1.5% to 15% by weight and thereby form the biodegradable polymer film; and (e) detaching the hydrophobic release liner from the biodegradable polymer film to give the seed support.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to precision agriculture. More specifically, the disclosure relates to systems for metering and distributing seeds in planting fields. The disclosure refers to a pneumatic seed metering device that provides an optimized seed distribution for soybean planting. The meter releases the soybean seeds by vacuum cutting and letting the seeds fall by gravity. A seed disk is equipped with a plurality of seed holes spaced radially along a seed passage region, and the seed disk drive is performed at a peripheral region of the seed disk. The plurality of seed holes are arranged in a single row with a distance between two consecutive seed holes being in a range of 2.1 to 3.5 times the diameter of one of the seed holes, the diameter of the holes being defined in a range of 3.5 to 4.5 mm.

Abstract: An agricultural row unit having a coulter assembly comprising a pair of gauge wheels and a coulter between the pair of gauge wheels, wherein the coulter is configured to penetrate soil and cut debris. The row unit also having a soil engaging assembly comprising sweep and a seed tube, wherein the sweep is configured to open a seed channel and the seed tube is configured to deposit seeds into the seed channel. The row unit also including a closing assembly configured to replace soil displaced by the coulter and sweep. The row unit configured for independent and optionally automatic variable depth control of the seed channel.

Abstract: A harvester including an inlet configured to receive a crop including a stalk, a blade configured to cut the crop into a billet, a sensor configured to detect a three-dimensional appearance of at least a portion of the billet and generate a signal associated with the three-dimensional appearance of the at least a portion of the billet, and a control system having a processor, a memory, and a human-machine interface. The control system is configured to receive the signal from the sensor and programmed to 1) analyze the three-dimensional appearance of the at least a portion of the billet, 2) classify the three-dimensional appearance using an indicator of cut quality and 3) index the indicator of cut quality into the memory.

Abstract: A work machine includes a control unit that starts cruise control that continues a travel ON mode of the travel unit even if travel levers, functioning as a travel operator, are in a state corresponding to a travel OFF mode. As a result, work is enabled to be performed at constant travel speed with ease.

Abstract: A control system for an electric, terrain-working vehicle having a left drive wheel powered by a left traction motor, a right drive wheel powered by a right traction motor, at least a first implement powered at least by a first implement motor, and a battery supplying power to the left traction motor, the right traction motor and the first implement motor when certain conditions are met. The control system comprises a first implement controller comprising logic to control the battery-supplied power to the first implement motor; a left traction controller comprising logic to control the battery-supplied power to the left traction motor; and a right traction controller comprising logic to control the battery-supplied power to the right traction motor. The first implement controller, the left traction controller and the right traction controller are independent from one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10), preferably an autonomous robot apparatus, for mowing grass. The apparatus (10) has a plurality of cutting devices (20) for mowing the grass. The apparatus (10) has a plurality of carrying arms (22) which are arranged offset with respect to one another with regard to the transverse axis of the apparatus (10), and are supported such that they can be pivoted up and down in each case individually, and carry in each case one of the plurality of cutting devices (20). The apparatus (10) has a plurality of supporting elements (24) which support in each case one of the plurality of carrying arms (22) on an underlying surface, and are arranged in front of the respective cutting device (20) with regard to a forward moving direction (V) of the apparatus (10). The apparatus (10) can have the advantage that the leading supporting elements (24) do not push any cuttings in front of them, and a risk of the apparatus (10) being jacked up is decreased.

Abstract: A robotic work tool (100) comprising a chassis (110) and a body (120). The robotic work tool (100) further comprises at least one input unit (170, 180) for receiving input data relating to an operation of the robotic work tool (100), and at least one collision sensor arrangement (140) for detecting a direction of a movement of the chassis (110) with respect to the body (120). The movement is indicative of a collision. The robotic work tool (100) further comprises at least one controller (130) for controlling operation of the robotic work tool (100). The at least one controller (130) is configured to receive, from the at least one input unit (170, 180), said input data relating to the operation of the robotic work tool (100). The at least one controller (130) is further configured to adapt a collision threshold based on said input data relating to the operation of the robotic work tool (100).

Abstract: Autonomous machine (100) navigation techniques include using simulation to configure camera (133) capture parameters. A method may include capturing image data of a scene, generating irradiance image data, determining at least one test camera capture parameter, determining a simulated scene parameter, and generating at least one updated camera capture parameter. Image data for camera capture configuration may be captured while the autonomous machine is moving. Camera (133) captures parameters may be used to capture images while the autonomous machine (100) is slowed or stopped, particularly in lowlight conditions.

Abstract: A radio-controlled vehicle, in particular a radio-controlled lawn mower, comprising: a frame; an engine; at least one rolling unit to cause the radio-controlled vehicle, in use, to move on a ground; a drive system for each rolling unit; a remote control; a control unit, which exchanges signals with the remote control, the engine and each drive system; a belt drive assembly which is interposed between the engine and each drive system and is operated by the engine so as to cause the rotation of each drive system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a robotic lawn mower control unit (110) adapted for use in a robotic lawn mower (100) and comprising a main processing unit (115) adapted to cause the control unit (110) to control the operation of the robotic lawn mower (100). This includes, but is not limited to, controlling at least one environment detection device (170, 171) and the propulsion of the robotic lawn mower (100). The control unit (110) further comprises a separate auxiliary processing unit (111) that is dedicated to perform recognition and classification of objects (182) by means of data acquired by means of at least one environment detection device (170, 171).

Abstract: A self-moving mowing system includes a self-moving lawn mower and a control unit. The control unit includes a boundary acquisition module, an unmowed region determination module, a filling planning module, and a control module. The boundary acquisition module is configured to acquire information about an operation boundary so as to control the self-moving lawn mower to operate within the operation boundary. The unmowed region determination module is configured to identify information about unmowed regions within the operation boundary. The filling planning module is configured to generate an operation route along which mowing is sequentially performed in at least one unmowed region among all the unmowed regions. The control module is configured to control the self-moving lawn mower to mow in the at least one unmowed region among all the unmowed regions according to the operation route.

Abstract: A blade for a mowing unit for a lawnmower and/or a motor scythe is substantially parallelogram-shaped. The blade has a slot, wherein the slot is designed to receive a blade-holding element of the mowing unit such that the blade can rotate about the blade-holding element and move in translation relative to the blade-holding element for one cutting position of the blade defined by one end of the slot having one cutting orientation of the blade and another cutting position of the blade defined by another end of the slot having another cutting orientation of the blade. A line segment delimited by the ends of the slot does run non-parallel to sides of the parallelogram, and the parallelogram has an obtuse internal angle.

Abstract: A robotic work tool (1) comprises a cutting disk (6), which is rotatable and height adjustable. The robotic work tool (1) is configured to obtain a final desired cutting height of the cutting disk (6); determine a first cutting height, based at least on the final desired cutting height; raise the cutting disk (6) to an elevated position above the first cutting height; start a rotation of the cutting disk (6); and lower the cutting disk (6) to the determined first cutting height. A method for running a robotic work tool (1) comprises the steps of obtaining an final desired cutting height; determining a first cutting height, based at least on the final desired cutting height; raising the cutting disk (6) to an elevated position above the first cutting height; starting a rotation of the cutting disk (6); and lowering the cutting disk (6) to the determined first cutting height.

Abstract: A reciprocating mower unit (14) comprises a reduction gear (54) and a crank mechanism (56) arranged within a housing (24). The reduction gear (54) receives input rotary motion from a transmission shaft at a first, relatively higher, rotation speed, and deliver an output rotary motion to a gear output shaft (58) at a second, relatively lower, rotation speed, whereas the crank mechanism (56) converts the output rotary motion of the gear output shaft (58) to an oscillating, anti-phase motion of a pair of mowing blades (32a, 32b) about a common oscillation axis (A1). The reciprocating mower unit (14) comprises an input shaft (48) provided with a coupling interface (49) for releasably coupling the input shaft (48) to the transmission shaft.

Abstract: A haulm cutting apparatus includes lateral and vertical guiding means or surfaces and a first, rotatable shear rotatable around an axis of rotation extending in a direction with a vertical component. The apparatus further includes a counter shear for cooperation with the first, rotatable shear, and the first, rotatable shear and the counter shear are positioned in a side-by-side relationship relative to a direction of travel during operation.

Abstract: A stalk roll may be configured to be mounted upon a stalk roll drive shaft of a corn harvesting header, wherein the stalk roll drive shaft has a generally square cross-sectional shape. The stalk roll may comprise a main cylinder with a plurality of flutes extending radially from the main cylinder along the length of the main cylinder. A taper may be positioned toward the front end of the main cylinder. The flutes may be configured such this with differing edges to facilitate stalk movement into and through the ear separation zone to the plant separation zone. The flutes may be configured such that a bladeless area proximate to the nose cone on each of two stalk rolls of an opposing pair cooperate to form at stalk engagement gap in at least one moment in time per revolution of the stalk rolls.

Abstract: A pickup reel assembly that includes a hub and multiple bat assemblies where each bat assembly rotates through a functional area where it moves crop material into a harvester, and a non-functional area where it does not move crop material into the harvester. Each bat assembly rotates at a first speed through the functional area and at a second speed through the non-functional area, where the second speed is greater than the first speed. A nominal speed shaft can rotate at the first speed, and an increased speed shaft can rotate at the second speed. Cogs can couple the bat assembly to the increased speed shaft when it is in the non-functional area. The cogs can also couple the bat assembly to the nominal speed shaft when it is in the functional area.

Abstract: Mowing systems include a mower and, optionally, a remote control unit such as a handheld unit, between which may be provided 1- or 2-way communications. Components and features are included in the mower, the remote control unit, or both to enhance the safety, functionality, or user experience of the system's user/operator. One aspect relates to monitoring a tilt angle of the mower, and defining or executing different system responses as a function of different first and second conditions that relate to the tilt angle. Another aspect relates to automatic adjustment of a speed setting of the mower's drive system as a function of a power takeoff (PTO) unit of the mower.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing conveyor boom includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, hingedly connected to the proximal portion, the proximal and distal portions supporting a laterally flexible endless conveyor belt. The distal portion is pivotal in a generally horizontal plane, and is biased toward longitudinal alignment with the proximal portion, whereby physical shock applied to the distal portion can be absorbed by lateral deflection of the distal portion.

Abstract: A robotic vehicle apparatus for transporting a harvested crop within a cultivation area is disclosed and includes a vehicle controller operably configured to receive a pickup signal indicating that a harvested crop portion is available for transport to a post-harvesting location and identifying a location of a worker within the cultivation area. The vehicle controller navigates the vehicle to the location of the worker for loading the harvested crop portion into a load carrying repository and generates an identifier attributing the harvested crop portion to the worker. A quantity sensor is operable to produce a quantity signal representative of a quantity of the harvested crop portion loaded and the vehicle controller transmits quantity data to a host controller including the quantity of the harvested crop portion and the identifier. A method for navigating a robotic vehicle within an area having items arranged in a plurality of generally longitudinally extending adjacent rows is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pickup unit of an agricultural baler that includes a frame, at least one draper belt, at least one belt actuator operably connected to the at least one draper belt, a first auger and a second auger each being rotatably connected to the frame and located above the at least one draper belt, and a first and a second auger actuator respectively operably connected to the first and second auger. The pickup unit also includes an electrical processing circuit operably connected to and configured for adjusting the at least one belt actuator, the first auger actuator, and the second auger actuator so that a rotational speed of the at least one draper belt, the first auger, and/or the second auger is increased or decreased to evenly distribute the crop material as the crop material is transported to the bale chamber.

Abstract: A self-trailering grain bagging machine on four wheels for storing grains and seeds inside a silo bag. The machine has a grain receiving hopper within which a compression auger encased in an auger tube. The auger is driven by mechanical means powered from a tractor's power take-off. The machine is mounted on a frame fitted with paired crossmembers at its left and right hand sides. Each crossmember is mounted upon a pair of wheel supports. The wheel supports are capable of gyrating relative to the crossmembers. The wheel supports carry one wheel that wheel rotates along with said wheel support. A work tongue is attached to the front side of the frame. The work tongue pivots relative to a horizontal axis. A transport tongue is attached to one crossmember wherein the wheels remain aligned in the direction intended for work and when turning said wheel supports by 90 degrees.

Abstract: A reciprocating cutting blade apparatus includes: a pair of reciprocating cutting blades disposed to overlap one another in a thickness direction; an upper support member and a lower support member sandwiching and reciprocably supporting the reciprocating cutting blades; and a transmission case to which the upper and lower support members maintaining a distance therebetween are mounted. The transmission case includes: a grease inlet and an upper grease reservoir provided above the upper support member accumulating grease poured from the grease inlet and; a lower Grease reservoir provided below the lower support member and accumulating the grease poured from the grease inlet. The upper support member includes a through-hole communicating with the upper grease reservoir. The lower support member includes a through-hole communicating with the lower grease reservoir.

Abstract: A mobile, self-powered, horticultural processing unit capable of facilitating the processing of a large number of plants, is disclosed. In particular a modular unit with a multi-level configuration and a compact footprint capable of performing a variety of different horticultural operations is the subject of present embodiments. The unit may utilize a wheel and suspension assembly attached to a hydraulic lift and towing hardware which permits the unit to be towed as a trailer. The unit may comprise a plurality of conveying platforms which permit access by a forklift, as to allow many plants to be input and removed from the unit at once. The unit may assist in the fully or partially automated pruning, canning, fertilizing, treating, and spacing of plants potted in individual containers. Collectively, the cost and labor involved with growing and maintaining plants in the field may be greatly reduced.

Abstract: A mobile platform includes at least one first sensor mounted at a first position on the mobile platform and at least one second sensor mounted at a second position on the mobile platform, where the first position is offset from the second position. The at least one first sensor is configured to capture first data measurements of plants in the growing area. The at least one second sensor is configured to capture second data measurements of the plants in the growing area. Each of the first and second data measurements is associated with a three-dimensional position within the growing area and a time. The first and second sensors are configured to generate at least one common type of data measurement such that at least some of the first and second data measurements represent stereo-spatio-temporal data measurements of the plants in the growing area.

Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a liner defining a grow chamber and a grow module rotatably mounted within the grow chamber for receiving a plurality of plant pods. A drive assembly is provided for selectively rotating the grow module within the grow chamber, and includes a turntable assembly configured for receiving the grow module, a bi-directional motor assembly, and a clutch assembly mechanically coupling the motor assembly and the turntable assembly, the clutch assembly having a torque slip threshold beyond which the clutch assembly disengages the motor assembly from the turntable assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating solar power in agricultural fields while minimally impacting crop growth and farming efforts, including positioning an elongated solar panel above crops, wherein the elongated solar panel runs generally parallel to longitudinal lines and wherein the elongated solar panel has at least one solar transducing face and an endless edge surrounding and perpendicular to the at least one solar transducing face, automatically pivoting the elongated solar panel such that the at least one solar transducing face is oriented parallel to incident solar rays during predetermined times when plant growth requires incident sunlight, automatically pivoting the elongated solar panel such that the at least one solar transducing face is oriented parallel to the vertical during rain, automatically pivoting the elongated solar panel out of the way of heavy farm equipment, and automatically pivoting the elongated solar panel such that the at least one solar transducing face is oriented perpendicul

Abstract: A horticulture grow light includes: an emitter array; a heatsink on one side of the emitter array; a driver electrically connected to the emitter array; and an electrically isolating baffle connected to the heatsink. The baffle includes: an air funnel; a plurality of driver panels respectively connected at opposite sides of the air funnel and extending toward the heatsink; and a plurality of support panels respectively connected to the driver panels and extending toward the heatsink. A first active airflow section is formed between inner surfaces of the driver panels and inner surfaces of the support panels, and second active airflow sections are respectively formed on either side of the first active airflow section and between the inner surfaces of the driver panels and outer surfaces of the support panels.

Abstract: A system and a method for growing trellised plants are disclosed. The method may include growing the trellised plants downwards on rotatable tubes, letting gravity replace trellising and leaning and lowering of the plants may be replaced by wrapping their stems on the rotatable tubes, by rotating the tubes. The system may include: one or more cultivation systems; a plurality of angularly driving belts, for supporting and driving the one or more cultivation systems; and a rotatable shaft configured to rotate and carry the one or more cultivation systems hanging from the rotatable shaft by the driving belts. Each cultivation system may include a cultivation tube having a plurality of holes for planting the trellised plants; and an irrigation system for providing irrigation to the trellised plants.

Abstract: Improved devices for use in executing a tree felling operation are disclosed. A device includes a midsection comprising a cylindrical shape and a midsection diameter. The device includes an end plate comprising an elliptical shape and an end plate diameter, wherein the end plate diameter is smaller than the midsection diameter. The device includes a stabilizing section attached to a concentric perimeter of the midsection on a first end and attached to a perimeter of the end plate on a second end.

Abstract: Systems and devices for use in executing a tree felling operation are disclosed. A tree felling blade for use in connection with a tree felling operation includes a leading cutter comprising a leading cutter point and a leading transverse cutting blade. The tree felling blade includes a trailing cutter comprising a trailing cutter point and a trailing transverse cutting blade. The tree felling blade comprises a roller portion comprising a concave curvature, wherein the roller portion is connected to the leading cutter and the trailing cutter.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions, products, and processes that utilize bioceramics in traditional agricultural and hydroponic systems. The bioceramics are utilized in powder form, as films, as aerosols, as water based treatment systems, or in solid forms. The methods and bioceramic compositions described here are also used for growing a Cannabis plant. One or more cannabinoids within the plant can be used in therapeutic compositions for the treatment of glaucoma, AIDS wasting syndrome, neuropathic pain, cancer, multiple sclerosis, chemotherapy-induced nausea, and certain seizure disorders.

Abstract: A system and method for providing landscaping integration into a watering system or water management system. The system may include a processor with programmable landscape events or pre-programmed landscape events. A user may select or enter in landscape events to manipulate a watering or irrigation schedule based on the landscape event. The system may also be pre-programmed to a landscape event based on recurring or scheduled events to alter watering or irrigation. A landscaper may access a system on an electronic device that may be linked to a cloud based platform for managing the system or systems to allow for alteration and manipulation of watering and irrigation times and durations based on landscape events.

Abstract: Optimising water use in a way that avoids over watering or at least avoids or minimises water mobilisation may be useful. An irrigation control system is described, the system including a sound emitter arranged to emit sound towards a ground surface; a sound receiver arranged to receive sound emitted by the sound emitter and reflected or scattered from the ground surface. A controller then controls one or more irrigation parameters of an irrigator based at least in part on sound received by the sound receiver. In a further aspect, the irrigation control system senses the onset of surface water pooling or free water flow on the ground surface and the controller then controls irrigation parameters to reduce application of water in response to the sensed features. Related methods of controlling irrigation systems are also described.

Abstract: A garden system that include a garden box having at four walls and a floor. The walls and the floor form a plant receiving area. The each wall includes an internal cavity that holds water and acts together as a water tank. The water tank has an input and an output. The garden system also includes a watering system connected to the water tank and is positioned to provide water to the plant receiving area.

Abstract: An aeroponics apparatus (1, 201) comprising a grow bed (3, 203) with a reservoir (11, 211) for containing a liquid or a solution. An ultrasonic nebulizer module (5, 205) is attached to the grow bed (3, 203). The ultrasonic nebulizer module (5, 205) comprises an ultrasonic horn (23, 223) having an input end (25, 225) connected to an ultrasonic transducer (27, 227) and an output tip (35, 235). The ultrasonic horn (23, 223) is in contact with a wall (33, 233) of the reservoir (11, 211).

Abstract: A plurality of freestanding non-porous planting blocks, each containing a plurality of tapered planting cells, are used in conjunction with a water container. Each planting cell has non-permeable sidewalls as well as open top and bottom apertures. The bottom apertures of the planting cells on the bottom surface of the corresponding planting block, will be submersed in water within the container allowing for subirrigation. The container can be an in-ground reservoir or a manufactured container of permanent or portable nature. Plant material placed in the planting cells, with or without planting media, will grow into field-ready plants for storage or harvest. The system is used for economically enhanced plant production of field-ready trees, shrubs, forbs, perennials, vegetables and grasses.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Grackle and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.