Abstract: An agricultural tillage device (1) comprising a support frame (2), a roller frame (3) attached to the support frame (2) by means of a hydraulic puller (31) and located behind the support frame (2) with respect to the direction (100) of travel.

Abstract: A combine harvester includes a control device, and the control device functions as a travel route creation section which creates a travel route corresponding to a field, and as an automatic driving control section which controls automatic travel and automatic reaping along the travel route. The control device also functions as a lodging information setting section which automatically or manually sets lodging information associated with a lodging region in which grain culms are lodged in the field. The travel route creation section creates, on the basis of the lodging information, the travel route that includes reaping of the grain culms in the lodging region.

Abstract: A method for performing a crop yield estimation using a semi-supervised deep convolution neural network is provided. The method includes receiving monitoring data from a drone, wherein the monitoring data comprises a video of the crops captured by the drone; sampling the video by a predefined frame rate to obtain one or more images; inputting the images to a crop yield estimation model to obtain one or more result data, wherein the crop yield estimation model comprises a generator and a discriminator each comprising one or more DCNNs, and wherein the crop yield estimation model is trained by a semi-supervised learning method; and performing a quantity estimation and a quality estimation corresponding to the crops as shown in the images according to the one or more result data, so as to determine a total number and maturities of the crops respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a soil condition includes a shank configured to engage with a drawbar, an array of movable pads carried by the shank, and a plurality of sensors. Each of the movable pads are spaced at different distances from a point at which the shank is configured to engage the drawbar. Each sensor is coupled to at least one movable pad of the array of movable pads and configured to measure deflection of the at least one movable pad relative to the shank as the shank is dragged through soil by the drawbar. A method of measuring a property of soil includes dragging the shank through soil and measuring deflection of the movable pads relative to the shank as the shank is dragged through soil.

Abstract: A composting device includes a stirring device, a conveyor belt and a decomposing device. The stirring device, the conveyor belt and the decomposing device are connected successively. A composting method is further provided. An efficient device that can mix livestock and poultry manure, straws and additives fully and uniformly is researched and developed, a conventional method is broken, new innovation is achieved, and the efficiency is improved.

Abstract: In one aspect, a wheel assembly configured for use with an agricultural implement. The wheel assembly includes a wheel comprising an outer ground-engaging element and an inner hub extending radially inwardly from the outer ground-engaging element. The wheel defines an internal cavity radially inwardly relative to the outer ground-engaging element. The wheel assembly further includes a sensor positioned within the internal cavity of the press wheel.

Abstract: Disclosed is an intelligent seeding and fertilizing machine for intercropping, comprising: a fixed frame, a plurality of seeding devices arranged in parallel in the fixed frame and a plurality of guide columns fixedly connected in the fixed frame, where one end of fixed frame close to a cutting mechanism is provided with a lifting plate, a side of the fixed frame is in sliding contact with an inner wall of a lifting groove, the lifting groove is provided with a lifting screw, a lifting motor is fixedly connected to a top surface of the lifting plate; each seeding device includes a frame, and a bottom surface of the frame is respectively provided with a cutting mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a furrowing mechanism, a fertilizing mechanism, a seeding mechanism and a soil covering mechanism, and the above mechanisms and the lifting motor are all electrically connected with a control system.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes the calibration of liquid fertilizer distribution for an agricultural implement. The calibration system measures the level of the liquid fertilizer or utilizes a known volume in a container and the pressure of the liquid fertilizer. The system uses the level and pressure to calculate the density of the liquid fertilizer, which helps achieve more consistent fertilizer application. Additionally, the density of the liquid fertilizer can be used to more accurately measure the tank level of a particular tank. The system can include a tilt sensor and valves so that when the agricultural implement is traversing a hill or otherwise rough terrain, the system can accurately measure tank level and selectively draw liquid fertilizer from a particular tank or tanks to mitigate spillage. The system also can measure and monitor the tank level of the tank or tanks and automatically fill the tank or tanks based on the measured tank level.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in establishing or re-establishing plant growth over a land area. The apparatus includes a supply of a growing medium and an arrangement including at least one delivery outlet for delivering the growing medium at spaced intervals from a height onto a soil surface of the land area. The growing medium contains seeds or is delivered in tandem with and on top of seeds deposited on the soil surface or deposited onto or adjacent to seeds or seedlings already deposited on the soil surface.

Abstract: Apparatus, system, and method are provided herein for causing and controlling the injection of fertilizer into an irrigation of an irrigation system. The fertigation system comprises a fertigation supply unit including at least one storage container containing at least one of a fertilizer component, a herbicide, and an insecticide coupled to a irrigation of the irrigation system. A fertigation control unit is coupled to the fertigation supply unit. The fertigation control unit is configured to cause the fertigation supply unit to inject at least some of the fertilizer component, herbicide, and/or insecticide into the irrigation. The fertigation control unit can cause the fertigation supply unit to inject the fertilizer component, herbicide, and/or insecticide in response to at least air temperature data and/or soil temperature data received from a sensor unit, or in response to user input at the fertigation control unit.

Abstract: A root crop harvester is provided, including a feed conveyor device for conveying conveyable material consisting of harvested crop and additional materials in a feed conveying direction. The root crop harvester also includes a separating device having at least one separating element for separating the additional materials from the harvested crop. The separating device has a conveyable material sensor, which is coupled to a first EDP evaluation unit and, during operation, is directed toward the conveyable material, and which is intended for recording conveyable material data. The conveyable material sensor may be directed toward the feed conveyor device during operation. In addition, the conveyable material sensor may be an optical conveyable material sensor.

Abstract: A weeding apparatus includes a handle portion coupled to a blade attachment by a boom. The blade attachment is selectively coupled to the boom and includes a blade having a sharpened edge disposed thereon for severing or otherwise cutting weeds and other undesirable plants. The weeding apparatus is drawn across a surface to capture weeds against the blade to sever the weeds without throwing projectiles at nearby structures, vehicles, amongst others.

Abstract: A blade control assembly for a lawnmower can include a controller configured to selectively transition between a sleep mode and an operational mode. The controller can be configured to transition from the sleep mode to the operational mode when the controller receives a first ON signal. The controller can be configured to cause a power source to transition from an idle state in which a blade of the lawnmower is stopped to a driving state in which the power source rotationally drives the blade when the controller receives the first ON signal and a second ON signal. The controller can be configured to cause the power source to stop rotation of the blade and cause to power source to transition to the idle state after the second ON signal terminates, and can be configured to transition from the operational mode to the sleep mode after the second ON signal terminates.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a blade assembly configured to perform a cutting function. The blade assembly includes an upper blade mounted about a blade rotation axis and an upper blade proximal portion being substantially flat and including a first cutting edge. A lower blade is mounted in overlap with the upper blade about the blade rotation axis. The lower blade includes a lower blade proximal portion positioned outward from the lower blade mounting portion in a radial direction, a lower blade end portion positioned outward from the lower blade proximal portion and below the lower blade proximal portion, and a second cutting edge. A lower blade falling portion transitions from the lower blade proximal portion to the lower blade end portion.

Abstract: A storage lock assembly for a lawn mower can include a primary pedal, a lock striker, a secondary pedal, and a deck lock that can be manipulated to selectively lock a mower deck into a stowed position and unlock the deck from the stowed position. The primary pedal can move the deck between a plurality of operating positions and the stowed position. The secondary pedal can include an engagement member and be pivotably attached to the primary pedal. The deck lock can be movable between a locked position where the deck lock is engaged with the lock striker, and an unlocked position where the deck lock is disengaged from the lock striker. When the deck lock is in the locked position and the secondary pedal pivots relative to the primary pedal, the engagement member can move the deck lock away from the lock striker and to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A spreader for harvested crop residue is configured to be attached downstream of a straw chopper of a combine harvester and comprises two adjacently arranged throw blowers with paddles which are able to be set in rotation about one respective axis and in opposing directions to one another, as well as a guide arrangement for predetermining the spreading characteristic of the throw blowers, said guide arrangement having a front tip penetrating the interstice between the throw blowers and two lateral guide elements which follow downstream and which in each case are adjacent to a throw blower and are adapted to the contour thereof. Extension means are connectable or connected to the guide arrangement, for selectively extending the guide device in the axial direction of the throw blowers.

Abstract: A self-propelled combine configured to collect and handle harvested material and a method for operating the self-propelled combine are disclosed. The combine may include a bypass device that includes an optical measuring device configured to determine one or more harvested material properties of the partial flow of harvested material. The bypass device may have at least one capacitive measuring device for determining the harvested material properties of the partial flow of harvested material.

Abstract: A harvesting header includes a header frame, at least one cutting tool carried by the header frame, and at least one crop lifter extending forward of the cutting tool. The crop lifter is coupled to the header frame by a rotatable arm. At least one sensor coupled to the crop lifter is configured to measure an angle of the rotatable arm relative to the header frame. A crop-harvesting machine includes a chassis, a feederhouse, a processing system, a grain bin, a harvesting header, and a control system configured to adjust a position of the harvesting header based at least in part on the measured angle of the rotatable arm. A method of operating a crop-harvesting machine includes determining an angle of the rotatable arm of the crop lifter relative to the header frame and adjusting a height of the harvesting header based at least in part on the angle.

Abstract: A system for controlling harvesting implement operation of an agricultural harvester includes a fluid-driven actuator configured to adjust a position of a harvesting implement of the agricultural harvester relative to a feeder housing of the agricultural harvester. Additionally, the system includes a sensor provided in operative association with the fluid-driven actuator, with the sensor configured to capture data indicative of a parameter associated with a force acting on the fluid-driven actuator. Furthermore, the system includes a computing system configured to monitor the parameter relative to a predetermined minimum parameter value. Moreover, when the monitored parameter falls below the predetermined minimum parameter value, the computing system is configured to determine that the harvesting implement has contacted a field surface of a field across which the agricultural harvester is traveling.

Abstract: A system for an agricultural operation includes a harvester configured to separate crop material into a harvest material and a non-harvest material. A crop material sensor is operably coupled with the harvester and is configured to capture crop material data. A positioning device is configured to generate location data to geolocate the crop material data relative to a field. A computing system is communicatively coupled with the crop material sensor and the positioning device. The computing system is configured to classify objects within the crop material data as harvest material or non-harvest material generate a map based on the harvest material and the non-harvest material.

Abstract: A produce picking device comprising: one or more robotic actuators; a camera; a vacuum device; a conveyor conduit having a sealable picking effector, wherein the conveyor conduit includes a plurality of deformable lips substantially equally distributed along and between a first end and an exit aperture of the conveyor; and a controller, having a processor configured to: receive one or more images of a plant from the camera; detect, using an object detection model, the pickable object of the plant; determine a position of the pickable object relative to the camera; control the one or more robotic actuators according to the determined position; and actuate the vacuum device to sealingly engage, pick and convey the pickable object. The pickable object that is picked is incrementally conveyed and supported between the plurality of deformable lips along the conveyor conduit from the first end to the exit aperture.

Abstract: A draper head has a draper head frame and an attachment frame for connection to a feeder housing of a harvester. The draper head frame is connected to swing arms facing in working direction and having front ends movable vertically. The front ends of the swing arms are connected to a blade angle section provided with cutting elements. A center draper belt frame is pivotably arranged at the draper head frame and has a center draper belt disposed thereat. Transverse conveyor belts convey crop transversely to the working direction to the center draper belt which conveys crop rearwardly toward a discharge opening of the draper head. A rotary conveyor is arranged upstream of the discharge opening for conveying the crop toward the discharge opening. A rotation axis of a rearward shaft of the center draper belt and a rotation axis of the center draper belt frame are concentrically arranged.

Abstract: A foldable pole assembly includes a connecting pole assembly and a joint mechanism. The connecting pole assembly includes a first connecting pole and a second connecting pole. The joint mechanism connects the first connecting pole to the second connecting pole and includes a locked state and an unlocked state. The joint mechanism includes an operating member including a first state and a second state. When the operating member is in the first state, the joint mechanism is in the locked state, and when the operating member is in the second state, the joint mechanism is in the unlocked state. The operating member is switched between the first state and the second state through a single motion.

Abstract: A sweep system is presented for a grain bin. The sweep system includes an elongated body extending a length between an inward end and an outward end and having a leading side and a trailing side. The elongated body is connected to a pivot point at the center of the grain bin and is configured to rotate around the pivot point. In one or more embodiments, a tail section of the sweep system is located as the outward end of the elongated body. In one or more arrangements, a track-driven drive system is positioned in the tail section. The track-driven drive system has a continuous track formed by a continuous chain and a plurality of paddles connected thereto. The track-driven drive system is configured to move the outward end of the elongated housing around the grain bin thereby facilitating emptying of grain from the grain bin by the sweep system.

Abstract: Pruning shears include a housing having a motor portion and a handle portion. A motor is disposed within the motor portion of the housing, and a trigger assembly is disposed within the housing portion. The trigger assembly is operable to control the motor. The trigger assembly includes a trigger and a trigger lock. The trigger lock prevents actuation of the trigger until the trigger lock is depressed.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for increasing germination and growth in cellulosic material utilizing light signaling is disclosed. A grower system for growing plants and crops provides light signaling treatment through a plurality of lighting elements. The light signaling increases gibberellic acid activity promoting germination, stem elongation, and increasing sugar concentrations.

Abstract: An adjustable lighting system and method are used to provide uniform exposure of light to plants in a vertical hydroponics system. The system and method utilize sensors, an adjustable lighting arrangement, and a microcontroller. The microcontroller measures light intensity within the vertical hydroponics system and adjusts the illumination of the lighting arrangement to provide an equal amount of illumination to the plants.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing, and a lighting module. The housing defines first and second portions. The second portion defines a window. The lighting module is at least partially disposed in the second portion. The lighting module includes a submount, a plurality of light emitting diodes, a lens cover, and an encapsulating material. The plurality of light emitting diodes is coupled with the submount and is configured to project light through the window. The lens cover includes an exterior surface and overlies the plurality of light emitting diodes and the submount such that the lens cover and the submount define an interior therebetween. The encapsulating material substantially fills the interior.

Abstract: A container for growing plants includes a bottom wall, a first side wall extending perpendicular to the bottom wall, and a second side wall extending perpendicular to the bottom wall and parallel to the first side wall such that the bottom wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall at least partially define a plant growing chamber. Furthermore, the container includes a lid configured to selectively occlude access to the plant growing chamber. Additionally, the container includes a carrier assembly positioned with the plant growing chamber and movably coupled to the first side wall and the second side wall. Moreover, the container includes a tool coupled to the carrier assembly such that movement of the carrier assembly relative to the first side wall and the second side wall moves the tool within the plant growing chamber.

Abstract: A system for vegetable garden and nursery cultivation of plants is described that includes a cabinet comprising a plurality of shelves on which to cultivate plants. The shelves are being positioned one on top of the other along a vertical axis, so as to identify a space interposed between the upper face of a shelf and the lower face of the overlying shelf. The space is adapted to cultivate the plants. Further, means for generating a light source, means for delivering a liquid, and means for suction/supply of a forced air flow are provided. Further, means for moving the shelves along the vertical axis are included, there being a control unit configured to control operation of the means for moving, the means for generating the light source, the means for delivering the liquid, and the means for suction/supply.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating cultivation of plants. The apparatus comprises a top enclosure, a bottom enclosure, a vertical column, a cover, a tray, sensors, environmental actuators, a nutrition container, and a processing device. Further, the top enclosure houses a first component. Further, the bottom enclosure houses a second component. Further, the vertical column is interspersed between the top enclosure and the bottom enclosure is forming an interior space therebetween. Further, the cover is interspersed between the top enclosure and the bottom enclosure, encloses the interior space and allows light to enter from a surrounding of the apparatus into the interior space. Further, the tray holds a plant. Further, the sensors generate sensor data representing variables. Further, the environmental actuators control environmental variables. Further, the nutrition container contains a nutritional medium. Further, the processing device controls the environmental actuators based on the sensor data.

Abstract: The mechanically assisted horizontal trellis system is a device intended to help support plant weight and facilitate more simplistic methods for erection and removal of a horizontal trellising system. In other words, the device can easily extend and retract to form a grid system to support a variety of plant heights and sizes. In order to accomplish this the device includes a plurality of legs that are designed to hold a grid frame above or next to the plants growing in a variety of ways. Further, the plurality of frame tubes is equipped with retractable devices that allow the user to easily assemble and disassemble the grid system. More specifically, the device includes retractable cable and fastener system that may be easily and efficiently assembled and disassembled to create the grid system to support plants and flowers without damaging or disturbing the plants or flowers.

Abstract: Grass and/or turf growth is impacted by a number of factors both above ground and below ground. For example, soil temperature, nutrient levels, water levels, oxygen, humidity, above ground temperature, wind, and light. With respect to just light, there are a host of factors which can impact everything from root depth to disease resistance of grass/turf. While sunlight and artificial light can produce swards which are suitable for initial use, shade and/or damage can negatively impact portions of grass/turf for which there are no commercially available solutions. Described herein are a method and apparatuses for addressing turf growth and/or repair, and in a manner that minimizes downtime.

Abstract: A growing media composition includes peat and a biosurfactant produced by only mechanical and biological processes without chemical reaction that would result in any structural alteration to the biosurfactant molecule. The biosurfactant can be a glycolipid such as a rhamnolipid.

Abstract: A synthetic soil substrate system has a plurality of synthetic soil substrate layers that are individually designed to promote plant growth as the roots grow into the layer and as a function of the growth stage. The synthetic soil substrate layers may be planar or may be concentrically arranged with a first synthetic soil substrate ring layer being configured inside of a second synthetic soil substrate ring layer. A synthetic soil substrate has pores that are configured for plant growth and retention and/or deliver of water and growth additives. The average pore size of a first synthetic soil substrate layer may be substantially different from the average pore size of an adjacent synthetic soil substrate layer. Also, the pore structure or shape of the pores may be different between synthetic soil substrate layers, The synthetic soil substrate may have an integral growth additive retained in the pores.

Abstract: A system for determining the presence of fluid flow in a pipe is provided. The object of the invention is achieved by a vibration detector attached to the pipe.

Abstract: A plant watering container that includes a container body, a liquid pump system and an extendable and retractable dispensing arm system.

Abstract: Hydroponic system for cultivating a crop, comprising a guide for guiding a plurality of carriers in a predetermined area, and wherein the guide is configured to guide the carriers in a first direction which extends from a first edge to a second edge of the area, wherein each carrier is configured to carry at least two parallel gutters, and wherein at least one of the at least two gutters is removable from the carrier, and wherein each gutter is configured to contain a plurality of crop units of the crop.

Abstract: A plant growing appliance includes a cabinet. A tower is rotatably mounted within a grow chamber of the cabinet. The tower has a plurality of grow sections that are circumferentially spaced on the tower. Each of the plurality of grow sections defines a respective plurality of apertures for receiving one or more plant pods. A height of each of the plurality of grow sections is no less than sixty centimeters. A single camera is mounted to cabinet. The single camera is positioned and oriented for capturing an image of the height of each of the plurality of grow sections.

Abstract: A farming method may be shown and described. In an exemplary embodiment, plants may begin in a germination phase. Next, plants are brought to a nursery for a period of time before optionally being transplanted to one or more subsequent nurseries. Plants in the nurseries may be stacked vertically in trays. During the nursery phase, root growth may be optimized. Finally, plants are transplanted to a greenhouse where they may grow until they are ready for harvest. In an exemplary embodiment, the nursery phases may be vertical farms while the greenhouse phase may be a traditional, hydroponic, or other type of farm which may receive sunlight. AI may be implemented to optimize environmental conditions and robotics may be used to harvest the plants.

Abstract: A system including means for encapsulating a plant in a closed environment; means for injecting pollen into said closed environment; means for expanding a space covered by said closed environment; means for filtering contaminants from entering said closed environment; means for attaching said closed environment to a plant appendage or plant container; means for holding or diffusing pollen inside said closed environment; and means for maximizing an amount light penetrating within said closed environment.

Abstract: A system including means for encapsulating a plant in a closed environment; means for injecting pollen into said closed environment; means for expanding a space covered by said closed environment; means for filtering contaminants from entering said closed environment; means for attaching said closed environment to a plant appendage or plant container; means for holding or diffusing pollen inside said closed environment; and means for maximizing an amount light penetrating within said closed environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing oats having high-content avenanthramides using elicitors.

Abstract: The methods described herein relate to the isolation of betalam pigment color compositions from crop plants. Also described are methods of pre-harvest foliar spraying of an ethylene-releasing compound to a crop plant and the uses of extracted betalam pigment color compositions from crop plant for a food or commercial product.

Abstract: The present invention includes long-day onion plants comprising bulbs having low pungency and methods for obtaining such onions. The present invention also provides reagents and materials that can be used in the methods for obtaining such onions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a celery plant (Apium graveolens L. dulce) carrying a genetic determinant that leads to short leaf blades and/or a more uniform distribution of stem lengths as compared to celery plants not carrying the genetic determinant, wherein said determinant is obtainable by introgression from a plant grown from seed of which a representative sample was deposited with the NCIMB under Accession No. NCIMB 41513. The invention also relates to seeds and other propagation material of the plant and to its progeny as well as to food products that comprise the consumable parts of the plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Craspedia globosa, specifically, the variety designated ‘DCRAGLFBIM’. The variety ‘DCRAGLFBIM’ is characterized by its compact plant habit, improved rooting and abundant flowers. The present invention relates to plant parts, including cells and any propagative material of the new variety ‘DCRAGLFBIM’, and use of any of the plant parts for reproducing the new variety ‘DCRAGLFBIM’. The present invention relates to methods using any plant parts or progeny of ‘DCRAGLFBIM’ for the purpose of deriving additional new Craspedia varieties. The present invention relates to seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing ‘DCRAGLFBIM’ with any other Craspedia variety or other plant. The present invention also relates to methods to produce new varieties of Craspedia globosa using the variety ‘DCRAGLFBIM’ and applying plant breeding techniques.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Stevia plant comprising useful steviol glycoside such as rebaudioside D at higher content as compared with known Stevia species. The present invention also provides a method of producing such a Stevia plant, and a dried leaf and an extract obtainable from such a plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-IN1226 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-IN1226 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-IN1226 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-ML3725 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-ML3725 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-ML3725 RZ.