Abstract: An s-tine mounting bracket includes a mount plate configured for adjustability and removal attachment to a farm vehicle, a pair of parallel spaced shank bracket sides attached to the mount plate, and a tubular shank bracket end removably and adjustably attached to the shank bracket sides configured to adjustably attach an s-tine shank between the shank bracket sides. An s-tine assembly includes the s-tine mounting bracket configured for attachment to the farm vehicle, and the s-tine shank attached to the s-tine mounting bracket, with a large variety of shaped and sized s-tine shanks acceptable for use. A method of farming includes the steps of providing the s-tine assembly having the s-tine mounting bracket and the s-tine shank, attaching the s-tine assembly to the farm vehicle, and tilling a field using the s-tine assembly.

Abstract: The aerating-roller attachment for riding lawn mower comprises a roller, a plurality of spikes, and a mounting bracket. The aerating-roller attachment for riding lawn mower may be coupled to a riding lawn mower via the mounting bracket and may aerate a lawn. The riding lawn mower may pull the roller behind the riding lawn mower and the roller may rotate as the riding lawn mower moves. The plurality of spikes may be pressed into the lawn and then withdrawn from the lawn as the roller turns. The weight of the riding lawn mower may force the plurality of spikes into the lawn leaving a plurality of aeration holes such that water, nutrients, and air may penetrate the lawn.

Abstract: An agricultural implement broadly includes a ground-engaging tool, a time-of-flight sensor, and a controller. The time-of-flight sensor is configured to obtain information indicative of seed parameters, furrow parameters, and/or soil condition parameters. The controller is configured to process the information obtained by the time-of-flight sensor to generate the parameters, wherein the controller is further configured to automatically control operation of one or more components of the implement based on the parameters.

Abstract: A control system for a tillage implement broadly includes front and rear sensors, a leveling assembly, and a controller. The front sensor is positioned on a front of a central section, wherein the front sensor is configured to obtain height information indicative of a height of the front of the central section above a ground. The rear sensor is positioned on a rear of the central section, wherein the rear sensor is configured to obtain height information indicative of a height of the rear of the central section above the ground. The leveling assembly is configured to adjust a front to rear orientation of the central section. The controller is configured to receive the height information from the front sensor and the height information from the rear sensor, and to provide instructions to the leveling assembly to adjust the front to rear orientation of the central section based on the received height information.

Abstract: An agricultural row unit for use with a towing frame hitched to a tractor includes an attachment frame adapted to be rigidly connected to the towing frame, a linkage pivotably coupled to the attachment frame, and a row unit frame having a leading end pivotably coupled to the linkage to permit vertical pivoting movement of the row unit frame relative to the attachment frame. A hydraulic cylinder coupled to the attachment frame and the linkage, for urging the row unit frame downwardly toward the soil, includes a movable ram extending into the cylinder, and a hydraulic-fluid cavity within the cylinder for receiving pressurized hydraulic fluid for advancing the ram in a direction that pivots the linkage and the row unit frame downwardly toward the soil.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a frame supporting a plurality of ground-engaging tools and a foldable marker assembly having a first marker arm coupled to the frame at a first pivot joint. The first marker arm is operable to pivot between an extended position extending laterally outward from the frame and a folded position at an acute angle relative to the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle may operate in a first mode in which an electric motor operates in a forward state such that the rear ground traction members of the vehicle are driven forwardly by the electric motor while a hydraulic pump is powered by the electric motor and may alternatively operate in a second mode in which the electric motor operates in a reversed state such that the rear ground traction members are driven forwardly by the electric motor while the electric motor is operably decoupled from the hydraulic pump by a one-way clutch/bearing ring coupled between the electric motor and the hydraulic pump.

Abstract: An agricultural machine having an auxiliary vehicle with a driver's workplace, an agricultural vehicle with a loading ramp for transporting the auxiliary vehicle and a control unit. The agricultural machine is operable in a combined configuration in which the auxiliary vehicle is placed on the loading ramp or in a separated configuration in which the auxiliary vehicle is removable from the loading ramp. The driver's workplace has a human machine interface for controlling a manual driving function of the agricultural vehicle and a manual driving function of the auxiliary vehicle. The control unit is configured to disable the manual driving function of the auxiliary vehicle if the combined configuration of the agricultural machine is present and to enable the manual driving function of the auxiliary vehicle if the separated configuration of the agricultural machine is present.

Abstract: A farming vehicle is configured to automatically raise and lower an implement for the farming vehicle. The farming vehicle may measure a duration to lower the implement during a calibration period or during the first time the farming vehicle lowers the implement to operate on a field. When entering the headland to turn around between rows, the farming vehicle may raise the implement after determining that the entire implement is located within the headland. Based on the determined amount of time to lower the implement, the farming vehicle may begin lowering the implement with sufficient time such that the implement is fully lowered just prior to exiting the headland and returning onto the field.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soil cultivation arrangement (100) for the agricultural cultivation of a soil (500), in particular a field and/or arable land, with a carrier device for attaching to an agricultural tractor and with one or more soil cultivation units (200, 201, 202, 203) for preparing and/or generating a seed furrow (530), which soil cultivation units (200, 201, 202, 203) as modular components of the soil cultivation arrangement (100), can be connected to the carrier device and/or to a sowing unit that can be towed by the agricultural tractor and can be arranged along the carrier device in the desired sequence.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a seed firmer having a resilient portion and a firming portion that are molded together into a unitary part with each portion being a different material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a seed firmer having a resilient portion and a firming portion that are molded together into a unitary part with each portion being a different material.

Abstract: A seed dispensing device for sowing machines that allows a continuous and synchronized sowing of seeds, depositing the seeds at the same separation distance, optimizing and thus providing a better sowing operation.

Abstract: An autonomous mower including a housing; a mowing module, a traveling module, an information collection device, an energy module, a control module and the control module includes an identification unit, and an alarm module. The autonomous mower has a security patrol working mode in which the identification unit analyzes and judges whether an abnormal object exists in the working area according to the information collected by the information collection device; if the abnormal object exists, the control module controls the alarm module to send an alarm signal to the outside. Therefore, the autonomous mower can achieve a security patrol function in addition to having a function of trimming the lawn. The autonomous mower has multiple uses, so as to save the cost.

Abstract: An autonomous mower includes a housing; a mowing module, a traveling module, an information collection device, an energy module, a control module and the control module includes an identification unit, and an alarm module. The autonomous mower has a security patrol working mode in which the identification unit analyzes and judges whether an abnormal object exists in the working area according to the information collected by the information collection device; if the abnormal object exists, the control module controls the alarm module to send an alarm signal to the outside. Therefore, the autonomous mower can achieve a security patrol function in addition to having a function of trimming the lawn. The autonomous mower has multiple uses, so as to save the cost.

Abstract: Described is a lawn mower robot which includes grass cutting means for performing an operation for cutting grass, movement means configured for moving the lawn mower robot, a device of the GPS type, configured for deriving coordinates regarding a GPS position of the robot, at least one sensor configured for detecting the presence of grass and/or obstacles in a cutting zone and a processing module, coupled to the sensor and to the GPS type device in order to derive, by means of said sensor, a plurality of points belonging to edges of a cutting zone or defining obstacles in the cutting zone, and associating with said points GPS coordinates derived using the GPS type device.

Abstract: A robotic garden tool may include a first sensor configured to sense an electromagnetic signal from a boundary cable installed on an operating surface, and a second sensor configured to sense a first anchor installed on the operating surface. The robotic garden tool may also include an electronic processor configured to control, based on first sensor data received from the first sensor, operation of at least one wheel motor to control movement of the robotic garden tool such that the robotic garden tool remains within a boundary defined by the boundary cable. The electronic processor may also be configured to, in response to receiving second sensor data from the second sensor that indicates a sensing of the first anchor, control operation of the at least one wheel motor to control movement of the robotic garden tool in a first predetermined manner.

Abstract: Apparatuses and agricultural implements are directed to maintaining engagement of float arms of an agricultural implement with a ground surface, maintaining a consistent load distribution to the ground, and maintaining a height of a cutterbar of the agricultural implement at a selected distance of the ground. An agricultural implement may include a frame configured to couple to an agricultural vehicle, a float arm pivotably coupled to the frame, a cutterbar coupled to float arm, and a biasing component disposed between the float arm and the frame that biases the float arm away from the frame.

Abstract: A robotic garden tool having a deck, a blade, a motor, and a blade height adjustment mechanism. The blade is movably coupled to the deck. The motor is configured to move the blade about an axis of rotation, and the axis of rotation defines an axial direction. The blade height adjustment mechanism includes a manual actuator configured to move in response to manual actuation by an operator. The manual actuator is operably coupled to a cam interface. The cam interface is disposed within a cylindrical volume defined circumferentially by the cam interface and bounded axially by upper and lower distal ends of the cam interface. The axis of rotation of the blade intersects the cylindrical volume. The blade is configured to move at least partially in the axial direction in response to movement of the manual actuator.

Abstract: A garden tool includes a cutting assembly, a first driving device and a height adjustment assembly. The first driving assembly includes a prime mover fixedly mounted on a tool body and a transmission mechanism that transmits power output by the prime mover to the cutting assembly. The transmission mechanism is used to transmit the power output by the prime mover to the cutting assembly to drive the cutting assembly to work. The height adjustment assembly is used to drive the cutting assembly to move in a direction perpendicular to a working plane, so as to adjust a distance of the cutting assembly from the ground. The garden tool of the disclosure directly adjusts a height of a mower from the ground through the height adjustment assembly without adjusting a position of a heavy motor.

Abstract: A walk power mower having a cutting deck supported upon the ground by a front and rear wheel(s). The mower includes a traction drive system incorporating a bidirectional transmission adapted to propel the mower alternatively in both forward and reverse directions. In some embodiments, the mower may include a single bidirectional transmission (e.g., powering only rear wheel(s) or only front wheel(s) of the mower), while in other embodiments, two bidirectional transmissions may be provided to power both the front and the rear wheel(s). In other embodiments, the mower may include a bidirectional transmission powering the rear wheel(s), while the front wheel(s) may be attached to the deck via a caster assembly.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter is directed to an electric lawn machine and method for use. The machine can include a housing and a tool, such as a lawnmower blade. A front pair of drive wheels, rear pair of drive wheels, and a storage surface/wheels can be connected to the housing. The housing can be configured to be placed upon a ground surface in two different positions: a use position in which the front pair of drive wheels and the rear pair of drive wheels contact the ground surface; and, a storage position in which the rear pair of drive wheels and the storage surface/wheel(s) contact the ground surface. A handle can be provided that is moveable between a use position, storage position, and an intermediate position in which the machine can be pulled/pushed around into and out of storage by the handle.

Abstract: A combine harvester separates crop into straw and chaff and weed seeds using a sieve, a chopping rotor with a spreading device and at least one weed seed devitalization section. The components can be operated in a first mode where both the first material and said second material are directed to the chopper and a second mode the first material is directed to the chopper inlet and the second material is directed to the WSD. This can be effected by providing a guide wall which has a leading edge attached adjacent a rear edge of the sieve and extends rearwardly therefrom. The chopper and the WSD can also be moved to provide the change of modes. A construction of destructor mill with an outer stator on the housing is also disclosed along with a method of feeding the lost grain to the WSD.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for reducing cross-track error in harvesting row crops such as corn. A cross track error system including a corn head, a row unit disposed on the corn head. The row unit including a set of stripper plates, a resilient member disposed proximal to the stripper plates, a sensor unit in communication with the resilient member, and a processor. The processor is constructed and arranged to process signals generated by the sensor unit in response to deflection of the resilient member.

Abstract: An electric riding lawn mower includes a seat for a user to ride, a main frame to support the seat, a power output assembly including a mowing element to output power to realize mowing function and a first motor to drive the mowing element, a walking assembly to at least drive the electric riding lawn mower to travel in the direction of a first straight line on the ground and a second motor to drive the walking assembly, and a power supply device to power the electric riding lawn mower with a first battery pack, which includes a first battery pack housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed therein. The power supply device is mounted to the main frame. At least one of the first battery packs of the power supply device forms a pluggable connection with the main frame. The battery cells are lithium batteries.

Abstract: A drive wheel and equipment attachment combination for self-propelled hydro-static wheel drive lawn care equipment platforms that converts rear two-wheel drive zero turn equipment with a center mower deck to a four-wheel drive with a universal front implement mount lawncare equipment platform

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes: a machine frame; and a feeder system coupled with the machine frame and including a windguard assembly, the windguard assembly being configured for selectively occupying a first position and a second position by moving therebetween, the first position being associated with a normal flow direction of a crop material relative to the feeder system, the second position being associated with a reversal of the normal flow direction of the crop material.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a threshing assembly configured to thresh crop material received from a feeder of the agricultural harvester. The threshing assembly, in turn, includes a concave and a rotor positioned relative to the concave such that a gap is defined between the concave and the rotor. Furthermore, the agricultural harvester includes an actuator configured to move the concave relative to the rotor to adjust a size of the gap. Additionally, the agricultural harvester includes a tailings assembly configured to receive incompletely threshed crop material that has passed through the concave. Moreover, the agricultural harvester includes an imaging device configured to capture image data depicting the incompletely threshed crop material present within the tailings assembly and a computing system communicatively coupled to the imaging device.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes: a chassis; and a threshing and separating system coupled with the chassis, the threshing and separating system including a rotor including at least one brush device including a plurality of fingers which are flexible, the plurality of fingers being configured for engaging a crop material.

Abstract: A combine harvester separates crop into straw and chaff and weed seeds using a sieve, a chopping rotor with a spreading device and at least one weed seed devitalization section. The components can be operated in a first mode where both the first material and said second material are directed to the chopper and a second mode the first material is directed to the chopper inlet and the second material is directed to the WSD. This can be effected by providing a guide wall which has a leading edge attached adjacent a rear edge of the sieve and extends rearwardly therefrom. The chopper and the WSD can also be moved to provide the change of modes. A construction of destructor mill with an outer stator on the housing is also disclosed along with a method of feeding the lost grain to the WSD.

Abstract: A supply roll for a wrap system of a baler implement includes a core having a circumferential wall surface forming a cylindrical shape concentric with a central longitudinal axis. A wrap material includes a length wound about the circumferential wall surface of the core, and defines an exterior circumference. The core and the wrap material cooperate to define a combined center of gravity. An axial position identifier is disposed on the exterior circumference of the wrap material, and is positioned relative to the combined center of gravity to define a desired lift location.

Abstract: A vegetation hanger includes a crossbar and an arm coupled to an end portion of the crossbar. The crossbar defines a plurality of serrations configured to prevent the vegetation from sliding on the crossbar. The arm includes a handle and defines a slot configured for hanging the vegetation on a horizontal support bar.

Abstract: In some embodiments, this disclosure provides a method for creating a design layer to adhere to a living body, said method comprising: drawing a design on a surface layer by placing a dye on the surface layer in advance; and placing an adhesive layer thereon; and adhering the dye so that it is sandwiched between the surface layer and the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A system for plant parameter detection, including: a plant morphology sensor having a first field of view and configured to record a morphology measurement of a plant portion and an ambient environment adjacent the plant, a plant physiology sensor having a second field of view and configured to record a plant physiology parameter measurement of a plant portion and an ambient environment adjacent the plant, wherein the second field of view overlaps with the first field of view; a support statically coupling the plant morphology sensor to the physiology sensor, and a computing system configured to: identify a plant set of pixels within the physiology measurement based on the morphology measurement; determine physiology values for each pixel of the plant set of pixels; and extract a growth parameter based on the physiology values.

Abstract: A lighting system is for providing photosynthetically stimulating artificial light to a specified target area where such artificial light is needed. The lighting system has at least one luminaire with a light source. The luminaire emits photosynthetically stimulating light at a narrow beam angle of less than and including 20° (FWHM). The lighting system has means for positioning the at least one luminaire at a distance of minimum 20 m from the specified target area measured in a light beam direction, and the luminaire is adapted to illuminate the specified target area with a minimum photosynthetic photon flux density of 140 ?mol/s/m2. A method is for improving the growth conditions for plants in need of light at a specified target area by exposing the plants to a photosynthetically artificial light from a light source.

Abstract: A plant cultivation light source includes at least two light sources selected from first, second, and third light sources that emit first, second, and third lights, respectively. The first light has a first peak at a wavelength from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers, the second light has a second peak appearing at a wavelength, which is longer than the first peak, from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers, and the third light has a third peak appearing at a wavelength, which is shorter than the first peak, from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers. The first light is a white light and has a first sub-peak having an intensity lower than an intensity of the first peak at a wavelength from about 500 nanometers to about 700 nanometers. The first sub-peak has a full-width at half-maximum greater than a full-width at half-maximum of the first peak.

Abstract: Apparatus for injecting liquid into a plant comprising a variable volume dosing chamber with a plunger disposed within the chamber and a chamber inlet and outlet, the inlet and outlet in fluid communication with a common volume of the chamber. The apparatus also comprises a motor and a processor. The motor is configured to drive movement of the piston plunger causing a change in volume in the chamber. The processor is configured to control voltage and power to the motor by creating a plurality of pulses of power that provide energy to said motor; to identify a change in pressure of the liquid discharged from the outlet during an injection operation by monitoring the motor current or the number of revolutions of the motor; and to vary pulse force in response to the identified change in pressure to control the pressure of the liquid discharged from the outlet.

Abstract: Provided herein are tip setters and tip adapters for installing injection tools to plant parts, and methods of using such tip setters and tip adapters.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an organo-mineral composition by foliar application to stimulate plant development in the presence of at least one abiotic stress, said composition comprising the following compounds: algae extract 5 to 50% soluble silica expressed as SiO2 0.5 to 2.5% mineral nutrients 0 to 30% trace elements 0 to 12% organic acids 0 to 30%, the percentages being expressed as weight of dry matter of each of said compounds with respect to the total weight of dry matter of said organo-mineral composition.

Abstract: A tray for a horticultural container. The tray includes a plurality of walls forming an outer perimeter and a plurality of openings encompassed within the perimeter, each opening configured to accept a horticultural container. Each opening includes at least one tab configured to engage a portion of the horticultural container such that the horticultural container is held in place within one of the plurality of openings. The tray is configured to have a low profile to save space, save manufacturing materials, and to improve stacking capabilities. The tray can include a plurality of secondary openings to mitigate soil waste in a filling procedure.

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus (2) for receiving and depositing plant pots (26) which stand in rows, having at least two receiving channels (4) that are arranged in parallel beside each other and which extend in an extent direction (R) and are provided with lateral delimitations (6). In order to improve the adjustment possibility of the channel width (24) of the receiving channels (4) with an adjustment apparatus (14), the lateral delimitations (6) are supported in a laterally displaceable and rotationally secure manner on a displacement member (16) which is orientated transversely relative to the extent direction (R) of the receiving channels (4), the lateral delimitations (6) be connected to an adjustable coupling rod linkage (18), the coupling rod linkage (18) form the adjustment apparatus (14), and the coupling rod linkage (18) adjusts the channel width (24) of all the receiving channels (4) by the same value.

Abstract: An indeterminate plant support structure comprising a plant support structure base, vertical supports, angular supports and connectors, wherein vertical supports and angular supports are coupled by a connector to form a helical shape on multiple stages. Using a telescopic pole, thread feeder and thread, an indeterminate plant is grown vertically. When the plant reaches maximum height of the telescopic pole, then the plant stem is placed above the angular supports to form a helical shape by which the height of the plant is converted into circumference of a helical shape and load on the indeterminate plant and fruit is distributed to indeterminate plant support structure.

Abstract: The invention provides a horticulture system (1) comprising a plurality of repeating horticulture system units (100) and a control system (300), wherein: each horticulture system unit (100) comprises (i) a horticulture unit space (110) and (ii) a radio transmission pair (120) arranged to monitor the horticulture unit space (110), wherein the radio transmission pair (120) comprises a radio transmitter and a radio receiver arranged in radio signal receiving relationship; the control system (300) is configured to execute in a unit sensing stage (230) a measurement in at least one of the horticulture unit spaces (110) with the respective radio transmission pair (120); the control system (300) is further configured in an operational mode to: (i) execute a first signal sensing stage (231), wherein the first signal sensing stage (231) comprises the unit sensing stage (230) with a first radio transmission pair (121) related to first horticulture unit space (111) thereby providing a first signal (241) to the control s

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a horticultural luminaire and method for assembling the horticultural luminaire. The horticultural luminaire may include a center body having a top surface and a bottom surface and comprising three or more items of material. A driver may be coupled to each of the items of material. The horticultural luminaire may also include a plurality of arms onto which lighting units are mounted. For each arm of the plurality of arms, a first end of the arm may be detachably coupled to a corresponding item of the three or more items of material. A corresponding driver may provide electrical power to light the lighting units on each arm.

Abstract: A tree shelter comprising an elongate tubular body having a wall formed from a biodegradable material comprising a natural fibre substrate and a matrix of a natural binder in which the fibres are held.

Abstract: It is disclosed an apparatus (2) for precipitation of water, comprising a plurality of spraying nozzles (4) for ejecting droplets (6); at least one insulated charging electrode (36), arranged adjacent to the plurality of spraying nozzles (4), for ionizing the droplets (6), wherein the charging electrode (36) is connected to a high-voltage direct current power supply (10).

Abstract: The present invention provides a dripper apparatus for use with an irrigation system. The apparatus comprises an elongate shaft, having a first inlet end; a second, opposing outlet end; a filter section provided along a portion of the shaft, extending from the first, inlet end; a flow restriction section provided along a portion of the shaft, adjacent the filter section and extending partway toward the second, outlet end; a central bore extending within the shaft from the flow restriction section to the second, outlet end, defining an outlet aperture; and a conduit provided to ensure fluid communication between the flow restriction section and the central bore. The present invention also provides an irrigation system including one or more tube members having dripper apparatus at least partly received therein.

Abstract: An irrigation device has a generally arc-shaped housing defining an opening through which a plant can grow when the device is placed on a ground face during use. The device further includes a plurality of stakes that can be fitted to the housing, wherein each stake can be rotated between a deployed state where the stake projects away from the housing in a position suitable for being placed into the ground and a non-deployed state where the stake is oriented sideways projecting into the opening.

Abstract: A mobile irrigation alignment system comprising a base mounted on a first span, a linkage system, and a control system. The linkage system includes a driven arm, drive arm, and control arm. The driven arm is pivotably connected to the base about a vertical axis. The drive arm is pivotably connected to the driven arm about a horizontal axis and includes a distal end configured to rest on an adjacent span. The control arm is linked to the driven arm. The control system determines lateral alignment between the spans based on the control arm as governed by the drive arm and driven arm. The drive arm is configured to retain an upright orientation relative to the driven arm regardless of torsional rotation between the spans so that the position of the control arm and hence the lateral alignment determination is not affected by the torsional rotation between the spans.

Abstract: An automated hydroponics system includes a plant housing, a power source, a microcontroller, and a handheld device. The plant housing includes a platform for supporting a plant, a main solution container for storing water to be supplied to the plant, and a plurality of supplemental solution containers including a low pH solution container, a high pH solution container, and a nutrient solution container. The main solution container is connected to the supplemental solution containers by one or more water-supply conduits. The main solution container can include a pH level sensor configured for detecting pH levels in the main solution, a TDS sensor for detecting a level of total dissolved solids in the main solution a temperature sensor for monitoring a temperature of the main solution, a water level sensor for monitoring a level of the main solution, and one or more pumps.