Abstract: A method and a module for picking weeds or plants with an implement provided on an agricultural vehicle is provided. The method comprises capturing images of a field traveled by the agricultural vehicle, the field comprising weeds and crops. The method also comprises generating a map from the captured images, comprising coordinates of the weeds and crops; determining, based on the coordinates of the weeds and crops, at least one picking location that maximizes a number of weeds to be picked in a single take and one offset for the implement to follow for arriving at the optimal location; moving the implement along the offset; and picking weeds at the optimal location with the implement.

Abstract: An agricultural system comprising a plough. The plough comprising: a plough body; a stone-trip-mechanism that is configured to be tripped when the plough body encounters a stone or other obstruction; and a trip-sensor configured to provide trip-data in response to the stone-trip-mechanism being tripped. The agricultural system also includes a location-determining-system associated with the plough, wherein the location-determining-system is configured to provide location-data that is representative of a location of the plough; and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive the trip-data; and store location-data provided by the location-determining-system as a trip-location based on the trip-data, wherein the trip-location is a location of the plough at the time that the stone-trip-mechanism is tripped.

Abstract: A system having a boom; an arm attached to the boom; and a camera connected to the arm; wherein at least one of i) a distance between the boom and the camera is adjustable, ii), an angle between the arm and the boom is adjustable, and iii) the camera is rotatably connected to the arm.

Abstract: A generation processing section generates an inner work route on which a work vehicle is caused to travel in an inner region of a field and a headland work route on which the work vehicle is caused to travel in a headland region around the inner region of the field. A decision processing section decides a turning mode of a turning route on which the work vehicle is caused to turn and travel in the headland region on the basis of an operator's selection operation. A generation processing section generates the turning route for the turning mode decided on the basis of the operator's selection operation in the headland region.

Abstract: A work vehicle, such as a combine harvester, includes a portable terminal, and the portable terminal comprises a control device. The control device functions as an outline setting section for setting a field outline, a creation-capable area setting section for setting a creation-capable area that is provided inside the field outline and in which an automatic traveling route can be created, and a range changing section for changing a range of the creation-capable area.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an automatic traveling method, a work vehicle, and an automatic traveling system that enable to proceed automatic traveling smoothly without creating a short automatic traveling route. [Solution] A combine harvester 1 includes a control device 30 and a portable terminal 40. The control device 30 functions as an automatic traveling control unit 35 that performs automatic traveling on the basis of a created automatic traveling route 64. The portable terminal 40 is provided with a control device 41, and the control device 41 functions as a route creation unit 53 that creates, when a field outline 60 or an outline of an unworked region 61 is set as a target outline and one side that constitutes the target outline is set as a reference line 63, the automatic traveling route 64 as a route that is parallel to the reference line 63.

Abstract: A predictive path lookahead system is used with an agricultural vehicle and/or agricultural implement. A variety of factors relating to the vehicle and/or implement are input into the system in order to measure and process the vehicle and/or implement's motion. A navigation orientation tool is also input into the system. The system then generates a predicted lookahead trajectory and/or predicted future position of the vehicle and/or implement and can display the predicted lookahead trajectory and/or predicted future position to a user. The system can automatically turn ON and/or turn OFF a row unit or can manually alert a user when to do so based on the predicted trajectory of the implement. The system can engage in auto-steering to operate the vehicle and/or implement autonomously.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligent soil sampling has for a novelty robotic system 100 that samples soil based on the generation of sampling points through advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. The robotic system 100 comprises a robotic platform 101 with sampling modules 103, 105 and 108, which communicates with a server 111, that consists a localization module 113 containing artificial intelligence algorithms based on satellite images from multiple spectral channels and/or images from high-resolution drone for a given parcel 301, generates zones and determines the coordinates of points as the best representatives of the zones to take place efficiently and quickly sampling the land.

Abstract: Systems and methods for predictive management of plants. Agricultural (and natural resource) managers may have a multitude of data sets and data sources available, but often lack a meaningful or proven way to assimilate all available data and then conclusively select actions. For example, a vineyard manager may be able to collect data about local and regional weather, precipitation, disease prevalence, insect prevalence, pesticide use, crop varietal, cover crop selection and many other inputs to a predictive machine-learning vineyard management engine. As all this data is collected through local devices and third-party services, a prediction model may be used to determine specific outcomes or recommended actions based on the trained predictive model. For example, the model may be used to predict optimal harvest date, disease spread and vector spread, pest spread and impact, best pesticide use, irrigation plans, fruit quality, and the like.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for producing a fuel product from a source of organic matter which includes manure and may include other byproducts. The organic matter is processed by a teeter water feed hindered-bed separator device for substantially separating the animal manure from the other byproducts. The separated animal manure is then subjected to anaerobic digesting to produce the fuel product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a planting system including a container including a wall and a floor defining an internal volume and a grate located within the container and spaced apart from the floor for defining portions of the internal volume of the container above the grate and below the grate. The portion above the grate is for receiving planting medium wherein the grate is adapted for supporting the planting medium and roots of a plant planted therein. The portion below the grate is located between the grate and the floor of the container and is comprised of empty space. The plate includes a plurality of apertures that are adapted for allowing the roots of the plant to grow and to pass through the grate to the portion of the internal volume below the grate. The planting system includes an air supply device for providing a supply of air to the portion of the internal volume below the grate and to the roots passing through the grate and to the planting medium through the apertures in the grate.

Abstract: A display unit is operationally connected to an agricultural implement to provide inputs and operational controls, as well as status and set up, of the implement. The display unit can be a touchscreen or other device that can receive inputs to set up, control, store information, and recall information associated with the operation of the implement. The display unit can provide a number of different types of inputs to allow for the control of the various components of the implement. Information shown, tracked, managed, communicated, or otherwise used by the system can be selected and set up by a user to customize the experience and to provide additional information useful for agricultural operations. The display unit can show and/or output alerts, messages, camera data, and/or other information based on aspects and/or functionality of the implement. The display unit can communicate with other display units associated with other agricultural implements.

Abstract: A mower includes a mower main body and a controller. The mower main body includes a mowing blade for mowing grass. The controller identifies subsidence on a ground surface where the mower main body is not able to travel based on three-dimensional point cloud data composed of three-dimensional data of multiple positioning points in a target area, and sets a travel route of the mower main body by avoiding the identified subsidence.

Abstract: The mower includes a mower body having a mower blade portion for mowing grass, a first position estimation unit for estimating a self position of the mower main body using a satellite positioning system, a second position estimation unit for estimating a self position of the mower body using a sensor portion provided in the mower body, a detection unit for detecting a portion covered with grass and tree on a preset travel path, and an automatic travel control unit for causing the mower body to travel on the travel path with reference to the self position estimated by the first position estimation unit, and for causing the mower body to travel by switching to refer to the self position estimated by the second position estimation unit at a portion covered with the grass and tree detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: Weed seeds are destroyed in the chaff from a combine harvester by repeated high speed impacts caused by a rotor mounted in one of a pair of side by side housings which accelerate the discarded seeds in a direction centrifugally away from the rotor onto a stator including angularly adjustable stator surfaces around the axis. Thus the discarded seeds rebound back and forth between the rotor and the stator to provide a plurality of impacts. The seeds are carried axially of the rotor by a controlled airstream so that they move to an axial discharge location where a discharge fan is mounted. The angle of the discharge around the rotor axis can be changed to direct the seeds to the side of the combine away from a straw chopper, towards the guide fins of the tailboard of the chopper, or into the housing of the straw chopper.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for monitoring the operational status of passive lift supports includes an actuatable component configured to be moved across a range of movement between a first position and a second position, and an actuator coupled to the component and being configured to actuate the component across the range of movement. The system also includes a passive lift support coupled to the component and being configured to provide a supplemental actuation force as the actuator is being used to actuate the component across the range of movement. In addition, the system includes a computing system configured to monitor a load-related parameter indicative of a load being carried by the actuator. The computing system is further configured to determine an operational status of the passive lift support based at least in part on the monitored load-related parameter.

Abstract: A feeder conveyor system having a frame, an actuator with a fixed element and a moving element, and a telescoping assembly. The telescoping assembly has a first member having a first end connected to an actuator output and a first spring seat, and a second member slidably connected to the first member and having a second end and a second spring seat. The second member is movable relative to the first member between a retracted position in which the second end is relatively close to the first end, and an extended position in which the second end is relatively far from the first end, a spring between the first spring seat and the second spring seat, a linkage between the first member and the second member, and a position sensor connected to the linkage and configured to generate a signal indicating a relative position between the first and second members.

Abstract: One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural system. The one or more information maps map one or more characteristic values at different geographic locations in a worksite. An in-situ sensor detects a material dynamics characteristic value as a mobile machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive material dynamics characteristic value at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the material dynamics characteristic value detected by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: A system for directing the movement of a grain transfer element. The system includes a torque sensor and a processor. The torque sensor is configured to detect a torque of a drivetrain configured to drive the transfer element. The processor is configured to compare the detected torque to a torque threshold, and direct the movement of the transfer element between a folded position and an unloading position. The directed movement of the transfer element is based at least in part on a result of the comparison of the detected torque and the torque threshold.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling operation of one or more controllable components of an agricultural baler. A deposit strategy is determined. One or more operational components associated with the baler are controlled in dependence on the determined deposit strategy to control the deposit of one or more formed bales in accordance with the determined deposit strategy.

Abstract: An ejection chute for an agricultural baler has an ejection chute that includes a channel having a base wall and first and second side walls extending upwards from either side of the base wall, and in which a region of the base wall is provided with a first window. Various deposit mechanisms are provided for controlling movement of a formed bale through the first window.

Abstract: A plant-growing tray comprises a plurality of cells, each cell for containing in use a substrate for a plant or a cylindrical stabilised medium for propagating a plant. Each cell is formed from injection-moulded plastic and comprises a cell base and eight inclined side walls extending upwardly from the cell base, and each cell comprises four corner side walls having a corner wall gradient, and four stepped side walls which comprise an upper portion having an upper gradient, a lower portion having a lower gradient, and a step having a step gradient. The step is positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion, and the step gradient is less steep than the gradients of the upper portion and the lower portion of the side wall. Each cell comprises a pair of ribs on each of the four stepped walls, the ribs extending upwards from the cell base.

Abstract: A system and related methods for increasing the density and efficiency of horticultural production in greenhouse/glasshouse/conservatory settings comprising an upper conveyor and a lower track that allow for the movement of plants/crops through a greenhouse system to thereby create a more consistent growing environment.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric seedling greenhouse, The illumination intensity in the seedling greenhouse is detected by the illumination transmitter, the light intensity information in the seedling greenhouse is transmitted to the information processing module, the light intensity preset value required by plants is set in the information processing module, the shading rate of the first sunshade device is not equal to the shading rate of the second sunshade device, when the light intensity is higher than the preset value, the light intensity collected by the illuminance transmitter is transmitted to the information processing module, and it is judged to meet the value of starting sunshade device, then analyze the light intensity to automatically select the corresponding shading rate of the sunshade device to open and complete the shading.

Abstract: A flow distribution assembly provides air circulation to a rack-based vertical gardening system. The distribution assembly includes a housing having air inlet and outlet portions, and defining a plenum therebetween. At least one elongated duct has an end fluidly coupled to housing's air outlet portion, the duct adapted to extend along a shelf of the rack, to an opposite end thereof. A fan is fluidly coupled to the housing's air inlet portion and is supportable by the rack so that it can direct ambient air into the air inlet portion. The duct has a plurality of openings arranged to direct air at a plant growing area of the gardening system when the distribution assembly is mounted on a rack system. Optionally, the air inlet portion is positionable laterally outboard of plant growing regions of the vertical gardening system.

Abstract: A system and method for irrigation, and managing irrigation of, a property or landscape. The system may include an irrigation management server (“IMS”) with the information for an irrigation system. The system may access the irrigation system that has been input into the IMS as well as access a third party map that may display the irrigation system over the map. The system may provide for a user's GPS location to be accessed through and identify the location of the user with respect to the map and irrigation overlay. The system display may provide information regarding the landscape to a user. The system may allow for manipulation of the irrigation system while overlaid on the map by the creation and manipulation of zones within the irrigation system as well as the creation and manipulation of other commands, including watering times and watering duration.

Abstract: An apparatus for cultivation of long-stem vegetable plants, related system, methods and uses are provided. The apparatus includes a frame rack with at least one essentially horizontal cultivation platform configured to support a stem portion of at least one long-stem vegetable plant rooted in a static cultivation tray, wherein each the cultivation platform is established by a conveying device and wherein speed of the conveying device is adjustable such, as to correspond to the speed of plant growth.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to improved vertical farming using autonomous systems and methods for growing edible plants, using improved stacking and shelving units configured to allow for gravity-based irrigation, gravity-based loading and unloading, along with a system for autonomous rotation, incorporating novel plant-growing pallets, while being photographed and recorded by camera systems incorporating three dimensional/multispectral cameras, with the images and data recorded automatically sent to a database for processing and for gauging plant health, pest and/or disease issues, and plant life cycle. The present disclosure is also directed to novel harvesting methods, novel modular lighting, novel light intensity management systems, real time vision analysis that allows for the dynamic adjustment and optimization of the plant growing environment, and a novel rack structure system that allows for simplified building and enlarging of vertical farming rack systems.

Abstract: A system and method for in-situ amelioration of saline-alkali soil using microalgae. Sewage and microalgal seeds are pumped into an microalgae growth pond for growing microalgae, and online equipment is used for monitoring the level of nutrients in the pond. When the microalgae reach the stationary phase of their growth, the screen mesh is lifted to separate microalgae from liquid, so that they are conveniently harvested by scraping. The harvested microalgae are returned to the soil as a soil ameliorant.

Abstract: Exemplary methods for use in identifying crosses for use in plant breeding are disclosed. One exemplary method includes generating population prediction scores for each potential cross within a set of potential crosses, where each population prediction score is associated with a prediction of commercial success for the associated potential cross within the set of potential crosses. The method also includes selecting a subgroup of potential crosses, based on thresholds associated with the population prediction scores for the set of potential crosses. The exemplary method further includes selecting multiple target crosses from the subgroup of potential crosses based on a genetic relatedness of the parents in the subgroup of potential crosses, and directing ones of the selected target crosses into a breeding pipeline, thereby providing crosses to the breeding pipeline based, at least in part, on commercial success of parents included in the selected ones of the filtered crosses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to maize plants having increased pathogen resistance or tolerance, in particular increased resistance or tolerance to pathogens causing Northern Corn Leaf Blight, i.e. Exserohilum turcicum. Such maize plants are characterized by particular molecular markers The invention further relates to methods for identifying such maize plants.

Abstract: The invention provides novel methods to genotype haploid embryos using molecular assays. For example, quantitative methods for genotyping are provided. The methods provided also include providing a plurality of haploid kernels, determining the genotype of the haploid embryo of said kernels by distinguishing its genotype from the endosperm genotype, selecting a kernel having a desired genotype and producing doubled haploid plant from the selected kernel.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Cardinal 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.

Abstract: The present invention discloses cannabis plants, seeds and other plant parts, tissue cultures, and products having elevated levels of varin molecules, including tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and/or cannabidivarin (CBDV). Each of THCV and CBDV have unique pharmacological profiles with distinct molecular targets, and can be used as agents for antiepileptic or anticonvulsant activity, obesity-associated glucose intolerance, appetite suppression, anxiety management for PTSD, diabetic neuropathy, or major neuropathic and pain related pathologies.

Abstract: A hybrid pumpkin plant, designated OLYMPUS is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid pumpkin designated OLYMPUS, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin designated OLYMPUS, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin OLYMPUS with itself or another pumpkin plant.

Abstract: A hybrid pumpkin plant, designated ADONIS is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid pumpkin designated ADONIS, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin designated ADONIS, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin ADONIS with itself or another pumpkin plant.

Abstract: A hybrid pumpkin plant, designated POPCORN is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid pumpkin designated POPCORN, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin designated POPCORN, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin POPCORN with itself or another pumpkin plant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL2043080, CL2043115, CL2041574, CL2041401, CL2042580, CL2043166, CL2043247, CL2041592, and/or, CL2041600 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL2043080, CL2043115, CL2041574, CL2041401, CL2042580, CL2043166, CL2043247, CL2041592, and/or, CL2041600 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL2043080, CL2043115, CL2041574, CL2041401, CL2042580, CL2043166, CL2043247, CL2041592, and/or, CL2041600, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety EE2020058, EE2020262, EE2020199, EE2020059, EE2020270, EE2020433, and/or EE2020353 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety EE2020058, EE2020262, EE2020199, EE2020059, EE2020270, EE2020433, and/or EE2020353 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using EE2020058, EE2020262, EE2020199, EE2020059, EE2020270, EE2020433, and/or EE2020353, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL2045654, CL2045748, CL2045014, CL2044801, CL2044468, CL2044083, CL2044346, and/or CL2044440 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL2045654, CL2045748, CL2045014, CL2044801, CL2044468, CL2044083, CL2044346, and/or CL2044440 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL2045654, CL2045748, CL2045014, CL2044801, CL2044468, CL2044083, CL2044346, and/or CL2044440, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL2046892, CL2046890, and/or CL2046953 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL2046892, CL2046890, and/or CL2046953 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL2046892, CL2046890, and/or CL2046953, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL2045574, CL2046229, CL1945956, CL2046271, CL1946322, CL1946417, CL2047290, CL2047494, CL2047531, and/or CL2047152 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL2045574, CL2046229, CL1945956, CL2046271, CL1946322, CL1946417, CL2047290, CL2047494, CL2047531, and/or CL2047152 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL2045574, CL2046229, CL1945956, CL2046271, CL1946322, CL1946417, CL2047290, CL2047494, CL2047531, and/or CL2047152, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL2046984, CE2020602, and/or CL1945114 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL2046984, CE2020602, and/or CL1945114 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL2046984, CE2020602, and/or CL1945114, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1942299, CL2046607, CL2046704, CL2046843, EC2020472, EC2020673, EC2020675, and/or EC2020743 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1942299, CL2046607, CL2046704, CL2046843, EC2020472, EC2020673, EC2020675, and/or EC2020743 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1942299, CL2046607, CL2046704, CL2046843, EC2020472, EC2020673, EC2020675, and/or EC2020743, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1945155, CL1945744, CL1945753, CL2044956, CL2045045, CL2045528, and/or CL2045682 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1945155, CL1945744, CL1945753, CL2044956, CL2045045, CL2045528, and/or CL2045682 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1945155, CL1945744, CL1945753, CL2044956, CL2045045, CL2045528, and/or CL2045682, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety ES2020144, ES2020342, ES2020471, ES2021549, LS2021845, LS2021878, and/or LS2021911 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety ES2020144, ES2020342, ES2020471, ES2021549, LS2021845, LS2021878, and/or LS2021911 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using ES2020144, ES2020342, ES2020471, ES2021549, LS2021845, LS2021878, and/or LS2021911, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CE2020763, CL2046465, CS2020098, CS2020624, CS2020725, and/or CS2021061 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CE2020763, CL2046465, CS2020098, CS2020624, CS2020725, and/or CS2021061 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CE2020763, CL2046465, CS2020098, CS2020624, CS2020725, and/or CS2021061, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: Pea protein concentrates (PPCs) and food products made therefrom are provided. Disclosed PPCs comprise 65 wt% or more protein (dry base) and 2.2 wt% or less starch, and may be used for producing dairy analogues or protein-fortified beverages when having low gel firmness, or for producing texturized pea proteins for meat analogues when having high gel firmness. Further biochemical and compositional traits are used to adjust the PPCs to specific products and uses, and pea varieties that enable producing PPCs with high protein content and high yield are also provided.

Abstract: A milking device for milking a dairy animal is provided with milking mechanism, a control system, a milk pipeline for transporting the milk from the milking mechanism to a milk tank, a milk filter and a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes at least one cleaning fluid holder, a heating device for heating cleaning fluid in the cleaning fluid holder, an additive storage holder for additive, an additive adding device for controlled addition of the additive to cleaning fluid, and a valve system for regulating flows of cleaning fluid and additive through the milking device. The cleaning device is configured for carrying out a cleaning cycle of the milking device with a prerinse with cold or tepid water, a hot rinse with heated water and an acidic or basic additive, a postrinse, and at least between the hot rinse and the postrinse, a counterflow cleaning step by passing cleaning fluid in counterflow through the milk filter.

Abstract: An animal litter box includes a liquid passage portion having openings through which urine passes downward, and on which granules are disposed. The animal litter box includes an absorbent-body placement portion in which an absorbent body for absorbing the urine that has passed through the liquid passage portion is disposed. Each of the openings extends in a longitudinal direction. A maximum width of the openings in a width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is equal to or smaller than 2.5 mm.