Abstract: A rolling soil probe which may be pulled by a tractor or a truck or mounted on a trailer. The rolling soil probe includes a rotatable square wheel having four sides, each of which has a soil probe extending outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A device for configuring a plough between a use configuration and a transport configuration is provided, the device comprising an elongated support and an actuator connected with the elongated support, wherein the elongated support is for sliding connection with the plough, and the actuator is for actuating connection with the plough, and wherein when the elongated support and the actuator are connected with the plough, actuation of the actuator can slide the plough relative to the elongated support to configure the plough between the use configuration and the transport configuration. Related systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and non-transitory computer-readable media for creating a field guidance plan template. Receiving, via an interface of an off-road work vehicle, a set of attributes associated with a defined area of a work field for a field operation of the off-road work vehicle. The set of attributes define features of the work field. Generating a field guidance plan for the defined area of the work field. The field guidance plan designed to assist the off-road work vehicle in traversing the defined area during the field operation. The field guidance plan also including a set of field guidance lines. Extracting the set of attributes of each field guidance line of the set of field guidance lines in the field guidance plan. Creating and storing a field guidance plan template based at least in part on the set of attributes the field operation.

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 weed value as a mobile machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that maps predictive weed values at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the weed value detected by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

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 mass flow value as a mobile machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that maps predictive mass flow values or predictive yield values at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the mass flow value detected by the in-situ sensor or the yield value based on the detected mass flow value. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: A management system includes a storage and a processor. While an agricultural machine including an GNSS receiver is traveling, the storage stores GNSS data output from the GNSS receiver and sensing data output from a sensor sensing a surrounding environment of the agricultural machine in association with each other. The processor is configured or programmed to generate and output visualized data, which represents the surrounding environment of the agricultural machine, based on the GNSS data and the sensing data, when reception interference of a satellite signal occurs.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for managing cropland, comprising the steps of: (1) measuring, each of a set of spatially resolved locations, level zero data with an orbiting satellite, the level zero data comprising, spectral responses in ranges of 400 to 00; 1,100 to 2,500; and 2,500 to 12,000 nm; (2) processing, on-board the orbiting satellite, the level zero data comprising a first data storage size, to yield crop condition information comprising a second data storage size of less than one percent of the first data storage size; (3) measuring, on-board the orbiting satellite, crop transpiration with the near-infrared radiation to determine drought locations of the set of spatially resolved locations; (4) receiving from the orbiting satellite to a ground based communication system the crop condition information including the drought locations; and (5) relaying at least a portion of the crop condition information to a farmer within twenty-four hours.

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. One or more in-situ sensors detect values of one or more characteristics and generate sensor data indicative of windrow shape quality or dry down as a mobile machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that maps predictive windrow shape quality values or predictive dry down values at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the windrow shape quality value indicated by the in-situ sensors or the dry down value indicated by the in-situ sensors. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

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 crop lodging value as a mobile windrowing machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that maps predictive crop lodging values at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the crop lodging value detected by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: It is a system suitable for being incorporated into the joint points of the mounting structure that links the horizontal crossbar of the chassis of the seeding machine, with each of the sowing bodies that it incorporates, where said mounting structure comprises two deformable parallelograms that are made up of pairs of lateral arms which extend between the pair of vertical bars fixed to said horizontal crossbar of the seeder chassis, and corresponding vertical bars that make up each sowing body. It comprises a rolling element which defines an upper bearing track on whose external face a lateral arm rests, and a lower bearing track linked to a transverse mounting axis. It comprises a single piece made up of an axis that, at one end, configures the bearing, and at its other end, defines a threaded section for the incorporation of the corresponding adjustment nut.

Abstract: Locations of seeds in a field can be identified using an optical seed detector. A material is applied to the field, based upon the seed locations.

Abstract: A seed disk mountable within a housing of a singulating meter includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a central mounting point defining a center of rotation for the seed disk, and a volumetric metering element extending from the first side of the seed disk, the volumetric metering element configured to entrain a plurality of seeds.

Abstract: An auxiliary storage compartment assembly for an air cart includes an auxiliary storage compartment having an opening. The auxiliary storage compartment assembly also includes a filling assembly coupled to the auxiliary storage compartment. The filling assembly includes a fill chute engaged with the auxiliary storage compartment, an outlet of the filling assembly is aligned with the opening, and the filling assembly establishes a flow path that extends downwardly and laterally inwardly from an inlet to the outlet. In addition, the auxiliary storage compartment assembly includes a conveyor assembly having a rotary conveyor. The rotary conveyor extends through a portion of the filling assembly and through a portion of the auxiliary storage compartment, and the rotary conveyor is configured to move particulate material laterally through the portion of the filling assembly and through the portion of the auxiliary storage compartment in response to rotation of the rotary conveyor.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a fertilizer recommendation for an agronomic field based on a direct measurement of a crop nutrient level at a measurement location, including receiving field and remote data. Optional approaches include adjusting the fertilizer recommendation based on at least one of the received field, farm and/or weather data. Alternatively, based on field data, at least one measurement region for carrying out a measurement for providing a fertilizer recommendation is determined. Optional approaches include receiving remote data, farm data and/or weather data to manage the improve the measurement region determination.

Abstract: An all-electric turf vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a chassis; a plurality of ground engaging wheels operatively connected to the chassis, wherein at least one of the ground engaging wheels is a steerable wheel; a plurality of electric wheel drive and tractions motors, wherein each electric wheel drive and tractions motor is operatively connected to a respective one of the plurality of ground engaging wheels and is structured and operable to deliver motive power to the respective ground engaging wheel; a plurality of turf cutting units; and an operator station. The operator station comprises a seat in which a vehicle operator can be seated; and a control and support arm pivotally movable so that the control and support arm can be positioned to not obstruct a line of sight of the vehicle operator to an outer edge of an outermost of the plurality of cutting units.

Abstract: A blade control system for a walk-behind lawnmower, the blade control system can include a first actuator having a lever and a cam. The first actuator can be pivotably supported about a first axis and movable between a first position and a second position. An arm assembly can be pivotably supported about a second axis different than the first axis. The arm assembly can include a switch disposed on the arm assembly and configured to selectively output a first ON signal and a first OFF signal, wherein a biasing force acts on the cam and the arm assembly, and the arm assembly pivots about the second axis in a direction opposite to a direction the cam pivots about the first axis when the cam moves to the second position in an absence of the biasing force.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a cutting deck assembly and a grounds maintenance vehicle that includes such assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a top surface and a sidewall extending from the top surface. The top surface and the sidewall partially surround a first cutting chamber and a second cutting chamber. The assembly further includes a channel disposed adjacent a rear portion of the sidewall and extending along a channel axis between a first end and a second end of the channel, where the first end of the channel is connected to an outlet of the first cutting chamber; and a ramp disposed at least partially within the channel and adjacent the second end of the channel. The ramp includes a directing surface that is adapted to deflect at least a portion of clippings that enter the channel from the outlet of the first cutting chamber.

Abstract: An adjustable divider system that is adapted to assist in distributing a crop material being discharged from a draper header to a feederhouse. The adjustable divider system can include a plurality of dividers positioned adjacent to an upper side of a drum floor and at least one actuator coupled to the plurality of dividers. A controller can be coupled to the at least one actuator and adapted to selectively operate the at least one actuator. Additionally, at least one sensor can be adapted to provide information to the controller indicative of a distribution of the crop material that can be used by the controller in connection with generating a signal to selectively operate the at least one actuator. Further, one or more of the plurality of dividers can be pivotally displaceable about the drum floor in response to the selective operation of the at least one actuator.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a feeder configured to convey harvested material from a harvesting implement to a threshing and separating assembly. Furthermore, the agricultural harvester includes an imaging device positioned within feeder, with the imaging device configured to generate image data depicting the harvested material entering or being conveyed through the feeder during the harvesting operation. Additionally, the agricultural harvester includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the imaging device. In this respect, the computing system is configured to analyze the generated image data to identify crop ears present within the harvested material entering or being conveyed through the feeder. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine the crop population within at least a portion of the field based on the identified crop ears present within the harvested material.

Abstract: An agricultural windrower system includes one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits are configured to acquire load signals from a load sensor at a certain frequency regarding a load at a frame mount of a merger system for an agricultural windrower as crop material is deposited by an endless conveyor of the merger system in a strip on a ground surface, determine a mass of the crop material conveyed by the merger system based at least partially on the load signals, determine a crop yield based at least partially on the mass of crop material, and provide a yield signal corresponding to the crop yield of the crop material deposited in the strip. The certain frequency is based on a period of time for half a rotation of the endless conveyor.

Abstract: A cross member on a receiving vehicle which is coupled to a following vehicle, is located relative to a leading vehicle. The location of the cross member is tracked during an unloading operation so the leading vehicle avoids the cross member when unloading material into the receiving vehicle.

Abstract: A leading vehicle loads material into a receiving vehicle during an unloading operation. An unloading control system detects and processes stop conditions to automatically stop a material conveyance mechanism when a stop condition arises.

Abstract: A combine harvester comprises a control device. The control device functions as a travel route creation unit, a discharge route creation unit, and an autonomous driving control unit. The travel route creation unit creates a travel route R for an unharvested area of a field. The discharge route creation unit creates a discharge route D that extends from an end position E, of the travel route R, at which automatic harvesting of the unharvested area is completed, to a discharge position which is preset for the field. The autonomous driving control unit controls the automatic harvesting travel according to the travel route R or the automatic discharge travel according to the discharge route D.

Abstract: Computer aided design (CAD) files for a plurality of different kinds of receiving vehicles are loaded to a remote server. Based on a receiving vehicle identifier, a corresponding CAD file or information derived from a CAD file is sent to a leading vehicle that is performing an unloading operation to load material into the receiving vehicle. An unloading control system controls the unloading operation based on the CAD file or information.

Abstract: An agricultural machine system includes: an agricultural work vehicle; an agricultural work machine; and a control system operatively coupled with the agricultural work vehicle and the agricultural work machine, the control system including: a sensor configured for: sensing an operative parameter; and outputting an operative parameter signal corresponding to the operative parameter; a controller system configured for: receiving the operative parameter signal; determining, based at least in part on the operative parameter signal, a floatation pressure for an on-ground floatation of the agricultural work machine.

Abstract: A control system for a row unit of a corn header includes a memory configured to store instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive a signal from a sensor indicative of a measured stalk height. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, also cause the one or more processors determine the measured stalk height based on the signal. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, also cause the one or more processors to control a header pitch actuator to adjust a pitch angle of the row unit about a lateral axis of the corn header, control a speed actuator to adjust a speed of one or more feed rollers of the row unit, or a combination thereof, based on the measured stalk height.

Abstract: A three dimensional grid map is generated to locate a cross member on a receiving vehicle which is coupled to a following vehicle. The location of the cross member is tracked during an unloading operation so the leading vehicle avoids the cross member when unloading material into the receiving vehicle, and so the fill level is more accurately identified.

Abstract: A sorrel de-seeder that facilitates the stripping of sepals from the seed of a sorrel bud.

Abstract: A system for an agricultural harvester can include a topper assembly including a cutting disk configured to severe an upper portion of a crop. A sensor system including a first sensor may be configured to capture crop data associated with the crop. A computing system is operably coupled with the topper assembly and the sensor system. The computing system includes one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media that collectively store instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the computing system to receive an input related to a defined offset, obtain the crop data from the sensor system, determine a target of the crop based at least partially on the crop data, and position the cutting disk at a cutting position along the crop.

Abstract: A crop divider assembly of an agricultural header includes a first portion pivotally coupled to a frame of the header and a second portion having a first end and a second end. The second end is pivotally coupled to the first portion. The first end forms a leading end of the crop divider assembly. The crop divider assembly is moveable to a first configuration in which the first portion and second portion are at least partially aligned with one another and the first end is in a fully extended position, a second configuration in which the second portion is pivoted at an angle relative to the first portion such that the first end is moved rearwardly from the fully extended position to a retracted position, and a third configuration in which the second portion is pivoted relative to the first portion and the first end is positioned rearward from the fully extended position.

Abstract: One or more examples provide an electric lawnmower having an inductive charging system.

Abstract: A pickup assembly for an agricultural harvester includes a pickup assembly frame including a forward portion and a rearward portion. A pair of gauge wheels are attached to the forward portion of the pickup assembly frame, and at least one support wheel is attached to the rearward portion of the pickup assembly frame. The relative position of the support wheel is adjustable with respect to the pickup assembly frame.

Abstract: A cross member on a receiving vehicle which is coupled to a following vehicle, is located relative to a leading vehicle. The location of the cross member is tracked during an unloading operation so the leading vehicle avoids the cross member when unloading material into the receiving vehicle.

Abstract: A leading vehicle loads material into a receiving vehicle during an unloading operation and receives a weight value from the receiving vehicle indicative of a weight of material that has been loaded into the receiving vehicle. The leading vehicle controls the unloading operation based on the weight value.

Abstract: The internal geometry of a haulage vehicle is identified. A material transfer operation is controlled to transfer material from a material transfer vehicle to the haulage vehicle based on the internal geometry of the haulage vehicle.

Abstract: A hitch point where a receiving vehicle is coupled to a following vehicle is located relative to a leading vehicle. The trajectory or route of the following vehicle is detected and a dynamic model estimates a location of a receiving area in the receiving vehicle relative to the leading vehicle based on the trajectory or route of the following vehicle and the location of the hitch point relative to the leading vehicle.

Abstract: A physical attribute of a receiving vehicle (a receiving vehicle parameter) is located by calculating a vehicle parameter offset value indicative of the location of the receiving vehicle parameter relative to a reference point on a following vehicle, the following vehicle providing propulsion to the receiving vehicle. The vehicle parameter offset value is stored for access during an unloading operation. A leading vehicle automatically accesses the vehicle parameter offset value and unloads material into the receiving vehicle using the vehicle parameter offset value corresponding to the receiving vehicle.

Abstract: A physical attribute of a receiving vehicle (a receiving vehicle parameter) is automatically detected by a sensor on a leading vehicle, and a calibration system locates (by calculating a calibrated offset value) the receiving vehicle parameter relative to a reference point on a following vehicle, the following vehicle providing propulsion to the receiving vehicle. The leading vehicle automatically unloads material into the receiving vehicle using the calibrated offset value corresponding to the receiving vehicle.

Abstract: An agricultural wagon having a plurality of load sensors between a tow bar and a chassis, the load sensors configured to sense the load on the wagon when it is supported on a tow coupling or on a stand. The agricultural wagon also has a collapsible cross conveyor, a lift-out tail gate and plastic hungry boards.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a dual rotor threshing assembly having a first threshing rotor and a second threshing rotor that are each rotationally coupled to a frame and a deflector that is moveable relative to the frame and relative to the first threshing rotor and the second threshing rotor. The deflector increases an amount of harvested crop directed toward the first threshing rotor relative to the second threshing rotor, or toward the second threshing rotor relative to the first threshing rotor, depending on a position or direction of movement of the deflector. The deflector may be utilized to balance or otherwise change the amount of harvested crop processed by the first threshing rotor and the second threshing rotor.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a first threshing rotor and a second threshing rotor positioned adjacent to the first threshing rotor. Each threshing rotor is configured to rotate to process harvested crop. The agricultural machine includes first and sensors configured to measure a parameter indicative of crop load on the first threshing rotor and on the second threshing rotor, respectively. The agricultural machine includes a controller configured to change distribution of harvested crop in the agricultural machine based on a comparison between the measured parameter received from the first sensor and the measured parameter received from the second sensor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a horticultural light fixture that utilizes a metallic extrusion with multiple heat pipes to distribute heat to multiple heat sink fins. The heat sink fins utilize a geometrical shape that facilitates increased air flow into an interior of the horticultural light without the use of forced air.

Abstract: Provided herein are injection tools (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) for use in injection systems configured to penetrate a plant and distribute a liquid formulation to the plant. The injection tool includes a base (104; 204; 304; 404; 504) with one or more inlets (122; 222; 322; 422; 522) to receive liquid formulation, and a penetrating distribution body (102; 202; 302; 402; 502) connected to the base (104; 204; 304; 404; 504). The penetrating distribution body (102; 202; 302; 402; 502) includes a cutting element (110; 210; 310; 410; 510), and a plurality of distribution reservoirs (128; 228; 328; 428; 528) arranged in one or more rows that are positioned between the cutting element (110; 210; 310; 410; 510) and the base (104; 204; 304; 404; 504). Primary distribution channels (126; 226; 326; 426; 526) connect the one or more of the inlets (122; 222; 322; 422; 522) to the plurality of distribution reservoirs (128; 228; 328; 428; 528).

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, and/or manufacture that is configured to operably manage a flow of storm water that enters a drainage system of a roof and comprises one or more of a retention layer configured to retain storm water, a friction layer configured to delay a peak flow of the storm water into the drainage system, and a detention layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a scalable and re-configurable system for indoor growing. The scalable and re-configurable system for indoor growing is comprised of a plurality of growing sleds, in which each growing sled has a plurality of plant stations. Plants are grown in receptacles on each plant station. The plant station is rotated by a drive system. Each plant station provides irrigation. Each plant station has a forced frame connected to the top of a plant support assembly. A forced frame is used to confine each plant to a known foot-print. This is necessary in indoor growing in order to make the production uniform and efficient.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-woven textile fabric of one or a combination of hemp, wool, cotton, cellulose and or other natural fibre, treated with a natural water proofing, air permeable and fungicide solution for geotextile fabrics. The geotextile fabric encourages a more fibrous root system within the plants root zone in the soil improving moisture and air movement while improving soil microbial life which assists with the plants fibrous root structure reducing soil erosion and improving plant survival. The fabric can be directly placed onto the ground and biodegrades over a period of years.

Abstract: A capillary irrigation pot system (20), comprising a pot housing (22), a pot liner (24) configurable for receiving within said pot housing (22), wherein once received within the pot housing (22) gives rise to an irrigation liquid reservoir extending between an inside wall surface of the pot housing (22) and an outside wall surface of the pot liner (24), and a capillary assembly (100) comprising a capillary media (106) received within a substantially liquid impermeable sheathe (108), where a first end of the capillary media (106) projecting from a first end of the sheath (108) extends at a bottom portion of the irrigation liquid reservoir, and a second end of the capillary media (100) projecting from a second end of the sheath extends within a bottom portion of the pot liner (24), and where an intermediate portion of the capillary assembly (100) is configured to extend over a top portion of the pot liner (24).

Abstract: A control method for preparing crop nutrient solution, applied in a regulating device, obtains growth data of crops, and determines a growth state of the crops according to the growth data of the crops. The proportion of the nutrient solution required by the crops is determined according to the growth states of the crops, and the culture solution is adjusted according to the proportion of the nutrient solution. After a preset time period, updated growth state of the crops is determined. When the culture solution does not meet the proportion of the nutrient solution corresponding to the updated growth state, the culture solution is adjusted again until the culture solution meet the proportion of the nutrient solution corresponding to the growth state of the crops.

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. 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. Plants may be indexed to efficiently expedite plant growth and optimize the time and plant density/spacing in each phase.

Abstract: An indoor garden device including a frame; at least two trays each having an upper surface and at least two plant containers; and at least one liquid vessel for containing liquid, the at least one liquid vessel is arranged to provide liquid to the plant containers. Said at least two trays are supported removably and separately on the frame.