Abstract: An agricultural device with a wear resistant coating comprising a shank portion that may be attached to an agricultural implement. First and second rear wings connect to an intermediate portion that connects to the shank portion. First and second shoulders are formed at the points where the rear wings meet the intermediate portion, and a patch of wear resistant coating is applied at each of the first and second shoulders. A first edge tapers forwardly from the first rear wing to a point, and a second edge tapers forwardly from the second rear wing to the point. Wear resistant coating may also be applied to the first and second edges or the point. Wear resistant coating may be applied to the agricultural device in a pattern that is specific to soil type.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a disk assembly having a hanger and a disk blade. Furthermore, the agricultural implement includes first and second fasteners coupling the hanger to a frame member of the agricultural implement. Additionally, the agricultural implement includes a first load sensor configured to generate data indicative of a first load being applied to the first fastener by the disk assembly. Moreover, the agricultural implement includes a second load sensor configured to generate data indicative of a second load being applied to the second fastener by the disk assembly. In addition, the agricultural implement includes a computing system configured to determine when the disk blade is bent based on the data generated by the first and second load sensors.

Abstract: A tillage implement includes a frame and a disk gang supported on the frame, with the disk gang having a disk gang shaft and a plurality of disks spaced apart from each other along the disk gang shaft. Furthermore, the tillage implement includes a load sensor configured to generate data indicative of a load being applied to the disk gang and a computing system communicatively coupled to the load sensor. In this respect, the computing system is configured to monitor the load being applied to the disk gang based on the data generated by the load sensor. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine a number of times that the monitored load crosses a baseline load value during a given time interval. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine when the disk gang is plugged based on the determined number of times.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a soil strength generation system that generates an output indicator of soil strength. A control system generates on action signal based on the soil strength.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining status information regarding a status of an agricultural working tool of an agricultural working machine used for treating an agricultural area is disclosed. The agricultural working tool is tracked by way of a radar sensor in order to obtain radar sensor data, and the status information regarding the status of the agricultural working tool is ascertained using the radar sensor data of the radar sensor by way of a computing unit.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for monitoring the status of shank assembly of agricultural implements includes a shank assembly configured to supported relative to an agricultural implement, the shank assembly including a shank. The system also includes a surface profile sensor configured generate data indicative of a surface profile of an aft portion of the field located rearward of the shank assembly relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural implement. Additionally, the system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the surface profile sensor. The controller is configured to monitor the data received from the surface profile sensor and determine an operating status of the shank assembly based at least in part on the surface profile of the aft portion of the field.

Abstract: A disc blade angle adjustment system for a tillage implement includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to control a front row actuator to adjust a front angle of a front row of disc blades relative to a lateral axis of the tillage implement based on an amount of residue at a location of the tillage implement. In addition, the controller is configured to control a rear row actuator to adjust a rear angle of a rear row of disc blades relative to the lateral axis of the tillage implement based on a degree of soil compaction at the location of the tillage implement.

Abstract: A method for generating a crop phenology prediction (7) is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing crop phenology training data (1) for a plurality of crops and a plurality of locations (17); training a machine learning system (6) using the crop phenology training data (1); providing a selection of the plurality of crops and a specific location (18); and generating a crop phenology prediction (7) for a selection of the plurality of crops at a specific location (18) using the trained machine learning system (6). Further, a system (21) for generating a crop phenology prediction (7) is provided.

Abstract: A signal processor in an agricultural system aggregates sensor samples to obtain an aggregated sensor value. A localization system identifies sensor samples used to obtain the aggregated sensor value and generates a localized sensor value. The agricultural system generates an action signal based on the localized sensor value.

Abstract: A seed treating assembly includes a chute assembly, a first metering roller, a second metering roller, at least one nozzle, and a trough. The chute assembly includes a first inclined treating surface and a second inclined treating surface. The first metering roller is supported by the chute assembly and is configured to meter a first seed curtain of seeds to the first inclined treating surface. The second metering roller is supported by the chute assembly and is configured to meter a second seed curtain of seeds to the second inclined treating surface. The at least one nozzle is supported by the chute assembly. The at least one nozzle is configured to spray directly the first seed curtain and the second seed curtain with a liquid treatment spray. The trough is operably connected to the chute. The first and second inclined treating surfaces are substantially planar.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agricultural implement (1, 4) comprising a feed system for an agricultural product (5). The feed system comprises a flow path (12); an airflow generating unit (14) arranged in fluid communication with the flow path (12); a at least one metering device arranged to provide the agricultural product (5) to the airflow in the flow path (12); at least one distribution unit (20) connected to the flow path (12) downstream of the at least one metering device, wherein the at least one distribution unit (20) comprises at least one outlet (22); at least one sensor (303) arranged to measure a quantity relating to the flow path (12); and a control unit (200) arranged to control (160) the airflow generating unit (14) to obtain a desired airflow in the flow path (12) based on measurements by the at least one sensor (303). The flow path (12) comprises a measurement part comprising a first part having a first cross section area and a second part having a second cross section area.

Abstract: A device may include a seed hopper fluidly connected to a seed meter, the seed meter may comprise: a follower, the follower including one or more brushes, wherein the fluted roller may include one or more grooves, and wherein the one or more brushes may be configured to abut portions of the fluted roller; a roller shutoff disposed adjacent to the fluted roller and including one or more teeth, wherein the one or more teeth are configured to interface with the one or more grooves; a funnel fluidly connected to an outlet chamber, wherein the outlet chamber may be fluidly connected to the funnel, a blower, and a drop tube. The blower may introduce air into the outlet chamber and drop tube. A device may include a ground wheel mechanically coupled to the fluted roller and roller shutoff.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a toolbar, a plurality of stationary brackets fixed to the toolbar, a plurality of row units, and a plurality of locking mechanisms. Each stationary bracket has at least one lateral member oriented parallel to the toolbar. Each row unit is coupled to a sliding bracket, and each sliding bracket is carried by and configured to slide along the at least one lateral member of a corresponding stationary bracket. Each locking mechanism is configured to fix a position of a corresponding one of the sliding brackets relative to the corresponding stationary bracket. Methods of adjusting a spacing between row units are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compost and planting system and a method thereof are disclosed, wherein a sewage produced from the organic waste contained in a composting container during decomposition is drained into circulation hubs positioned below a filtering bottom of a composter arrangement and flows into an air-water flowing chamber of an air-water source arrangement through liquid slots of a plurality of circulation hubs positioned in the air-water flowing chamber. A liquid is fed into the air-water flowing chamber of the air-water source arrangement via a liquid inlet to carry the sewage to flow in a lower portion of the air-water flowing chamber while an upper portion of the air-water flowing chamber is maintained to have a flow of air, such that the liquid in the lower portion of the air-water flowing chamber enters the circulation hubs through the liquid slots thereof to be absorbed by the planting soil contained in a soil tub and the circulation hubs positioned below the soil tub.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a soil strength generation system that generates an output indicator of soil strength. A control system generates on action signal based on the soil strength.

Abstract: A method for operating a root crop conveying machine is provided, as well as a root crop conveying machine. Sensor data are recorded by at least one optical sensor. The optical sensor is directed to a measurement region of a flow of harvested material conveyed by at least one conveying element in a conveying direction. On the basis of the sensor data, mass data characterizing at least a mass of at least a part of the harvested material are calculated by an evaluation device. Yield data are calculated and provided by the evaluation device at least on the basis of the mass data. The yield data reflect at least the mass and/or a value calculated on the basis of the mass.

Abstract: A method includes cutting hay in an agricultural field, determining a mass of the hay, determining a moisture content of the hay, determining an ash content of the hay, calculating a corrected yield of the hay, and labeling the hay with an indicator of the corrected yield of the hay. The corrected yield is based on the mass, the moisture content, and the ash content of the hay.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mower knife device (100) with (i) a double-knife cutting system (111), wherein the double-knife cutting system (111) comprises an upper cutting knife (140) and a lower cutting knife (180), which are configured to be movable in translation relatively to one another, wherein the upper cutting knife (140) and the lower cutting knife (180) each comprise a plurality of blade elements (145) and a knife back (144, 184), wherein the blade elements (145) are connected to each other via the knife back (144, 183) and are arranged substantially in a knife plane (150), and (ii) a knife bar (110) which comprises a first extension (112) in the direction of an axis (170) orthogonal to the knife plane (150) and which is configured to hold the double-knife cutting system (111), wherein a gap (160) is arranged between the knife bar (110) and the double-knife cutting system (111), wherein a section of the knife back (144, 184) adjoins the gap (160), wherein the section of the knife back (144, 184) adjo

Abstract: A straw and chaff spreader for use with a combine harvester, having two side-by-side housings, each housing having an egress, with a centrally axially disposed rotatable member in each housing and extending above the housing. Each rotatable member rotates upper flails above the housing to engage and spread some of the straw and chaff, remaining straw and chaff falling along a contoured surface of the rotatable member into the housing, and also rotates lower arms within the housings to generate air flow to eject the remaining straw and chaff through the egress. The flails overlap and so are disposed at different heights to avoid interference during rotation.

Abstract: A harvesting machine includes a main frame having a main actuator; a cutting frame having a crop guiding surface including a plurality of slots extending in a direction of travel of crop over the crop guiding surface and a plurality of knives pivotally mounted below the crop guiding surface; an outer frame being pivotable around a common pivot axis and being connected to the actuator; an inner frame having a plurality of operating units, and a selector mechanism configured to selectively engage one or more of the plurality of operating units. The outer frame includes an axis for pivotally holding a plurality of levers, each lever being pivotally connected to an operating unit of each knife. Guides are provided for lateral movement of the crop guiding surface with the plurality of knives from an operating position into a servicing position and vice versa.

Abstract: A harvesting attachment includes a supporting frame, which is movable in a forward direction over a field. A pick-up device is attached to the supporting frame for picking up crop produce from the field. A height-adjustable cross-feeding auger is attached to the supporting frame. The cross-feeding auger is driveable by a drive shaft rotatably supported on the frame. A telescopic cardan shaft is arranged between the drive shaft and the cross-feeding auger to communicate torque therebetween.

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: 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 windrow picker is equipped with a supporting frame movable in a forward direction across a field. The frame having mounted thereon a pick-up drum, an output conveyor and a first rocker. The first rocker is mounted at its upper, rearward end on the frame so as to be pivotable about a transversely extending axis of rotation. A second rocker is hinged to the first rocker at the lower, front end of the first rocker at a mounting so as to be pivotable about a transversely extending axis. The second rocker supports a front, lower hold-down roller and a rear, upper hold-down roller. The lowest possible position of the second rocker is limited by a stop which cooperates with a counter stop. The counter stop is attached to the frame.

Abstract: A tree rooting enclosure apparatus including a body housing with a cylindrical body base culminating into a pair of opposing end openings. The body and end openings are structured to accommodate a portion of a plant therethrough. The apparatus as a whole may be made of two removably engaged elongate halves structured to surround a selected portion of a plant and attach to itself forming a water-resistant fit around the selected portion of the plant.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to systems and methods for cost effective evaluation of the suitability of tree growth in a planting area before planting. Factors considered include whether the water and heat conditions of the area to be planted are suitable for the growth and development of the trees to be cultivated and how long the nutrient content in the soil can support the growth of the tree. The invention provides a “plug-and-play” urban landscape tree growth predictor. By inserting a “plunger” with a specialized sensor into the area to be planted, the instrument can automatically capture environmental data to drive the tree growth model, thus quickly simulating the tree's future growth. Through this method, the future growth trend of trees can be predicted and analyzed before planting to reduce the growth risk after planting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pruning pot device. The device is comprised of a body, a plurality of hinges, and a plurality of latches. The body may be of various sizes to accommodate different plants or trees and may include indicia on any surface. The device further comprises a plurality of openings on the bottom surface of the body, allowing the roots of the plants to grow without obstruction. In addition, the device is comprised of a root blocker to allow the user to block the openings if they wish. The latches allow the device to be secured in a closed position when not in use and the hinges allow the device to be opened and closed. The pruning pot device of the present invention is useful in pruning and cultivating plants and trees with minimal risk of killing the plants.

Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating growth of an organism. One aspect relates to a an environmental growth capsule which includes an “intelligent skin” infrastructure and growth capsules called biovoxels for the purposes of controlled variation of environmental parameters. Each biovoxel surrounds at least one growing biological material or organism, such as a plant or other biological organism and may contain appropriate growth media, such as soil, positioned in a hybrid plant product template. Further, in one aspect, at least one sensor monitors at least one environmental condition in each biovoxel and outputs sensed signals: and at least one actuator is actuated in response to actuation signals provided from a processor. The processor receives the sensed signals and outputs the actuation signals to change the at least one environmental condition. The capsule may be enabled with artificial intelligence.

Abstract: Apparatus and processes to grow a biomaterial made of aerial mycelium by sensing and controlling airborne mist concentration, regardless of relative humidity. A growth matrix comprising a growth medium and a fungus, is grown under controlled environmental conditions to produce a mycelium product. To control growth conditions precisely and efficiently, airborne mist is electronically detected using one or more sensors, configured to measure airborne mist concentration visually, optically, chemically, electromagnetically, or by laser, ultrasonically, with radar, or other means. Electronic detection of airborne mist using one or more sensors generates a signal that is transmitted to a processor that can either maintain, increase, or decrease airborne mist concentration in a growth environment. The present invention provides processes of growing mycelium that are repeatable and resource efficient, while providing high quality and quantity mycelium-based products.

Abstract: A three-dimensional ground vegetation reinforcement structure within which a plurality of seeds for a selected plant are disposed at or near a plant starting material connected to a three dimensional structure wherein the three dimensional structure has a plurality of apertures to allow the selected plant to grow through the apertures and further including upper elements in the general form and shape of the vegetative parts of the selected plant such that the vegetative parts of the upper elements are artificial and represent the matured portion of the selected plant until the seeds of the selected plant germinate and grow to maturity, and wherein the three dimensional structure has a base portion at the bottom of the three dimensional structure.

Abstract: A root irrigation spike apparatus includes a central body, a chamber traversing the central body, an irrigation post communicably coupled to the chamber having at least one irrigation aperture, and a self-piercing needle portion communicably coupled to the chamber having a tapered diameter.

Abstract: An information processing device according to the present technology includes an event determining section configured to determine occurrence or nonoccurrence of an event on the basis of a measurement result of a microscopic measuring unit configured to perform measurement of a microscopic measurement area as an area of a first size in a measurement target, and a control section configured to perform control, in a case where the event determining section determines that the event has occurred, such that a macroscopic measuring unit configured to perform measurement of a macroscopic measurement area as an area of a larger size than the first size in the measurement target performs measurement targeted at the macroscopic measurement area having relation to the microscopic measurement area in which the event is determined to have occurred.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a hydroponic apparatus (10) and to methods of use of the same. The apparatus (10) comprises a reservoir (12) for a liquid, a growth vessel (14) for a plant and an air supply (22). A tank (20) is disposed in the reservoir (12). The tank (20) is in fluidic communication with the reservoir (12), with the growth vessel (14) and with the air supply (22). The tank (20) comprises an inlet valve (Vi) for allowing liquid in the reservoir (12) to enter the tank (20) and an outlet valve (Vp) for allowing air in the tank (20) to vent to atmosphere. The apparatus (10) further comprises a controller (23) for activating and deactivating the air supply (22).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to CYP710A genes associated with enhanced healthy sterols in plants. Also disclosed are plants comprising altered expression or activity of the CYP710A genes along with related methods for enhancing healthy sterols in plants. Also provided are oils and compositions containing altered sterol levels.

Abstract: A method for increasing yield or vigor of a plant is provided, which includes the selective removal of the plant's shoot apical meristem at a period between vegetative growth stage 1 and vegetative growth stage 2, or between vegetative growth stage 2 and vegetative growth stage 3.

Abstract: Provided herein are various aspects related to increasing the proportion of omega-3 fatty acid in seed oil produced by a plurality of Brassica plants, which have been modified to produce seed oil comprising at least one of EPA, DHA and DPA. It relates to a method to increase the proportion of long-chain omega-3 fatty acid in seed oil produced by a plurality of Brassica oilseed plants comprising growing the Brassica oilseed plants in the presence of an increased amount of nitrogen as compared to a standard amount of nitrogen, wherein the Brassica oilseed plants have been modified to produce seed oil with at least one of EPA, DHA and DPA.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gene which, when mutated, results in presence of many male flowers and absence of female flowers in watermelon. Plants comprising mutant alleles of this gene are useful as pollenizers in the production of triploid, seedless watermelon fruits.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV856636. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV856636, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV856636 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV856636 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV856636.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV927891. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV927891, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV927891 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV927891 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV927891.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010405. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010405, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010405 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010405.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010395. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010395, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010395 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010395.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV880075. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV880075, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV880075 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV880075 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV880075.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV880601. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV880601, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV880601 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV880601 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV880601.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV885041. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV885041, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV885041 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV885041 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV885041.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010396. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010396, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010396 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010396.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010397. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010397, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010397 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010397.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010363. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010363, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010363 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010363.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010399. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010399, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010399 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010399.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010387. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010387, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010387 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010387.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010388. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010388, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010388 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010388.