Abstract: The present invention relates to a handheld tilling device. The device can be used to till small garden beds via a handheld, motorized device. The device is primarily comprised of at least one handle, at least one leveling plate, at least one blade, and at least one motor. During use, the device can be used in a handheld manner to till the soil in row-like patterns.

Abstract: A tractor three-point hitch control system may include a tractor having a main body and a three-point hitch coupled to the main body. The three-point hitch may include a first holding arm, a second holding arm, and a top link. The system further includes a first actuator to raise and lower the first holding arm, a second actuator to raise and lower the second holding arm independent of raising and lowering the first holding arm, and a controller to output control signals to the first actuator and the second actuator to adjust an orientation of the first holding arm relative to the second holding arm.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a shank assembly having a ground-engaging shank. Furthermore, the shank assembly includes a biasing element coupled to a frame of the agricultural implement via a first pivot joint and coupled to the ground-engaging shank via a second pivot joint. Additionally, the agricultural implement includes a load sensor(s) configured to generate data indicative of the load(s) being applied to the first and second pivot joints by the biasing element. In addition, the agricultural implement includes a computing system configured to determine when the ground-engaging shank is tripping or floating based on the data generated by the load sensor(s).

Abstract: A specific plan for traversing a lattice of a geographic region is generated and provided to an autonomous vehicle. A general plan that includes the lattice and a planned sequence of operator traversal data of the lattice is received. Actual operator traversal data used to traverse the geographical region is determined. A tolerance range that defines an allowable deviation from the general plan is determined. A first subset of the actual operator traversal data that is within the tolerance range and a second subset of the actual operator traversal data that is not within the tolerance range is determined. A specific plan for traversing the geographical region is formulated based on the first subset of the actual operator traversal data that is within the tolerance range. The specific plan is provided to the autonomous vehicle for controlling traversal of the geographical region by the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A control system for an agricultural machine includes a controller configured or programmed to control self-driving of the agricultural machine. In a case where preparation work, including at least one of replacement of an implement to be attached to the agricultural machine, maintenance of the implement, replacement of a part of the agricultural machine, maintenance of the part of the agricultural machine, or replenishment of supplies, is necessary to perform agricultural work, the controller is configured or programmed to move the agricultural machine to a preparation site where the preparation work is to be performed, before the agricultural work is performed.

Abstract: A tillage implement includes a computing system configured to determine the total load being applied to a disk gang of the implement based on data generated by the one or more load sensors. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine a normalized number of disks on the disk gang based on the surface area of each disk on the disk gang that is in contact with soil in a field across which the tillage implement is traveling. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine an average load per disk being applied to the disk gang based on the determined total load and the determined normalized number of disks. In addition, the computing system is configured to determine an operational status of the tillage implement based on the determined average load per disk.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a LiDAR sensor configured to generate a three-dimensional point cloud depicting a portion of a field surface present within a field of view of the LiDAR sensor. Furthermore, the agricultural machine includes a computing system configured to receive the generated three-dimensional point cloud from the LiDAR sensor. Additionally, the computing system is configured to generate a plurality of two-dimensional point cloud slices from the received three-dimensional point cloud, with the plurality of two-dimensional point cloud slices being spaced apart from each other such that each of two-dimensional point cloud slices corresponds to a different two-dimensional plane within the received three-dimensional point cloud. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine a surface finish parameter associated with the portion of the field surface present within the field of view of the LiDAR sensor based on the generated plurality of two-dimensional point cloud slices.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for automatically leveling an agricultural implement being towed by a work vehicle includes receiving data associated with a field profile of a forward portion of a field positioned in front of the work vehicle relative to a direction of travel of the work vehicle, and identifying an inclined surface within the forward portion of the field that the work vehicle will encounter as the work vehicle tows the agricultural implement across the field based at least in part on the data. The method also includes determining one or more control actions to maintain an inclination angle of the agricultural implement within a predetermined angular inclination range based at least in part on the identification of the inclined surface, and executing the one or more control actions as at least one of the work vehicle or the agricultural implement travels across the inclined surface.

Abstract: The setting processing part registers the first work corresponding to the work vehicle that automatically travels in the work range within the field F, and registers the second work corresponding to the work vehicle that automatically travels in the work range within the field F. The generation processing part generates the target route for causing the work vehicle to automatically travel for the work range, based on work information of the first work, and generates the target route for causing the work vehicle to automatically travel for the work range, based on work information of each of the first work and the second work, in a case where each of the first work and the second work is registered.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a body configured to traverse a field, the body carrying tillage elements configured to engage soil. At least one lift element is configured to raise the tillage elements above ground. A sensor is configured to detect a position of tillage elements above the ground. A computing device is configured to compare the detected position to a reference to detect damage to the agricultural machine. A method includes generating a first representation of tillage elements, traversing a field with the tillage elements engaging soil of the field, raising the tillage elements above ground to disengage the soil of the field, generating a second representation of the tillage elements while the tillage elements are above the ground, and comparing the second representation to the first representation to detect damage to the agricultural implement. Generating and comparing the representations are performed by at least one computing device.

Abstract: A product distribution system for an air seeder includes a plurality of furrow openers and a plurality of product distributors mounted on an implement frame. Each product distributor comprises a seed container and a plurality of seed delivery conduits extending radially outward from the seed container. A seed meter apparatus is connected to receive the seed product from the seed container and operative to meter seeds of the seed product into each of the seed delivery conduits. A seed product dispenser is operative to convey a seed product from a seed product tank into each seed container, and is operative to maintain a level of the seed product in each seed container above a selected level. The product distributors are spaced across the width of the implement frame.

Abstract: A lower planting arm of a row unit that includes a first linkage arm having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and a second linkage arm laterally opposing the first linkage arm and having a third end laterally opposite to the first end of the first linkage arm and a fourth end longitudinally opposite to the third end and laterally opposite to the second end of the first linkage arm. The lower planting arm also includes a first bracket that fixedly engages with the first linkage arm and the second linkage arm at a first position that is between to the first end and the third end, and a second bracket that fixedly engages with the first linkage arm and the second linkage at a second position opposite to the first position that is between the second end and the fourth end.

Abstract: An agricultural machine system includes: an agricultural work vehicle; an agricultural work machine coupled with the agricultural work vehicle and configured for mowing a crop material, the agricultural work machine including: a frame; a plurality of rotary discs coupled with the frame and including a first rotary disc and a second rotary disc, the plurality of rotary discs each including a rotational axis; a rock guard apparatus coupled with the frame and positioned below the plurality of rotary discs; and at least one knife configured for cutting the crop material, the at least one knife being coupled with the frame and positioned between the rotational axis of the first rotary disc and the rotational axis of the second rotary disc.

Abstract: A walk-behind lawnmower and accompanying method of use allows for height adjustment of the cutting deck relative to all four wheels simultaneously. This is achieved using a linkage that runs along the cutting deck and that connects the front and rear wheel assemblies. Movement of the entire mechanism is achieved using a lever operatively connected to the linkage. The linkage is retained in place through the use of a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a locking pin, a pin engagement mechanism, such as a lug, provided on the linkage, and an array of pin receptacles spaced longitudinally along the cutting deck. The pin engagement mechanism selectively engages the pin when the pin engages a designated pin receptacle on the cutting deck, retaining the cutting deck at a height determined by the prevailing location of the pin which, in turn, is determined by the selected pin receptacle.

Abstract: A lawnmower includes a cutting deck including an aperture extending through the cutting deck, the aperture comprising a first motor portion, a second motor portion, and a central portion joining the first motor portion and the second motor portion. The lawnmower further includes a first electric motor received within the first motor portion and coupled to a first cutting blade positioned below the cutting deck and a second electric motor received within the second motor portion and coupled to a second cutting blade positioned below the cutting deck.

Abstract: A riding lawn mower includes: a seat; a frame; a mowing element; a deck surrounding and forming a mowing space for accommodating at least part of the mowing element; and a first motor for driving the mowing element to rotate. The first motor includes a rotor assembly including a rotor shaft enabled to rotate about a rotation axis and a stator assembly, a motor housing surrounding and forming an accommodation cavity for accommodating at least part of the stator assembly. The rotor shaft passes through the motor housing in a direction of the rotation axis and is at least partially located outside the motor housing; the deck is provided with a first through hole for the first motor to pass through so that the motor housing is at least partially located in the mowing space. The first motor of the riding lawn mower has a good cooling effect.

Abstract: A method of detecting foreign objects in crop material includes transferring a cut crop material through a sensing area. Electrodes are arranged around a periphery of the sensing area. A first electromagnetic field is generated by broadcasting first electromagnetic radiation from a first electrode into the sensing area. A first attribute related to the first electromagnetic field is measured at some of the electrodes. A second electromagnetic field is generated by broadcasting second electromagnetic radiation from a second electrode into the sensing area. A second attribute related to the second electromagnetic field is measured at some of the electrodes. The first and second attributes are correlated to a property of a material in the sensing area, and thus, foreign objects may be detected in crop material. Related systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes cleaning sieves for separating grain kernels from grain chaff, clean grain collectors arranged below respective ones of the at least two cleaning sieves for receiving the separated grain kernels therefrom, and a clean grain transporter coupled to the grain collectors and arranged to receive the separated grain kernels from the grain collectors and transport the grain kernels towards a grain storage. The clean grain transporter is configured to simultaneously facilitate a first crop stream including primarily grain kernels coming from a first one of the clean grain collectors and a second crop stream including primarily grain kernels coming from another one of the clean grain collectors. A camera system captures an image of a sample of the grain kernels in the first crop stream and an image of a sample of the grain kernels in the second crop stream.

Abstract: A self-propelled harvester is disclosed. The self-propelled harvester includes a mounting device, which has a feed means for harvested material, for mounting an attachment on the harvester. An adapter unit may be detachably arranged between the mounting device and the attachment, such that the adapter unit is designed to couple the attachment to the mounting device. Further, the adapter unit may be configured to adjust an inclination of the attachment with respect to the mounting device in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction.

Abstract: An assembly and a method for management of an agricultural area. The assembly comprises at least an elongated truss and an associated chassis with at least one wheel with which the truss can be moved in a circular or linear manner over the arable area, and at least one cultivator which is attached to or provided on the truss by means of a robotic arm. The assembly also comprises a plurality of crates and a conveyor system provided on the truss along its longitudinal extension, wherein at least one crate is movable in a certain direction by the conveyor system along the longitudinal extension of the truss and can be brought to a predetermined position, in particular adjacent to a cultivator.

Abstract: A pickup assembly (10) for an agricultural vehicle (1), in particular a forage harvester or a baler, includes: a frame (200); a pickup drum (210) carried by the frame (200) and carrying a plurality of tines (211); and a windguard assembly (220) carried by the frame (200) and including a roller (221) carried in front of the pickup drum (210) and defining a roller axis (RA). A guidance plate (230) is provided that is pivotable about a pivot axis (PA) that is coaxial with the roller axis (RA).

Abstract: A spine for providing structural support for a dual rotor harvesting machine, the spine having a first surface that is solid and directed towards a first rotor configured to rotate about a first axis and a second surface that is solid and directed towards a second rotor configured to rotate about a second axis. The spine also having at least one threshing insert positioned directly on the first surface and extending longitudinally along the first axis of the spine and at least one threshing insert positioned directly on the second surface and extending longitudinally along the second axis of the spine.

Abstract: A MOG limiting device, herein described as a MOG limiter, approximates a portion of the curvilinear length of a concave. The MOG limiting device can include a connection point near the middle of a concave, slightly offset from center. A bolt, washer and nut assembly protrudes downwardly from the underside of the concave. Two assemblies are positioned in the middle of each side of the concave. The assemblies cooperate with a mounting plate on the MOG limiters to form an upper concave connection and a lower concave connection in each half of the concave. In the cross frame, insert slots are positioned to receive a hinge point located at the end of each arced member making up the frame (rail supports). The hinge points are slidably inserted into the opening and then rotated upwardly to be positioned adjacent to and in conformity with the curvature of the underside of the concave with the connection assemblies holding the MOG limiter in place.

Abstract: A spring release function is provided for releasing the concave of the threshing system of a combine harvester, to allow large objects to be released from the space between the threshing rotor and concave. An adjustment and release unit supports the concave beneath a threshing unit and has a rotary control shaft, an actuator for controlling an angular position of the rotary control shaft, and a set of concave support arms which extend downwardly from the rotary control shaft to the concave. A linkage including the actuator also has a series spring arrangement for releasing the concave.

Abstract: A round baler implement includes a forming belt having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end coupled together by a retaining pin to secure the forming belt in an endless loop. An image sensor is positioned and operable to capture an image of the retaining pin. A baler controller receives a current image of the retaining pin from the image sensor and determines a wear condition of the retaining pin therefrom. The baler controller may then communicate a notification signal to a communicator providing the wear condition of the retaining pin, thereby notifying user of the condition of the retaining pin so that the user may decide to replace the retaining pin when necessary.

Abstract: A baler implement includes a bale formation system operable to form crop material into a bale and eject the bale into an unloading zone. An object detection sensor is positioned to detect data related to the unloading zone. A baler controller is operable to determine if an object is present in the unloading zone or if an object is not present in the unloading zone based on a data signal from the object detection sensor. When an object is not present in the unloading zone, the controller may initiate the bale ejection sequence to eject the bale. When an object is present in the unloading zone, the controller may prevent initiation of the bale ejection sequence to prevent ejection of the bale onto the object.

Abstract: Irradiation with main light for photosynthesis and irradiation with additional light with which irradiation can be performed in addition to the main light are performed in at least a part of a cultivation period from sowing to harvesting, and the additional light includes at least additional signal light among the additional signal light of which a light intensity periodically fluctuates and additional moderate light of which a light intensity gently changes as compared with the additional signal light.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a personalized plant care method and system, and a readable storage medium. The method includes: receiving a plant added by a user, and obtaining attribute information of the plant; determining an initial care scheme of the plant according to the attribute information of the plant; obtaining care skill level information of the current user to adjust the initial care scheme, so as to determine a personalized care scheme of the plant; and outputting the personalized care scheme of the plant to the current user.

Abstract: A fixing clip structure for a flower plant contains: a first clip, a second clip, and a flexible element. The first clip includes a first press portion, a first curved claw, and a first clamp sheet. The second clip includes a second press portion, a second curved claw, and a second clamp sheet. The flexible element is a V-shaped flexible sheet one-piece formed with and between the first curved claw of the first press portion of the first clip and the second curved claw of the second press portion of the second clip. The V-shaped flexible sheet includes a first wing, a second wing, and an arcuate cavity. The V-shaped flexible sheet is configured to expand and retract the first press portion and the second press portion, thus clamping and unclamping the first curved claw and the second curved claw.

Abstract: An on-demand thermal insulator system has a a body that is configured to transition between a collapsed form non-deployed state and a deployed state. The body while in the non-deployed state allows a transfer of thermal energy through a defined boundary. The body while in the deployed state in resisting the transfer of thermal energy resists transfer through the defined boundary. In particular configurations, the body has a layer disposed between two material that receives fluid when transitioning from the non-deployed state to the deployed state.

Abstract: A light for growing plants includes at least one light source for generating light for growing at least one plant to be grown, at least one detection device for detecting at least one state parameter of the plant, and at least one adjustment device for moving the at least one light source relative to the plant depending on the at least one state parameter. Moreover, an apparatus and a method for growing plants are described.

Abstract: A tree trunk guard is being configured in a semi-circle shape. The tree trunk guard includes a minor semi-circle edge having a first minor semi-circle edge endpoint and a second minor semi-circle edge endpoint, a major semi-circle edge having a first major semi-circle edge endpoint and a second major semi-circle edge endpoint, a first edge configured to be positioned between the first minor semi-circle edge endpoint and the first major semi-circle edge endpoint, and a second edge configured to be positioned between the second minor semi-circle edge endpoint and the second major semi-circle edge endpoint.

Abstract: A supporting bar includes: a first fastening member which extends along a circumference of a trunk of a tree and includes a plurality of first circumferential portions each having one surface disposed in contact with a circumferential surface of the trunk of the tree and a first protruding portion disposed between the plurality of first circumferential portions and formed to protrude to extend from the first circumferential portions away from the trunk of the tree; and a second fastening member which extends along the circumference of the trunk of the tree and includes a plurality of second circumferential portions each having one surface disposed in contact with the circumferential surface of the trunk of the tree and a second protruding portion disposed between the plurality of second circumferential portions and formed to protrude to extend from the second circumferential portions away from the trunk of the tree.

Abstract: Some variations provide a biomedia composition comprising: from 50 wt % to 75 wt % total carbon, on a dry basis, according to ASTM D5373, wherein the total carbon is renewable according to ASTM D6866 (14C/12C isotopic ratio); from 20 wt % to 40 wt % oxygen, on a dry basis, according ASTM D5373; from 3 wt % to 10 wt % hydrogen, on a dry basis, according to ASTM D5373; and from 0.1 wt % to 2 wt % nitrogen, on a dry basis, according to ASTM D5373, wherein the biomedia composition is characterized by volatile-matter content from 50 wt % to 75 wt %, according to ASTM D3175; wherein the biomedia composition is characterized by ash content from 1 wt % to 25 wt %, according to ASTM D3174; and wherein the biomedia composition is characterized by moisture content from 0 to 75 wt %, according to ASTM D3173. Processes are also described to make and use the biomedia compositions.

Abstract: A cloud-based irrigation system may receive a tethering request from a plurality of irrigation controllers. Each irrigation controller controls a plurality of irrigation zones. A cloud-based irrigation system may connect the plurality of irrigation controllers to the cloud-based irrigation controller. A cloud-based irrigation system may generate irrigation instructions for the plurality of irrigation controllers from the cloud-based irrigation controller.

Abstract: An irrigation manager may receive, from a mobile device, a job status notification for a job within a watering area, the job status notification including job information and location information. An irrigation manager may, based on the job status notification, determine, within the watering area, an irrigation zone associated with a local irrigation controller in which the job is located. An irrigation manager may, based on the job information, generate irrigation instructions for the irrigation zone. An irrigation manager may transmit the irrigation instructions from the irrigation manager to the local irrigation controller.

Abstract: A cloud-based irrigation system may receive, at a cloud-based irrigation controller, irrigation information for a first plurality of irrigation zones for a first irrigation controller and a second plurality of irrigation zones for a second irrigation controller. A cloud-based irrigation system may, based on the irrigation information, generate a stack, the stack including a set of irrigation zones, the set of irrigation zones including a first irrigation zone from the first plurality of irrigation zones and a second irrigation zone of the second plurality of irrigation zones, the first irrigation zone and the second irrigation zone actuated simultaneously.

Abstract: An irrigation decision support system that integrates IOT (Internet of Things), artificial intelligence and user defined zone details for improving agricultural yield. The system factors in and monitors microclimatic conditions, soil water balance and predicts water loss in the future for efficient irrigation planning by using robust machine learning models. The user-defined zone inputs include factors like crop type, old irrigation, old depletion, future rainfall, soil profile and many other factors and provides recommendations to farmers via a mobile application.

Abstract: The present embodiment provides a method (100) and a system (200) of notifying a user for regulating a flow of water. The method (100) involves the following steps: sensing a moisture level and a water level of a soil: comparing the moisture level and the water level with a standard value and determining the amount of water required by a grown crop: texting the user of the amount of water and monitoring the action taken by the user: sensing the moisture level and the water level of the soil and calling the user when the flow of water is not regulated: escalating and notifying a field manager when the call is not answered and taking a feedback from the user for the problem.

Abstract: A device for watering a tree comprises a water container, an inlet to receive water into the container, an inlet valve configured to close the inlet to the container when a water level within the container reaches a maximum water level and open when the water level drops below the maximum water level, a pressure relief mechanism to limit a pressure in the container to a maximum pressure greater than ambient pressure, and one or more outlets to allow water to discharge from the container to apply water to a rootzone of a tree in use.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing method and systems includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed about or around the growing system and comparing the sensor data against standard operating data protocols for operating conditions within the growing system. The growing method and system further detects if an operational risk exists based on the comparison of the sensor data and if the operational safety risk is detected, modify at least one of the plurality of growing components. The growing system may include a cabinet structure along with one or more processing devices.

Abstract: A breeding method for rapidly stabilizing cotton distant hybridization progeny is disclosed. It belongs to the technical field of plant breeding. The disclosure is based on VSG (G. barbadense semi-compatible material) as female parent, general G. hirsutum materials as male parent of the cross to get F1 generation of G. barbadense-G. hirsutum hybrid materials, and treats the F1 generation of young bolls with 0.03-0.05% of colchicine aqueous solution to induce F2 generation to separate the stable intermediate materials or new varieties with excellent genes of both G. barbadense and G. hirsutum, so as to produce new cotton germplasm resources. The main innovation of the present disclosure lies in that it changes the previous treatment position and method of colchicine on cotton plant, and the disclosure is not limited by haploid and directly treats the cotton bolls on F1 cotton plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 42-BU1911 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 42-BU1911 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 42-BU1911 RZ.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 08237 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 08260 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 08261 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 09197 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: A novel pennycress variety designated B3 is provided. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of pennycress variety B3, to the plants of pennycress variety B3, to plant parts of pennycress variety B3, to methods for producing a pennycress plant by crossing a plant of pennycress variety B3 with a plant of another pennycress variety, and to methods for producing a plant of pennycress variety B3 containing in its genetic material one or more gene edits, backcross conversion traits, or transgenes and to the pennycress plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: A novel pennycress variety designated B28 is provided. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of pennycress variety B28, to the plants of pennycress variety B28, to plant parts of pennycress variety B28, to methods for producing a pennycress plant by crossing a plant of pennycress variety B28 with a plant of another pennycress variety, and to methods for producing a plant of pennycress variety B28 containing in its genetic material one or more gene edits, backcross conversion traits, or transgenes and to the pennycress plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Diplotaxis tenuifolia seed designated 89-WR014 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including an early-medium to medium flowering time, and a medium divided leaf. The present invention also relates to a Diplotaxis tenuifolia plant produced by growing the 89-WR014 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the wild rocket cultivar, represented by wild rocket variety 89-WR014 RZ.