Abstract: Example embodiments relate to gardening tools and techniques for making gardening tools. An example garden tool may include an elongated handle with a first end and a second end and a gardening head configured to form a hole in a ground surface. The gardening head includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the gardening head is positioned proximate the second end of the elongated handle and has an inverted frustum configuration. The lower portion of the gardening head includes a rounded conical tip that can form holes according to designed dimensions for planting seeds or plants. In some examples, the garden tool includes multiple gardening heads for creating holes concurrently.

Abstract: A motorized machine for ground or soil cultivation. The machine includes a grip located on the side of a first end of the machine for gripping the machine; a tool head mounted on the side of a second end of the machine opposite the first end, the tool head supporting at least two tools; a body connecting the first and second ends, a rotational element for rotating the tools in counter-rotating directions around separate parallel axes of rotation, the axes of rotation of the tools extending, in the use configuration of the machine, in parallel planes substantially perpendicular to the surface of the ground or the soil, the at least two tools each including claws having a round cross-section and a curved shape.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a frame, a ground-engaging tool supported on the frame, and a sensor. Additionally, the implement includes a sensor support assembly configured to support the sensor relative to the frame. The sensor support assembly includes a first support arm extending along a longitudinal axis of the from a first end to a second end, with the first end coupled to the frame and the second end coupled to the sensor. Moreover, the sensor support assembly includes a second support arm extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end, with the first end coupled to the frame and the second end arm coupled to the sensor. In addition, an oblique angle is defined between the longitudinal axis of the first support arm and the longitudinal axis of the second support arm.

Abstract: An agricultural system for identifying wing hop may include an agricultural implement having a central frame section and a wing frame section pivotably coupled to the central frame section, with the central frame section and the wing frame section supporting a plurality of ground engaging tools configured to engage a field during an agricultural operation. The agricultural system further includes a wing sensor configured to generate data indicative of a draft force on the wing frame section during the agricultural operation. Additionally, the agricultural system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the wing sensor, with the computing system being configured to monitor the draft force on the wing frame section based at least in part on the data generated by the wing sensor, and determine whether the wing frame section is experiencing wing hop based at least in part on the draft force on the wing frame section.

Abstract: Images are captured with a camera from between consecutive rows as the camera is moved along consecutive rows. A verification is made as to whether the row follower vehicle is at a targeted row position during the capture of the images. The images are output to a machine learning model to train the machine learning model to determine whether the row follower vehicle is at the targeted row position based on images from the camera and verification that the row follower vehicle is at the targeted row position during capture of the images.

Abstract: A system for monitoring plant or soil characteristics in a crop field, the system comprising a prime mover comprising a base and a camera frame operably coupled to the base. The camera frame comprises a central frame, a rotatable frame rotatably attached to the central frame, at least one camera attached to the rotatable frame.

Abstract: An agricultural system for monitoring the performance of an agricultural implement includes an agricultural implement having at least one ground engaging tool, and one or more Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors having a field of view directed toward a portion of the field worked by the agricultural implement during the agricultural operation. The sensor(s) generates first light at a first output frequency and second light at a second output frequency, with the first output frequency being different than the second output frequency, and generates first data indicative of reflection of the first light off the portion of the field and second data indicative of reflection of the second light off the portion of the field. Additionally, the system includes a computing system that determines a surface feature parameter of the portion of the field based at least in part on the first data and the second data.

Abstract: Continued and precise operation of an agricultural implement exists even where a subsystem, such as a GPS receiver, wireless communicator, a sensor, or the like, fails, falters, or is otherwise unusable. Data is continually tracked to the extent possible during failure or faltering and is temporarily stored. To continue operations during periods of unavailability, a representation of planted ground is anticipated by other agricultural implements and/or calculated with agricultural data from other agricultural implements. Normal operations then continue until data sync can catch back up to real-time.

Abstract: Continued and precise operation of an agricultural implement exists even where a subsystem, such as a GPS receiver, wireless communicator, a sensor, or the like, fails, falters, or is otherwise unusable. Data is continually tracked to the extent possible during failure or faltering and is temporarily stored. The temporary data is later stitched or otherwise harmonized with historical data once the failing system is repaired or otherwise once again available. During failure or faltering, views, and even mapped views, of historical and real-time data are displayed. Predicted or anticipated data can be included within these views or can even be used when stitching.

Abstract: An agricultural assistance system includes a sensor in or on an unmanned aerial vehicle to perform sensing of a shape of an agricultural field when the unmanned aerial vehicle flies over the agricultural field, and a line creator configured or programmed to create a planned travel line for automatic operation of an agricultural machine. The line creator is configured or programmed to acquire the shape of the agricultural field obtained by the sensing before the automatic operation of the agricultural machine, and create the planned travel line on a virtual field representing the acquired shape of the agricultural field.

Abstract: An autonomous driver system for an agricultural vehicle assembly includes a sensor interface configured for coupling with one or more of vehicle sensors or implement sensors and a function interface configured for coupling with one or more of vehicle actuators or implement actuators. An autonomous driving controller is in communication with the sensor and function interfaces. The autonomous driving controller is configured to autonomously implement a planned agricultural operation with the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement. The controller is configured to identify and remedy one or more operation disturbances outside of the planned agricultural operation including identifying the one or more operation disturbances with one or more of the vehicle or implement sensors and selecting one or more remedial actions for the one or more operation disturbances. The controller is configured to implement the one or more remedial actions with one or more of the vehicle or implement actuators.

Abstract: An implement-operating vehicle is disclosed. The implement-operating vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground engagement elements coupled to the frame, and a power source configured to power the ground engagement elements. The implement-operating vehicle further includes an implement platform that includes a rotation bearing. The implement platform is configured to couple to an implement and rotate the implement on an axis perpendicular to the ground. The implement-operating vehicle further includes one or controllers including one or more processors and memory. The one or more processors are instructed to control movement of the ground engagement elements along the ground in a first direction and control operation of the platform motor to rotate the implement to a first position corresponding to the first direction.

Abstract: A device for treating seeds includes a container with an internal space for containing a plurality of seeds, air humidity adjusting means for adjusting relative humidity of the air supplied to the internal space, moisture amount information obtaining means for obtaining moisture amount information about a total amount of moisture in the plurality of seeds, and control means for controlling the air humidity adjusting means on the basis of the moisture amount information obtained by the moisture amount information obtaining means during a treatment period of a treatment process for treating the plurality of seeds so that the relative humidity of the air present in the internal space is such that the total amount of moisture in the plurality of seeds follows a predetermined moisture amount development line, along which the total amount of moisture in the plurality of seeds must run during the treatment period of the treatment process.

Abstract: The disclosed devices, systems and methods relate to agricultural planters, particularly to a two-stage closing system for a planter row unit. In some implementations, the row unit includes a soil engaging member, where the soil engaging member engages at least one sidewall of a trench and displaces soil from the sidewall to cover the seed. In further implementations, the row unit includes a sensing system for sensing sidewall compaction and/or soil moisture.

Abstract: An electrical control system comprises a display device to display data and at least one sensor to detect or measure a duty cycle and to detect or measure a pulse frequency from a sensor output for sensing flow of a product or particle through a product or particle line of an agricultural implement. Processing logic is coupled to the at least one sensor. The processing logic is configured to determine an amount of product or particles flowing through the product or particle line of the agricultural implement based on the measured duty cycle and the measured pulse frequency of the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A row unit for a seeding machine includes a seed reservoir and a seed meter assembly having a metering member with a seed side facing the seed reservoir and a non-seed side opposite the seed side. The metering member is operable to selectively move seeds from the seed reservoir. A pump provides a pressure differential between the seed side and the non-seed side for adhering the seeds to the metering member. A conveyor has an inlet for receiving the seeds and an outlet configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine. The conveyor includes a belt movable from the inlet to the outlet. A pneumatic seed displacer includes a nozzle disposed adjacent the metering member for concentrating air. The nozzle is configured to eject the air towards the metering member for directing the seeds from the metering member to the conveyor.

Abstract: A rotary cutter includes a gear box, a sensor coupled to the gear box and configured to measure a condition of the gear box, a light source coupled to the gear box, and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the sensor and the light source. The processing circuitry is configured to cause the light source to illuminate at the gear box in response to determining that a measurement from the sensor satisfies a criterion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing an eco-mode in an electric utility vehicle. One example system includes an electric utility vehicle comprising an electrically driven component. a user actuable input device, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive an input from the user actuable input device. The electronic processor is configured to determine, based on the input. an operational mode for the electric utility vehicle. The electronic processor is configured to operate the electrically driven component based on the operational mode to limit an amount of electrical power consumed by the electrically driven component.

Abstract: Robotic, autonomous mowers are programmed and configured to avoid collisions with each other. Each mower may include a transceiver allowing direct machine-to-machine digital communication with other mowers over a wireless data channel. Each mower may periodically transmit a digital data packet that may include navigational information and/or a priority code such as a machine serial number. Detection of such a data packet may be used to alert a mower to the presence of another mower nearby. The navigational information may include a stored mow path map or mow path timetable showing the mower's current location and the path the mower is programmed to follow in the coming seconds or minutes. Comparison of a mower's own mow path map with that received from the other mower may be used to declare a hazard condition. Comparison of the priority codes may be used to determine which mower is to take evasive action.

Abstract: A method for use in a robotic work tool system (200) comprising a robotic work tool (100) arranged to operate in an operational area (205) comprising one or more solar panels (10) each solar panel (10) having a panel (11) and one or more poles (12) connected to the panel (11) through a supporting structure (13), the operational area (205) having a surface that is at least partially irregular, and the robotic work tool comprising a memory (120) configured to store supporting structure geometry data, an image sensor (185), wherein the method comprises: receiving an image from the image sensor (185) detecting a pole (12) in the image and determining a scale based on the determined height of the detected pole (12), wherein the pole (12) is detected based on the stored supporting structure geometry data.

Abstract: A robotic lawnmower comprising a robotic body and a trimmer mechanism. A mount column hole is arranged in a side face of the robotic body. The trimmer mechanism includes a mount, a trimmer head and a drive motor. The mount includes a stand and a connection portion. The connection portion is fixedly connected to the stand and configured to be inserted into the mount hole. The trimmer head is rotatably arranged on a bottom face of the stand. The drive motor is configured to drive the trimmer head to rotate. The robotic lawnmower with the trimmer mechanism is capable of covering and trimming the areas within a specific width distant from the edges of the lawns, which effectively solves the problem that the conventional robotic lawnmowers are incapable of covering and trimming such areas of the lawns, reduces manual workload, and lowers cost of manpower.

Abstract: A disc cutter for an agricultural implement includes: a disc body configured to rotate in a rotation direction; a knife mount carried by the disc body and including a body mounting feature; and a knife coupled to the knife mount. The knife includes: a pair of cutting sections each having a knife mounting feature disposed on or in a knife surface between a pair of edges of the cutting sections and configured to couple with the body mounting feature, each of the edges defining a cutting angle with respect to the knife surface such that the edges extend in parallel.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electric tool comprising a body, an operating component, an output shaft, and a stop mechanism. An arresting disc is disposed on the output shaft, and a groove is formed on the arresting disc; the stop mechanism comprises a protrusion, for example, a pin, which is operable so that the protrusion extends to insert into the groove to lock the output shaft. A stop mechanism of the present invention is easy to operate, delivers good safety performance, and has a relatively simple structure, which allows convenient production and subsequent maintenance. Further, a stop mechanism of the present invention automatically springs back to a non-stop position at which it detaches from the output shaft or the transmission gear of the transmission mechanism when the external force is lost, which prevents possible damage to the output shaft or transmission mechanism when a user starts the electric tool before releasing the stop mechanism.

Abstract: A weed trimmer mount assembly includes a mount that is attachable to a mounting location of a riding lawn mower. An arm is pivotally attached to the mount thereby facilitating the arm to be accessible to a rider of the riding lawn mower. The arm is positionable between a deployed position and a stored position. A weed trimmer is coupled to the arm and the weed trimmer is positioned adjacent to the ground when the lever is positioned in the deployed position thereby facilitating the weed trimmer to be oriented for trimming weeds on the ground. The weed trimmer is lifted from the ground when the lever is positioned in the stored position thereby facilitating the riding lawn mower to be operated in a normal manner. A speed control is mounted to the riding lawn mower for adjusting an operational speed of the weed trimmer.

Abstract: A disc cutter for an agricultural implement includes: a disc body; a knife nut coupled to the disc body; a knife including a knife opening in which the knife nut is disposed, the knife being configured to rotate about a rotation axis defined by the knife nut; and a spring plate carrying at least two protrusions, the spring plate being biased towards the disc body such that in a first position the spring plate bears on the knife so a plane defined through a portion of the knife extends through the protrusions until an overload force applied to the knife forces the knife over at least one of the protrusions and moves the spring plate to a second position.

Abstract: A row crop header for harvesting crop in a field comprises a header frame having a center section and a pair of side wing sections operatively coupled to the center section. An upper link is pivotally coupled between the center section and each one of the side wing sections adjacent the top portion thereof. A lower link is pivotally coupled between the center section and each one of the side wing sections adjacent the bottom portion thereof. The upper links and lower links provide independent pivotal movement of the side wing sections relative to the center section to contour to the surface of the field of crops to be harvested. An automatic float system is operatively coupled between the center section and each one of the side wing sections to adjust the weight of the side wing sections on the surface of the field and allow the side wing sections to float relative to the center section.

Abstract: This invention discloses a cover for a catching bag of a lawn and yard machine that provides air filtration for air exiting the catching bag. With the use of the cover, air quality is improved for the operator of the machine and the environment.

Abstract: A grounds maintenance vehicle including a chassis, a support platform, at least one hand control, a suspension system, a load sensor, and a controller. The chassis includes a front end, a rear end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The support platform extends along the longitudinal axis. The at least one hand control is carried by the support platform and configured to control at least one of propulsion and steering of the vehicle. The suspension system includes a first suspension apparatus operatively acting between the chassis and the support platform and an actuator configured to adjust a preload applied to the one or more springs. The load sensor is configured to measure a weight applied to the support platform. The controller is operatively coupled to the actuator and configured to adjust the actuator to modify the preload based on the weight measured by the load sensor.

Abstract: Described is a windrow merger for collecting agricultural products from a field comprising: a frame; a pick-up device; a conveyor; a guiding device; a support structure, equipped with arms connected to the guiding device and articulated to the frame to rotate relative to the frame about an axis of oscillation, comprising a rod rotating relative to the frame about an axis of rotation parallel to the axis of oscillation and connected to the arms by bars, in such a way that a rotation of the rod about the axis of rotation is linked to a rotation of the support structure about the axis of oscillation; an actuator is connected to the frame and to the rod, so that a position of the actuator is kinetically linked to the angular position of the rod about the axis of rotation for managing the position of the guiding device.

Abstract: A pickup assembly (10) for an agricultural vehicle (1) 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 comprising a first roller (221) and a second roller (222) carried in front of the pickup drum (210), the first roller (221) and the second roller (222) each being pivotable relative to the frame (200) to adjust a respective relative position to the pickup drum (210). The first roller (221) is pivotable about a first pivot (223) defining a first pivot axis (FPA) that is coaxial with an axis of rotation (SAR) of the second roller (222) when the second roller (222) is at a position closest to the pickup drum (210) such that the relative position of the first roller (221) is adjustable without adjusting the relative position of the second roller (222) when the second roller (222) is at the position closest to the pickup drum (210).

Abstract: A mounting system for securing a decorative structure to an object includes an assembly configured to be secured to the object and a holder coupled to the assembly. The holder defines a first slot through a first end face of the holder. The first slot is configured to receive a portion of the decorative structure to secure the decorative structure to the holder and the assembly when the assembly is coupled to the object. The first slot may have a Y-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A device for illuminating tomato plants in confined spaces without natural light and in greenhouse conditions. The device has a tight housing formed as a radiator, RGB (Red, Green, Blue) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) fitted within the tight housing and connected to an electronic power supply system indirectly via a spectroradiometer. The LEDs have adjustable power at least between 160 ?mol/m2s to 200 ?mol/m2s. The LEDs are electroluminescent LEDs with a light band that includes violet and blue regions with wavelengths of 400 to 500 nm, red and far red regions with wavelengths of 600 to 800 nm and/or green spectral regions with wavelengths of 500 to 600 nm.

Abstract: A light source includes a controller configured to turn on or off a plurality of light sources depending on a light period. The controller can be configured to turn on the light sources during each of a plurality of light periods such that the light sources emit a light having a spectrum with a plurality of peaks toward the plant. At least one light period can include a first period and a second period and the first period preceding or following the second period. The controller can adjust the spectrum of the light between the first period and the second period and/or during different light periods.

Abstract: LED lamp (100) to promote plant growth and their sanitization comprising: —a casing (101); —a first LED module (104) included in the casing (101) and supported by a support (103) and comprising a plurality of LEDs able to promote a plant growing; —a second LED module (114) included in the casing (101) and supported by the support (103) and comprising a plurality of UCV LED having germicidal action; —a control system (102) for LED lamp switching on-off, and of intensity of light beam emitted by the first and second LED modules (104, 114); —a lens (110) comprising an optical module (105); —a remote management system configured for programming the switching on-off, timer and luminous intensity of LED lamp (100).

Abstract: The invention is related to the chemical products industry on the one hand and on the other hand to the service industry for the management of places where it is desired that there be certain precipitation of water in the form of rain. The invention optimizes the number of nuclei for the formation of water or ice droplets in the clouds where they are applied, also allowing faster and less costly cloud seeding, requiring less volume of seeding dispersion to be handled. The silver iodide dispersion has an ionic solution for cloud seeding, characterized in that the continuous phase, that is, the solvent of the dispersion, is a mixture of at least 1) toluene, with 2) p-xylene. ,3) o-xylene, 4) 2-butoxyethanol and 5) methylcyclohexane.

Abstract: The Algonquin Tree Sap Collector is a food grade vessel attached to a sap producing tree by a food grade tubing hose clamped at the vessel storage container and at the Spline inserted into the tree. The food grade tubing is also clamped with a zip tie at the point said tubing enters into the vessel, discharging Sap into the collection vessel. The Algonquin Tree Sap Collector may also have a web based app activated to inform the Farmer when each individual vessel has reached its fill point by virtue of web based notification from a measuring device inserted into the vessel.

Abstract: A cocopeat substrate and its manufacturing method, includes the steps of: (a) mixing raw materials, part by mass, of 70-75 parts of cocopeat, 0-0.5 parts of pH regulator, 0-0.5 parts of rooting agent, 25-30 parts of modified diisocyanate and 20-35 parts of water uniformly by a mixer to form a premixed material; (b) immediately filling the premixed material into a mold and carrying out hot press curing to obtain a cured cocopeat substrate; and (c) drying with hot air to remove excess moisture, and then air cooling under room condition. The cocopeat substrate has an EC value less than or equal to 1.0, a pH value of 5.0-6.5, a porosity of 80-85%, and a density of 0.18-0.25g/cm3. The cocopeat substrate has a truncated pyramid structure and a planting hole functioning as a natural planting pot with slow natural decomposition rate, readily for use directly for growing seedlings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a subsurface drip irrigation tube that is operable to hydrate plant roots and is configurable to attach to various drip irrigation connectors. The irrigation tube may be incorporated into an irrigation system and includes an internal filtration material that prevents rodents and pest from chewing through the tubing and weighs down tube to prevent uproot of the tube. The irrigation tube eliminates the need for above surface anchors, and other fastening methods.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for irrigating lands are disclosed. In one example, an irrigation system is disclosed. The irrigation system includes a gate and a microcontroller unit (MCU). The gate is configured for adjusting a water flow for irrigating a piece of land. The MCU is configured for controlling the gate to adjust the water flow based on environmental information related to the piece of land.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to use with irrigation devices connected to a multi-wire path in an irrigation system. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for use with irrigation devices including a modulator configured to provide an output power signal modulated with data; a multi-wire interface coupled to the modulator and configured to electrically couple to the multi-wire path extending into a landscape and to which the irrigation devices are connected; and a control circuit configured to execute an automated device discovery process configured to cause the modulator to modulate data comprising a discovery message on the output power signal, the discovery message indicating a portion of an address to match and prompting a response from one or more of the irrigation devices in which a corresponding portion of the unique address matches the portion of the address to match.

Abstract: Markers associated with increased dicamba tolerance in soybeans are provided herein. Also provided are methods to identify plants having said markers and breeding methods to introduce said markers into other soybean plants, as well as methods for producing soybean plants having increased dicamba tolerance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an agent for increasing the expression of a stress response gene in a plant, the agent containing a humic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucurbitaceae plant which provides fruits having an improved shelf life. Further, the present invention relates to seeds, plant tissue, fruits or plants parts of a Cucurbitaceae plant. Further aspect of the present invention relates to a method for providing a Cucurbitaceae plant which provides fruits with an improved shelf life. According to yet another aspect the present invention relates to nucleic acids and amino acids related to the present improved shelf life trait.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel melon plants and plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a melon plant by crossing the melon plants of the invention with themselves or another melon plant. The invention also provides plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: A barley cultivar, designated BG Nitro, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to seeds, plants, and derivatives of barley cultivar BG Nitro, and methods for producing a barley plant by crossing BG Nitro with itself or another barley variety. The disclosure also relates to barley varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from barley BG Nitro, to methods for producing other barley varieties, lines, or plant parts derived from barley BG Nitro, and to the barley plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The disclosure further relates to hybrid barley seeds and plants produced by crossing barley cultivar BG Nitro with another barley cultivar. The disclosure relates to methods for developing other barley varieties or breeding lines derived from variety BG Nitro, including cell and tissue cultures and haploid systems.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated ‘Ozark’ is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar Ozark. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing Ozark with itself or another rice variety. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into Ozark through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding Ozark with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV949113. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV949113, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV949113 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 CV949113 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 CV949113.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010384. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010384, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010384 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 CH010384.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010370. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010370, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010370 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 CH010370.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010433. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010433, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010433 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 CH010433.