Abstract: A system for dispensing agricultural products includes an agricultural product container having a memory circuit associated therewith for storing data, the stored data including data unique to the container and the quantity of material dispensed including specific rates of application. An application rate meter device is operatively connected to the agricultural product container and is configured to dispense the agricultural product from the agricultural product container. Precision placement equipment includes a placement tube assembly operatively connected to the application rate meter device to place the agricultural products in the desired locations for efficient activity of the agricultural product. Each placement tube assembly is mounted between depth wheels of a depth control wheel assembly of a planter for placement of product in-furrow between the depth wheels.

Abstract: A folding rear cross system for a harvesting device having a harvesting direction and a discharge includes first and second substantially linearly aligned reversible endless belt sections, positioned near the discharge and oriented transverse to the harvesting direction. Each belt section has an inboard end disposed in overlapping relationship with the inboard end of the other. A lifting device is attached to selectively lift and lower the first and second reversible endless belt sections to reverse the overlapping relationship.

Abstract: A spreader assembly for an agricultural harvester includes a frame member and a rotor assembly attached to the frame member. The rotor assembly includes one or more rotary spreaders and a housing partially surrounding the one or more rotary spreaders. A transition hood is mounted to and/or positioned against the housing of the rotor assembly. A windrow chute is mounted to the frame member, wherein the windrow chute is pivotable about a window chute rotational axis between a deployed position and a retracted position. In the deployed position, the windrow chute blocks the transition hood to either limit or prevent removal of the transition hood in a longitudinal direction, and in the retracted position, the windrow chute permits access to and removal of the transition hood in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for providing a local electrical power source at a header of a combine harvester. An alternator is mechanically coupled to a header backshaft. The header backshaft is mechanically coupled to a drive mechanism of the combine harvester to cause rotation of the header backshaft which, in turn, causes the alternator to generate electrical power. A power supply circuit transferred electrical power from the alternator to one or more electric devices mounted on the header. In some implementations, the header does not include any physical cables between the combine and the header.

Abstract: A fill control system on a harvester detects that a receiving vehicle is to be repositioned relative to the harvester. The fill control system generates a signal indicative of how the receiving vehicle is to be repositioned relative to the harvester. The harvester sends the signal to a mobile device that is remote from the harvester. A mobile device receives an indication from a fill control system on a harvester that indicates how a receiving vehicle is to be repositioned relative to the harvester. The mobile device controls a user interface mechanism to generate an output indicating how the receiving vehicle is to be repositioned relative to the harvester.

Abstract: A cleaning fan for use in a cleaning system of a fruit harvester includes a housing and a rotor disposed within the housing. The rotor includes a hub and a plurality of blades. The cleaning fan is configured as a mixed flow fan combining high-volume flow characteristics with increased pressure delivery characteristics. The hub is a frustroconical shaped hub with an axis of rotation, a smaller diameter inlet end, and a larger diameter outlet end. Each of the blades is attached to the hub and curves from the inlet end toward the outlet end, relative to a direction of rotation of the rotor, whereby air is blown during operation both axially and radially.

Abstract: Systems and methods capable of selecting and positively grasping objects of interest within a cluttered environment are described. Some aspects of the present disclosure provide for real-time control of a robot that uses various sensors and reacts to sensor input in real time to adjust the robots path. In some embodiments, a robotic item picker includes an end effector having a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end, a carriage configured to rotate about and translate along an intermediate portion of the shaft between a proximal position and a distal position, a suction device coupled to the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of fingers spaced radially about the carriage. The robot may be a t-bot including a longitudinal member rotatable about a lengthwise axis of the longitudinal member, a carriage translatable along the lengthwise axis, and a radial member slidably mounted to the carriage.

Abstract: A system for detecting one or more parameters associated with a header configured for use with an agricultural vehicle includes a header component and a radar sensor supported relative to the header component. The radar sensor has a field of view along which the radar sensor is configured to transmit radio waves for reflection off a surface. At least a portion of the header component is positioned within the field of view of the radar sensor or passes through the field of view of the radar sensor and is formed from one or more radar-transparent materials.

Abstract: A harvester is provided with a draper head that has a frame extending substantially across a working width of the draper head. Cutting elements are arranged at a front side of the draper head and connected to the frame. Conveying surfaces and conveying members transport cut crop from the cutting elements to a discharge location of the draper head. A reel extends transversely to a working direction of the draper head across the working width of the draper head. Reel support arms are pivotably supported on the frame and support the reel. A hydraulic adjusting drive is operatively connected to the reel support arms to pivot the reel support arms to carry out a height adjustment of the reel. A hydraulic circuit is operatively connected to the hydraulic adjusting drive and has a hydraulic valve that is able to lock the hydraulic circuit.

Abstract: A tarping system includes a tarp comprising a flexible, weather-resistant material. Multiple straps are connected to the tarp. A tarp storage reel assembly is placed on one side of an object be covered and is removably secured auger anchors. A strap take-up reel assembly is placed on the other side of the object to be covered and is removably secured by auger anchors. A method of tarping an object includes the steps of removably anchoring a tarp storage reel assembly and a strap take-up reel assembly on opposite sides of the object. A tarp is placed over the object and secured with the straps.

Abstract: A tree rooting enclosure apparatus including a body housing with a cylindrical body base having a pair of opposing tapered ends culminating into a pair of opposing end openings. The body and end openings are structured to accommodate a portion of a plant therethrough. The body includes a plurality of exterior longitudinal channels extending the length of the cylindrical body base. The apparatus as a whole is made of two removably engaged elongate halves structured to surround a selected portion of a plant and attach to itself with a water-resistant fit around the selected portion of the plant.

Abstract: A system for sensing water status in soil includes a porous material selected for actively proliferating root growth and a water status sensor that is hydraulically coupled to the porous material. The porous material is configured to have an area of at least 0.025 m2.

Abstract: A hydroponic tower including a cavity defining a front tower surface and a rear inside surface, and further comprising a plant plug holder inserted within a cut-out defined in the front tower surface. The plant plug holder includes an edge member that encircles the holder's opening and which may be sealed to the front tower surface, and a base member configured to support a plant plug and which extends rearward from the edge member and into the cavity of the tower. The plug holder further includes a rear shroud top member and a pair of side members that maintain the position of the plant plug within the plug, holder such that the plant plug contacts the rear inside surface of the cavity when inserted into the plug holder.

Abstract: A plant plug holding unit is provided, the plant plug holding unit including at least one plant plug holder. The plant plug holding unit, which is configured to be inserted into a cut-out in a hydroponic tower face plate, includes an edge member that encircles the unit and is sealed to the rear surface of the front tower face. Each individual plant plug holder of the plant plug holding unit includes (i) a base member configured to support a plant plug and which extends rearward from the edge member and into the hydroponic tower cavity; (ii) a top shroud member that inhibits leakage as well as plug erosion; (iii) a pair of side members that maintain the position of the plant plug within the plug holder; and (iv) a plurality of open regions configured to promote water drainage from the plant plug.

Abstract: A plant cultivation system that includes a plurality of mobile racks and a plurality of lighting assemblies that are movable relative to each other. The mobile racks are designed to be independently movable along a floor surface and each support a plurality of planting units designed to receive the plants. The lighting assemblies are positioned adjacent to the mobile racks and are supported along an overhead lighting track independent from the mobile racks. Each of the lighting assemblies is movable along a rail of the overhead lighting track to adjust the position of the lighting assemblies relative to the mobile racks. The lighting assemblies are designed such that the mobile racks contact the lighting assemblies to move the lighting assemblies along the lighting track. Each lighting assembly includes one or more lighting fixtures that are operable to provide the required light for growing plants supported on the mobile rack.

Abstract: Up until now, all varieties of Impatiens walleriana are susceptible to impatiens downy mildew cause by the water mold, Plasmopara obducens. The present invention relates to novel Impatiens walleriana seed containing a genetic resistance to Plasmopara obducens. The present invention also relates to methods for creating novel Impatiens walleriana seed containing a genetic resistance to Plasmopara obducens and Impatiens walleriana seed produced by the method.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred watermelon line WTL0088. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred watermelon line WTL0088, and to methods for producing a watermelon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another watermelon plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PFEZ17B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PFEZ17B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PFEZ17B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PFEZ17B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PFEZ17B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PFEZ17B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R655 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08R655 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R655 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R655, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R655 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R655 and methods of using maize variety X08R655 are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011179. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011179, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011179 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 CH011179.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV513248. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV513248, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV513248 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 CV513248 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 CV513248.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011184. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011184, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011184 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 CH011184.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV399111. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV399111, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV399111 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 CV399111 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 CV399111.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011161. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011161, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011161 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 CH011161.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011162. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011162, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011162 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 CH011162.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011214. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011214, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011214 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 CH011214.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV525601. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV525601, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV525601 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 CV525601 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 CV525601.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV383184. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV383184, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV383184 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 CV383184 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 CV383184.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PKJG00 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PKJG00, cells from soybean variety 5PKJG00, plants of soybean 5PKJG00, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PKJG00. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PKJG00 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PKJG00, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PKJG00, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PKJG00. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PKJG00 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01091721. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01091721. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01091721 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01091721 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01091767. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01091767. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01091767 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01091767 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R750B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R750B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R750B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R750B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention comprises systems and methods for controlling environmental conditions within and/or around an animal enclosure. The systems and methods preferably comprise a climate control system and infrared sensors in a poultry house having a first climate and housing poultry having one or more measurable parameters such a temperature. The infrared sensors detect infrared light information emitted by a head and/or vent of poultry in the house. The climate control system processes the information to calculate an internal temperature of poultry and activates one or more climate conditioning devices in the house to change the first climate to a second climate determined by the detected information and/or calculated internal temperatures of the poultry. The systems and methods may be deployed in houses comprising thousands of poultry and one or more climate zones. The systems and methods may make one or more climate changes based on one or more different parameters.

Abstract: A door connector for a litter container includes a base portion and a hook. The base portion is configured to attach to an interior surface of a hood of the litter container. The hook is configured to attach to a cylindrical connector on the door. The base portion is configured to attach to the interior surface such that when connected the hook is at least partially hidden when viewed from an exterior of the litter container.

Abstract: Pet litter systems and methods for sanitary servicing are disclosed. In some implementations, a pet litter system may comprise a bottom housing, a disposable inner box which may receive pet litter and pet waste, a service gap, and a safety liner which may be positioned in between the bottom housing and the disposable inner box, wherein the safety liner may protect interior surfaces of the bottom housing from contamination. In some implementations, a safety liner may be closable and usable as a disposal bag to seal contents comprising a disposable inner box, pet litter and pet waste therein, and may be safely removed from a bottom housing of a pet litter system and surrounding areas by a servicer of the pet litter system for disposal.

Abstract: A mobile pet carrier having a base, first side, second side, third side, fourth side, and top member; and an interior compartment sized to hold an animal; the first side member defining a first side opening that provides access to the interior compartment through the first side member and having a first side opening cover; the top member defining a top opening that provides access to the interior compartment and having a top opening cover; the second side member defining a second side opening that provides access to the interior compartment and having a second side opening cover; the third side member having a side compartment that has a foldable panel movable between a closed position and an open position; and where, in the open position, a mesh portion of the third side member is exposed to provide ventilation to the interior compartment.

Abstract: A wearable multifunctional hands free pet carrier system seamlessly combines features of an adjustable bag for carrying a pet, with petting pockets, an in-vehicle restraint system, and a retractable leash. The petting pockets allow the user to touch and pet the animal directly while using the pet carrier system, thereby fostering bonds of attachment between pet owner and pet.

Abstract: A system may provide for delivering a sequence of one or more soaking sprays at a station where an animal is present. The station may include a pressurized pipe supplying a liquid for the soaking spray, a valve and nozzle coupled to the pipe, and a control circuit coupled to the valve. The control circuit may be operable to determine the sequence of the soaking spray using a signal from an animal sensor that is configured to detect the presence of the animal at the station. The system may include an environmental sensor providing at least one signal to the control circuit. The signal from the environmental sensor may be used by the control circuit to determine the sequence for the soaking spray.

Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. The apparatus has a handle and connected base member. At the end of the handle is a pointed end defined by a pointed tip. The pointed end and pointed tip operates in an operational engagement position to remove pet hair from the surface of an inanimate object, such as a couch or other fabric. The pointed end removes hair or other debris that are in or near a crease or crevice of the fabric. This operational engagement position is one of a number of other operational engagement positions for the pet hair removal apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a body defining a first perimeter. The body may include a closed first body end, an open second body end opposite the first body end, and a first wall therebetween, the first wall at least partially surrounding the first perimeter thereby forming an interior of the body. An inlet may extend through the first wall, the inlet configured to receive a nozzle of a commercial gas canister. The apparatus may include an exhaust defining a second perimeter smaller than the first perimeter, the exhaust fixedly coupled to the second body end. The exhaust may include an open first exhaust end, an open second exhaust end opposite the first exhaust end, and a second wall therebetween, the second wall at least partially surrounding the second perimeter. The first exhaust end may be configured to fluidly couple to the second body end.

Abstract: An assisted guidance region has a plurality of zones, each with an associated set of characteristics used to provide behavioral guidance to an animal Behavioral guidance is extended to a wayward dog who has moved outside of the assisted guidance region by providing stimuli to shepherd the dog back into a safe zone. Positive stimuli are provided when the dog is moving in a direction back towards the safe zone, by providing a safe zone or similar stimulus. Movement away from the safe zone will trigger the unit to deliver a non-aversive second alert zone stimulus. Movement that isn't getting closer or further away triggers a first alert zone stimulus. Calculation of relative movement direction with regard to the safe zone is preferably based upon a comparison of sequential data table position displacements from an approximate center of the safe zone or from a manually selected location.

Abstract: An information handling and alarm system is provided to help pet owners care for and find lost pets.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for an improved system to constrain animals. More specifically, the present disclosure describes an animal safety constraint system that may be used to safely and securely restrain animals, such as for grooming, veterinary inspection, or shearing, as non-limiting examples. The animal safety constraint system may be customized according to the needs of the user or the occupant. The animal safety constraint system may be mobile or stationary, depending on the configuration the user sets up for the animal safety constraint system.

Abstract: An artificially-created honey-yielding environment is established, including a hive and an associated flora cell, within which first and second plant populations cohabit. Within the cell, honey-producing insects from the hive are permitted to forage. One of the populations has been artificially introduced. The other may be indigenous to the cell. The first plant population serves as a primary source of nectar which yields bioactive honey and the second serves as a source of a nutrient, such as protein, which is not abundantly available from the first species at a nutritionally adequate level for sustaining the metabolism and energy of the foraging honey-producing insects for returning to the hive. The first flora population may be a Leptospermum species. An example of the second is Corymbia maculata.

Abstract: Fodder mixing wagon with a mixing container and at least one mixing member arranged rotatable therein for fodder components and a sensor system arranged to co-rotate on the mixing member for examining at least one of the fodder components and/or a fodder mixture formed therefrom. A data transmission system with a transmitter a receiver which are associated with one another in a co-rotating and not co-rotating arrangement for wireless data transmission to and/or from the sensor system; and/or an electrical generator for supplying power to the sensor system. The transmitter and receiver are arranged such that the wireless data transmission is within the mixing container; and the generator is arranged on the stator side to co-rotate with the mixing member and on the rotor side is coupled not to co-rotate. Data transmission is provided with a low transmission power. Inductive data and power transmission may be used.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container, wherein a bottom surface of the container includes a container opening to the interior storage; first and second tracks located below the bottom surface of the container on opposing sides of the container opening; first and second sliding members that engage with the first and second tracks, respectively; a bowl support connected to the first and second sliding members, and wherein the bowl support is configured to move between a filling position and a serving position; and a lever including a lever body including a first lever end and a second lever end. When the first lever end is in a first position, the bowl support is in the filling position. When the first lever end is in a second position, the bowl support is in the serving position.

Abstract: A gravity-fed protein feeder improvement comprising a timed-access control system configured to increase opportunities to attract or harvest a target animal at a protein feeder site during daylight hours, said timed-access control system comprising a programable timer switch, a battery, a solar panel, a feed access control door assembly, an electromagnetic coil relay, a linear actuator, actuator alignment bracket and assembly mount.

Abstract: A system is described including a scale device for measuring weight of a food container, wherein one or more applications run on at least one processor of the scale device and are configured to detect weight of the food container and its contents using the scale device. The one of more applications are configured to detect a first weight measurement of the food container, wherein the first weight measurement includes weight of the food container and a first amount of food, to detect a second weight measurement of the food container, wherein the second weight measurement includes the weight of the food container, the first amount of food, and a second amount of food, wherein the second weight measurement is an updated weight measurement of the food container, to subsequently log weight measurements of the food container at time intervals, and to intermittently adjust and monitor the updated weight measurement.

Abstract: An animal model (e.g., mouse) and method of use, and cell culture assay method, for characterizing or screening a test compound for its effect on late onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD). The test compound may be used as a therapeutic agent for treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The AD animal model may be haploinsufficient for Shugoshin 1 (Sgo1) gene, or may comprise a genetic modification enabling modulation of Sgo1 expression in the brain of the animal when exposed to an Sgo1 expression-modulating compound, such as tamoxifen. After the test compound is administered to the animal model, the presence or amount of an AD biomarker is assessed or measured.

Abstract: Provided herein are transgenic non-human animals whose genomes comprise two or more human genes selected from CD33, Siglec-5, Siglec-7, Siglec-9, Siglec-11, Siglec-14, and Siglec-16, to methods of screening candidate agents that bind to and/or modulate the function and/or activity of at least one of the human genes in the transgenic non-human animals, and to methods of screening candidate agents to determine their effect on one or more activities and/or functions associated with expression of at least one of the human genes in the transgenic non-human animals. Further provided herein are methods of recapitulating a human Siglec immune system in a non-human animal, and methods of generating a non-human animal disease model comprising a human Siglec repertoire.