Abstract: A tractor includes a link mechanism and a power extractor. The link mechanism includes a top link, a right lower link, and a left lower link. A work apparatus is connectable to the link mechanism to move the work apparatus upward and downward. The power extractor is connectable to a power input of the work apparatus to take power from a power source and supply the power to the work apparatus. The power extractor is located at a position lower than a lowest position of the right lower link and a lowest position of the left lower link.

Abstract: A header for a crop harvesting machine includes front and rear wheel arrangements that pivot about respective upright axis between a field orientation and a perpendicular transport orientation, while having respective suspensions arrangements movable between different suspended heights. A biasing spring provides lift assist to carry weight of the wheel arrangement during adjustment of the suspension elevation while being isolated from the suspension once set at any one elevation. The front wheel arrangement includes an anti-rotation latch that locks the front wheel in the field orientation automatically upon disconnection of a hitch arm. A second wheel of the rear wheel arrangement can be held in a raised position relative to a first wheel in a field orientation. Load bearing surfaces between the suspended rear wheels and the header frame abut one another when latching to the header frame to isolate the suspension from the header frame in the transport orientation.

Abstract: An autonomous agricultural system comprising an implement configured to perform an agricultural operation. The system additionally comprises an autonomous power unit for autonomously propelling the implement. The system further comprises a coupling assembly configured to connect the implement to the power unit. The coupling assembly provides at least six degrees of freedom of movement between the implement and the power unit.

Abstract: A method according to an embodiment includes receiving, at one or more processors, satellite image data, temperature measurement data, precipitation measurement data, and one or more agronomic parameters, associated with an agricultural land segment. The method also includes predicting, using the one or more processors and a first neural network, a biomass value associated with the agricultural land segment. The method also includes predicting, using the one or more processors and a second neural network, a sugar content value associated with the agricultural land segment. The method also includes predicting, using the one or more processors, a total sugar value associated with the agricultural land segment. Optionally, the method also includes optimizing harvest dates for a plurality of agricultural land segments that includes the agricultural land segment, based on one or more constraints.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a broadcast spreader includes a gate adjustment dial mounted on, and generally coaxial with, a handle portion of a handle assembly of the spreader. Rotation of the gate adjustment dial in a first direction causes an increase in a current maximum discharge rate of the spreader and rotation of the gate adjustment dial in a second direction causes a decrease in the current maximum discharge rate of the spreader.

Abstract: A novel seed metering device which accommodates a large diversity of seed types and sizes by utilizing a rotating two crevice helical pattern in which individual seeds are channeled around two opposing rotors and dispensed singularly or volumetrically based on desired outcome. The two opposing rotors, each with a half set of creviced helical patterns, are adjustable to open and close in order to accommodate seed size and type. When the rotors are adjusted all the way in, the primary crevice is closed and the secondary crevice remains open for the smaller seed sizes to pass through and evenly dispense. As the rotors are adjusted out away from each other, incremental increases can be achieved in order to find the ideal crevice width to accommodate the seed diameter for singular or even disbursement.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a chassis, and a work implement movably coupled to the chassis and configured to perform a field-engaging function. The work machine also includes an actuator coupled to the work implement and configured to adjust a position of the work implement relative to a ground surface. The work machine further includes a controller in communication with an output device and a communication module. The controller is configured to monitor a location of the work machine via the communication module. The controller is also configured to load a field map from a field map database, the field map identifying at least one impact event comprising a geotagged location. The controller is further configured to display an alert via the output device in response to the location of the work machine approaching within a predetermined distance from the geotagged location.

Abstract: A construction for a battery pack has: a temperature sensor with a sensor head, wherein the sensor head measures a temperature of at least one battery cell via a sensor element and a number of sensor cables contiguous to the sensor head; an assembly body, defining a head disposal region for disposing the sensor head and a cable disposal region contiguous to the head disposal region for disposing a cable portion of the number of sensor cables. The assembly body has a head securing element with a cable conduit. A conduit width of the cable conduit is larger than or equal to a cable width of the disposed cable portion and smaller than a head width of the disposed sensor head such that the head securing element is configured for securing in a form-fitting manner the sensor head disposed in the head disposal region in relation to a movement in the direction of the cable disposal region. The assembly body has a cable securing element.

Abstract: A mower deck transport lock for a parallelogram lift linkage supporting a mower deck at any of a plurality of cutting heights where a striker plate contacts a height of cut selection knob. A transport bracket pivots into engagement with the striker plate only at a transport height above the plurality of cutting heights. A transport lock indicator is activated when the transport bracket pivots into engagement with the striker plate.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a straw hood has a top wall and side walls. The walls define a hollow interior space for receiving straw or material other than grain from a threshing and separating system of the harvester and chaff from a cleaning system of the harvester. A drive system is at least partially positioned within the hollow interior space. The drive system is configured to drive a seed mill that is connected to the agricultural harvester.

Abstract: A residue management system of a combine harvester includes a tailboard with a guide surface and guide fins for spreading of the residue to the sides. At least one of the fins includes a leading portion which is smoothly concavely curved up to a trailing portion which intersects with the leading portion at a change in direction or defined bend in the sheet metal. The trailing portion thus extends across and intersects with a path of the residue as it passes along the concave side surface at the leading portion and leaves the end of the leading portion to apply increased pressure on the stream and thus increase the spreading action. The trailing edge of the trailing portion is also inclined to a line across the trailing portion at right angles to the tailboard surface which causes the residue to leave the trailing edge at different angles.

Abstract: One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: A header of an agricultural harvester is provided. The header includes a frame having a centerline defining a first side and a second side of the frame. A first portion of either the first side or the second side of the frame has a first trapezoidal profile that includes a first pair of legs that run along a longitudinal axis of the frame and a first pair of bases that form a height of the frame. The first pair of legs include a first top leg and a first bottom leg, and the first bottom leg is angled toward the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A flute for a stalk roll has a sharp edge defined by the relationship of the leading surface and a leading wall. The flute is positioned on a main cylinder of said stalk roll having a leading surface having its base nearer the main cylinder and its top farther from the main cylinder, the leading wall, and a trailing wall. The leading wall extends perpendicular to and outward from said main cylinder. The base of the leading surface intersects the leading wall and travels upwardly to intersect with the trailing surface to form an edge. The angle between the leading wall and leading surface is thirty degrees.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a header and a cab for an operator of the harvester. The header includes a frame, a support arm connected to the frame and a harvesting reel assembly. The harvesting reel assembly includes a central rotatable shaft connected to the support arm, a reel member extending widthwise across the harvesting reel assembly and connected to the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith, and a first cam assembly rotatable about a first end of the central rotatable shaft. The first cam assembly includes a first cam plate, a first non-circular cam track for guiding rotation of the reel member and a first adjustor. The first adjustor is operatively engaged with the first cam plate and pivotably connected to the support arm for adjusting a rotational position of the first cam assembly relative to the central rotatable shaft.

Abstract: An agricultural baler including a chassis, an axle system, a main bale chamber carried by the chassis, and a tying assembly configured for tying a twine around a bale within the main bale chamber. The tying assembly includes a plurality of knotters supported by the chassis, a needle yoke having a plurality of needles coupled thereto, an upper tensioner device, and a lower tensioner device located underneath the upper tensioner device. The axle system includes a first axle, and the lower tensioner device is attached to the first axle and correspondingly moves with the first axle.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of protecting plants from cold damage are provided. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising plant-based nano- and/or micron-sized particles which, when applied to plants or plant parts such as buds, form a non-hydrophilic deposit or film with low thermal conductivity, thereby conferring protection against damage from ice nucleation and cold stress.

Abstract: An agricultural trellis system is provided and generally includes an anchor stake configured to extend at least partially into the ground, a mounting plate coupled to the anchor stake, and at least one trellis arm pivotably coupled to the mounting plate. The mounting plate can have a pivot aperture, a first plate aperture, and a second plate aperture configured to position the trellis arm at different angles relative to a plane orthogonal to a major axis of the anchor stake. The trellis arm is pivotable between alignment with the first plate aperture and disposed at a first angle, and alignment with the second plate aperture and disposed at a second angle different than the first angle. A pin can couple the trellis arm to the mounting plate via the first or second plate apertures. In use, the system can have two trellis arms disposed at the same or different angles.

Abstract: Provided is an activator for a growth medium used for artificial cultivation of mushrooms, and the activator is used in a growth medium for mushroom artificial cultivation and improves and stabilizes the yield. The activator for a mushroom growth medium includes, as antacid inorganic substances, aluminum, calcium, and magnesium. By changing the proportion of each element, the neutralization function is adjusted. By adding a small amount of the activator, an optimum cultivation pH for an intended type of mushroom is achieved, and the optimum cultivation pH can be maintained.

Abstract: A micro-irrigation system includes at least one stake, tubing section, and micro-spray jet. The stake has a lower end configured for retention at a junction of four corners of adjacent planting pots and an upper end having a tubing retention prong and a micro-spray jet retention opening with an internal fluid passage extending therebetween. The tubing section is connected to the tubing retention prong and adapted for connection to a water supply. The micro-spray jet is connected to the retention opening, an internal fluid passage extends from the lower end to an orifice in an intermediate surface, and a splash plate is located above the jet orifice. The splash plate has a plurality of downwardly extending sides about its periphery with clearances therebetween defining a jet spray pattern. With water supplied through the tubing, at least one spray stream is directed into each of the four adjacent pots.

Abstract: A system for controlling plant growth conditions in hydroponic growing systems, the system for controlling plant growth conditions comprising: at least one detector for measuring at least one property of a plant growth substrate or environmental condition; first and second data processing means; data storage means and the or each detector being arranged to measure a property or properties of a plant growth substrate or environmental condition and to transmit a detector identifier and the measured property or properties over a communications link to the first data processing means; the first data processing means being arranged to: hold in a memory predefined growth data including irrigation data, environmental data, plant data, harvest data, crop data and/or climate data defining a relationship between: plural values for one or more of temperature, pH level, water content, nutrient content, oxygen content of the substrate, air temperature, humidity and light level, climate conditions, plant parameters, harves

Abstract: An electrically powered rotary trimmer adapted to trim external portions of an agricultural product or other plant material. The trimmer may include an electric motor which rotates two or more trimming portions. The trimmer may include a handle with a battery. The trimmer may include a trim guard which may be rotatably adjustable. The trimmer may be adapted to plug into an external power source, which may be an external battery or a cellular telephone.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a High Flow Venturi Nozzle assembly capable of diffusing gas into a large quantity of fast-moving liquid. The High Flow Venturi Nozzle has female and male caps which form a pocket when the caps are joined together, and which pocket is in fluid communication with an orifice in the male cap.

Abstract: Typically greenhouse crop production uses 85% of the floor area for growing crops. The present invention provides a fourfold increase in the usable growing area by using a conveyor to move plants around a closed loop (11), with a plurality of carriages mounted on the conveyor and at least one tray (7) configured to be received on each of the plurality of carriages, each tray (7) configured for growing at least one plant by means of hydroculture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reservoir cover for use with hydroponic, aeroponic, aquaponic or similar systems used to cultivate plant articles without soil medium. The reservoir cover containing and re-directing water, nutrients, and other liquids, intentionally or un-intentionally leaked by the system, back into a reservoir or water source the reservoir cover is positioned upon. Within hydroponic, aeroponic, aquaponic or similar systems the plant article is held within a plant growing unit positioned above the reservoir cover. As water is dispersed from within said systems gravity directs movement of water, nutrients, and other liquids to the reservoir cover of the present invention. As water, nutrients and other liquids are leaked or lost from the plant growing unit the reservoir cover is positioned such that water, nutrients and other liquids are not dispersed to an undesirable location, but rather are re-directed back in the original water source or reservoir.

Abstract: A green roof planter module includes a planter including a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls that cooperate with one another to define an interior space configured to receive an aggregate and plant matter therein, the bottom wall including at least one aperture extending therethrough, a basin including a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, wherein the bottom wall of the basin and the side walls of the basin cooperate to define a fluid retention space, wherein the planter is supported above the basin, and a fluid wicking member providing fluid communication from the fluid retention space of the basin to the at least one aperture of the bottom wall of the planter, such that the fluid wicking member is configured to transfer fluid from the fluid retention space of the basin to the aggregate and plant matter located with the interior space of the planter.

Abstract: An environment control house (1 ) which can have improved strength by employing a multifaceted structure. The environment controlled greenhouse (1 ) comprises: a main body portion (10 ) and a pair of wall portions (20), wherein the main body portion (10 ) comprises: a top surface portion (101 ) formed into a rectangular shape and disposed at the topmost portion; a pair of rectangular upper skirt surface portions (102 ) connectedly installed to respective edges in the transverse direction of the top surface portion (101); and a pair of rectangular lower skirt surface portions (103 ) connectedly installed to an edge in the installation direction of the respective upper skirt surface portions (102 ) and disposed in a sloped manner with respect to an installation surface (L).

Abstract: The invention provides a callus induction medium for blueberry tissue culture, taking woody plant medium (WPM) as a basic medium, and including: 0.5-5.0 mg/L forchlorfenuron (CPPU) and 0.1-0.4 mg/L 2-isopentenyladenine (2-ip). The present invention also provides a callus culture method for blueberry, including inoculating the blueberry explant into the above callus induction medium to conduct induction culture in order to form blueberry callus. The present invention also discloses the medium combination and culture method to culture the above blueberry callus to blueberry tissue culture plant. For the above medium and culture method, the differentiation effect is good, efficiency is high, one can conduct continuous differentiation, and the effect is better on multiple varieties.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber inbred line API-M317-0802GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber inbred line API-M317-0802GY and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber inbred line API-M317-0802GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Novel lettuce, such as lettuce designated CARRIZO is disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of lettuce designated CARRIZO, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated CARRIZO, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated CARRIZO with itself or another lettuce plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated CARRIZO.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber inbred line API-M318-0803GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber inbred line API-M318-0803GY and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber inbred line API-M318-0803GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PEMZ97B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PEMZ97B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PEMZ97B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PEMZ97B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PEMZ97B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PEMZ97B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011004. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011004, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011004 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 CH011004.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011011. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011011, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011011 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 CH011011.

Abstract: A composition for a plug for use in wellbores undergoing plugging and abandonment operations, as well as plugs made with the composition, wherein the composition includes a first molten metal produced by igniting nano-thermite clusters of <500 nm average diameter admixed with a second molten metal that is produced by melting the wellbore's production tubing and casing.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 05170605 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 05170605, to the plants of soybean cultivar 05170605, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 05170605, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 05170605. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 05170605. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 05170605, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 05170605 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper line SBR-8T16-6421. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SBR-8T16-6421 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SBR-8T16-6421 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper line SMO-E718-0956. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SMO-E718-0956 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SMO-E718-0956 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A machine or apparatus to capture dog urine and solid waste for generally indoor use by a dog owner that automatically or manually advances fresh pads on a predetermined programming of the machine by the control module or by using markings or shadings on a roll of pet waste material.

Abstract: A system and method for treating or processing granular absorbent while the granular absorbent is being transported in a fluid stream that preferably is a stream of air. The system includes a pneumatic conveyor with a conduit that draws pellets exiting an extruder into the conduit drying the pellets as they are transported through the conduit. Material can be introduced that dries, coats or otherwise treats the pellets while the pellets are transported through the conduit. Coating material, e.g., powdered bentonite can coat and also dry pellets during transport. A conduit can have inner pellet treating surface that abrades pellets transported through the conduit producing smaller fines that can be packaged with pellets forming a granular absorbent product that forms clumps on top that extend generally horizontally.

Abstract: Apparatus for rearing livestock comprising a livestock enclosure, a plurality of sensors, and a plurality of output devices, and methods of operating the same. Methods of determining measurements of animal welfare by processing vocalisations by chicks, especially by detecting the spectral entropy of animal vocalisations. The relationship between chick distress calling in early life and outcome.

Abstract: Provided is a method for artificial rearing of porcupine pufferfish fries in indoor cement ponds. The method includes the following steps: indoor cement pond preparation, release hatched larvae into the indoor cement pond, feed and manage the larvae at different sub-stages of the fry rearing stages, water quality management during fry rearing, separate ponding of fries based on size of the fries, and transfer the fries to net cages or outdoor ponds when the fries reach a minimum length. The indoor cement pond preparation step may include disinfecting the pond and regulating the water quality. During the rearing stage, the method may include stimulating anti-stress physiological response of the larvae. The method may transfer fries with an average total length of more than 2.0 cm into net cages or outdoor ponds for aquaculture after 45 days of the rearing stage.

Abstract: A livewell system comprises a tank for holding water and aquatic life. A scale measures a weight of the tank and any contents of the tank. At least one sensor determines a property of the water in the tank. A pump pumps water into the tank. A controller is provided in signal communication with the scale, the at least one sensor, and the pump. The controller controls the pump based on information from the scale and the at least one sensor. A kit for a livewell system on a marine vessel, including a scale and a measurement module in signal communication with a controller, is also provided.

Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus and methods of using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus express a human transthyretin protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human transthyretin. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TTR-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TTR. Methods are also provided for making such non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus.

Abstract: A lure includes a body provided with a cavity inside, an oscillating portion disposed in the cavity which is visible from outside and configured to emit light, and a connecting member made of a polymer elastomer and configured to attach the oscillating portion to the body oscillatably. The polymer elastomer is rubber or thermoplastic elastomer. The connecting member is rod-shaped and the cross-sectional shape of the connecting member is circular, oval or polygonal.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a rod holder. The locking mechanism includes a first locking member having first locking member teeth, a second locking member having second locking member teeth and is selectively movable relative to the first locking member between locked and unlocked positions, a rod engagement member adapted to engage an end of a rod and slidably engaged with the second locking member, and a locking actuator adapted to selectively move the second locking member between the locked and unlocked positions. When the second locking member is disposed in the unlocked position, the rod engagement member is adapted to co-rotate with the second locking member relative to the first locking member. When the second locking member is disposed in the locked position, the second locking member and the rod engagement member are restricted from rotating relative to the first locking member.

Abstract: An electrical transmission line cable suited for a variety of applications, including as a fishing line in a video fishing system. The electrical transmission line cable has a first conductor and a second conductor forming an electrical transmission line; a jacket containing the first conductor and the second conductor; and a transmission line primary dielectric element separating the first conductor and the second conductor, wherein the primary dielectric element is at least one of textile yarns, fiber yarns, or monofilaments. The electrical transmission line may be in a balanced configuration or an unbalanced configuration.

Abstract: An improved underground fumigation method and system including a plurality of elongated pipes placed underground adjacent to a building structure, each having a series of apertures therethrough adapted to allow fumigation liquids and gases to pass along a length thereof and outwardly through the apertures. Each elongated pipe includes an external blockage preventing half-pipe attached along a substantial portion of the length of the elongated pipe and includes a series of apertures therethrough adapted to align with the apertures of the elongated pipe. A main control box is included and attached to each elongated pipe and controls the flow of fumigation liquids and gases therethrough. Furthermore, a fumigation liquid and/or gas supply tank is provided and connected to the main control box and adapted to provide fumigation liquids and/or gas to the underground fumigation system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a smart animal capture device and system capable of determining whether an animal that has triggered a motion sensor is a desired target animal by taking a photograph and performing image recognition against an image database with images of the target animal species. The device is in wireless communication with a server and can thus be monitored and controlled remotely via a user device such as a mobile phone.

Abstract: A rodent trap and a method of managing rodent control using a rodent trap are disclosed. The rodent trap includes a housing including a kill compartment that houses at least one electric shocking device for shocking a rodent, an entrance tunnel at a first end of the kill compartment, and a door at a second end of the kill compartment. The entrance tunnel is of a length and shape so as to prevent an operative from accidentally inserting a hand into the kill compartment. The entrance tunnel includes a sensor. The trap further includes a power source, an interface, and a printed circuit board for determining that the shocking device has triggered, that the rodent has not departed from the housing within a defined time period, and that facilitates communication sending a signal remotely.