Abstract: An apparatus for gardening is disclosed. The apparatus may include a pair of elongated members pivotally connected to each other. Each elongated member may include a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion may include a handle grip and a cavity portion. The handle grip may be pivotally connected to the first body portion at a pivot point. Further, the handle grip may be configured to rotate about the pivot point to move between a handle grip closed position and a handle grip open position. Furthermore, the handle grip may be configured to be inserted into the cavity portion in the handle grip closed position. The apparatus may further include a plurality of teeth disposed on the second body portion. Each tooth may be inclined at a predefined angle relative to a second body portion longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An agricultural row cleaner blade, comprising a plurality of projections having a rounded end extending from an outer periphery and a plurality of depressions having a rounded inside edge. The agricultural row cleaner blade wherein each of the plurality of projections are disposed at an angle between 60° and 90° relative to a tangent of a circle at the outer periphery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a frame apparatus for an agricultural work vehicle. The frame apparatus includes: an engine frame configured to support the engine of an agricultural work vehicle; a front frame connected to each of a front work machine and the engine frame to support the front work machine mounted in front of the agricultural work vehicle; a center case spaced apart from the front frame based on a first axis direction, and disposed behind the engine frame; a rear axle case coupled to the rear of the center case; side frames each coupled to each of the front frame and the rear axle case on both sides of the agricultural work vehicle; and a crossbar coupled to the side frames while connecting the side frames on both sides based on a second axis direction perpendicular to the first axis direction.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a plurality of ground-engaging tools configured to modify a surface configuration of an agricultural field and a hydraulically-controlled subsystem configured to modify an operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools. The agricultural implement also includes a sensor coupled to the hydraulically-controlled subsystem configured to generate sensor signals indicative of a current operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools. The agricultural implement also includes an implement control system configured to receive the sensor signals from the sensor to determine the current operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools, and, upon determining the current operating angle is to be changed to a new operating angle, generate control signals for the hydraulically-controlled subsystem to modify the operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools from the current operating angle to the new operating angle.

Abstract: A gauge wheel arm assembly equipped to a row unit planter. The gauge wheel arm assembly may include an arm portion and a hub portion operably engaged with the arm portion for receiving at least two bearings. The hub portion may include at least one stop portion configured to operably engaged with a first bearing of the at least two bearings. The hub portion may also include at least another stop portion configured to operably engaged with a second bearing of the at least two bearings. The at least one stop portion of the hub portion and the at least another stop portion of the hub portion are independent and separate from one another.

Abstract: A control arrangement, method, and computer program for obtaining, from a real-time location system, positions of individual animals and of individual mobile agricultural devices located in a livestock area, and automatically controlling one or more of the mobile agricultural devices based on the obtained positions of the mobile agricultural devices and the individual animals so that the mobile agricultural devices are operated optimally and safely of the animals.

Abstract: An autonomous agricultural robot, referred to as robot, including: a straddle chassis defining an aisle through which a row of crops can pass, propulsion means for moving the robot in a direction of forward travel, a control unit for controlling the robot and an obstacle-characterization device. This device including: obstacle detection means which are configured to detect an obstacle lying in the path of the autonomous agricultural robot, a processing unit configured so that when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle-detection means, the unit logs the data collected by the obstacle-detection means, and/or processes the data collected by the obstacle-detection means and determines at least one characteristic of the detected obstacle.

Abstract: Work machines, control systems for work machines, and methods of operating work machines are disclosed herein. A work machine includes a frame structure, a work implement, and a control system. The work implement is coupled to the frame structure and includes at least one ground engagement tool that is configured for movement in response to interaction with an underlying surface in use of the use work machine. The control system is coupled to the frame structure and includes a sensor mounted to the at least one ground engagement tool and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor.

Abstract: A singulating device (140) for singulating granular material comprises a base part (1401), a singulating part (1407) which is rotatable relative to the base part and which has a plurality of through-holes (14073) for receiving individual granules from said granular material with the ad of a pressure difference between opposite sides of the singulating part (1407), a closure part (1408) which is rotatable relative to the base part and which is attachable to the singulating part (1407), in order to form a closable space, such that the closure part (1408) is rotatable together with the singulating part (1407), and a motor (1409) for driving the closure part (1408) and the singulating part (1407). The singulating part (1407) is idly rotatably supported on the base part (1401). A drive shaft (14092) driven by the motor (1409) can be coupled to a driver arrangement (1408, 1413), in order to cause the driver arrangement to rotate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an Anabasis aphylla field planting device, falling within the technical field of plant planting. The planting device includes a frame body of a mobile machine, a planting frame and a sprinkling irrigation system. A top of the planting frame is arranged with a seedling clamping and conveying mechanism; the seedling clamping and conveying mechanism includes a conveying rod shaft, a rotary supporting and feeding piece, an autorotative driving ring piece, a clamping piece and a driving piece; and the clamping piece includes a fixed supporting rod and a U-shaped clamping body. The planting device is simple in structure and can automatically support and feed the planting seedlings; and after the planting seedlings are filled with soil and irrigated, the supporting and feeding mechanism is automatically separated from the planting seedlings, without manual operation and having high planting efficiency.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating farming equipment with respect to geographic details for a field on which the equipment will be operated without requiring the equipment to be purchased and/or taken to the actual field. Specifications about equipment can be retrieved from a database of equipment and used for creating a path plan for an agricultural field. Optionally, the path plan can be created based in part on a longest straight edge of the agricultural filed and/or by clustering of elevation contours such that the path plan is arranged whereby a group of similar elevations are traversed before a group of other similar elevations are traversed.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for determining state data for agricultural parameters during agricultural applications and providing spatial state maps. In one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises obtaining as applied data of an agricultural implement as the agricultural implement passes through a field for an agricultural application. The computer implement method also includes processing the as applied data to calculate data for a parameter of the agricultural application and determining state data (e.g., quality indicator state) for each row unit based on the data for the parameter and at least one of default configuration settings or user configuration settings for the quality indicator state.

Abstract: A method and system for autonomously varying fertilization levels within a field, the field being divided into a plurality of segments, using an autonomous pivot, may include: applying an amount of fertilizer using a fertilizer applicator to each segment; capturing images of each segment in at least two different spectral ranges after a time period; calculating a Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) value for each segment of the field based on the captured images; and varying the amount of fertilizer applied to each segment after the time period, wherein the amount of fertilizer is varied based on re-captured images and re-calculated NDVI values for each segments after the time period.

Abstract: A fertilization assistance apparatus estimates estimation soil nitrogen distribution in a farm field by analyzing color of soil of the farm field in a captured image in which the farm field before planting is imaged. The fertilization assistance apparatus determines whether there is a correlation between the color of soil and growth situation of a crop in the farm field. In a case where there is a correlation between the color of soil and the growth situation of the crop in the farm field, the fertilization assistance apparatus generates basal fertilizer variable fertilization information using the information about the estimation soil nitrogen distribution. The basal fertilizer variable fertilization information indicates a relationship between the position in the farm field and the amount of applied fertilizer at the position in a case where the variable fertilization of basal fertilizer is performed.

Abstract: A spraying system for an agricultural sprayer includes a plurality of nozzle assemblies configured for positioning along a sprayer boom. Each of the plurality of nozzle assemblies is in communication at least one boom tubes. A nozzle controller is in communication with the plurality of nozzle assemblies, and the nozzle controller is configured to control one or more of the nozzle assemblies of the plurality to provide a targeted application of agricultural product.

Abstract: A method for treating a usable agricultural area by means of a preferably liquid medium or spraying agent. In the method: when the usable area is driven over, the usable area to be treated is recorded transversely to a travel direction of a recording and spraying device by means of a plurality of image-capturing sensor units which each have a recording range; the image information from a sensor unit is processed by means of a local control unit assigned to the sensor unit; when it is necessary to actuate at least one metering valve for the medium or spraying agent, which metering valve is assigned to the particular recording range, information is transmitted between the local control unit and a main control unit on at least one CAN bus system.

Abstract: A motorized lute is disclosed, the motorized lute includes a first plate having a first plurality of teeth and a second plate having a second plurality of teeth. The second plate is slidably coupled to the first plate. A motor assembly is configured to engage the second plate provide a lateral force to the second plate and cause horizontal oscillation of said second plate. Wheels are disposed on each side of the first and second plate. A lute pole is coupled to the first plate and includes a primary handle and actuator for controlling speed and power of the motor.

Abstract: A soil manipulating device for digging and raking soil includes a base plate, which defines a first plane and which has a first edge that is attached to a first end of a shaft. A set of tines is attached to and extends from a second edge of the base plate. Each tine defines an associated second plane and has opposed edges, which are serrated. At least one of the tines has an associated second plane which intersects the first plane. The shaft can be grasped in one or both hands of a user, positioning the user to insert the tines into soil to manipulate the soil by using the tines to cut into the soil. Various embodiments of soil manipulators can be used to perform a variety of digging and raking tasks while in a substantially upright posture and in a lowered posture, such as while sitting or knelling.

Abstract: A mower slope sensing system on a grass mowing machine. An elevation sensor may capture terrain elevation values for each of a plurality of different locations according to a latitude and a longitude of each of the locations on a field. An electronic controller may store the terrain elevation values, latitudes and longitudes, and adjust a mowing blade speed depending on changes in the terrain elevation values from a current location to a next expected location.

Abstract: A lawn mowing apparatus may include sensors that are fastened to both its mower deck and its chassis. The sensors may sense a position of the mower deck in relation to the chassis. The sensed position of the mower deck may be presented to the operator via a dashboard display of the lawn tractor or transmitted via a wireless signal to another device. Based on such sensed position, an operator of the lawn tractor may manually adjust the position of the mower deck until the sensed position of the mower deck is within an acceptable operating range. In some embodiments, servomotors may used to adjust the position of the mower deck until the sensed position of the mower deck is within an acceptable range.

Abstract: A universal remote control conversion kit including components such as a remote control, battery or batteries, electronic control unit, wheels or drive system, and caster wheel assembly. The kit may be universally adaptable to various traditional push or self-propelled lawn mowers in order to convert said mowers, or utility carts, into remote-controlled units without permanently modifying the mower or cart.

Abstract: Lawn maintenance devices and tracking systems and methods for lawn maintenance devices are provided. A lawn maintenance device includes a frame; a wheel supporting the frame, wherein the wheel comprises: a body defining a central axis about which the body is rotatable; and a detectable element radially offset from the central axis; a detector that detects a relative position of the detectable element; and control circuitry that receives information from the detector and determines a position of the wheel based on the received information, the information associated with the detected relative position of the detectable element.

Abstract: A rigid height control system configured to be coupled to a header includes a rigid arm pivotally coupled to a shaft. The rigid arm includes an upper end and a lower end, wherein the lower end is configured to engage a ground surface. The rigid height control system includes a metal channel guide coupled to the shaft and a magnet embedded within the rigid arm adjacent the upper end. The magnet is configured to keep the rigid arm attached to the metal channel guide via a magnetic force so that the lower end engages the ground surface when the agricultural harvester travels in a forward direction. The magnet is configured, when the agricultural harvester travels in a reverse direction causing a force exerted by the ground surface on the rigid arm to exceed the magnetic force, to allow a release of the rigid arm from the metal channel guide.

Abstract: Lock off assemblies for trimmers are provided. A trimmer includes a working head; a handle assembly connected to the working head by a connecting member; a trigger connected to the handle assembly and movable between an off position and an on position, wherein the trigger being in the on position causes actuation of the working head; and a lock off assembly. The lock off assembly includes a switch connected to the handle assembly and movable between a safe position and an operate position; and a pivotable extension pivotably connected to the switch, wherein the pivotable extension contacts and blocks the trigger when the switch is in the safe position and the trigger is moved from the off position towards the on position, and wherein the trigger is free to move between the off position and the on position when the switch is in the operate position.

Abstract: A portable tool having an upright starting orientation in which the portable tool has a top and bottom, a front and rear, and laterally spaced sides. The portable tool has an elongate frame and is configured to be held with the user engaging: a) a first back region of the portable tool with one of the user's hands; and b) a second region of the portable tool forward of the first back region with the user's other hand to thereby allow the user to elevate and reposition the portable tool. A drive operates a working unit on the frame. The first back region and second region are spaced along a front-to-rear first line. A gripping assembly at the second region of the portable tool has an elongate gripping length extending in a second line. A first vertical plane parallel to the first line is non-orthogonal to a second vertical plane parallel to the second line. The elongate gripping length can be moved selectively forwardly and rearwardly relative to the frame.

Abstract: An access door for a combine harvester includes a body having a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side. The body includes a height defined between the top and the bottom and a width defined between the first side and the second side. A plurality of ribs is integrally formed in the body for adding rigidity thereto, and a deflector is integrally formed with the body and protrudes therefrom. The deflector has a top surface and a width that is substantially the same as the width of the body. The body is defined within a first plane and the top surface is defined within a second plane such that the second plane is disposed at an angle less than 90° from the first plane.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automating the collection of product harvested from a site, such as grain from a field, and filling truck trailer for transport off site. These techniques can help operations that want to improve efficiency, while reducing field compaction and other issues related to weather or environmental conditions. A predetermined level of product can be identified for the target truck trailer, and an optimized fill method can be determined for filling the truck trailer efficiently using one or more mobile transport containers moving product from the field. A sensor array can detect an amount of the product disposed in the mobile transport container during transfer, and used to fill the mobile transport container to a predetermined level based at least on the optimized fill method. The mobile transport container is then used to fill the target truck-trailer container to its predetermined level.

Abstract: A row unit of a corn header includes a first deck plate, a second deck plate, and a gap between the first and second deck plates. A position of one or both of the deck plates may be adjusted by a linkage assembly including at least one arm pivotably coupled, at a first end, to one or both of the deck plates and, at a second end, to an actuator. The actuator may be controlled by a controller to move one or both of the deck plates based on signals received from an ear size sensor such as a camera that measures various parameters of corn and also based on a kernel depth of the type of corn to be harvested.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for using artificial intelligence to monitor harvest losses of combine harvesters. Images can be periodically captured from a ground-facing camera mounted to a combine harvester. An amount of gleanings can be counted in the image. An estimated amount of harvest loss is then calculated based at least in part on the amount of gleanings. The estimated amount of the harvest loss can then be displayed to a user or can be used as the basis for automatically adjusting the operation of the combine harvester.

Abstract: A grain loss sensing system for a combine harvester. The grain loss sensing system employs at least one emitter and receiver on the combine harvester and uses what is received by the receiver to calculate grain loss. The system can be configured to use, for example, microwave, ultraviolet, x-ray and/or photographic technology. The results are used to differentiate between grain and MOG. The results are relayed to the operator so that the operator can make adjustments and/or the combine harvester host controller receives this information and responds by making adjustments automatically.

Abstract: An adaptive device includes an transmission assembly and a laser sensor control assembly, where the transmission assembly includes a rotating shaft of a roller, a harvesting part, a motor base plate, a transmission belt of the harvesting part, a transmission shaft of a motor A, motor arms, the high-power motor A, a high-power motor B, a transmission shaft of the motor B, a transmission belt of the roller, and a rotating shaft of the harvesting part; and the laser sensor control assembly includes the motor base plate, upright lifting columns, a control base plate, a battery, a power distribution board, a voltage reduction module, electronic speed controllers, a main control board, a low-power motor, a laser sensor base plate, a laser sensor, tube clamps, a rotating shaft of the laser sensor, and a bearing for stabilizing the rotating shaft of the laser sensor.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automating the collection aggregation, and processing of data relating to harvesting or dispersion of an agricultural product. During harvesting and planting operations, data related to the product harvested or planted can be collected, aggregated, and used to improve the operation, and to help identification of the product at point of sale or point of dispersion. Further, certain operations can be automated during the harvesting or planting, such as automatic deployment of a field cart to offload/load product from/to the agricultural vehicle in the field. Additionally, load data can be automatically collected, aggregated, and identified, to follow the product through all stages.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing accumulated residue on a transmission surface of a sensor of an agricultural machine and controlling a cleaning of the transmission surface. Using captured information obtained by the sensor through the transmission surface, a first cleanliness value can be derived and compared with a first threshold. If the first threshold is not satisfied, a cleaning system can be activated. Communication of signals generated using the captured information can also then be suspended or assigned a confidence value. Information subsequently captured by the sensor can be used to derive another cleanliness value for comparison to a second threshold. The subsequently derived cleanliness value can result in at least one of a change in the confidence value, resumption of communication of signals generated using captured information obtained by the sensor, deactivation of the cleaning system, and a change in the aggressiveness of the cleaning system.

Abstract: A harvesting implement includes a frame, a plurality of row dividers supported on the frame, and a light-emitting device positioned on a respective row divider of the plurality of row dividers. Furthermore, the harvesting implement includes a computing system configured to receive an input indicative of an operating parameter of the agricultural harvester and control an operation of the light-emitting device based on the operating parameter.

Abstract: A maize header comprising multiple mowing and infeed units (units 10), the first lateral mowing and infeed units (units 10b) are laterally next to central mowing and infeed units (units 10a), second lateral mowing and infeed units (units 10c) are laterally next to the first units (10b), and units (10d) are laterally next to the second units (10c), wherein, to transfer the maize header (2) between the working and a transport position, the units (10) are pivotable relative to one another about horizontal pivot axes (16) so that each of the units (10b) is pivotable about a first pivot axis (16a), each of the units (10c) is pivotable about a second pivot axis (16b), and each of the units (10d) is pivotable about a third pivot axis (16c), wherein a pivot angle (?1) about the axes (16a) is 164°±4°, a pivot angle (?2) about the (16b) is 180°±4°, and a pivot angle (?3) about the axes (16c) is 184°±4°.

Abstract: A maize header (2) comprising multiple mowing and infeed units (10) and comprising feeding drums (12) and turning drums (14, 15) arranged behind the mowing and infeed units (10), in the working position a feeding drum (12) is behind the two central mowing and infeed units (10a) and a first turning drum (14) is behind a transfer region between the central mowing and infeed units (10a) and a first lateral mowing and infeed unit (10b) that is laterally next to it, and to transfer the maize header (2) between the two positions, the mowing and infeed units (10) pivot relative to one another about axes (16) so the first lateral mowing and infeed units (10b) and one of the first turning drums (14) is pivotable relative to the adjoining central mowing and infeed unit (10a), so that, in the transport position, a frustoconical envelope (14a) of the respective first turning drum (14) is completely inside a permissible transport width of the maize header (2).

Abstract: Provided is an article acquisition system including: an imaging unit configured to image an article; an arm capable of acquiring the article; a control unit configured to determine a shape of the article from image data captured by the imaging unit; and a display unit capable of selecting whether or not to acquire the article. In a case where determination is made to acquire the article imaged by the imaging unit, the control unit displays an arrangement position of the article on the display unit, and displays a screen to which an acquisition position of the article is input, and in a case where the acquisition position is input, the control unit moves the arm toward the arrangement position, and moves the arm in conformity to the acquisition position to acquire the article.

Abstract: A vehicle system for processing and transporting a product includes a first autonomous unmanned vehicle provided with automatic drive including wheels and a navigation device. The first autonomous vehicle being further provided with a power supply, a storage configured to store the product and a first coupler. The vehicle system includes a processing device provided with a processor configured to process the product. The processor includes a robot for performing processing operations, and the processing device include a second coupling means. The vehicle system further includes a controller. In a first state, the first and second couplers are uncoupled and detached from each other and at least the first autonomous unmanned vehicle moves separately, and in a second state, the couplers are coupled and engage with each other, and the first autonomous unmanned vehicle and the processing device together form an autonomous unmanned vehicle unit and as such move together.

Abstract: An end effector for a fruit picking robot has a distal portion comprising tools for seizing and detaching a fruit from its mother plant, a proximal portion comprising an interface for mounting the end effector to a robot arm, and a storage bay for picked fruit. The storage bay is elongate in a longitudinal direction and has a discharge port extending along the full length of the storage bay in the longitudinal direction. A fruit support member has a longitudinally extending edge which delimits the discharge port.

Abstract: A harvesting attachment for whole plant harvesting includes a pick-up for picking up plants from a field, a first transverse conveyor belt and a second transverse conveyor belt for conveying the plants picked up transversely in a direction toward of a longitudinal center plane of the harvesting attachment, and two longitudinal conveyor belts which are arranged side-by-side and adjacent to the longitudinal center plane of the harvesting attachment and are set up to convey the plants entering from the transverse conveyor belts rearward to a rear discharge point of the harvesting attachment. The two longitudinal conveyor belts are inclined vertically upward in a direction toward the center plane at least over part of their length along the center plane.

Abstract: A cryogenic processing system includes a cryogenic fluid source, and an auger, which includes an auger vessel containing at least one screw assembly. The screw assembly includes a flighting and a hollow shaft radially inward of the flighting. The shaft is in fluid communication with the cryogenic fluid source and includes one or more nozzles for dispensing cryogenic fluid within the auger vessel.

Abstract: A vehicle includes front wheels, rear wheels, and a battery holder which is capable of storing and holding detachable batteries. At least a part of the battery holder is provided above the front wheels. Opening portions, which are used to attach and detach the detachable batteries to and from the battery holder, are provided to an upper portion of the battery holder. The battery holder is arranged inclined with respect to the vertical direction so that at least a part of the opening portions is positioned forward with respect to a lower portion of the battery holder.

Abstract: A system is provided for controlling a grain cart relative to a grain truck. The grain truck includes a side edge extending between a front end and a rear end. The system comprises a ranging device and a controller. The ranging device is configured to determine a position and orientation of the side edge relative to the grain cart. The controller is configured to determine a path line parallel to the side edge, wherein the path line is a predetermined distance from the side edge, identify a goal point based on the path line, where the goal point a second predetermined distance from the front or rear end of the side edge, and plan a path for the grain cart to the goal point.

Abstract: A system is provided for controlling a grain cart relative to a grain truck. The grain cart includes a grain tank and an unload auger configured to transfer crop material out of the grain tank. The grain truck includes a truck box extending from a first end to a second end. The truck box includes a top edge extending around the top of the truck box. The system comprises a ranging device and a controller. The ranging device is configured to identify a distance to the top edge of the truck box and identify a distance to an area in the truck box. The controller is configured to determine a position of the grain cart relative to the grain truck, and determine whether the grain cart is positioned near the first end of the truck box.

Abstract: A vision system for a harvester includes a first camera positioned on a first side of a crop transfer arm of the harvester and a second camera positioned on a second side of the crop transfer arm of the harvester, the second side being opposite the first side. A center of the first field of view and a center of the second field of view are angled away from one another by an angle of at least ten degrees. A first portion of the first field of view overlaps at least a portion of the second field of view and a second portion of the first field of view does not overlap the second field of view, and a first portion of the second field of view overlaps at least a portion of the first field of view and a second portion of the second field of view does not overlap the first field of view.

Abstract: A harvester includes a crop processor, a crop transfer arm and a vision system with a first camera with a field of view of at least one hundred and forty degrees and a second camera with a field of view of at least one hundred and forty degrees. A control system is configured to combine image data from the first camera and the second camera to form a single two-dimensional image, use the single two-dimensional image to identify the receiving vehicle, combine image data from the first camera and the second camera to form a stereo image, and use the stereo image to determine a location of the receiving vehicle relative to the harvester.

Abstract: A harvester includes a crop processor for reducing crop material to processed crop, a crop transfer arm for transferring processed crop material to a receiving vehicle, and a vision system including a first camera having a first field of view and a second camera having a second field of view, wherein the first camera is separated from the second camera along two axes. A control system is configured to use image data from the first camera and image data from the second camera to detect the presence of a receiving vehicle and to determine a distance between the harvester and the receiving vehicle, and generate control signals for automatically aligning the crop transfer arm with the receiving vehicle.

Abstract: A system for automatically controlling a transfer process, in which harvested material is transferred from a harvesting machine into a cargo container of a transport vehicle, using an electronic control unit, which is configured to generate, on the basis of signals supplied thereto, a positioning signal for one or more actuators to influence the location of the impact point of the harvested material in the cargo container in terms of carrying out a predetermined loading strategy for filling the cargo container, and to a harvesting machine equipped therewith.

Abstract: An agricultural wagon having a plurality of load sensors between a tow bar and a chassis. The load sensors are configured to sense the load of the wagon. The load sensors may sense the load of the wagon when it is supported on a tow coupling or on a stand. The agricultural wagon also has a collapsible cross conveyor, a lift-out tail gate and plastic hungry boards. The direction in which the cross conveyor feeds out material can be automatically selected based on the position or movement of the cross conveyor.

Abstract: A baler implement includes a crop sensor operable to sense data related to a quantity of the crop material accumulated within a pre-compression chamber. A baler controller is operable to execute a feeder control algorithm to receive a quantity signal from the crop sensor. When the quantity signal indicates that the quantity of the crop material accumulated within the pre-compression chamber is equal to or greater than a quantity threshold, the baler controller may then signal an actuator to release a lock, thereby allowing a feeder fork to move from a retracted position to an extended position thereof to move the crop material from the pre-compression chamber to a compression chamber for baling.