Abstract: A land preparation implement includes a rotatable drum assembly that includes a tool assembly. The tool assembly includes a tool holder and a tool. The tool includes a plurality of cleats. The tool holder includes a plurality of cleat supports. The cleats and the cleat supports cooperate to facilitate releasable coupling of the tool to the tool holder.

Abstract: An assistance system for optimizing a forage harvesting process is disclosed. The assistance system supports a user in optimizing an agricultural job that describes a forage harvesting process. Optimizing the forage harvesting process comprises at least the planning and/or execution of the forage harvesting process chain effecting the implementation of the agricultural job. The forage harvesting process chain comprises process steps and agricultural work machines which process the agricultural job in a specified sequence. The assistance system optimizes execution of the agricultural job according to specified strategies by selecting optimal values for work parameters and an optimized sequence of process steps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seed unit (1) which has at least one seed (2), a layer (3), for example made of biochar, and a polymeric superabsorbent (5), as for example a crosslinked acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer, potassium salt, and optionally one shell (9) and other auxiliary materials, the polymeric superabsorbent (5) optionally having a grain size of 50 ?m-400 ?m and serving not only as a water storage, but also as an disintegrating-element.

Abstract: A pneumatic metering unit, which operates with vacuum pressure to dispense monograin seeds. Particularly, the pneumatic dispenser subject matter of the invention operates with low applied torque, while maintaining tightness in the vacuum chamber and keeping the working pressure constant, without variations or fluctuations due to the action of the seal, beyond the normal variations, due to the nature of the work, within the operating pressure threshold. In this sense, the reduction of necessary moving parts that could suffer jamming, as well as the implementation of an axial action spring that holds the seal in contact with the dosing plate in a constant way, regardless of the conditions and material characteristics of the seal, stand out.

Abstract: A system for dispensing agricultural products includes at least one source of agricultural product; at least one agricultural product tube, a seed sensing device, a metering system, and a sensor assembly. At least one agricultural product tube is connected to the source of agricultural product. The seed sensing device is configured to control the delivery of the agricultural product. The metering system is coupled to at least one agricultural product tube and to the seed sensing device and is configured to synchronize the placement of agricultural product relative to the placement of seed. A sensor assembly includes a signal conditioning circuit. The signal conditioning circuit is configured to provide an output signal representing an indication of the presence of the agricultural product. At least one seed for use in determining the synchronized placement of seed and the agricultural product in correct proximity with one another in a seed furrow.

Abstract: A tender vehicle transfers material from the tender vehicle to an agricultural work machine. The amount of material transferred is measured and the tender vehicle automatically communicates the amount of material that was transferred to the agricultural work machine. The amount of material to be loaded into the tender vehicle, prior to delivering the material to the agricultural work machine, can also be calculated and used in loading the tender vehicle with the desired amount of material.

Abstract: A sugarcane harvester to cut sugarcane from a sugarcane field including a chopping system. The chopping system includes a first chopper having a plurality of first blades and a second chopper having a plurality of second blades, wherein the first chopper and the second chopper rotate about their respective axes of rotation to cooperatively cut sugarcane stalk into billets. A motor operatively connected to the first chopper and to the second chopper rotates the first chopper and the second chopper. A chopper timing actuator is configured to continuously adjust a time of interference between a first blade of the plurality of first blades with respect to a second blade of the plurality of second blades, wherein the continuous adjustment maintains a time period of the interference between the first blade and the second blade as the first chopper and the second chopper cut the sugarcane stalk into billets.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a blade assembly configured to perform a cutting function. The blade assembly includes an upper blade mounted about a blade rotation axis and an upper blade proximal portion being substantially flat and including a first cutting edge. A lower blade is mounted in overlap with the upper blade about the blade rotation axis. The lower blade includes a lower blade proximal portion positioned outward from the lower blade mounting portion in a radial direction, a lower blade end portion positioned outward from the lower blade proximal portion and below the lower blade proximal portion, and a second cutting edge. A lower blade falling portion transitions from the lower blade proximal portion to the lower blade end portion.

Abstract: A crop debris routing assembly for an agricultural machine includes a chopper rotor and opposing knives. The chopper rotor is configured to rotate about a chopper axis and includes chopper knives extending away from the chopper axis. The opposing knives extend toward the chopper rotor and are spaced from the chopper knives. The crop debris routing assembly includes at least one load cell operatively coupled to a controller. The at least one load cell measures a force applied to the opposing knives as harvested crop passes through the crop debris routing assembly. The controller receives a signal from the at least one load cell indicative of the measured force applied to the opposing knives and determines an amount of power required by the chopper rotor based on the measured force applied to the opposing knives and a rotational speed of the chopper rotor.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a cutting head configured to harvest crop, a threshing assembly and a crop debris routing assembly configured to process the harvested crop, and a controller. The threshing assembly includes a thresher basket, guide vanes, and a threshing rotor, and the crop debris routing assembly includes opposing knives and a chopper rotor. The controller is configured to receive one or more machine parameters and one or more performance parameters and determine at least one of a moisture level of the harvested crop and a toughness level of the harvested crop based on the received one or more machine parameters and one or more performance parameters. The machine parameters are adjustable inputs to the agricultural machine and the performance parameters are sensed outputs of the agricultural machine.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a threshing assembly, a crop debris routing assembly, and a controller configured to identify a relationship between a performance parameter that is associated with the threshing assembly or the crop debris routing assembly and one or more performance-modifying parameters. The one or more performance-modifying parameters include a machine parameter, a crop condition, or a chop quality of harvested crop. The controller is configured to adjust at least one machine parameter to change an amount of power required by at least one of the threshing assembly and the crop debris routing assembly.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester has a frame and a spout that is movably mounted relative to the frame. A spout actuator drives movement of the spout relative to the frame based on a spout actuator control signal. Harvesting functionality engages material from a field and delivers the material through an outlet end of the spout as the agricultural harvester moves through the field in a direction of travel. A turn identifier identifies a location of a turn forward of the agricultural harvester in the direction of travel and generates a turn location indicator indicative of the location of the turn. A speed detector detects a speed of the agricultural harvester and generates a speed indicator indicative of the detected speed.

Abstract: A stalk roll having twelve flutes extending radially from the main cylinder along the length of the main cylinder. Within the row unit opposing stalk rolls cooperate to engage and capture the corn stalk, thereafter, controlling and processing the corn stalk. The flutes may be configured with differing edges to facilitate control and movement of the stalk to the point of ear separation within the row unit. The flutes may be configured such that opposing compressive forces acting on the exterior of the stalk at approximately 180° of separation operate to implode the stalk while sharp edges on the flutes operate to cut the stalk into small segments which are deposited on the ground for decomposition.

Abstract: The invention concerns improvement of a ground-traversing collection machine of a type having a laterally spanning pickup reel, a wind-guard residing overhead of the pickup reel and featuring a laterally lying support and a plurality of hold-down tines projecting from the support bar in a longitudinally rearward direction of opposing the machine's travel direction to hold down the material as it is fed rearwardly from the pickup reel, and a set of stub augers positioned adjacent opposing ends of the pickup reel to convey the material laterally inward toward a midplane of the machine. In the inventive improvement, a set of one or more tine braces are installed on the wind-guard in positions reinforcing one or more of said hold-down tines against potential deflection thereof by the material during laterally inward conveyance thereof by the stub augers.

Abstract: A combine harvester comprises a threshing system and a cleaning system. The cleaning system comprises a crop flow sensing system configured to monitor a lateral distribution of crop on the cleaning system. The threshing system comprises a return pan configured to guide the threshed and separated grain in a forward direction towards the cleaning system. The combine harvester further comprises a hillside compensation system, configured to control the cleaning system in order to adjust the lateral distribution of crop on the cleaning system. The hillside compensation system is further configured to control the return pan separately from the cleaning system and depending on the lateral distribution of crop on the cleaning system.

Abstract: A mulcher includes a hopper, having an inlet end and an outlet end, the hopper configured to receive vegetative debris via the inlet end; a chipper unit having an outer casing and an inlet passing therethrough, the inlet connected to the hopper outlet end to in use receive the vegetative debris within the casing, the chipper unit further comprising a cutting means located within the casing and configured to chip and/or mulch vegetative debris within the chipper unit; an outlet grid, the chipper unit and outlet grid configured so that the outlet grid forms an outlet for the vegetative debris within the casing, the outlet grid 13 and cutting means mutually configured so that the grid is located substantially directly adjacent to the cutting means in use, the cutting means configured so that in use at least part of the vegetative debris is forced through the outlet grid.

Abstract: A tree pruner includes a pruner body having a first body section and a second body section spaced apart in a longitudinal direction, a blade system connected to the first body section and having a first blade and a second blade that co-operate and for cutting branches, and a drive mechanism is provided in the second body section and includes an operating switch for actuating the first blade and/or the second blade. The operating switch has at least two actuation modes, so that by a first actuation of the operating switch, the blade system moves from a blades-open position to a gripping position and stays in the gripping position, and by a second actuation of the operating switch, the blade system moves from the blades-open position to a cutting position, wherein the gripping position is between the blades-open position and the cutting position.

Abstract: A light module includes a first light emitter, a second light emitter, a third light emitter, and a controller. The first light emitter is configured to emit a first light having a first peak wavelength in a visible range, the second light emitter is configured to emit a second light having a waveform having a second peak wavelength higher than the first peak wavelength, and the third light emitter is configured to emit a third light having a third peak wavelength that is shorter than the first peak wavelength. The controller is configured to control the first light emitter, the second light emitter, and the third light emitter to generate a first light pattern and a second light pattern. The first light pattern comprises a first light spectrum and the second light pattern comprises a second light spectrum including at least one more peak wavelength than the first light spectrum.

Abstract: A plant cultivation light source includes at least two light sources selected from first, second, and third light sources that emit first, second, and third lights, respectively. The first light has a first peak at a wavelength from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers, the second light has a second peak appearing at a wavelength, which is longer than the first peak, from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers, and the third light has a third peak appearing at a wavelength, which is shorter than the first peak, from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers. The first light is a white light and has a first sub-peak having an intensity lower than an intensity of the first peak at a wavelength from about 500 nanometers to about 700 nanometers. The first sub-peak has a full-width at half-maximum greater than a full-width at half-maximum of the first peak.

Abstract: A plant cultivation light source includes at least two light sources selected from first, second, and third light sources that emit first, second, and third lights, respectively. The first light has a first peak at a wavelength from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers, the second light has a second peak appearing at a wavelength, which is longer than the first peak, from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers, and the third light has a third peak appearing at a wavelength, which is shorter than the first peak, from about 400 nanometers to about 500 nanometers. The first light is a white light and has a first sub-peak having an intensity lower than an intensity of the first peak at a wavelength from about 500 nanometers to about 700 nanometers. The first sub-peak has a full-width at half-maximum greater than a full-width at half-maximum of the first peak.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a an integrated tree watering and support system. In particular, the disclosed tree watering system can include a fill tube and a configuration of water storage units. The system can better promote hydration and aeration of tree roots, allow for versatile watering conditions, and provide stability and support to the tree. The fill tube can receive rainwater, hose water, or even water from alternative irrigation systems and can cater to varying environmental conditions. The water storage unit can deliver water and air directly to the root ball of the tree, enabling increased root health and growth. Moreover, by placing the root ball of the tree on top of the water storage unit, stability and support are provided to the tree, which can prevent subsidence and enhance overall tree stability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for changing an interval between plants without performing thinning work or transplanting work of plants. The nutrient solution tray is configured to include: a receptacle part for housing a plant, a nutrient solution-inflow area for allowing inflow of water or nutrient solution, and a nutrient solution-outflow area having at least one nutrient solution-outflow port for allowing the water or the nutrient solution to flow out. At least the receptacle part, the nutrient solution-inflow area, and the nutrient solution-outflow area form a bottom surface of the nutrient solution tray. The nutrient solution tray includes a first installation surface pair comprising a first installation surface and a second installation surface. The first installation surface is formed in a side of the nutrient solution-inflow area in a longer side direction of the nutrient solution tray.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid SVCN1393 and cucumber inbred line API-M317-0802GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SVCN1393 and 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 hybrid SVCN1393 and cucumber inbred line API-M317-0802GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

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

Abstract: The invention provides fertility restorer Brassica napus plants, plant material and seeds, characterized in that these products harbor a specific introgression fragment of the Ogura fertility restorer at the end of chromosome N10. Tools are also provided which allow detection of the fertility restorer.

Abstract: A new hemp cultivar Cherry king (Cannabis sativa L. cv. Cherry king) plant is obtained through open pollination using Cherry wine genetic resource as a seed parent, which is deposited under Accession Number KACC 88007BP and which has a higher content of cannabinoids than the seed parent, as well as a use thereof.

Abstract: A new hemp cultivar Pinkpepper (Cannabis sativa L. cv. Pinkpepper) plant deposited under Accession Number KACC 88008BP has a higher content of cannabinoids than the seed and pollen parents. The new hemp cultivar Pinkpepper (Cannabis sativa L. cv. Pinkpepper) plant can be advantageously used as hemp for medical purpose, or obtaining hemp seeds or fibers.

Abstract: A hybrid pumpkin plant, designated GRIFFIN is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid pumpkin designated GRIFFIN, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin designated GRIFFIN, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin GRIFFIN with itself or another pumpkin plant.

Abstract: A hybrid pumpkin plant, designated CIDER is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid pumpkin designated CIDER, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin designated CIDER, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin CIDER with itself or another pumpkin plant.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying STAYGREEN (SGR) genes in plants. The invention further relates to plants produced using the methods and compositions of the invention comprising modified endogenous SGR genes and having increased resistance to soybean rust.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides tobacco Nic1b locus and associated genes (e.g., a group of ERF genes). Also provided are tobacco plants with altered total alkaloid and nicotine levels and commercially acceptable leaf grade, their development via breeding or transgenic approaches, and production of tobacco products from these tobacco plants. Further provided are compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants having novel mutations or alleles to reduce nicotine levels. Further provided are sequence polymorphisms and molecular markers for breeding tobacco with reduced nicotine or alkaloids while maintaining tobacco leaf grade and tobacco product quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid Solanum lycopersicum plant comprising in its genome at least one copy of the Rug-1 resistance gene, wherein said Rug-1 resistance gene is capable of conferring a Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) tolerance/resistance phenotype. The present invention further relates to a seed produced by the plant according to the present invention, a seed from which a plant according to present invention can be grown, a fruit produced by a plant according to the present invention and a part of a plant according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method of identifying and/or selecting a plant or plant part according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a Solanum lycopersicum plant having a ToBRFV tolerance/resistance phenotype according to the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present a formulation of Bentonite clay blended with Sorghum grass seed and packaged in a multilayered paper bag with a handle for easy of carrying. The blended litter is suitable for domestic cats. Natural bentonite is known for clumping cat litter for happy and clean cats thereby preventing bacteria and odour from taking over the cat's litter. Litter compositions are provided comprising sodium bentonite and various fillers. These litter compositions have substantially the same clumpability properties as a composition consisting of only the sodium bentonite.

Abstract: A traction mat comprising a non-uniform horizontal surface for the foot of an animal to push against. A plurality of holes are defined in the mat, at least one of the plurality of holes being sized to accommodate the diameter of at least one foot of the animal. When the animal attempts to move forward, its foot is pushed backwards against the substrate of the mat and engages with the vertical wall of at least one hole, allowing the animal to push itself forward. As the animal traverses across the surface of the mat, the animal continues to push against the inner vertical walls of corresponding holes it comes into contact with. When provided a surface to push against, the extension-adduction movement that damages the teres ligament does not occur. By preventing the development of laxity due to ligament damage, the risk of CHD should be reduced.

Abstract: An inflatable crate assembly includes a base panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a top panel, where: the base panel, the rear panel, the first side panel, the second side panel, and the top panel are all formed from a single piece of drop stitch material; an inner wall of the drop stitch material forms at least a portion of an interior surface of the inflatable crate assembly; and an outer wall of the drop stitch material forms at least a portion of an exterior surface of the inflatable crate assembly; and the inflatable crate also includes a drop stitch corner formed between each of the rear panel and the base panel, the first side panel and the base panel, the top panel and the first side panel, and the second side panel and the top panel.

Abstract: A livestock headgate has a pair of gate panels movable between closed and open positions holding an releasing an animal in an exit opening of a livestock chute. Each gate panel, at the inner edge thereof facing the other gate panel, has a respective angled bracing surface for abutting against a respective lateral side of a neck of the livestock animal in the gate's closed position. In a forward direction moving toward a front of the gate that faces outward from the chute, the angled bracing surfaces are of convergent relation to one another, and thus closer together near the animal's head and further apart from one another closer to the animal's shoulders. The angled bracing surfaces help prevent back-out of wide-necked animals from the closed gate, and may be embodied as auxiliary bracing members of an optional add-on kit for a standard head gate.

Abstract: A feeding apparatus includes an accommodating tank, a diverting module, a discharge assembly, three optical sensors and a control module. The accommodating tank includes a bottom opening and accommodates the materials. The diverting module includes a driving unit and a blade unit. The blade unit is disposed at the accommodating tank and corresponds to the bottom opening. The discharge assembly includes a storage tank, a discharging opening and a pusher. The accommodating tank is disposed in the storage tank to form a storage space in the storage tank. The pusher moves between the bottom of the storage tank and the discharging opening. The three optical sensors are disposed on the storage tank and correspond to the storage space to form a high-level detection plane and a low-level detection plane. The control module connects to the driving unit, the pusher and the three optical sensors.

Abstract: System for determining distribution of time that a respective animal has spent in different zones of a barn during a predetermined time period. The system includes a Real-Time Location System, a database including position coordinates of the respective zones and a processing controller. The processing controller is configured to determine distribution of time by associating each obtained data entity with a respective zone based on the position coordinates of the respective information entity and the position coordinates of the zones; counting the number of data entities in each respective zone; and calculating an amount of time the animal has spent in the zone by multiplying the number of data entities of each respective zone with the regular time interval.

Abstract: The present invention relates to advancement in a system and method of stopping the barking of dogs. The present system enables users to utilize smart devices to control the animal's behavior through a single click. The assembly involves three modes, including deterrent mode, ultrasonic training mode, and advanced flash plus ultrasonic mode, to control various types of dogs and their barking behaviors.

Abstract: A weighted scratching post for cats. The weighted base prevents the post from tipping or falling over. The post is detachable to allow it to be replaced. The post is made of material such as sisal which is appealing to cats. There is additionally an accessory attachment point on the base, to which the user can connect other toys or accessories for the cat.

Abstract: A caustic paste applicator provides a self-contained adhesive patch that supports a ring of adhesive that is adhered to the calf s skin around the horn bud and an inner spot or dab of caustic paste that is applied over the horn bud to contact the horn bud. The patch shields the caustic paste from spreading and allows the adhesive to be used in conjunction with the caustic paste in a manner which does not cause the patch to lose its stickiness.

Abstract: A dog harness assembly includes a dog harness having a chest strap and a back strap releasably engageable with the chest strap around a dog. The dog harness assembly includes a seatbelt harness releasably engageable with a seatbelt webbing of a vehicle and a seatback harness releasably engageable with a child seat anchor of a vehicle. The seatbelt harness has a clip releasably engageable with the chest strap and the seatback harness has a clip releasably engageable with the back strap.

Abstract: A fish stringer apparatus for stringing fish together to anchor the fish while retaining the fish in water and to carry the fish includes a clasp and a pair of threading members. Each threading member of the pair of threading members extend away from the clasp. Each threading member includes a flexible cord with a rigid pin mounted on the end of the flexible cord. Each threading member is threadable through a gill and a mouth of a fish to string the fish onto the threading member. Each threading member is also drivable into a ground surface to anchor the fish stringer apparatus. The clasp is engageable with either threading member to create a closed loop for maintaining the fish on the threading member.

Abstract: A fish stringer with a releasable connector designed to simplify and hasten the attachment and removal of a fish to a fish stringer, and even more particularly to a fish stringer that attaches to the tail portion of the fish and not the gills, fins, or mouth of the fish.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing organisms that lack one or more undesired traits are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining (or producing) a first parent organism of a donor family of breeding stock and obtaining (or producing) a second parent organism from a receptor family of breeding stock. Some implementations of the method include mating the first parent organism with the second parent organism to produce a progeny organism. In some cases, a combination of genetic material from the first parent organism and the second parent organism in the progeny organism prevents development of the undesired trait (or of an organism having the undesired trait). Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-CRISPR construct useful to counteract the spread of a gene-drive in an arthropod population. The invention is also concerned with a system comprising the anti-CRISPR construct and a crispr-based gene-drive construct, a method of producing a genetically modified arthropod, a genetically modified arthropod, and a method for counteracting a CRISPR-based gene-drive in an arthropod population.

Abstract: An attachment device for coupling a fishing hook to a fishing lure is provided. The attachment device may include a coupling member configured to couple with the fishing hook. The attachment device may also include an embedding member coupled to the coupling member. The embedding member may include two or more helical coils that are integrated into a multi-helical configuration and that are configured to couple the embedding member to the fishing lure.

Abstract: The present invention is a fishing reel spool that holds a line in place. The spool includes a spooling portion and a skirt. The spool further includes a slot and a tab for which loose line may be passed through and behind, respectively, so that the line can be held in place. The spool may include a biasing member and may include a secondary member for further holding the line in place and for aiding in inserting the line.

Abstract: A fishing reel with a lever drag mechanism is provided. A lever on the drag mechanism may be rotated forward or backward to engage or disengage the drag mechanism respectively. When the lever is rotated forward to engage the drag mechanism, a shaft may be pulled outwardly from the reel such that a plurality of drag washers are placed into contact with a plurality of drag plates. The drag washers may be coupled to a spool, and the drag plates may be coupled to a drag plate hub. As a result, when the drag mechanism is engaged, the drag washers may be frictionally coupled to the drag plates such that the spool is preferably coupled to the drag plate hub. When the drag mechanism is disengaged, the spool may rotate independently of the drag plate hub.

Abstract: A fishing rod-enclosing and reel-protecting system is disclosed. The system includes a bag sized for enclosing at least one fishing rod and its attached fishing reel. The bag, elongated and oriented along a longitudinal axis, has an opening oriented along the axis. The system includes an elongated zipper fixed to edge margins of the bag adjacent the opening and oriented along the axis. The zipper has opposite end portions and includes a spaced-apart pair of zipper pulls at each end of the zipper for enlarging the opening when the pulls are drawn apart or closing the opening when the pulls are drawn together.