Abstract: A disc blade angle control system for an agricultural implement includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of a side load applied to a disc blade of the agricultural implement. The disc blade is configured to engage soil, and the side load corresponds to a force applied to the disc blade along an axis parallel to a rotational axis of the disc blade. The controller is also configured to control an actuator to adjust an angle of the disc blade based on the side load.

Abstract: A disc blade angle control system for a tillage implement includes a disc blade angle adjustment assembly configured to adjust an angle of a disc blade of the tillage implement relative to a horizontal plane of the tillage implement. The disc blade is configured to engage soil and to break up a top layer of the soil.

Abstract: A control method of a work vehicle is a control method of a work vehicle having an automatic steering mode for automatically steering a steered wheel using a motor. The control method includes: in the automatic steering mode, controlling the motor; determining whether the work vehicle is in an override state on the basis of a determination condition related to torque generated in the motor; and changing the determination condition.

Abstract: A control method of a work vehicle is a control method of a work vehicle having an automatic steering mode for automatically steering a steered wheel using a motor. The control method includes: in the automatic steering mode, controlling the motor; determining whether the work vehicle is in an override state on the basis of a determination condition related to torque generated in the motor; and changing the determination condition.

Abstract: An agricultural toolbar employs at least two wing assemblies for following the contour of the land in a working position and foldable to a transport position for transit on public roads. The principal use in working position benefits from having a wide range of movement to accommodate variations in land contours and soil types. The principal use in transport mode benefits from having a compact configuration to better meet road regulations. End-uses that condition cultivatable land at multiple locations will benefit from the toolbar.

Abstract: A robotic system navigates a terrain adjacent one or more agricultural crops. The system includes a movable body operable to navigate the ground terrain, a tracking camera configured to generate visual-inertial odometry (VIO) data, a first LiDAR sensor configured to capture a first set of LiDAR data, a second LiDAR sensor configured to capture a second set of LiDAR data, and a controller. The controller is configured to generate terrain navigation instructions utilizing a Monte Carlo Localization algorithm, wherein the Monte Carlo Localization algorithm includes the VIO data from the tracking camera and the first set of LiDAR data.

Abstract: A system provides for receiving data representing a policy with which to implement one or more actions in association with one or more subsets of agricultural objects. The system identifies a subset of payloads to provide actions based on data representing the policy for one or more subsets of agricultural objects. The system determines whether a payload is sufficient to implement the one or more actions. The system transmits data representing executable instructions to implement the one or more actions.

Abstract: In an agricultural work assistance system, a coupler couples a working device to an agricultural machine. A controller is configured or programmed to control automatic traveling or steering of the agricultural machine to enable the working device to perform agricultural work on an agricultural field. A first operating device in the agricultural machine is operable to cause the working device to work. A second operating device outside the agricultural machine is operable to cause the working device to work. A first detector is operable to detect whether a user is on the agricultural machine. While the first detector detects the user on the agricultural machine, the working device can work according to operation of the first operating device and operation of the second operating device is disabled. While the first detector detects no user on the agricultural machine, the working device can work according to operation of the second operating device and operation of the first operating device is disabled.

Abstract: An agricultural work assistance system includes an input to input agricultural field information about a contour of an agricultural field, dimension information of an agricultural machine or a working device coupled to the agricultural machine, and a work condition about agricultural work on the agricultural field by the agricultural machine and the working device, a route creator to create a traveling route along which the agricultural machine travels within a map of the agricultural field based on the agricultural field information, the dimension information, and the work condition and to secure a turning space where the agricultural machine turns, a turning margin calculator to calculate a turning margin, i.e., a size of the turning space, and determine that the turning margin is insufficient when the turning margin is less than a threshold, and a notifier to provide notification of a place where the insufficient turning margin determined by the turning margin calculator exists.

Abstract: A soil opener includes a support and a soil opener unit. The soil opener unit comprises: first and second soil-cutting members; and a delivery tube with an exit aperture for releasing material to be deposited in the soil. The first soil-cutting member comprises a rotating disc having a first soil-engaging surface inclined: at a first angle to a perpendicular to the soil surface; and at a second angle to the direction of travel, whereby the rotating disc defines a leading upwardly inclined face defining a leading side of the rotating disc and a trailing downwardly-inclined face defining a trailing side of the rotating disc. The second soil-cutting member comprises a fixed blade defining a second soil-engaging surface. The second soil-engaging surface comprises a soil-lifting surface projecting laterally relative to the first soil-cutting member, and the exit aperture of the delivery tube is provided adjacent a rear part of the soil-lifting surface.

Abstract: Seeding and planting methods and techniques for row crops, especially soybeans, are described herein as are hardware configurations for practicing such methods and techniques. According to the methods and techniques disclosed, soybean seeding rates and plant populations higher than those previously practiced result in higher yields using less water, less fuel, and fewer applications of herbicides.

Abstract: A flow control apparatus for an agricultural product distribution system includes a bypass valve having a valve inlet for receiving metered product from a metering device, and a closure member movable between bypass and distribution positions. The flow control apparatus further includes a bypass conduit downstream of the bypass valve for receiving the metered product when the bypass valve is in the bypass position, to expel the metered product from the distribution system. The flow control apparatus further includes a transfer manifold downstream of the bypass valve. The transfer manifold includes a plurality of transfer outlets and a transfer channel for receiving the metered product when the bypass valve is in the distribution position. Each of the transfer outlets is in fluid communication with a respective pneumatic distribution line.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a seeding system having a seed meter configured to meter seed, a seed meter sensor configured to generate a sensor signal indicative of movement of the seed meter, and an assistive seed transport mechanism configured to receive the metered seed from the seed meter and to transport the metered seed along a delivery path. A control system is configured to determine a position of the seed in the assistive seed transport mechanism based on the sensor signal, and generate a control signal to control the agricultural machine based on the determined position of the seed.

Abstract: A row unit for a planter assembly that has a disc opener coupled to a frame and a gauge wheel positioned adjacent to the disc opener and coupled to the frame through a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly selectively directs the gauge wheel to move along a non-arcuate path of travel between a maximum depth and a minimum depth.

Abstract: A device for measuring and calibrating the ground pressure of the seeding depth limiting wheels includes: a main body, connected to a pair of depth limiting wheels; a pressure adjusting member, arranged on the main body and configured to adjust a pressure of the depth limiting wheels to ground; a pressure sensor, arranged on the main body and configured to detect an actual pressure output by the pressure adjusting member; and a pressure acquisition calibrator, configured to detect a ground pressure applied by the depth limiting wheels on ground; and automatically fit a plurality of actual pressures and a plurality of ground pressures to establish a model for measuring ground pressure of a pair of depth limiting wheels. The device can automatically acquire a plurality of actual pressures and a plurality of ground pressures to establish a model for measuring ground pressure of a pair of depth limiting wheels.

Abstract: A peat moss and top-dressing spreader with side clasps designed to help distribute peat moss, compost, and other top-dressing materials with ease and efficiency. The spreader features a rotating drum that holds the material and a mesh-diamond cage barrel for optimal filtration, breaking up material clumps, and quick, consistent, and even distribution of top-dressing material. The perforated barrel design allows small substrate amalgams to escape and fall to the ground for even distribution. The side clasp design on either side of the barrel drum enhances the functionality of the tool by increasing the durability and efficiency of the substrate contained within the barrel.

Abstract: A walk-behind mower has a mower deck, a plurality of wheels, a head, and a plurality of light sources. The wheels are rotatably coupled to the mower deck. The wheels move the walk-behind mower over a support surface in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The head is coupled to the mower deck. The head can store at least one battery pack. The light sources are coupled to at least one of the mower deck and the head. The light sources project light through a continuous illumination angle about the walk-behind mower. The illumination angle extends along an arc from the forward direction toward the rearward direction and is at least 90 degrees.

Abstract: A robotic lawn mower comprises a frame, a first wheel set, and a second wheel set, wherein the first wheel set and the second wheel set are respectively arranged at opposite rear and front ends of the frame, the first wheel set is equipped with driving wheels, and the second wheel set is equipped with omni-directional wheels. The robotic lawn mower further comprises a controller, a first driving module, and a second driving module, wherein the controller is connected to each of the driving modules, the controller controls the first driving module to drive the first wheel set to move so as to provide main power to the robotic lawn mower, and the controller further controls the second driving module to drive the second wheel set to rotate so as to provide auxiliary power for overcoming a resistance generated by the ground when the second wheel set rotates.

Abstract: A mowing apparatus includes: a deck unit mounted below a body frame and including a blade for mowing; a first deck link coupled to an upper surface of the deck unit; a rotary shaft rotatably provided below the body frame; a second deck link rotated together with the rotary shaft and disposed on the first deck link; a link arm coupling bolt coupled to an upper portion of the first deck link while passing through the second deck link; and a deck height adjustment part including a height adjustment bolt for adjusting a height of the link arm coupling bolt.

Abstract: Robotic vehicles, height adjust systems to selectively raise and lower a cutting implement of robotic vehicles, and methods of adjusting cutting heights of cutting implements on robotic vehicles. A height adjust system includes a user interface configured to be accessible from an exterior of a body of the robotic vehicle, wherein rotation of the user interface about an axis of rotation adjusts a height of the cutting implement, and wherein the user interface is unlocked to enable rotation by translating the user interface in a direction generally parallel with the axis of rotation prior to rotation of the user interface.

Abstract: A multiple Hirth joint for permitting linear and angular adjustment of an upper control arm with respect to a lower control arm. The joint includes a multiple Hirth interface having a slot through it, a confronting single Hirth interface, and an actuator. The actuator permits manual loosening and tightening of the multiple Hirth interface and single Hirth interface to permit linear and angular adjustment. Loosening of the actuator simultaneously permits linear and angular adjustment and tightening of the actuator simultaneously lock the joint into the selected linear and angular position.

Abstract: A riding lawn mower includes a seat, a chassis configured to support the seat, a cutting assembly mounted to the chassis, a walking assembly configured to drive the riding lawn mower to walk on a plane, and a steering wheel assembly. The steering wheel assembly includes a steering wheel operable by the user and a connecting rod configured to connect the steering wheel and the chassis. The steering wheel assembly further includes a pivot assembly that rotatably connects the connecting rod and the chassis, and the pivot assembly enables the steering wheel assembly to switch between a working position and a storage position. A distance between the steering wheel and the plane when the steering wheel assembly is in the storage position is smaller than a distance between the steering wheel and the plane when the steering wheel assembly is in the working position.

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 system for an agricultural harvester system can include an elevator configured to receive a flow of a harvested material. A chain can have a first portion positioned above the elevator and a second portion positioned below the elevator. A sensor assembly can be positioned between the elevator and the second portion. The sensor assembly can have a field of view that is directed towards a top portion of the elevator and configured to generate a first set of data. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly. The computing system can be configured to receive the first set of data and generate an estimated weight of the harvested material based at least partially on the first set of data associated with the harvested material transferred along the elevator during a defined interval.

Abstract: A mobile agricultural machine includes a set of ground engaging elements, a controllable subsystem configured to perform a work operation on a field, and a control system. The control system is configured to identify a work performance metric representing a performance characteristic of the work operation having an inverse relationship to traversal speed of the mobile agricultural machine over the field, receive an indication of operator presence relative to the mobile agricultural machine, generate a weighting parameter that weights the work performance metric relative to a ride quality metric based on the indication of operator presence, determine a target machine speed based on the weighting parameter, and output a control instruction based on the target machine speed.

Abstract: A system for cleaning sensor assemblies of an agricultural harvester includes an elevator assembly configured to convey harvested crop material, with the elevator including an elevator frame. Furthermore, the system includes a sensor assembly positioned within the elevator assembly, with the sensor assembly including a weigh plate coupled to the elevator frame such that the weigh plate and the elevator frame define a gap therebetween. The sensor assembly further includes a load sensor coupled between the elevator frame and the weigh plate such that the load sensor is configured to generate data indicative of a weight of the harvested crop material present on the weigh plate. Additionally, the system includes a cleaning device configured to remove debris from the gap.

Abstract: A system for an agricultural harvester can include a support structure configured to be operably coupled with an elevator housing. A carrier can be operably coupled with the support structure. A vision-based sensor can be operably coupled with the carrier. One or more light sources can be operably coupled with the carrier. A panel can be positioned along a portion of the carrier. A cleaning system can be configured to remove debris from the panel positioned between at least one of the vision-based sensor and the one or more light sources. A computing system performs various operations. The operations can include determining a detected percentage of pixels within the data indicating debris on the panel on the panel and initiating a cleaning routine to remove at least a portion of the debris from the panel.

Abstract: A mobile agricultural corn harvester comprises a non-header portion and a header portion (or header). The mobile agricultural corn harvester further includes a material other than grain (MOG) intake characteristic sensor, disposed on the non-header portion, configured to detect MOG intake and generate sensor data indicative of MOG intake. The mobile agricultural harvester further includes a control system configured to determine a control action based on the sensor data and to generate an action signal to control a controllable subsystem, such as a deck plate actuator a header speed actuator, or a header position actuator, based on the determined control action.

Abstract: A harvesting header for a combine harvester for harvesting crops with grains growing on stalks. The harvesting header includes a frame structure movable in a forward direction over a field to which a harvesting device is attached, which extends over the entire width of the harvesting header to harvest the grains of the crop, the crop flow of which can be fed through a rear dispensing opening of the harvesting header to a feeder house of the combine harvester. The harvesting header includes a central portion, which is situated in front of the feeder house, and a left-hand portion and a right-hand portion which are each laterally offset in relation to the central portion. The harvesting header is configured to feed stalks that enter the central portion to the feeder house along with the grains.

Abstract: A method for automatically controlling a height of a harvesting implement includes receiving distance data from a distance sensor supported relative to the harvesting implement that is indicative of a measured distance from the distance sensor to a location on a ground surface positioned, receiving pose data associated with the distance sensor, determining a pose of the distance sensor based on the pose data, and determining a compensation value for adjusting the measured distance based on the pose of the distance sensor. Additionally, the method includes calculating a compensated distance value as a function of the measured distance and the compensation value, and controlling an operation of an actuator based at least in part on the corrected distance value to adjust a vertical height of at least a portion of the harvesting implement relative to the ground surface.

Abstract: Described is a processing machine for processing fibre plants. Examples of fibre plants are hemp, flax or kenaf. The processing can comprise of picking the fibre plants and then placing the fibre plants on a ground surface in a desired manner. The processing can also comprise of picking up the fibre plants which have been placed down on the ground, flipping them over and placing them down on the ground once again. The processing machine comprises for this purpose a self-propelling vehicle comprising a vehicle chassis and a processing unit mounted on the vehicle chassis. The processing unit has a transport installation for transporting the fibre plants to the self-propelling vehicle, wherein the transport installation comprises a number of guide rollers mounted on the support frame, at least one pair of endless conveyor belts guided along the rollers and at least one drive for driving at least a part of the guide rollers.

Abstract: A windrower implement includes a merger attachment having a support structure rotatably supporting a conveyor, and a lift structure interconnecting the support structure and a frame of the windrower implement. The lift structure is moveable between a deployed position for positioning the conveyor in a lowered and downward inclining operating position, and a stowed position for positioning the conveyor in raised and upward inclining non-operating position. The lift structure includes a link system coupled to the frame and a lift arm coupled to the link system and having a support connection interconnecting the lift arm and the support structure. The support connection maintains a relative position between the lift arm and the support structure during movement of the lift structure between the stowed position and the deployed position.

Abstract: A control system for an agricultural harvester includes a crop inlet with infeed rollers for collecting crop from a pickup assembly connected to the harvester; and a lift assembly for moving the pickup assembly from an operational configuration, in which the pickup assembly is operable to pick up crop from the ground and to convey the picked-up crop to the crop inlet of the harvester, to a non-operational configuration. The control system includes a detector for detecting a foreign object in the collected crop; and one or more controllers configured to (i) receive a signal from the detector that is indicative of a foreign object in the collected crop while the pickup assembly is in the operational configuration; and (ii) control the lift assembly to raise the pickup assembly, away from the crop on the ground, to the non-operational condition, in dependence on the received signal.

Abstract: The invention provides a positioning apparatus (17) for a rotary combine harvester (100) having a threshing concave (6a) and a separation grate (6b). The apparatus (17) has a concave adjustor mechanism for adjusting a threshing gap between the threshing concave (6a) and a rotor or rotors (5) of the harvester (100). The concave adjustor mechanism has a concave actuator (33) including a concave hydraulic cylinder having an adjustable hydraulic pressure to cause rotation of a concave control arm (31) so as to control a position of the threshing concave (6a). The apparatus (17) also has a grate adjustor mechanism for adjusting a separation gap between the separation grate (6b) and the rotor or rotors (5) of the harvester (100). The grate actuator mechanism has a grate actuator (330) including a grate hydraulic cylinder having an adjustable hydraulic pressure to cause rotation of the grate control arm (310) so as to control a position of the separation grate (6b).

Abstract: A baler includes a discharge unit moveable between a first position, in which a baling chamber is closed, and a second position, in which the baling chamber is open for unloading of the bale. A control unit is configured to control an actuator to move the discharge unit between the first position and the second position. An acceleration sensor is arranged to sense an acceleration of the baler. The control unit is in communication with the acceleration sensor, and is operable to control movement of the discharge unit based on acceleration of the baler detected by the acceleration sensor.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer comprises a cutter assembly and a drive operating portion for driving and operating the cutter assembly is provided. The drive operating portion in the hedge trimmer includes a body with a power source, a front handle, and a rear handle. The front handle includes a rod-shaped front gripping portion provided to protrude laterally of the cutter assembly and a trigger lever displaceably mounted on the front gripping portion, allowing and releasing transmission of drive power from the power source to the cutter assembly. When the hedge trimmer is viewed laterally in a state where a thickness direction of the cutter assembly being a vertical direction, the trigger lever is arranged to protrude from the front gripping portion in a direction inclined forward with respect to the vertical direction on a lower side of the vertical direction.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for stimulating plant growth includes a plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the plurality of antennas is made of a strand of copper wire. There is an elongated conductive shaft to which each antenna is electrically and physically connected at a first end of the elongated conductive shaft by conductive tape. In some embodiments, a quartz crystal is electrically and physically connected to the first end of the elongated conductive shaft by the conductive tape. In some embodiments, the antennas are copper wire that are each less than or equal to 6 inches long, the quartz crystal is less than or equal to 4 inches long, and the conductive shaft is made of copper and is less than or equal to 24 inches long.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flowerpot structure, including a flowerpot body. The flowerpot body includes an inner pot and an outer pot that are detachably matched, the inner pot includes a pot opening and a compressible pot body, an upper end of the outer pot is detachably matched with the pot opening, the outer pot is detachably mounted with a pot holder, and the outer pot can be unfolded into a sheet-like structure. The flowerpot of the present disclosure achieves a reduction in transportation volume by using its detachable structure. No matter whether a single flowerpot is or a plurality of flowerpots are transported, the packaging volume during transportation can be reduced by disassembly and compression.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a detachable flowerpot, including a flowerpot body. The bottom of the flowerpot body is provided with a pot bottom, a planting chamber is formed inside the flowerpot body, the flowerpot body is composed of a plurality of detachable pot rings, the detached pot rings can be nested together, and a detachable structure is arranged between the adjacent pot rings. The detachable flowerpot has the following advantages: the structure is simple and reasonable; the pot body is composed of a plurality of detachable pot rings, the pot rings are connected by the detachable structure, and the sealing structure is arranged at the connection to ensure the sealing property of the flowerpot; and when selling and transporting, the pot rings are nested together to greatly reduce the packaging volume during transportation, thereby reducing transportation costs.

Abstract: With increasing population and pollution land availability for farming is reducing each day. To address this problem the present invention provides A polyhouse structure including a plurality of vertical towers supporting polyhouse roof. Further, a vertical tower of the plurality of vertical towers includes at least one bamboo. Further, the at least one bamboo is configured to hold a plurality of grow cups. Further, at least one composite member is formed by inserting and fixing at least one rod to at least one end of the at least one bamboo. Further, at least one composite member is rotatable, and an upper end of the composite member fixed to an anchor and a lower end of the composite member is fixed on a mounting surface via the at least one bearing.

Abstract: A plant support structure comprises segments, which each include at least one plant site. Each segment may have a first end and a second end. The first end may have a first opening, and the second end may slidably nest inside the first opening of an adjacent segment to enable an increase of distance therebetween. The first opening may be larger the second opening. Spacers or couplings between segments may be used to slide the segments apart. Each segment may include a path for a nutrient solution to flow to the at least one plant site in the segment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a container having an outer pot, inner sieve removably positioned in the outer pot and a saucer secured to the outer pot. Placement of the inner sieve within the outer pot creates a channel through which air can flow and better aerate and therefore prune plant roots. In turn, the pruning will promote growth of new branching roots from the center of the root system. Further, water contained in the saucer provides a capillary effect to hydrate the plant and growing medium. Alternatively, the container defines an inner sieve removeable positioned in an outer pot without the saucer, the sieve and pot defining a channel through which air can flow. The channel is defined as air flowing from lower portion of the container to an upper portion of the container.

Abstract: A modular green wall element includes a casing having a first and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment is arranged to host a growing material for plants and wherein the second compartment is at least partially filled with a foamed material to provide the element with improved thermal insulation properties.

Abstract: The modular system comprises a plurality of panels with a front face, a rear face and a perimeter edge. Each panel comprises mutual constraint devices between adjacent panels along the perimeter edge. The system further comprises a plurality of containers for plants, each constrained or which can be constrained to a respective panel.

Abstract: A method for harvesting mushrooms which grow in clusters, by determining a picking schedule that maximises the yield while minimising damage to the mushroom or surrounding mushrooms to thereby increase shelf-life.

Abstract: A modified drip irrigation (M-DI) system includes a water source, at least one drip line, and one pipe supporting one drip line horizontally along an upper edge of a ridge. In an embodiment, the at least one pipe includes a first plurality of slanted openings defined along a first portion of a pipe wall and a second plurality of slanted openings aligned with the first plurality of openings and defined along a second, opposing portion of the pipe wall.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to programming irrigation controllers. In some embodiments, a system for programming irrigation controllers includes an irrigation control application stored on a memory of a mobile electronic device. The irrigation control application can allow the user to create, save, and edit an irrigation schedule template and allow the user to transmit the irrigation schedule template to one or more irrigation controllers. The irrigation control application can store the irrigation schedule template in the memory of the mobile electronic device, but the application does not save the irrigation schedule template at a remote irrigation server.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control. In some embodiments, a shared network of sensors gathers data, and then the data and/or analysis decisions are shared with irrigation devices at other properties. In some embodiments, non-irrigation water flow usage data at a given property can be used to optimize irrigation at the property. In some embodiments, non-irrigation water flow data is used to determine that more than one irrigation station can be run at the same time. In some embodiments, consent can be provided to a water authority for irrigation at a property to be controlled by irrigation schedules and/or schedule adjustments provided by the water authority. And in some embodiments, irrigation can be controlled or adjusted based on analysis of imagery data obtained at a site or property as irrigation is occurring.

Abstract: An irrigation management system for nutriculture of the crops comprises media medium, a weight sensor, a nutrient solution unit and a server, and the weight sensor measures the weight of the medium and transmits weight value to the server; the server calculates moisture weight content ratio based on the weight value, generates a control signal based on the moisture weight content ratio, and transmits the control signal to the nutrient solution unit; the nutrient solution unit controls irrigation to the medium based on the control signal, the weight value is measured at respective starting and ending point in the plurality of periods dividing 24 hours by the pre-determined criteria, the plurality of periods have include a moisture weight content ratio and each moisture weight content ratio is derived according to the formula of Ww=(Wo?W)/W*100.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a method for managing crop irrigation, and system using same.