Abstract: The present disclosure relates to horticultural hydrogels for growing plants and/or fungi, and more particularly to hydrogel-based substrates for the germination, growth, and/or sporulation of those plants and/or fungi.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for increasing plant pollen viability using a MRN-ATM pathway inhibitor. The increased pollen viability preferably results in increased plant viability. The invention further pertains to an MRN-ATM pathway inhibitor for increasing plant pollen viability. A preferred MRN-ATM pathway inhibitor for use in the invention is 2-Amino-5-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene]-4(5H)-thiazolone. The invention also pertains to a method for developing a mature fertile plant graft comprising contacting an isolated plant part comprising an immature flower bud with a (hazardous or toxic) compound.

Abstract: Novel Cannabis varieties designated NWG 4000 and NWG 2463 are provided. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of Cannabis variety NWG 4000 or NWG 2463, to the plants of Cannabis variety NWG 4000 or NWG 2463, to plant parts of Cannabis variety NWG 4000 or NWG 2463, to methods for producing a Cannabis plant by crossing a plant of Cannabis variety NWG 4000 or NWG 24633 with a plant of another Cannabis variety, and to methods for producing a plant of Cannabis variety NWG 4000 or NWG 2463 containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion Cannabis plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-CO1023 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-CO1023 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-CO1023 RZ.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a new and distinct hemp cultivar designated ‘CW-676’. The present disclosure relates to seeds of the hemp plant ‘CW-676’, to plants, parts, and cells of the hemp plant ‘CW-676’, and to methods for producing a hemp plant by crossing the hemp plant ‘CW-676’ with itself or other cannabis plants. The disclosure further relates to the morphological and physiological characteristics of the new and distinct hemp cultivar and its uses.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CW1660188, EW1660376, CW1660229, CW1660193, CW1660068, EW1660140, CW1660195, EW1660025, AND/OR EW1660054 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CW1660188, EW1660376, CW1660229, CW1660193, CW1660068, EW1660140, CW1660195, EW1660025, AND/OR EW1660054 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CW1660188, EW1660376, CW1660229, CW1660193, CW1660068, EW1660140, CW1660195, EW1660025, AND/OR EW1660054 in a breeding program.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying a WUSCHEL (WUS)-Related Homeobox (WOX) functional gene in a Rosaceae plant, optionally to modify the architecture of the thorns and/or spines, to reduce thorn and prickle number and/or size, or to eliminate thorns and/or prickles. The invention further relates to Rosaceae plants having thorns and/or prickles with a modified architecture, a reduced number and/or size thorns and/or prickles, or no thorns and/or prickles produced using the methods and compositions of the invention. The invention additionally relates to methods of identifying and/or breeding plants having thorns and/or prickles with a modified architecture, a reduced number and/or size thorns and/or prickles, or no thorns and/or prickles.

Abstract: Provided herein are improved raspberry plants, methods for providing the present improved raspberry plants and the use of present improved raspberry plant for providing improved plant vigour, higher fruit yield, more and better resistances to diseases and the prevention or absence of root suckers during cultivation. Specifically, provided herein are improved raspberry plants including a raspberry scion grafted on a blackberry rootstock. Specifically, disclosed herein are raspberry plants including a raspberry scion grafted on a blackberry rootstock.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the plants, plants parts, and plant cells of tomato variety designated ‘X21-02’, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the disclosed tomato variety with itself or another tomato plant and to plants derived from ‘X21-02’. The disclosure further relates to single locus conversions of ‘X21-02’, tomato fruit of ‘X21-02’, and methods of using ‘X21-02’ as a rootstock or scion and composite plants produced therefrom. The disclosure further relates to allotetraploid plants produced from ‘X21-02’.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the plants, plants parts, and plant cells of tomato variety designated ‘X22-31’, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the disclosed tomato variety with itself or another tomato plant and to plants derived from ‘X22-31’. The disclosure further relates to single locus conversions of ‘X22-31’, tomato fruit of ‘X22-31’, and methods of using ‘X22-31’ as a rootstock or scion and composite plants produced therefrom. The disclosure further relates to allotetraploid plants produced from ‘X22-31’.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the plants, plants parts, and plant cells of tomato variety designated ‘MX20-06’, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the disclosed tomato variety with itself or another tomato plant and to plants derived from ‘MX20-06’. The disclosure further relates to single locus conversions of ‘MX20-06’, tomato fruit of ‘MX20-06’, and methods of using ‘MX20-06’ as a rootstock or scion and composite plants produced therefrom. The disclosure further relates to allotetraploid plants produced from ‘MX20-06’.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the plants, plants parts, and plant cells of tomato varieties designated ‘MX20-15’, ‘X21-09’, ‘X20-06’, and ‘X20-07’, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the disclosed tomato variety with itself or another tomato plant and to plants derived from ‘MX20-15’, ‘X21-09’, ‘X20-06’, or ‘X20-07’. The disclosure further relates to single locus conversions of ‘MX20-15’, ‘X21-09’, ‘X20-06’, and ‘X20-07’, tomato fruit of ‘MX20-15’, ‘X21-09’, ‘X20-06’, and ‘X20-07’, and methods of using ‘MX20-15’, ‘X21-09’, ‘X20-06’, and ‘X20-07’ as a rootstock or scion and composite plants produced therefrom. The disclosure further relates to allotetraploid plants produced from ‘X21-09’, ‘X20-06’, and ‘X20-07’.

Abstract: A milking device is provided with milking means, a control unit, a milk line for transporting the milk from the milking means to a milk tank, a milk filter for filtering the milk passing through the milk line, and a cleaning device for the milk filter with cleaning liquid. The milk filter includes a housing which surrounds a filter volume and has a milk inlet and a milk outlet, and a filter component in the filter volume. The filter component includes a circumferential plate part with filter openings, and divides the filter volume into a central inner filter volume and an outer filter volume surrounding the latter. The filter component includes wire with a unilaterally tapering cross-sectional profile and a frame. The wire is provided in a spiral shape with a plurality of windings or in a series of individual parallel rings or rods.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a frothing assembly (21) to froth milk in a container (11). The assembly (21) includes: a body (25); a motor (33) fixed to the body and having an output shaft (34) that is rotatably driven about a longitudinal axis (35) of the shaft (34); a frothing device (36) rotatably driven by the shaft (34) and to be submerged in the milk in the container (11); and a perforated member (43) at least partly surrounding the frothing device (36) and spaced from the frothing device (36) by a clearance (44), wherein rotation of the frothing device (36) causes movement of milk in the clearance (44) and movement of milk through the perforated member (43) to be circulated back through the container (11) and the clearance (44) to cause frothing of the milk.

Abstract: The flip-type cat litter box includes a cat litter box assembly and a purification device. The cat litter box assembly includes a stainless steel bottom bowl and a top cover of a cat litter box that is disposed on a top of the stainless steel bottom bowl. A pedal is movably embedded on the top cover of the cat litter box, and the pedal is internally provided with a through-hole. After a cat relieves the bowels in the stainless steel bottom bowl and leaves, operations of sterilization and deodorization are performed immediately via an anion generator, an ultraviolet light, and a sensor. This effectively resolves a problem of bacteria and odor of the cat litter box, so that the using is more sanitary. A user toggles the latch catch body to unlock the pedal and flips the pedal upward, to enable the pedal to keep tilted on a top cover of a cat litter box. In addition, a transparent door and the pedal are folded together.

Abstract: A modular system with multifunctional parts to separate waste and transport animals with two types of modules. A sanitary module for use with any type of substrate such as urine and humidity from feces absorbing material, either with or without an odor retention box, with or without a basin for hygienic granules, and with or without a hygienic plate. The second module is for animal transport.

Abstract: A pet carrier has a compact configuration somewhat like a suitcase in nature, and an open configuration somewhat like a tent in nature. The pet carrier can have an extendable handle and wheels to be rolled to a desired location, and then deployed for use in containing a pet in the enclosure therein.

Abstract: An assembly includes an inflatable harness having a first loop of webbing, a second loop of webbing, and a panel connecting the first loop of webbing to the second loop of webbing. The assembly includes an inflatable tether extending from the first loop of webbing, the inflatable tether in fluid communication with the inflatable harness. The assembly includes a latch plate fixed to the inflatable tether, the latch plate defining a fluid passage in fluid communication with the inflatable tether to provide inflation medium to the inflatable harness.

Abstract: A securing mechanism and a pet loading accessory using the securing mechanism are provided. The securing mechanism includes a base, a first blocking portion, and a second blocking portion. The base is provided with a through hole. The first blocking portion and the second blocking portion are configured into an L-shaped bending structure or a U-shaped structure. The base, the first blocking portion, and the second blocking portion form a securing groove for accommodating and constraining a strip-shaped object. A communication gap that communicates with the securing groove is formed between the tail ends of the first blocking portion and the second blocking portion. By using the securing mechanism of the present disclosure, the safety belt of a vehicle can be reliably secured by the securing mechanism without much manual operation, thus the pet loading accessory can be firmly secured on the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A foldable pet house includes a frame composed of a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, and a fourth side panel connected end to end, a top cover connected at a top of the frame, and a bottom panel connected at a bottom of the frame. The first side panel and the third side panel are foldable and opposite to each other, and the second side panel and the fourth side panel are not foldable and opposite to each other. A positioning assembly is provided between the top cover and the top of the frame to limit a relative movement between the frame and the top cover. An opening is provided on the side panel for cleaning. A rotating connector is used for the connection of foldable side panels or other parts and components of the pet house.

Abstract: A burrowing nest is configured to allow animals to burrow into the burrowing nest. The burrowing nest includes a nest ring that is comprised of a plush inner material which is covered by a soft outer covering. A flexible sleeve is affixed to a side of the nest ring such that an animal can climb through the nest ring and into the flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve includes a removably attached bottom that may be comprised of a flexible, absorbent, padded or permeable material.

Abstract: A pet bed that is configured to be operably coupled to a HVAC register located on a floor of a structure wherein the pet bed provides a suitable surface for a pet and further provides air flow from the register into the room. The present invention includes a support platform having an upper and lower surface wherein the support platform includes a register opening formed therein. A register mounting member extends downwards from the lower surface of the support platform into a HVAC register. The support platform has a multitude of air apertures formed therein. Angular support members are integrally formed around the entire perimeter of the support platform and includes a plurality of air apertures. Leg members are mounted to the lower surface of the support platform proximate the perimeter edge. A cushion member is superposed the upper surface of the support platform.

Abstract: A system for distributing a plurality of predetermined amounts of predetermined feeds including at least one feed component to preselected recipients thereof at a plurality of respective feed locations. The system includes a track assembly with a track and a feeder assembly movable along the track. The feeder assembly includes a mixer subassembly for preparing a preselected one or more of the feed components together to provide the predetermined amounts of the predetermined feeds, and a dispensing subassembly, configured to receive the predetermined feeds from the mixer subassembly and to provide the predetermined feeds to the preselected recipients thereof. The system also includes a feeder mounting assembly, for mounting the feeder assembly to the track, and a motion assembly for moving the feeder assembly along the track.

Abstract: A pet feeder is provided. The pet feeder includes a food container, a food exit passage, and a food tray. A first end of the food exit passage is in communication with the food container. The food tray is in communication with a second end of the food exit passage. A downwardly inclined guide portion is arranged on the food tray. The downwardly inclined guide portion extends away from a shell assembly and is connected to a feeding trough.

Abstract: A dog paw washing and rinsing device is shown and described. The dog paw washing and rinsing device includes a first chamber which includes at least one sidewall rising from a base to an open top edge. A second chamber which includes at least one sidewall rising from a base to an open top edge. The first chamber is coupled to the second chamber such that the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber. A handle is attached to both the first chamber and the second chamber. A cleaning pad is located within the first chamber. The cleaning pad is placed at an angle as compared to the base of the first chamber.

Abstract: A bathing apparatus for a pet, comprising a top section comprising walls to hold a pet; a bottom section adapted to support and seat the apparatus on a surface; and a bathing section situated between the top and bottom sections comprising a bathing floor configured for the pet to sit or stand on; wherein the bathing section is adapted to allow bathing water to flow away from the pet. The bathing section may comprise a bathing floor and an outer section adapted to allow water to flow through. The apparatus may be used as a bath or a shower. The apparatus may be collapsible for storage during non-use.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a protective collar for a pet, including: a basically fan-shaped sheet material body, wherein the sheet material body includes a front part, a rear part, a first side end, and a second side end; the front part extends from the first side end to the second side end, and the rear part extends from the first side end to the second side end; a radius of the front part is greater than a radius of the rear part; and a closing mechanism, wherein the closing mechanism attaches the first side end to the second side end, so that the sheet material body is enclosed to form a basically conical protective collar; the front part is semi-transparent or transparent.

Abstract: A method of communication between a user and a pet includes operating a user interface to turn on a pet interface, which is wirelessly coupled to the user interface. Audiovisual streams are transmitted between the user interface and the pet interface such that the user and the pet may communicate with each other through the user and pet interfaces. An access code is required for the user interface to be operated to turn on the pet interface.

Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of anchors fixed in a building, the anchors configured to transmit and receive ultra-wideband (UWB) signals, and a wearable configured to be worn by a pet, the wearable including data processing hardware and memory hardware in communication with the data processing hardware, the memory hardware storing instructions that when executed on the data processing hardware cause the data processing hardware to perform operations comprising transmitting UWB signals to the plurality of anchors to determine a location of the wearable within the building, receiving UWB signals from the plurality of anchors to determine the location of the wearable within the building, and upon a determination that the location of the wearable is in a no-go zone, transmitting a feedback response to the pet wearing the wearable, the feedback response including at least one of an audible alert, a vibration, or a low-voltage shock.

Abstract: A method performed by at least one processor of a platform includes receiving from a first system a first data set associated with an interaction between a pet owner and an expert relating to care of a pet hosted via the first system, updating pet profile data associated with the pet based on the first data set, determining a portion of the pet profile data including the first dataset associated with a second system, and transmitting the portion of the pet profile data to the second system. The second system is configured to generate content to provide to the pet owner based on the portion of the pet profile data.

Abstract: The invention discloses a livestock monitoring system utilizing firmware and computer-readable instructions for IoT devices. It tracks the health and location of livestock by monitoring their temperature and adjusting the frequency of data transmission accordingly. When the temperature is within normal ranges, data is sent once per hour; for slightly elevated temperatures, data transmission increases to every 30 minutes, and for high temperatures, it increases to every 15 minutes, reverting back to hourly transmissions when temperatures normalize. The system includes features such as activation via magnet, SMS/email notifications, reprogramming over-the-air, and alerts for temperature fluctuations. Additionally, it incorporates facial recognition for livestock identification and disease traceability to locate animals within a specified distance of a diseased individual.

Abstract: An electric insect migration harvesting apparatus includes a container, a first conductive element and a second conductive element positioned within the container, an extraction zone, an access configured to provide access to the extraction zone from outside of the container, a positive electric terminal and a negative electric terminal. The positive electric terminal is electrically connected to the first conductive element and the negative electric terminal is electrically connected to the second conductive element. The second conductive element is located closer to the extraction zone than the first conductive element. A positive terminal of the electric energy source is electrically connected to the positive electric terminal and a negative terminal of the electric energy source is electrically connected to the negative electric terminal. A switch may be configured to connect or disconnect a terminal of the electric energy source to the first conductive element or the second conductive element.

Abstract: An example line restraint system comprises a housing, a processor, a motor, a release cam, and a timer. The release cam comprises a stem portion and an arm portion. The stem portion is proximate to the housing and the arm portion may be opposite the stem portion. The stem portion may be rotatably coupled to the motor. The motor may be configured to turn the arm portion of the release cam between an open and closed state. When in the closed state, an overhang of the arm portion at least partially defines a cavity capable of retaining a release line. When in the open state, the release cam opens the cavity to enable release of the release line. The timer may receive instructions from the processor to set a particular time and to trigger the motor to turn the release cam from the closed state to the open state.

Abstract: A seine net position measurement system utilizes a plurality of sensor modules coupled to the seine net to determine the seine net position by recovering seine net position data, such as depth data, upon retraction of the seine net to the boat. The sensor modules may be configured proximal to the bottom of the net or the leadline. A depth profile of the net, as well as a rate of sinking of the net may be determined from the position data. The sensor modules have a sensor wireless signal transceiver that transmits a wireless signal to a wireless signal transceiver that sends the data to a computer for processing. The computer may be on the boat or part of a cloud computing system. This system is economical and enable a large number of sensor modules to be used to provide better accuracy of the net position.

Abstract: A buoyant plug-type fishing lure includes a cavity adapted to accept a variety of water dispersible materials such as freeze-dried worms, sodium-bicarbonate or chum that are intended to impart lively random motion to the lure and provide aromatic inducement for game fish to strike. Diving characteristics and buoyancy of the lure are variable depending on the lure body shape, and the material selected.

Abstract: A fishing lure with magnetic hook slot includes a lure body, a hook-positioning compartment, a magnet, and a fishing hook. The lure body is configured with a sagittal plane, a head section, a mid-section, a tail section, and a hook mount. The hook mount integrates into the mid-section as the head section and the tail section are oppositely positioned of each other about the mid-section. The hook-positioning compartment is positioned in between the hook mount and the tail section and traverses into a belly portion of the mid-section. The magnet hermetically mounts within the mid-section. The magnet is adjacently positioned atop the hook-positioning compartment so that the fishing hook can magnetically attach to the magnet. The eye of the fishing hook slidably mounts to the hook mount and magnetically attaches with the magnet through the mid-section as a shank of the fishing hook is angularly positioned to the lure body.

Abstract: A baitcaster for retrieving a fishing line includes a housing, a spool, and a compound gear set. The spool is positioned at least partially within the housing, defining an inner volume, and includes a spindle. The compound gear set is positioned at least partially within the inner volume of the spool. The compound gear set is configured to receive input mechanical energy from a first shaft and transfer output mechanical energy through a second shaft to drive the spool and thereby retrieve the fishing line.

Abstract: A fishing spinning reel according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a reel body; and a spool comprising a fishing line winding drum portion having a cylindrical shape which is provided on the reel body and around which a fishing line is wound, a front flange having a ring shape and rising outward in a radial direction from a front end of the fishing line winding drum portion, a rear flange having a ring shape and rising outward in the radial direction from a rear end of the fishing line winding drum portion, and a skirt portion having a substantially cylindrical shape and extending rearward from the rear flange. The rear flange of the spool is provided with an escape portion for allowing the fishing line to escape.

Abstract: A fishing gear of one embodiment is a line stopper device including a support member that closes a through-hole of a fishing spinning reel in which the through-hole penetrating in a radial direction is provided on a front side of a skirt portion of a spool; and a line stopper member supported by the support member. The line stopper member includes a fishing line locking portion supported by the support member on an outer side of the support member in the radial direction, and a support shaft portion extending inward in the radial direction from the fishing line locking portion and penetrating through the support member. A width of the support member is formed to be larger than a width of the fishing line locking portion, and the fishing line locking portion is offset to one side with respect to the support member when viewed in a width direction.

Abstract: A fishing bobber device for use in fishing that makes the fishing experience more exciting as well as has improved visibility from far distance. The fishing bobber device includes a tubular member having a lower portion and an upper portion. A buoyant member is mounted over the lower portion. A figurine member is mounted interchangeably over the upper portion.

Abstract: Provided are lure holders configured to provide for easy insertion and removal of lures, and to increase safety by preventing lures (e.g., metal jigs) from sticking out. The lure holder comprises first and second plate portions, each having an elongated plate shape and made of elastic material. The first and second plate portions are connected to each other by their longitudinally extending edges to form a tube having a spindle-shaped cross-section, and open at both tube ends. One of the first plate and the second plate has a plurality of elastic tongues extending from one end of the tube, and reversibly foldable into the interior of the tube. The tongues, in folded form, progressively overlap each other with increased curvature of the tube, increasing the collective rigidity of the tongues. Tongue embodiments configured for enhanced draining are provided. Kits and combinations comprising the lure holders are also provided.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder device (a gunnel gimbal) that is configured to allow for the free pivotal and/or rotational movement of a fishing rod while in use. In one embodiment, the gunnel gimbal includes a rod holder, an upper rotational plate, a lower rotational plate, and a mounting arm. The rod holder is pivotably coupled to the upper rotational plate, between two upright plates. The upper rotational plate is rotationally coupled to the lower rotational plate, and the lower rotational plate is fixedly coupled to the mounting arm. The mounting arm is configured to engage with a mounting structure, such as a built-in fishing rod tube within a gunnel of a boat. A pivotal location of the rod holder and a rotational position of the upper rotational plate are fixable by use of detent pins.

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

Abstract: An equine shoe including a platform and lateral walls. The lateral wall of the platform having proximal and distal cut outs. The proximal and distal cutouts of the lateral wall allows for free expansion and contraction of a horse hoof through all phases a horses gait. The shoe allows for variable customization to cater to all types of horse hoof width and sizes. The lateral walls can either be a uniform material with the shoe platform or the lateral walls can be separate parts of the shoe to allow custom fixture to the horse hoof. The separate lateral walls can then be heat welded to the platform to create a uniform shoe. Alternatively a cuff can be glue to the horse hoof and be received by a corresponding shoe.

Abstract: The Fly Graveyard is the only product of its kind that attracts flies into a novelty trap with an unprecedented, non-poisonous liquid that captures the fly, indefinitely. This avant-garde product is uniquely designed with durable glass materials, designed to look like a fly for fun aesthetics and can be conveniently hung on the wall, placed on the floor, a table and/or any surface area as an improved pest control alternative.

Abstract: The invention is a mosquito net trapping device (MTD) that can be installed on any type of mosquito net to transform it into a mosquito trapping net. The MTD includes a lid, a body, and a funnel that attach together to form a single device that cooperates with a mosquito net and collection bag. The MTD can also include a netting material box mounted by funnels and attach on top of bednets. Both embodiments trap mosquitoes and keep them in captivity. Once captured, the mosquitoes can be disposed of without biting humans and spreading disease, such as malaria. In this way, the disclosed MTD is effective at slowing or preventing the spread of malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.

Abstract: An insect trap comprising a trap portion comprising a substantially planar surface, texts or graphics disposed on the substantially planar surface, and an adhesive disposed on the substantially planar surface and the texts or graphics. The texts or graphics are configured to produce alternating light/dark regions for attracting insects The insect trap further comprises a base portion directly connected to electrically conductive prongs insertable into an electrical socket. The base portion comprises a circuit board configured to receive power from the electronically conductive prongs, at least one LED light, and at least one slot configured to removably engage the trap portion and secure the trap portion in place during use. The LED light is disposed between at least one slot and the electrically conductive prongs. The trap portion removably engages the base portion and is mounted vertically on the base portion in front of the LED light.

Abstract: This Hand-Held Insect Eliminator is a device comprising two flaps of optimal size and shape, which are connected at one end by a hinge. Intelligently designed integrated finger housings at the hinged end allow the device to be easily opened and snapped shut by a wide variety of hand and finger sizes. The device can be used on many types of insects, whether flying, hanging, crawling, or at rest. It can be operated in mid-air, against a wall, ceiling, or directly against a surface, or just above a surface, depending on the type and location of the insect. The device incorporates a unique containment grid which allows the elimination to be done cleanly.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes a chassis and a boom arm supported on the chassis, with the boom arm moveable relative to the chassis. Furthermore, the agricultural sprayer includes a plurality of nozzle assemblies supported on the boom arm, with the plurality of nozzle assemblies configured to dispense an agricultural fluid onto an underlying field. Additionally, the agricultural sprayer includes a cab supported on the chassis, a platform supported on the chassis and positioned outside of the cab, and a railing pivotably coupled to the platform. Moreover, the agricultural sprayer includes an actuator configured to pivot the railing relative to the platform. In addition, the agricultural sprayer includes a computing system configured to receive an input indicative of a position of the boom arm relative to the chassis and control an operation of the actuator based on the position of the boom arm relative to the chassis.

Abstract: An agricultural material application machine includes a material reservoir that holds a material to be applied to a field, an orifice defining an opening through which material is to pass to be applied to the field, an optical sensor that captures an image of a portion of the field, and a n image processor that processes the image and identifies a target in the image. The agricultural material application machine further includes a confidence level generator that generates a confidence level based on confidence data and a controller that generates a control signal to control the agricultural material application machine based on the confidence level.