Abstract: A swivel bar is operatively connected by a bracket assembly to a toolbar, such that the swivel bar pivots back and forth in the horizontal plane about a pivot. A resilient device is positioned inside the swivel bar where the pivot is combined to the bracket assembly and extends through the swivel bar. At least one agricultural implement and preferably two agricultural implements are connected to the swivel bar on opposite sides of the pivot.

Abstract: A ground working apparatus is supported on the toolbar of an agricultural implement for injecting liquid fertilizer into the ground. A disc arm is pivotally coupled to a mounting bracket on the toolbar to extend downwardly and rearwardly to a coulter disc rotatably supported on the lower end of the disc arm to cut the ground. An upright pivot assembly pivotally couples the upper end of the disc arm relative to the mounting bracket to pivot about an upright axis while preventing upward movement of the disc. A shank is pivotal on the disc arm to support a shovel trailing the disc to form an undercut trough connected to the ground cut formed by the coulter disc. A pressure mechanism prevents upward pivotal movement of the shovel relative to the disc arm until an upward pressure applied to the shovel exceeds a prescribed holding force of the pressure mechanism.

Abstract: A row unit closing wheel assembly includes a closing wheel, a closing wheel arm, and a closing wheel shaft having a first end and a second end. The closing wheel is coupled to the first end and the closing wheel arm is coupled to the second end via a pivot joint. The row unit closing wheel assembly includes an adjustable mechanical assembly disposed at the pivot joint. The adjustable mechanical assembly is configured to adjust an angle of the closing wheel shaft relative to the closing wheel arm along a horizontal plane via movement of the closing wheel shaft about the pivot joint, the horizontal plane being orthogonal to a rotational axis of the pivot joint. The adjustable mechanical assembly includes interlocking teeth and is configured to utilize the interlocking teeth to adjust the angle.

Abstract: A multi-crop adaptive seed delivery and uniform seed distribution device, including: a seed storage box, a seed metering mechanism, a seed distributor lower housing, a seed distributor upper housing, and a blade driving mechanism. Closed accommodating cavity is formed between the seed distributor upper and lower housing; N seed guide tubes are arranged in circumferential direction, N being positive integer equal to or greater than 2; N blades are rotatably mounted in accommodating cavity; blades are arranged in vertical direction; closed independent seed guide cavity is divided in accommodating cavity by two adjacent blades; upper end of each seed guide tube is connected with corresponding seed guide cavity; top of seed distributor upper housing is divided into N fan-shaped areas in circumferential direction; upper end of each blade is connected to edge of corresponding fan-shaped area by means of elastic piece; and collision sensor is provided in each fan-shaped area.

Abstract: A method of mowing with an autonomous robot lawnmower includes traversing a mowable area with the autonomous robot lawnmower carrying a cutter and a vegetation characteristic sensor. The vegetation characteristic sensor is configured to generate sensor data in response to detecting a vegetation characteristic of the mowable area. The vegetation characteristic is selected from the group consisting of a moisture content, a grass height, and a color. The method includes storing position-referenced data representing the vegetation characteristic detected across the mowable area. The position-referenced data is based at least in part on the sensor data and position data. The method includes sending data to a remote device to cause the remote device to display a map including information based on the position-referenced data.

Abstract: A trimmer head (1) is disclosed arranged to be driven around a rotational axis (ax), via an interface (2), to rotate a trimmer line (3). The trimmer head (1) comprises a housing (1a, 1b), the interface (2), a trimmer line spool (5, 5?), and an automatic feed mechanism (7). The automatic feed mechanism (7) is configured to release a trimmer line (3) spooled around the trimmer line spool (5, 5?) when the trimmer head (1) is subjected to a change in rotational speed, via the interface (2), at a higher rate than a threshold rate of change in rotational speed. The trimmer head (1) further comprises an actuator (9, 9?) connected to the automatic feed mechanism (7) such that a manual actuation of the actuator (9, 9?) releases the trimmer line (3) spooled around the trimmer line spool (5, 5?). The present disclosure further relates to a trimmer (13) comprising a trimmer head (1).

Abstract: A latching assembly (100?, 100?) for operably coupling a cutting deck (50) to an equipment frame (60) of a riding lawn care vehicle (10) may include a pivot arm (300, 400), and a latch member (310, 410). The pivot arm (300, 400) and the latch member (310, 410) may each be pivotally coupled to each other. The pivot arm (300, 400) and the latch member (310, 410) may also cooperate with each other to affix the cutting deck (50) to the equipment frame (60) in each of a service position and a working position.

Abstract: A garden tool, including a main body, a walking wheel mounted on the main body, a self-propelled motor for driving the walking wheel, and a control panel disposed on the main body. The control panel includes a self-propelled control assembly. The self-propelled control assembly includes a self-propelled start paddle and a speed regulating button. Pressing the self-propelled start paddle activates self-propelled operation of the garden tool. The self-propelled start paddle can be released for a short time and the speed regulating button can be adjusted within the short time. The self-propelled start paddle can be re-pressed within the short time and after the speed regulating button is adjusted, and the garden tool maintains the self-propelled operation.

Abstract: A cutting mechanism for a lawnmower and/or a motor scythe has at least one tool device, a tool connecting device, and a securing device. The tool device is designed for cutting grass. The tool connecting device is designed for rotation around a cutting mechanism rotation axis of the cutting mechanism. The tool connecting device and the tool device are designed to form a positive connection to one another in order to secure the positively connected tool device against being released from the tool connecting device radially in a radial direction with respect to the cutting mechanism rotation axis. The securing device and the tool connecting device are designed to be at least partially adjustable relative to one another in, or counter to, an at least partial radial direction at least section-by-section between an enable position for enabling production and/or release of the positive connection and a securing position for securing the positive connection against release.

Abstract: A composite mower deck includes a metal webbing sandwiched between an outer plastic shell and an inner plastic skin. The inner plastic skin has a substantially smooth undersurface for flow of grass clippings. The metal webbing may include an inner ring for supporting a motor hub.

Abstract: A method of controlling a mobile agricultural machine that includes detecting a target value setting input identifying a target metric value for a quality metric representing a performance characteristic of the mobile agricultural machine and having an inverse relationship to machine speed, receiving machine data indicative of operating parameters on the mobile agricultural machine, generating, based on the machine data, a current metric value for the quality metric, determining a target machine speed based on the current metric value relative to the target metric value, and outputting a control instruction that controls the mobile agricultural machine based on the target machine speed.

Abstract: A corn head includes a first wing segment; a center segment; and a corn head adjustment system. The corn head adjustment system includes a first fold actuator and corn head hydraulics fluidly coupled to receive a fluid from a source and to selectively direct the fluid to the first fold actuator. During a fold process, the corn head hydraulics is configured to actuate the first fold actuator in order to lift and fold the first wing segment frame relative to the center frame. During an unfold process, the corn head hydraulics is configured to actuate the first fold actuator in order to lift and unfold the first wing segment frame relative to the center frame. The corn head hydraulics includes a force relief arrangement configured such that, at a predetermined position during the fold process and the unfold process, fluid pressure to the first fold actuator is reduced.

Abstract: A heavy duty brush cutter includes a chassis, an engine, left and right cutting decks with rotating mower blades, transmissions, and a gear box. The cutter features telescoping drive shafts, hydraulic actuators for deck adjustment, a forward frame with axles for wheels or tracks, and steering arms for directional control. Additional configurations may include a telescoping tree limb cutter with a rotatable boom, counter-weights for balance, wheels or tracks on various axles, and a central rotating blade. The system is designed for robust vegetation management with various attachments for enhanced functionality.

Abstract: A lawn raking assembly for mounting a rake to a lawn tractor includes a rake mount that has a pair of pivot points which each pivotally engages a front end of a lawn tractor having the rake mount extending forwardly from the front end of the lawn tractor. A rake is removably attached to the rake mount for raking the lawn in front of the lawn tractor when the lawn tractor is driven. The rake has a pair of raking elements that each extends outwardly beyond a full transverse width of the lawn tractor. A linkage is coupled to the rake mount and a handle is pivotally coupled to the lawn tractor. The handle pivotally engages the linkage for urging the rake between a lifted position and a lowered position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling material transfer from a harvesting machine. More specifically, an apparatus and method for transfer of an agricultural crop from a harvesting machine having a crop discharging device to a transport vehicle comprising a crop loading container while the harvesting machine and the transport vehicle travel on a field.

Abstract: A system includes an open sieve and an auger tip. The open sieve includes an outer frame and a set of crossbars, the outer frame and the set of crossbars defining a plurality of openings. The auger tip includes a tubular portion and a flange. The tubular portion has a first end, a second end, and defines an interior cavity. The flange is coupled to the first end. The flange is configured to be coupled to an auger housing such that a shaft coupled to an auger within the auger housing can be disposed within the interior cavity of the tubular portion and within a bearing rotatably mounted to the second end of the auger tip. The tubular portion defines an opening in a sidewall of the tubular portion such that flower material that has been conveyed to the interior cavity by the auger can fall through the opening.

Abstract: A drive and control system for a utility vehicle includes a CAN-Bus network and a vehicle control module operable to communicate signals to and from one or more components via the CAN-Bus network. The system includes first and second electric actuators with first and second electronic drive modules, respectively. The system includes a steering and drive input device and a steering and drive sensor module operable to post on the CAN-Bus network a steering and drive input command. The vehicle control module processes the steering and drive input command and post on the CAN-Bus network a steering and drive output command. The first and second electronic drive modules process and convert the steering and drive output command to appropriate first and second actuator commands to drive the first and second electric actuators to obtain the desired speed and direction of motion of the utility vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved tine assembly for use with conventional agricultural equipment and systems. According to a first preferred embodiment, the tine assembly of the present invention may preferably include a pair of tine teeth with hooked ends embedded within a rubber base. According to a further preferred embodiment, the improved tine assembly includes a steel base plate attached to the underside of the rubber base. Additionally, the steel base plate preferably includes lateral tabs which connect to the base plate and mechanically engage with the hooked ends of each tooth.

Abstract: A residue handling system for an agricultural harvester includes a chopper that is positionable within a straw hood of the combine harvester and a seed mill that is mounted directly to the chopper. The chopper has projecting elements for chopping straw within the straw hood as the chopper rotates. The seed mill includes a rotatable rotor that is at least partially positioned within a concave. The rotor and the chopper are connected or unitized so as to rotate together.

Abstract: A repellent delivery device may include a body having a hygroscopic base material, and one or more of an insecticide, and an insect repellent. The repellent delivery device may have a support structure coupled between the body and a trunk of a plant. The body may be configured to release the one or more of the insecticide and the insect repellant into a root ball of the plant using ambient moisture.

Abstract: An environment-controllable cultivation device for Morchella esculenta planting is provided, relating to the technical field of Morchella esculenta planting. The device includes a fixing seat and a Morchella esculenta cultivation cover. The Morchella esculenta cultivation cover is fixedly connected with the fixing seat, and a supporting top plate is fixedly installed at a top of the Morchella esculenta cultivation cover, and a water tank is fixedly installed on the supporting top plate; a mounting plate, where the mounting plate is located in the Morchella esculenta cultivation cover and is fixedly connected with the supporting top plate; and a cultivating mechanism, where the cultivating mechanism is located in the Morchella esculenta cultivation cover and is connected with the mounting plate, and the cultivating mechanism is also connected with the water tank. The cultivating mechanism includes a variable detection assembly, a soil moisturizing assembly and a cultivation assembly.

Abstract: A mushroom grow assembly has a top cover, a base assembly, a post and a transparent cover. The top cover includes a concave wall with a peripheral edge, a top opening, through openings and an upper receiving housing. The base assembly includes a lateral wall, a bottom wall and lower receiving housing. The post has a bottom wall that is mounted to the lower receiving housing and a top edge that is introduced inside the upper receiving housing. The transparent cover is mounted to the edges of base assembly and the top cover, surrounding said post. The top cover further includes a light assembly and a water chamber disposed inside said upper receiving housing. The post is filled with mushroom inoculated substrate. The base assembly, in an upside down disposition, can replace the top cover to allow at least one additional mushroom grow assembly be stacked below.

Abstract: A felling unit and a method of harvesting small-dimensioned wood in a forest. A felling unit comprises a cutting device with two disc blades and a cutting gap between them for cutting small-dimensioned trees. The cut small-dimensioned trunks are transferred from the cutting gap to a temporary storage space by means of a transfer device comprising two transfer shafts with a transfer gap between them. The disc blades and the transfer shafts are both rotated in opposite directions relative to each other, i.e. towards the cutting gap and the feeding gap.

Abstract: A gripper having at least two gripper arms movably arranged in a pincer-like manner on a base part and a cutting device for material to be cut for attachment to a processing machine, wherein the cutting device is formed by a cutting plate, which is movable by a piston-cylinder unit from an active position, in which the cutting plate projects into a receiving space for the material to be cut enclosed by the gripper arms, into an inactive position, in which the cutting plate is retracted in the base part. The retractable and extendable piston rod of the piston-cylinder unit is connected to the cutting plate via a driver pin which, in the active position of the cutting plate, rests against an abutment of the base part when the cutting plate is loaded.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for use as biodegradable coatings, comprising mixtures of naturally sourced waxes and naturally sourced crosslinkable agents. Compositions may be used to impart water resistance to a substrate, to control the release time of soil nutrients, to reduce environmental damage, and to protect seed or crop damage from high local concentrations of salts. Compositions are preferably prepared as aliphatic alcohol and thereafter may be disposed about an agronomically important substrate core or a fibrous substrate, at temperatures below about 90° C. to impart water resistance or extend the storage time.

Abstract: A watering schedule control system (200) includes a power source (106), a power status sensor (108) to generate a signal indicative of remaining power with the power source (106), and a controller (204) communicably coupled to the power source (106), and the power status sensor (108). The controller (204) has access to a watering schedule. The controller (204) is configured to receive the signal from the power status sensor (108) and modify the watering schedule based on the received signal.

Abstract: Irrigation needs assessment systems and methods determine irrigation needs of one or more participants. The irrigation needs assessment system determines irrigation needs based on weather conditions, forecast weather conditions, plant water uptake, and ground moisture content information. Evaporation rate information is provided from one or more other participants of the irrigation needs assessment service.

Abstract: A novelty watering device for plants usable with a plant container. The device includes a cloud-shaped container which dispenses individual water droplets downwardly to simulate rain falling from a cloud.

Abstract: Vertical farming/gardening systems and methods of using. The systems include a track defining a path in which a change in elevation occurs, buckets pivotally secured to the track to travel along the path, and a moving mechanism for moving the buckets along the path. A first bucket has a cavity containing either a growing medium capable of supporting plants growing within the cavity or a solar collector for dehydrating plants within the cavity. One or more service stations located along the path of the track perform actions on the growing medium or the plants within the cavity of the first bucket as the first bucket travels along the path. One or more sensors analyze the growing medium or plants within the cavity of the first bucket. A master control unit controls the system including travel of the buckets along the path of the track.

Abstract: A system and method for using indoor vertical farming for cultivating tubers. The method and system include a wheeled framework with tiered platforms, the platforms forming multiple growing spaces for growing portions of a tuber crop and soil where the growing spaces are provided with irrigation and illumination. Each growing space has a paneled wheeled planter tray which rests on a platform and each portion of the tuber crop and soil can be extracted from each paneled wheeled planter tray by a lifting action to fall into a mesh covered container, used to separate the soil from the tuber crop.

Abstract: A window planter includes a first compartment including a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first compartment is configured to house a first group of plants. A second compartment is slidably coupled to the first compartment. The first compartment includes a first outer sidewall. The second compartment is configured to house a second group of plants separated from the first group of plants by the first sidewall of the first compartment. A third compartment is slidably coupled to the first compartment. The third compartment includes a second outer sidewall. The third compartment is configured to house a third group of plants separated from the first group of plants by the second sidewall. At least the first compartment and the second compartment are configured to be secured to a window frame.

Abstract: Water containment modules for green and blue roof installations are disclosed. The modules include a water retaining module having a porous scaffold filled with a flexible hydrophilic foam, and a bottommost drainage layer having supports that define channels through which a fluid can flow away from the module. The module in some embodiment further includes an uppermost porous horticultural growth media layer that including a particulate filler embedded in a porous hydrophilic polymer foam.

Abstract: A plant pot support assembly comprises a saucer and a grate. The saucer, in turn, comprises a flat bottom and a peripheral wall at an elevation such that a cavity is formed. The grate is configured to be placed over the peripheral wall to enable the grate to support a plant pot, wherein water or dirt from the plant pot is accumulated in the cavity below.

Abstract: A utility work device includes a main body section supported by a support and a working section supported by the main body section to perform a work on an object. The main body section is movable in a horizontal direction and a perpendicular direction.

Abstract: Greenhouse comprising a roof construction, wherein the roof construction comprises a slanting upper surface, a first framework that defines a roof opening, and a rectangular ventilation window that covers the roof opening, wherein the ventilation window comprises a panel and a second framework along at least a distal front edge and two parallel side edges of the panel, wherein the greenhouse comprises a netting system to prevent passage of insects through the ventilation passage, wherein the netting system comprises an insect netting that covers the ventilation passage and that is pleated in a bellow configuration to collapse in a stacked manner, and a guiding provision for the insect netting, wherein the guiding provision comprises an elongate guiding bow between the first framework and second framework that extends along the insect netting, wherein the insect netting is slidably connected with the elongate bow.

Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a cabinet defining a grow chamber within the cabinet. The gardening appliance further includes environmental control system configured to adjust atmospheric conditions in the grow chamber. The gardening appliance may be operable to activate a compressor of the environmental control system to circulate a refrigerant through a sealed system of the environmental control system. The refrigerant enters the compressor at a suction side of the compressor and the refrigerant entering the compressor has a pressure that corresponds to a saturation temperature below the freezing point of water. The gardening appliance may be further operable to flow air across a heat exchange surface of the sealed system. The heat exchange surface of the sealed system is upstream of the grow chamber with respect to the air flow direction, and the heat exchange surface has a temperature above the freezing point of water.

Abstract: An air-moving device (10) for pollinating at least one recipient plant using pollen collected on at least one donor plant includes a pollen collector for collecting pollen from the at least one said donor plant, and a distributor for distributing pollen on at least one recipient plant. A channel for conveying the pollen collected from the pollen collector to the distributor is provided. An air flow amplifier (18) employs Coanda effect for inducing a flow of air inside the conveying channel (16) from the pollen collector to the distributor for distributing the pollen. A pneumatic deflector deflects the Coanda effect flow of pollen disposed at the level of the pollen distributor.

Abstract: The inbred rice line designated DG263L is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of inbred rice line designated DG263L, the plants of inbred rice line designated DG263L, plant parts of inbred rice line designated DG263L, and methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing rice DG263L with itself or with another rice variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a rice plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic rice plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to rice cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from inbred rice line designated DG263L, methods for producing other rice cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from inbred rice line designated DG263L, and the rice plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing DG263L with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH3251FW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH3251FW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH3251FW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH3251FW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH3251FW or a locus conversion of PH3251FW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH2738MR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH2738MR with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH2738MR with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2738MR include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH2738MR or a locus conversion of PH2738MR with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated CB18613C1, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line CB18613C1, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line CB18613C1 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line CB18613C1 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line CB18613C1 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line CB18613C1.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 88161335 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 88161335, to the plants of soybean cultivar 88161335, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 88161335, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 88161335. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88161335. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88161335, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 88161335 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1942054, CL1942363, CL1942176, CL1943529, CL1945058, CL1945072, CL1945600, and/or CL1945322 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1942054, CL1942363, CL1942176, CL1943529, CL1945058, CL1945072, CL1945600, and/or CL1945322 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1942054, CL1942363, CL1942176, CL1943529, CL1945058, CL1945072, CL1945600, and/or CL1945322, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PGWF25 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PGWF25, cells from soybean variety 5PGWF25, plants of soybean 5PGWF25, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PGWF25. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PGWF25 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PGWF25, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PGWF25, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PGWF25. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PGWF25 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 19320106 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 19320106, to the plants of soybean cultivar 19320106, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 19320106, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 19320106. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 19320106. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 19320106, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 19320106 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15050102 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15050102, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15050102, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15050102, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15050102. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15050102. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15050102, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 15050102 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CW1660196, EE1803165, EE1762224, EE1762072, and/or EE1861244 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety EE1803165, EE1762224, EE1762072, and/or EE1861244 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using EE1803165, EE1762224, EE1762072, and/or EE1861244, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a decision basis for controlling a robotic arm to perform at least one action relating to a milk-producing animal, wherein a camera registers three-dimensional image data of a milking location that includes a reference object and a rotating platform upon which an animal stands with its hind legs facing the camera, and a control unit checks if an entry window for a robotic arm can be found in the image data by searching for the reference object in the image data, and if the reference object is found the control unit searches for an acceptable obstacle-free volume in the image data, this volume being located within an allowed space relative to the reference object.

Abstract: A system for collecting and processing animal waste includes a plurality of wheels, a scoop, an impeller, at least one motor, and a chute, each of which is coupled to a chassis. The scoop is configured to shovel animal waste that is received by the impeller, which is configured to fragmentize the animal waste with at least one spinning blade and deliver the fragmentized animal waste to the chute, which in turn facilitates delivery of the fragmentized animal waste to a receptacle.

Abstract: The invention includes an electronic animal tag of two pieces, one incorporating the UHF, and preferably RFID, electronic identification portion, the other incorporating means that will press the UHF portion against the ear of an animal and keep it pressed there throughout its lifetime.