Abstract: Method for operating an agricultural harvesting machine (1), wherein the agricultural harvesting machine (1) has a working assembly (2) in which a foreign body sensor (19) is installed, wherein a measurement signal provided by the foreign body sensor (19) is evaluated with the aid of a signal analysis in such a manner that the signal analysis is taken as a basis for determining at least one component of the working assembly (2) which has a fault which triggers, in the measurement signal, a signal component which incorrectly causes the presence of a foreign body to be detected.

Abstract: A bale processor and transport apparatus includes a bale processor, and a hitch assembly attached to a rear end of the bale processor. A bale trailer is attached to the hitch assembly, and the bale trailer comprises a trailer conveyor operative to move bales forward on the bale trailer. A lift frame is provided on the bale processor above the hitch, and the lift frame is operative to receive a transported bale from the trailer conveyor and pivot the transported bale upward and forward into a chamber of the bale processor.

Abstract: A method for the production of a mature mycelium extract for sublingual mycelia rich tincture from cultured mushroom spores in a growth medium of cooked natural grains provides the growth medium for mushroom mycelia in a sterile container containing the growth medium, inoculation of the growth medium with mushroom spores into the sterile container to culture growth of mushroom mycelia, harvest a mycelia product and processing the mycelia after using ultrasonic extraction and the addition of food grade ingredients to form a mycelia-rich liquid that is ultimately processed to form a mycelium rich sublingual tincture.

Abstract: A sensor mount for use with a timber-working device includes a monolithic structure having a base portion configured to be secured to a frame of a timber-working device, and a sensor mounting portion including a cavity configured to receive a contactless sensor. The cavity has a sensor mounting surface for securing the contactless sensor thereto.

Abstract: Provided are a control method and system for water and fertilizer under drip irrigation. In the method, the crop type, soil type, fertilizer type, water-fertilizer irrigation amount and other factors are coupled with the drip irrigation tape parameters in the drip irrigation system, and matching calculation is performed to obtain the fertilization duration. In addition, deduction and calculation are performed according to the solubility of the fertilizer, the fertilization amount, the rotation irrigation area and the fertilization duration determined by the self-allocation system, and the characteristic that the maximum fertilizer absorption amount is reached when the outlet of the Venturi fertilizer applicator is at ?9 m is combined, so as to determine key components of the fertilizing machine in the drip irrigation system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a sub-surface irrigation system configured to operate in a plant-responsive mode, and further configured to make certain adaptations in response to plant stress. Stress adaptations may include, for example, selectively increasing source pressure of irrigation fluid, heating or chilling the irrigation fluid, and/or injecting fertilizer and/or non-fertilizer amendments into the irrigation fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a station (1) for a self-moving device (2), in particular lawn-care self moving device, comprising at least one support member, in particular wall (14), and at least one canopy part (10), wherein the canopy part extends from the at least one wall (14) and is configured for parking the self-moving device at least partially under the canopy part, wherein the station is provided with a water inlet (15) and water supply device (30) and an electrical power inlet (16) and an electrical supply device (32), the water supply device (30) and the electrical supply device (32) being configured for connecting the self-moving device (2). The invention further relates to a system (3) comprising the station and the self-moving device (2).

Abstract: A cutting device includes a first cutting element, a second cutting element, a first gripping element, a second gripping element, at least one driving element, a sensor, and a control unit. The cutting elements are configured to move relative to each other. The gripping elements are configured to move relative to each other. The at least one driving element is configured to move the first cutting element relative to the second cutting element when the at least one driving element is activated. The sensor is mounted on the first gripping element or the second gripping element and is configured to detect an object located between the first gripping element and the second gripping element. The control unit is operably connected to the at least one driving element and the sensor. The control unit is configured to deactivate the at least one driving element when the sensor detects the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and a method associated with the rainwater collection, and specifically with a device that can be assembled in-situ and when inter-connected allows for the collection, storage and distribution of water along conjoined vegetable growing trays that are interconnected mechanically and hydraulically.

Abstract: A tower garden for vertical farming includes a vertical column with a plurality of vertical growth modules. The plurality of vertical growth modules are stacked over and connected to each other in a vertical direction and are configured to grow plants in the vertical direction. The tower garden further includes a base positioned below the vertical column. The base is configured to receive a reservoir including an agricultural medium. The tower garden further includes a perforated hose extending from the base of the vertical column in the vertical direction. The perforated hose is configured as a conduit for the agricultural medium to flow upwards and cascade over roots of the plants. Each growth module includes a plastic pocket with a hole.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to hydroponic systems that can be used in an environment with large daily fluctuations in temperature and to the use of those systems for growing plants.

Abstract: Facility layouts and configurations for an automated crop production system for controlled environment agriculture. In particular implementations the core of the facility comprises a controlled growth environment and a central processing system. The controlled growth environment includes systems for exposing crops housed in modules, such as grow towers, to Controlled environmental conditions. The central processing system may include various stations and functionality both for preparing crop-bearing modules to be inserted in the controlled growth environment, for harvesting crops from the crop-bearing modules after they have been extracted from the controlled growth environment, and for cleaning or washing crop-hearing modules for re-use.

Abstract: A high throughput system for depositing seed into germination wells of a germination tray. The system comprises a seed distribution subsystem, and an individual seed transfer subsystem structured and operable to transfer individual seeds from wells in a seed storage tray to the seed deposition subsystem. The system additionally comprises a bulk seed transfer subsystem structured and operable to singulate a plurality of bulk seeds and transfer each singulated seed to the seed deposition subsystem, wherein the seed distribution subsystem structured and operable to receive seeds from the individual seed transfer subsystem and the bulk seed transfer subsystem, and deposit the seeds into wells of the seed germination tray.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for optimizing a greenhouse environment. The method comprises determining environmental targets for the greenhouse environment, and determining environmental actions based on the determined environmental targets. The determination of the environmental targets comprises receiving plant status data indicative of observable characteristics of plant(s), receiving long-term constraint(s) indicative of long-term predictions of a first set of external circumstances, and determining environmental targets, based on the plant status data and the long-term constraint(s).

Abstract: A greenhouse screen is described with strips of film material that are interconnected by a yarn system of transverse threads and longitudinal threads by means of knitting, warp-knitting or weaving process to form a continuous product is disclosed. At least some of the strips include a film material in the form of a single- or multilayer polyethylene film having a thickness of 10-70 micrometers. Said film has at least 2-4 wt.-% SiO2 particles having a D50 of 2-10 micrometers. The film is advantageously used as a screen providing light scattering properties particularly suited for greenhouse applications.

Abstract: A fan lamp includes a lamp mount and a plurality of fan assemblies disposed on the lamp mount. The fan lamp have functions of lighting and ventilation, moreover, the coverage area of the lighting and ventilation is large, not only can the growth of plants be promoted, but also the characteristics of simple structure and small occupation space can have.

Abstract: Provided area male sterility maintainer line plant, a method for producing the male sterility maintainer line plant, and use of said plant for propagating a male sterility line plant and the male sterility maintainer line plant. In addition, a nucleic acid molecule, a vector, and a host cell for producing the male sterility maintainer line plant are provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 02198425 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 02198425, to the plants of soybean cultivar 02198425, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 02198425, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 02198425. 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 02198425. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02198425, 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 02198425 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated e4677 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean e4677, the plants of soybean e4677, to plant parts of soybean e4677, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean e4677 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean e4677, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean e4677, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing e4677 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated R414W277. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety R414W277. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety R414W277 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety R414W277 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A hybrid tomato plant, designated HM 8237 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated HIM 8237, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated HIM 8237, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HM 8237 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9229. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9229 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9229 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a cheesemaking process, and for identifying certain stages of the process, are disclosed. The system includes a sonic sensor, along with a processor that will receive, from the sonic sensor, a signal that is indicative of a speed of sound in a material that is being processed in the cheesemaking process. The processor will use the speed of sound to identify a cut point in the cheesemaking process. The processor will generate a signal when the cut point is reached. Optionally, before this happens the processor also may use the speed of sound to identify a flocculation point in the cheesemaking process.

Abstract: A cleaning system, in particular for a milking cluster, comprising a basket with a base and with a circumferential structure, the said basket receiving an object to be cleaned, wherein the basket circumferential structure has a plurality of cleaning nozzles arranged thereon, which are directed towards the inside of the basket and fluidly connected with the source of a cleaning agent. A cleaning method is also disclosed, in particular for a milking cluster, performed in this cleaning system.

Abstract: An automated self-cleaning litter box (20) includes a guide arrangement (114) to allow for slidably mounting a disposable litter receptacle (40) The litter box can include a ramp (30) with a catch basin (142) and removable mat (146).

Abstract: Manure collecting device, comprising a manure pick-up device for picking up manure from a floor of an animal accommodation, and a reservoir for collecting therein manure picked up by the manure pick-up device, wherein the manure pick-up device comprises a housing, comprising a receiving opening to be arranged close to the floor for the purpose of receiving manure in the housing therethrough, a delivery opening arranged close to the reservoir for the purpose of delivering the picked-up manure to the reservoir therethrough, and an at least partially cylindrical inner wall, wherein the inner wall extends at least between the receiving opening and the delivery opening, and a rotatably movable body with a central shaft and at least one arm extending radially relative to the shaft between the shaft and the inner wall, wherein the manure pick-up device is configured such that, while the body moves in rotating manner, the manure is picked up close to the receiving opening by means of the arm and is transported throug

Abstract: A system for automatically sensing, monitoring, and analyzing livestock to provide age verification and relative vigor metrics. The system generally includes a tag attachable to a livestock, a location detector, and a data processor. The tag senses livestock motion and produces first data indicative of a physical parameter. The location detector senses livestock location and produces second data indicative of the physical parameter. The data processor receives and stores a first aggregation of data of the same type as the first data and a second aggregation of data of the same type as the second data for a plurality of other livestock. The data processor statistically analyzes the first data and second data in relation to the first and second aggregations of data and generates an indication of the age and a relative vigor metric of the livestock.

Abstract: Generally, an animal monitoring system including a bolus administered to reside in an animal operable to sense changes in one or more physiological parameters of the animal and generate and transmit encoded bolus sensor data to a tag affixed on the outside of the animal which operates to sense changes in one or more environmental parameters surrounding the animal and to generate encoded tag sensor data and to receive encoded bolus sensor data each of which can be analyzed by the tag or a remote data processor to generate environmental parameter values and physiological parameter values to assess an environmental or physiological condition of or about the animal.

Abstract: A magnetic braking and spring retraction assembly comprises a spool, a one way bearing, a leash, a rod, a planetary carrier, a plurality of planetary gears, a sun gear, a ring gear, a magnetic disc, and an enclosure. An end of the leash is attached to the spool and wraps around the spool. The magnetic braking and spring retraction assembly operates in one of two modes that include a magnetic braking mode and a spring retracting mode. In the magnetic braking mode, the spool rotates in a first direction thereby causing the leash to extend away from the assembly. In the spring retracting mode, the spool rotates in a second direction and the leash is drawn towards the assembly. In one of the magnetic braking and spring retracting modes the one way bearing locks and in another of the magnetic braking and spring retracting modes the one way bearing freewheels.

Abstract: The automated wet pet food dispenser includes a portable housing, a plurality of containers supported at the portable housing and configured to hold wet pet food, and a plurality of displacement mechanisms located within the portable housing and being in communication with the containers, respectively, a controller communicatively coupled to the displacement mechanisms, and a user interface in communication with the controller. Advantageously, the user interface is configured to program the controller. In this manner, the controller is configured to selectively toggle the displacement mechanisms between operable and inoperable modes such that the containers are ejected and retracted along bi-directional travel paths relative to the housing at pre-determined time intervals, as desired by a user.

Abstract: A method for external fish parasites, such as sea lice, monitoring in aquaculture, comprising the steps of: —submerging a camera (52) in a sea pen (40) comprising fish (72, 74); —capturing images of the fish (72, 74) with the camera (52); and —identifying external fish parasites such as sea lice on the fish (72, 74) by analyzing the captured images, characterized by the steps of: —distinguishing between at least two different classes of external fish parasites such as sea lice which differ in the difficulty of recognizing the external fish parasites such as sea lice; —calculating quality metrics for each captured image, the quality metrics permitting to identify the classes of external fish parasites such as sea lice for which the quality of the image is sufficient for sea lice detection; and —establishing separate detection rates for each class of sea lice, each detection rate being based only on images the quality of which, as described by the quality metrics, was sufficient for detecting external fish para

Abstract: Genetically modified mice comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human M-CSF protein are provided. Also provided are genetically modified mice comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human M-CSF protein that have been engrafted with human cells such as human hematopoietic cells, and methods for making such engrafted mice. These mice find use in a number of applications, such as in modeling human immune disease and pathogen infection; in in vivo screens for agents that modulate hematopoietic cell development and/or activity, e.g. in a healthy or a diseased state; in in vivo screens for agents that are toxic to hematopoietic cells; in in vivo screens for agents that prevent against, mitigate, or reverse the toxic effects of toxic agents on hematopoietic cells; in in vivo screens of human hematopoietic cells from an individual to predict the responsiveness of an individual to a disease therapy, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to genetically modified non-human animals expressing human polypeptides and their methods of use.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bait protector for bait fish that enables rapid adjustment of line position and bait shape without restringing the line or replacing hooks. The protective head comprises the line that runs through a plug that fits into any of several different holes in a front of the bait protector, such that using the several different holes changes the spin of the bait. To change holes, the plug is removed from its hole by sliding it along the line, the line is shifted to another hole along slots that connect the holes, and the plug is reinserted into the new hole without rerigging the bait. The bait protector includes a tuning wire that is inserted through the front and into the bait, and the tuning wire can be bent to shape the bait as desired.

Abstract: A fishing accessory with capabilities of grabbing and moving weeds or debris to leave more visibility of the fishing lure as it moves through the body of water. A hollowed-bodied fishing apparatus comprising of a main body in the shape of a frustum of a cone, consisting of a small circular top hole and a large circular bottom hole. The holes of the cone are meant to run along a fishing line and held in place by a sinker or weight. The raised lip of the apparatus is to help attach and reinforce the teeth to the main body. The teeth or grabbers are meant to be used as a means of grabbing onto weeds or debris when the apparatus is gliding through the water.

Abstract: A reel body for a spinning reel includes a foot portion configured to attach to a fishing rod, a housing having a accommodating portion, a leg portion extending from the housing toward the foot portion, and an insert element disposed in the housing and the leg portion. The foot portion, the housing, and the leg portion are integrally formed by injection molding, and the insert element includes a first portion that is disposed in the accommodating portion such that at least a part thereof is exposed, and a second portion that is integrally formed with the first portion and at least a part of which is disposed in a proximal end part of the leg portion.

Abstract: Provided is a fishing reel equipped with a lock lever having a function to cover a protrusion of a frame. Specifically, by forming a protrusion at a lower portion of a front end of the frame, in particular, by forming a protrusion on which a worm shaft of level wind is installed, the appearance of the frame is maintained sharply to improve grip. In addition, the fishing reel enables convenient use of the lock lever while enhancing design aesthetics by covering the protrusion with the lock lever for detachably attaching a side cover. The fishing reel includes a frame having a spool mount and a palm sidewall, a palm-side cover detachably attached to the palm sidewall, and a lock lever interposed between the palm sidewall and the palm side cover and configured to lock or unlock the palm side cover.

Abstract: An insect trap includes a trap assembly and a trapping box provided with an opening in the upper end thereof, wherein a killing component is arranged in the trapping box; the trapping box is arranged below the trap assembly, and the bottom of the trapping box is connected to the trap assembly; and a space for insects to pass through is maintained between the trap assembly and the upper edge of the trapping box. The insect trap can lure insects moving around the insect trap into the trapping box, and can effectively prevent insects from climbing onto the trap assembly.

Abstract: A detection apparatus for detecting an object, the detection apparatus includes a housing having an inner surface whose reflectance is equal to or lower than a certain value; an emitter configured to emit infrared rays into the housing; a sensor configured to detect infrared rays; and one or more processors configured to adjust an intensity of reflected infrared rays according to a result of detection by the sensor.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for a pest control device mounting system configured for mounting pest control devices in a building and using them to control pests. The pest control device mounting system including a mounting bracket, which may have a circumferential portion defining a portal. In some examples, the mounting bracket includes a flange portion suitable for attaching to the perimeter of a cavity in a building surface. The pest control device mounting system including a plug configured to be removably attached to the mounting bracket and to substantially close the portal when attached to the mounting bracket, wherein the plug is configured to accommodate a pest control device.

Abstract: A method for remediating developmentally delayed plants within a field of crops using at least one work vehicle during a field operation. The method comprises identifying delayed plants within the field with a sensor on the work vehicle and generating, with a processor, location data associated with the location of the delayed plant with the field. Upon arriving at the location of the delayed plant with the work vehicle, the delayed plant is remediated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, devices, modules, and systems which may be employed for automated weed identification, control, and eradication. These methods, devices, modules, and systems provide an alternative to hand cultivation or chemical herbicides. Devices disclosed herein may be configured to locate, identify, and autonomously target a weed with a beam, such as a laser beam, which may burn or irradiate the weed. The methods, devices, modules, and systems may be used for agricultural crop management or for at-home weed control.

Abstract: A medical device configured to prevent bug infestation is disclosed. The medical device may be a dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis machine) for conducting dialysis treatments. The medical device (e.g., dialysis machine) including an ultrasonic generator and emitter arranged and configured to emit an ultrasonic high frequency sound to prevent bug infestation.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ultrasound generator, a pest extermination and repellent system using the ultrasound generator, and a method of controlling the ultrasound generator. The ultrasound generator may include a driving signal generator that generates a driving signal, a modulator that generates a modulated signal by modulating an amplitude of the driving signal, a first ultrasonic vibrator that generates a first ultrasonic signal of a first frequency based on the modulated signal, a second ultrasonic vibrator that generates a second ultrasonic signal of a second frequency based on the modulated signal, and a controller that adjusts an output timing of the modulated signal to output the first ultrasonic signal and the second ultrasonic signal at least once during a unit time period.

Abstract: A vertical farming spraying system including a robotic mobile sprayer with a base and driving members. The robotic mobile sprayer includes a first cylindrical element connected to a first pump and a second cylindrical element connected to a second pump. A first mechanical support is mounted on the base, supporting a humidity sensor and a humidifier sprayer connected to the first pump; and a second mechanical support is mounted on the base, supporting a disinfection sensor and a disinfection sprayer connected to the second pump. A control unit controls operation of the driving members and mechanical supports, and of the pumps through the respective sensors via a flow control sensor. The vertical farming spraying system further includes a vertically oriented elongated cylindrical support encircled by a spiral path, designed to guide the robotic mobile sprayer from the base to the top for humidification and disinfection operations.

Abstract: An agricultural applicator system is provided herein that includes a boom assembly and one or more nozzles positioned along the boom assembly. The one or more nozzles are configured to selectively dispense an agricultural product therefrom. A sensor is operably coupled with the boom assembly and is configured to capture data associated with one or more application variables. A controller is commutatively coupled to the sensor and includes a processor and associated memory. The memory stores instructions that, when implemented by the processor, configure the controller to receive the data associated with one or more application variables and provide a notification when the data associated with one or more application variables are outside of a range defined by a predefined lower and upper threshold. The controller may also pause an application operation of the agricultural product until the notification is acknowledged by an operator.

Abstract: Historical information is accessed that describes a previous state of a field, previous environmental conditions for the field, and previous farming machine actions performed in the field. A tank management model is applied to the historical information to determine expected weed densities within field portions and an amount of treatment fluid required to treat plants within the field. While the farming machine is treating plants in the field, current information describing a current state of the field is accessed. The tank management model is applied to the current information to determine updated weed densities within field portions not yet treated. The farming machine performs a modified plant treatment action based on the updated weed densities and a comparison of a remaining amount of treatment fluid within a tank of the farming machine and an updated amount of treatment fluid for treating plants within field portions not yet treated.

Abstract: A cell cryopreservation method including adding a 1 volume % of a composition comprising 0.01 wt % to 20 wt % of a sophorose lipid to cells in a cell culture medium just before or up to 6 hours before cryopreserving the cells; and cryopreserving the cell culture medium, wherein the composition improves cell viability after cryopreservation compared to cells that are cryopreserved with a similar composition that does not contain the sophorose lipid.

Abstract: In a method of ventilating excised lungs, a ventilation gas is supplied to an airway of a lung and a vacuum is formed around the lung. A quality of the vacuum is varied between a lower level and a higher level to cause the lung to breathe, while the pressure of the ventilation gas supplied to the airway is regulated to maintain a positive airway pressure in the airway of the lung. The vacuum may be cyclically varied between the two vacuum levels. The levels may be maintained substantially constant over a period of time, or one or both of the lower and higher levels may be adjusted during ventilation. The lung may be placed in a sealed chamber, and a vacuum is formed in the chamber around the lung.