Abstract: A system for monitoring the operational status of shear pins for ground-engaging assemblies of agricultural implements includes a ground-engaging assembly including an attachment structure pivotably coupling the ground-engaging assembly to a frame of an agricultural implement, a ground-engaging tool pivotably coupled to the attachment structure at a pivot joint, and a shear pin at least partially extending through the attachment structure and the ground-engaging tool to prevent pivoting of the ground-engaging tool about the pivot joint. The system also includes an orientation sensor configured to generate data indicative of an orientation of the attachment structure, and a computing system communicatively coupled to the orientation sensor. The computing system is configured to monitor the orientation of the attachment structure and determine a change in an operational status of the shear pin based on detected changes in the monitored orientation of the attachment structure.

Abstract: A self propelled soil working machine includes a tool carrier which is actively adjustable to provide variable downward force on a soil working tool via a suspension element which is further passively responsive to accommodate motion of the tool in response to external force. The tool carrier is configured to adjust the working depth and pitch of the tool.

Abstract: An agricultural row unit for use with a towing frame hitched to a tractor includes an attachment frame adapted to be rigidly connected to the towing frame, a linkage pivotably coupled to the attachment frame, and a row unit frame having a leading end pivotably coupled to the linkage to permit vertical pivoting movement of the row unit frame relative to the attachment frame. A hydraulic cylinder coupled to the attachment frame and the linkage, for urging the row unit frame downwardly toward the soil, includes a movable ram extending into the cylinder, and a hydraulic-fluid cavity within the cylinder for receiving pressurized hydraulic fluid for advancing the ram in a direction that pivots the linkage and the row unit frame downwardly toward the soil.

Abstract: A method for performing a crop yield estimation using a semi-supervised deep convolution neural network is provided. The method includes receiving monitoring data from a drone, wherein the monitoring data comprises a video of the crops captured by the drone; sampling the video by a predefined frame rate to obtain one or more images; inputting the images to a crop yield estimation model to obtain one or more result data, wherein the crop yield estimation model comprises a generator and a discriminator each comprising one or more DCNNs, and wherein the crop yield estimation model is trained by a semi-supervised learning method; and performing a quantity estimation and a quality estimation corresponding to the crops as shown in the images according to the one or more result data, so as to determine a total number and maturities of the crops respectively.

Abstract: A system (1) for measuring and interpreting a force, comprises at least one working implement, for acting on an agricultural field and at least one force sensor, for measuring a force of the working implement. Further, a data interpretation unit calculates an interpretation of the measured force; wherein the data interpretation unit comprises a machine learning unit that calculates the interpretation of the measured force. Also, a system for controlling agricultural operations comprises at least one agricultural working means for working on an agricultural field and at least one first imaging device located at the agricultural working means for acquiring images of an environment of the agricultural working means.

Abstract: A transplanting robot applicable to a greenhouse includes a walking device and planting devices; the walking device includes a chassis, a driving assembly mounted on the chassis, and several walking leg modules arranged on two sides of the chassis; each walking leg module is provided with the planting device that moves synchronously with the walking leg module; the driving assembly is provided with a walking motor; and the walking motor outputs power to two transmission shafts through a transmission assembly and two independent electromagnetic clutches. When any electromagnetic clutch is turned on, the corresponding transmission shaft outputs, through transmission gears on the transmission shaft, power to the walking leg module connected to the electromagnetic clutch.

Abstract: A seed meter for dispensing seed. The seed meter comprises a housing at least partially enclosing an interior space. The housing includes a top surface defining a seed inlet, and further includes a seed outlet. The seed meter additionally includes a metering wheel positioned within the interior space of the housing. The metering wheel is configured to carry seed through the housing when rotating in a first direction or in a second direction. The seed meter further includes a pair of retractable seed guards positioned within the interior space of the housing. The seed guards are each configured to be selectively configured in an operating configuration and in a retracted configuration. In the operating configuration the seed guards are configured to prevent excess seed from passing through the seed meter, and in the retracted configuration the seed guards are configured to permit large obstacles to pass through the seed meter.

Abstract: A mower includes an electric motor, a main machine body, an electronic component, and an operating assembly. The main machine body extends in a forward-backward direction. The operating assembly includes a handle assembly and a first operating member. The handle assembly is rotatably connected to the main machine body and configured to be held to operate the mower to run. The first operating member is rotatably connected to the handle assembly to control a walking state of the mower. The first operating member is formed with a fitting surface fitting with the handle assembly. In response to the first operating member being operated to rotate and approach the handle assembly, the fitting surface is capable of substantially fitting flush with the handle assembly to form a unitary component that is capable of being held.

Abstract: A riding lawn mower includes: a seat; a frame; a mowing element; a deck surrounding and forming a mowing space for accommodating at least part of the mowing element; and a first motor for driving the mowing element to rotate. The first motor includes a rotor assembly including a rotor shaft enabled to rotate about a rotation axis and a stator assembly, a motor housing surrounding and forming an accommodation cavity for accommodating at least part of the stator assembly. The rotor shaft passes through the motor housing in a direction of the rotation axis and is at least partially located outside the motor housing; the deck is provided with a first through hole for the first motor to pass through so that the motor housing is at least partially located in the mowing space. The first motor of the riding lawn mower has a good cooling effect.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and harvesters for adjusting settings of a harvester. In one embodiment, a computer implemented method includes capturing, with at least one image capture device that is located on the harvester, images of a field view of an unharvested region to be harvested, analyzing the captured images to determine crop information for a crop of a harvested region that is adjacent to the unharvested region, and adjusting settings or operating parameters of the harvester for the unharvested region based on the crop information for the crop of the harvested region.

Abstract: A belt load characterization system receives a belt slip detector signal indicative of belt slip, and identifies, in near real-time, a severity level and impact of the belt load characteristics. A notification system generates an operator interface mechanism control signal to surface a notification to the operator indicative of the belt load characteristics, and the severity level and impact of those characteristics. The machine can be controlled based on the belt load as well.

Abstract: A header of a harvester includes a first header segment comprising a cutter bar configured to cut crops, and a first portion of a conveyor assembly. The header additionally includes a center section including a second portion of the conveyor assembly. The center section is configured to receive cut crops from the first header segment via the first portion of the conveyor assembly. The header also includes a first ground engaging element configured to at least partially support a weight of the header, and a first sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a distance to ground. The header further includes a first actuator; and a control system comprising a processor configured to receive a sensor signal from the first sensor and to control the first actuator to adjust the first ground engaging element based on the sensor signal.

Abstract: A header of a harvester includes a cutter bar assembly, a side deck, and an airbag. The side deck includes a conveyor and an arm assembly. The cutter bar assembly is configured to cut crops, and the conveyor is configured to transport the crops cut by the cutter bar assembly toward a center of the header. The arm assembly is coupled to the cutter bar assembly and to the at least one airbag. The arm assembly is configured to pivot to enable the cutter bar assembly to flex along a lateral axis of the header. The airbag is configured to apply a substantially constant force to the at least one arm assembly.

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

Abstract: An elevator assembly for a harvester may include an elevator housing and an elevator extending within the elevator housing between a proximal end and a distal end. As such, the elevator may be configured to carry harvested crops between its proximal and distal ends. Furthermore, the elevator assembly may include a storage hopper extending from the elevator housing at a location adjacent to the distal end of the elevator. The storage hopper may include a conveyor extending within the storage hopper between a first end and a second end, with the conveyor configured to carry the harvested crops between its first and second ends towards a discharge opening of the storage hopper.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding or conveying grain includes (i) a conveyor for moving grain and having an input end and an output end, and (ii) a viscous clutch either directly or indirectly connected to the input end of the conveyor for transmitting torque from an input component to the conveyor in a variable manner. A method of feeding or conveying grain using the conveyor includes operating the viscous clutch to transmit torque from the input component to the conveyor.

Abstract: A system for controlling the aggressiveness of a tailings processor that re-threshes tailings received from the grain cleaning system in an agricultural harvester is provided with at least one imaging device to image a grain sample. At least a portion of the grain sample has at least once passed through the tailings processor. A controller is connected to the imaging device and to an arrangement to automatically adjust the aggressiveness of the tailings processor. The controller is configured to automatically adjust the aggressiveness of the tailings processor using the arrangement, based on based on the level of broken grain and/or unthreshed grain determined from the image from the at least one imaging device by comparing the level of broken grain and/or unthreshed grain to the desired level.

Abstract: A land vehicle comprises first and second wheel motors that control respective rates of rotation of left and right rear wheels. An accelerator adjustment assembly controls the first and second wheel motors and comprises first and second linkage assemblies that cause the rate of rotation of an inside rear wheel to slow during a turn exceeding a predetermined turning radius. In preferred embodiments, the land vehicle is a sweeper machine comprising a debris collection assembly, a hopper, and a hydraulic cylinder adapted to lift and lower the debris collection assembly. The debris collection assembly comprises a collection body, a brush adjustment assembly, and a rotary brush assembly. The brush adjustment assembly comprises a height adjustment lever and an actuator comprising a piston rod. The piston rod is adapted to raise and lower a first end of the height adjustment lever such that the rotary brush assembly is raised and lowered.

Abstract: A blower, comprises a blower body, accommodating therein a fan and an electric motor driving the fan to rotate. A rotation shaft of the fan defines a longitudinal axis. A blow pipe is removably attached to the blower body. A tapered member is provided between the electric motor and an air inlet of the blower body, the tapered member gradually narrowing toward the air inlet.

Abstract: A tree section lowering assembly is provided. The tree section lowering assembly includes a support member having a first side, an opposing second side, a first end, and an opposing second end. A plurality of rung members extend from the first side of the support member. Each of the plurality of rung members has an outer surface configured to facilitate a frictional, sliding engagement with an interlaced rigging line. A reinforcement member extends from the second side of the support member and is configured to structurally support the support member. An upper line guide extends from a rung member at the located first end of the support member and a lower line guide extends from a different rung member located at the second end of the support member.

Abstract: The present techniques generally concern methods and systems for managing undesired effects in an electrical grid, which may include rapid voltage change(s) and/or flicker(s). The system includes an event detection module operatively connected to a plurality of horticultural light sources. The event detection module is configured to determine a power usage of the horticultural light sources, based on illumination conditions, detect an event affecting the illumination conditions, determine whether the event causes the undesired effects in the electrical grid, based on an evolution of the power usage of the horticultural light sources in response to the event, and send illumination instructions to the horticultural light sources to adjust the power usage of the horticultural light sources, if the event causes the undesired effects.

Abstract: A celery cultivar designated TBG 45 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar TBG 45, to the plants of celery cultivar TBG 45 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar TBG 45 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG 45, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG 45 and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar TBG 45 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: A novel canola variety designated 4PNRM27R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety 4PNRM27R with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 4PNRM27R through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety 4PNRM27R or a locus conversion of 4PNRM27R with another canola variety.

Abstract: A novel canola variety designated 4PLFG02R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety 4PLFG02R with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 4PLFG02R through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety 4PLFG02R or a locus conversion of 4PLFG02R with another canola variety.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PMBN59B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PMBN59B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PMBN59B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PMBN59B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PMBN59B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PMBN59B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75R195 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X75R195 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75R195 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X75R195, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75R195 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75R195 and methods of using maize variety X75R195 are disclosed.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated LK18838N1, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LK18838N1, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line LK18838N1 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line LK18838N1 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line LK18838N1 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 LK18838N1.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW4P1344, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW4P1344, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW4P1344 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW4P1344 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW4P1344 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 KW4P1344.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PHJB26 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PHJB26, cells from soybean variety 5PHJB26, plants of soybean 5PHJB26, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PHJB26. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PHJB26 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PHJB26, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PHJB26, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PHJB26. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PHJB26 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 13007005 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 13007005, to the plants of soybean cultivar 13007005, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 13007005, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 13007005. 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 13007005. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13007005, 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 13007005 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An intelligent defecation device for living creature includes a device body, a supporting portion, an image module, and a first analysis module. The supporting portion is formed within the inner side of the device body for accommodating a moisture absorption member so as to allow the living creature to leave over its excrement therein. The image module is also arranged at the device body for dynamically capturing the images of the excrement in the supporting portion and outputting the image. The first analysis module is arranged in the device body and connected with the image module to analyze and calculate the defecation mode with the image based on preset or accumulated data, so as to generate a signal when an abnormal defecation mode is diagnosed.

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 gardening glove consisting of a glove liner defining a plurality of fingers, a thumb, and a palm is provided. The glove liner is placed on a first glove mandrel and received inside an injection mold configured to inject hot liquid PVC material on the glove liner's palm, fingers, and thumb, creating patterns of raised nodules that facilitate digging, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bark control device. The bark control device includes a main body, a display module, a lens, an anti-barking assembly, and a first circuit board. The first circuit board is disposed in the main body; the first circuit board is electrically connected to the anti-barking assembly and the display module respectively. An outer surface of the main body defines a groove, and a window is disposed in the groove, and the window is in communication with an interior of the main body. The display module is disposed in the main body, and is at least partially disposed in the window. The lens is disposed in the groove and adhered to a bottom surface of the groove by using a waterproof adhesive.

Abstract: Implemented is an animal feces collection device that includes a wearable housing configured to be worn by an animal and a retainer ring that is removably connected to the wearable housing. The retainer ring includes at least one bag clamp configured to retain a bag and hold the bag in an open position. Upon the animal using the bathroom, and depositing feces within the bag, the wearable housing is configured to disconnect the retainer ring and bag with feces therein such that the retainer ring and bag with feces fall to the ground away from the animal.

Abstract: A multi-purpose gravity-fed feeder system comprising a timed-access control system configured to simultaneously provide a combination of different nutrient-rich feed attractants to a target animal at a feeder site during specific hours, the timed-access control system comprising a synchronizing actuator control board with LCD interface, linear actuators, two or more actuator push-pull arms, an actuator tower with assembly mount, a solar panel and charge controller. The feed storage system comprises at least one feed access control door assembly, a dividable hopper with a removeable baffle configured to separate the different nutrient, protein-rich feed attractants and feed metering devices.

Abstract: A bee nutrition device is configured with a frame positionable between the brood chamber and honey super components of a stacked bee hive. Fondant and/or water or nurturing liquid is positionable within trays located within a recess located with a sidewall of the frame of the device. Access into and out of the recess for bees can be regulated by a translating member having openings therein which can be selectively aligned with the central opening communicating through the bottom surface of the frame.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for treating or reducing susceptibility of bees for mites in an ecosystem on bees in an ecosystem with a bee feeding apparatus having labyrinthine passages. The apparatus is useful for dispensing water, bee feeding supplements, or treatments to wild or domesticated bees. The circuitous entryway hinders or inhibits other insects such as wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets from entering the innermost regions of the feeder and accessing the bee feeding supplements. The method includes providing a bee feeding medium to the apparatus, providing the apparatus to an ecosystem, and exposing bees to the bee feeding medium in the apparatus.

Abstract: An example aquatic imaging system comprises a light source, a first platform coupled with a image capture device and a second platform that is parallel to the platform, the image capture device having a first field of view, and, the second platform being coupled to a organism tank, first organism tank having an inner wall, outer wall and a base that defines a well capable of retaining water, the base being parallel to the second platform, the organism tank configured to receive a light beam originating from the light source and configured to project at least a portion of the light beam through the well and in a directional plane that is parallel to the base, the image capture device configured to direct the first field of view from the first platform through the well in the organism tank.

Abstract: An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.

Abstract: A device for removing a barbed fish hook from the mouth of a fish. The device consists of a support base for holding snippets used to disable the effectiveness of a fish hook barb. When a fish hook barb is disable the fish hook may be readily removed from the fish without further harm to the fish.

Abstract: An applicator (12) has a pistol grip handle (14), a trigger (16), an operative portion (22), a hollow tube (18), an articulating joint (20) disposed in the hollow tube (18) between trigger/lever (16) and operative portion (22), which has a set of separately held jaws (24 and 26) with container (28) and lid (30) disposed thereon. Jaws (24 and 26) movement is controlled by the trigger/lever (16) which is attached to the lower jaw (26) via a cable/cord (40) enclosed within the hollow tube (18). Spring straps (34) control attach the jaws (24 and 26) to the hollow shaft/tube (18).

Abstract: A chip-clip type snap trap for rodents is provided that includes a bait cup covered by a bait cap that prevents setting of the trap when the bait cap is in place, high side walls to properly orient a rodent before trap activation, and grip elements on the lid and base to prevent finger slippage when setting the trap. The lid and base of the trap snap together without the need for pins, fasteners or tools, providing for easy and cost-effective manufacture.

Abstract: An automated snare assembly for remotely operating an animal snare includes a monitoring unit that is mountable to a tree. Additionally, the monitoring unit is in wireless communication with a personal electronic device. The monitoring unit includes a camera for providing imagery of a selected area proximate the tree. A snare unit is positionable in an area for snaring an animal and the snare unit is positionable in a ready condition to snare the animal. The snare unit is in wireless communication with the personal electronic device and the snare unit is actuatable into a releasing condition by the personal electronic device to release the animal that is snared.

Abstract: A pest catcher adapted to catch and contain a pest. The pest catcher includes a bag to contain the pest. The pest catcher includes a head to receive attachment of the bag to the head and manipulate the bag. The pest catcher includes a handle attached to the head, the handle for manipulating the head and the bag. The pest catcher includes a sticky substance with adhesive properties attached to the bag, the sticky substance facing outward from the head that is adapted to contact the pest during the capture phase of the use of the pest catcher.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flyswatter having a conductive plastic electrode net, and a flyswatter structure obtained thereby are provided. The method may include the following steps: (i) using an insulating plastic to perform injection molding, so as to obtain a flyswatter body; and (ii) using a conductive plastic to perform second injection molding on the flyswatter body to manufacture an electric net component, such that the electric net component and the flyswatter body are integrated with each other. The flyswatter structure includes the flyswatter body and the electric net component. The flyswatter body includes a shaft, a handle, and a frame. The handle has an inner chamber for installing a power control circuit and a battery therein. The electric net component consists of a positive electrode portion and a negative electrode portion.

Abstract: A duck decoy includes a support and a decoy body carried on the support. The support includes a base section, a decoy support section and a stanchion connecting the base section to the decoy support section. A related method for carrying a plurality of duck decoys together in a single hand includes the steps of displacing each decoy body on each support from a home position to a carry position, stacking the base sections together while orienting the decoy bodies in different directions with chests together and holding the stacked base sections in one hand.

Abstract: A sprayer vehicle includes a mobile frame, a boom, and a boom-positioning mechanism. The boom is spaced from the frame. The boom-positioning mechanism is configured to support the boom on the frame for selective movement between a raised boom position and a lowered boom position. The boom-positioning mechanism includes a positioning actuator, and a telescoping parallel linkage providing constant spacing between the boom and the frame in the raised boom position and lowered boom position. The positioning actuator is configured to raise the boom to the raised boom position upon elongation and to lower the boom to the lowered boom position upon retraction. The agricultural sprayer may further include a controller for positioning the boom relative to the frame, an underlying surface, or another reference.

Abstract: A tissue storage solution includes hypothermic storage compositions and methods. The hypothermic storage composition includes media containing Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) and albumin. A method of hypothermically storing tissue includes storing such tissue in a storage medium including DMEM and albumin. A method for wound or defect treatment includes applying tissue, stored in a hypothermic storage medium containing DMEM and albumin, to the site of such wound or defect.

Abstract: The use of a C3-C6 N-alkyl-gamma-butyrolactam, e.g. N-butyl-gamma-butyrolactam, to enhance the antimicrobial activity and/or stability of a peroxygen compound (e.g. hydrogen peroxide) in solution, and related compositions and methods. An example antimicrobial composition includes (a) at least one peroxygen compound; (b) at least one C3-C6 N-alkyl-gamma-butyrolactam; and (c) optionally, water, q.s. to 100.