Abstract: The present invention introduces a tractor drawbar adapter designed to enhance hitching compatibility between tractors and vehicles. The adapter features a first end that effortlessly slides over the tractor drawbar and securely locks in position using a lock pin or drop pin. At the opposite end, a second end with different dimensions is provided to accommodate a receiver hitch commonly found in vehicles. The first end measures 1 inch, while the second end measures 2 inches, ensuring versatility and compatibility with various drawbars and receiver hitches. The receiver hitch, when attached, includes a ball mount on its opposing end, enabling seamless connection with implements or trailers. Additionally, the adapter incorporates a locking mechanism to firmly secure the receiver hitch, providing stability during towing operations. This innovative solution streamlines the process of connecting tractors to vehicles, offering improved efficiency and safety in agricultural tasks.

Abstract: A tractor linkage arrangement (10) to attach work equipment (20) to a tractor comprising a subframe (100), which is to be attached to a tractor chassis (11), comprising a first (103), a second (104), a third (105) and a fourth fixing point (106), a first support (101) comprising a first and a second spindle opening (107, 108), and a second support (102) comprising a third and a fourth spindle opening (109, 110), further comprising a first lifting arm (140), which is pivotally attached from its first end to the first support (101), a second lifting arm (141), which is pivotally attached from its first end to the second support (102), wherein the first lifting arm (140) is comprising a first lifting pin (142) on one side of the first lifting arm (140) and first gripping pin (144) on the other side of the first lifting arm (140), and wherein the second lifting arm (141) is comprising a second lifting pin (143) on one side of the second lifting arm (141) and a second gripping pin (145) on the other side of the se

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hydraulic circuit for an agricultural tractor. The hydraulic circuit includes: a hydraulic pump configured to supply hydraulic oil; a horizontal control cylinder configured to control the horizontality of a working machine for a work target surface by using a flow output from the hydraulic pump; a horizontal control valve disposed between the hydraulic pump and the horizontal control cylinder, and configured to control the operation of the horizontal control cylinder; a lifting control valve configured to control the operation of a lifting control cylinder that controls the height of the working machine for the work target surface; a lifting connection valve disposed between the hydraulic pump and the lifting control valve, and configured to selectively connect and block a flow path between the hydraulic pump and the lifting control valve; and a basic hydraulic line forming flow paths.

Abstract: Orientation signals from a ground surface orientation sensor are received at a control system. The signals are indicative of a side tilt angle of a sideways sloped ground surface. Based on the signals the control system, the control system causes a side tilt counteracting mechanism to operate to counteract the sideways acting force acting an agricultural apparatus associated with the side tilt angle. A steerable wheel of an agricultural apparatus is pivotable about a steering axis, and an actuation system is operable to adjust a steering angle of the steerable wheel about the steering axis. The steering angle of the steerable wheel may produce a steering direction that counteracts the side force acting on the tillage apparatus.

Abstract: A reversible seed trench appurtenance for a row unit of an agricultural planter. The seed trench appurtenance includes an upper portion and a trailing portion. The upper portion is received within a mounting bracket attached to the row unit of the planter. The seed trench appurtenance is movable between a normal operating position in which the trailing portion extends into the seed trench. When the row unit is reversed in a direction opposite the forward direction of travel, the seed trench appurtenance moves from the normal operating position to a reversing position in which the trailing portion is vertically above the normal operating position thereby avoiding damage to the seed trench appurtenance and the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A reversible seed trench appurtenance for a row unit of an agricultural planter. The seed trench appurtenance includes an upper portion and a trailing portion. The upper portion is received within a mounting bracket attached to the row unit of the planter. The seed trench appurtenance is movable between a normal operating position in which the trailing portion extends into the seed trench. When the row unit is reversed in a direction opposite the forward direction of travel, the seed trench appurtenance moves from the normal operating position to a reversing position in which the trailing portion is vertically above the normal operating position thereby avoiding damage to the seed trench appurtenance and the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A commodity metering assembly having a meter housing defining an inlet and at least one outlet, a roller rotationally coupled to the meter housing and configured to selectively process a commodity from the inlet to the at least one outlet and a first sensor coupled to the meter housing. The first sensor is positioned to identify a buildup at the at least one outlet.

Abstract: A control method for a self-moving device controls the self-moving device to move in a designated area to process a predetermined object in the designated area. The method includes steps of: obtaining, during the moving process of the self-moving device, an image of an area in a forward direction of the self-moving device; and determining, according to the image, whether the predetermined object in the area in the forward direction of the self-moving device includes a specific predetermined object, so as to control a moving direction of the self-moving device. The specific predetermined object and the predetermined object have at least one different feature parameter. A related self-moving device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mower includes: a housing; a cutting mechanism, disposed on the housing. The cutting mechanism includes a cutting blade, a blade carrier, a blade carrier height-adjustment assembly and a prime mover. The blade carrier height adjustment assembly includes at least two blade carrier connectors for connecting the blade carrier and the prime mover, and an adjusting part for adjusting the relative position of the at least two blade carrier connectors.

Abstract: An autonomous lawn mower, moving and working in a working region, includes: a housing, including a central axis in the longitudinal direction; a movement module, driving the housing to move; a cutting module, rotating with a first rotational axis being the center to form a cutting region, and including a cutting element; a cut-to-edge module, rotating with a second rotational axis being the center to form a cut-to-edge region, and including a cut-to-edge element, the cut-to-edge element being different from the cutting element; and a control module, controlling the autonomous lawn mower to move and work, where the first rotational axis and the second rotational axis are respectively located on two sides of the central axis. The autonomous lawn mower can perform cutting to an edge and has a compact layout.

Abstract: A walk power mower having a cutting deck supported upon the ground by a front and rear wheel(s). The mower includes a traction drive system incorporating a bidirectional transmission adapted to propel the mower alternatively in both forward and reverse directions. In some embodiments, the mower may include a single bidirectional transmission (e.g., powering only rear wheel(s) or only front wheel(s) of the mower), while in other embodiments, two bidirectional transmissions may be provided to power both the front and the rear wheel(s). In other embodiments, the mower may include a bidirectional transmission powering the rear wheel(s), while the front wheel(s) may be attached to the deck via a caster assembly.

Abstract: A grass trimmer head has a trimmer head assembly and a metal-rod blade assembly. The blade assembly is characterized by a length of solid metal-rod, and a spherical portion, attached to one end. The head assembly is made of an inverted metal cup with a plurality of spherical cavities or sockets, placed equidistantly around the internal vertical wall and penetrating the outside wall, creating a predominantly circular opening. The blade assemblies are inserted into the cavities, snapping into place and held loosely by a spring-loaded retainer, for easy removal or replacement. The ball joint formed allows the blade assembly to rotate freely in all directions. Each external opening is extended on the trailing side with a cavity allowing the blade assembly to rotate at higher angles in the trailing and upward directions.

Abstract: A riding-type mowing apparatus includes: a lower limit adjustment lever provided at a position where a user reaches the position by extending an arm of the user; a lever connection bar coupled to a lower portion of the lower limit adjustment lever and extending in a linear shape; a lower limit adjustment step rotating together with the lever connection bar and adjusting a lift-down height of the mower unit; a first front deck link coupled to a front upper surface of the mower unit; a second front deck link coupled to the first front deck link and the body frame; a first rear deck link coupled to a rear upper surface of the mower unit; a second rear deck link coupled to the first rear deck link and the body frame; and a protruding latch part making contact with a lower surface of the lower limit adjustment step.

Abstract: An agricultural harvesting system includes one or more processors and memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors. The instructions, when executed, cause the one or more processors to: identify a situation of an agricultural harvesting machine; identify, based on the identified situation of the agricultural harvesting machine, machine settings data of each of one or more other agricultural harvesting machines, each other agricultural harvesting machine of the one or more other agricultural harvesting machines previously situated according to a desired relationship relative to the identified situation of the agricultural harvesting machine; aggregate the obtained machine settings data; and provide, as an output, recommended machine settings for controlling the agricultural harvesting machine based on the aggregation of the obtained machine settings data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage tank for hydraulic oil, the storage tank being arranged in a hollow frame profile of a frame for a harvesting apparatus.

Abstract: A method for controlling motion parameters of a pepper harvester based on combination of point clouds and images, including: (1) performing space-time calibration on a radar and a camera, constructing a data collection platform, and pre-processing image and point cloud data; (2) acquiring a real-time number of pepper in front of a harvester and an average height from canopies of pepper plants to soil through a point cloud, acquiring a cutting width and a pepper fruit proportion in front of the harvester through an image, and acquiring a comprehensive lowermost location of pepper fruits by combination of the point cloud and the image; (3) acquiring real-time motion parameters of the pepper harvester; and (4) controlling a real-time rotation speed, operation speed, and height of a drum using a fuzzy PID control method based on the comprehensive lowermost location of the pepper fruits and a predicted value of a feeding quantity.

Abstract: A cleaning arrangement for separating a billet material from an extraneous plant matter in a sugarcane harvester includes a cleaning chamber defining an inlet for the billet material and the extraneous plant matter, a first outlet for the extraneous plant matter, and a second outlet for the billet material. A fan is positioned within the cleaning chamber and configured to generate an airflow to direct the extraneous plant matter toward the first outlet. A billet deflector is located between the inlet and the first outlet and configured to direct the billet material toward the second outlet. An actuation mechanism is coupled to the billet deflector and is controllable to adjust the position of the billet deflector. A sensor is configured to generate a signal. A controller is programmed to activate the actuation mechanism to adjust the position of the billet deflector based on the signal.

Abstract: A cleaning arrangement for separating a billet material from an extraneous plant matter in a sugarcane harvester includes a cleaning chamber defining an inlet for the billet material and the extraneous plant matter, a first outlet for the extraneous plant matter, and a second outlet defined in a basket for the billet material. A fan is positioned within the cleaning chamber and configured to generate an airflow to direct the extraneous plant matter toward the first outlet. A supplemental air attachment may positioned to promote the extraction of extraneous plant matter. A billet deflector may be located between the inlet and the basket and configured to direct the billet material toward the basket.

Abstract: Provided is an articulated mower apparatus, comprising a first deck and a second deck. The first deck has a right, left, front, back, top and bottom, a first blade and a first caster. The first blade is rotatable with the first deck and operable to contribute to mowing. The first caster is adapted to support the first deck above a surface. The second deck is engaged with the first deck at a side by a linkage defining an articulation axis. The linkage is adapted to permit the second deck to rotate about the first articulation axis with respect to the first deck. The second deck has: a rotatable blade and is adapted to contribute to mowing; a second caster adapted to support the second deck above the surface; and a drive roller. Also provided are related mower systems.

Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle (10) may include a frame (60, 130) to which wheels (31, 32) of the riding lawn care vehicle (10) may be attachable, a seat (20, 110, 310) which an operator of the riding lawn care vehicle (10) may utilize when operating the riding lawn care vehicle (10), a seat mounting structure (120, 320) to which the seat (20, 110, 310) may be mounted, an isolation assembly (140, 340) which may provide vibration isolation between the frame (60, 130) and the seat mounting structure (120, 320), and a hinge assembly (150, 350) which may enable the seat (20, 110, 310) to pivot via the seat mounting structure (120, 320). The isolation assembly (140, 340) may include a motion ratio adjustment assembly (160, 360) which may define a motion ratio of the isolation assembly (140, 340) independent of an amount of pre-loaded compression.

Abstract: A device for controlling a piece of agricultural machinery that is movable within an agricultural plot includes: a piece of machinery and a unit having a memory including input data for mapping a risk area located within an agricultural plot. The memory includes data representative of a set of types of risk area and data representative of a set of specific behaviors. The unit is configured to: associate the input data for mapping a risk area with a category, associate the category with a specific behavior of the piece of mobile agricultural machinery, and control the specific behavior if the position of the piece of machinery is located in or near the risk area. The piece of machinery is arranged to move autonomously within the agricultural plot according to the specific behavior controlled by the unit.

Abstract: A concave for a combine harvester having a first side support member and a second side support member. The concave can further include a threshing bar secured to the first and second side support members, the threshing bar having a cut-out that extends the length of the threshing bar such that the cut-out defines a first face and a second face for the threshing bar. In addition, the first and second side support members can each include a top surface having a first face and a second face, wherein the first face and the second face of the first and second side support members substantially axially align with the first face and the second face of the threshing bar.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a bale chamber having a discharge outlet and a bale ejection system configured to discharge bales from the bale chamber on the ground surface of the field. The bale ejection system includes a chute with a first half portion and a second half portion that receives a first bale and a second bale discharged simultaneously from the discharge outlet in the first half portion and the second half portion, respectively, and an ejection actuator that pushes the second bale from the second half portion of the chute to the first half portion of the chute.

Abstract: A roof vent system for a grain storage device is disclosed. A roof vent including a lid is operatively connected to the roof panel adjacent the opening. The lid is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A bias member configured to apply an upward bias force to the lid to automatically move the lid to the open position. A control lever that is movable between an upper position and a lower position. The control lever is operably connected to the lid by a pull. When control lever is moved to the lower position with a force greater than the bias force of the bias member, the lid is moved to the closed position. A sealing member attached to the lid is configured to provide a seal between the lid and the roof panel when the lid is moved to the closed position.

Abstract: A pruner comprising a pruner body, a cutting system, an electric motor adapted to provide driving power for the cutting system, wherein rotation of the electric motor in a first direction is adapted to provide a cutting action, and a control system for controlling the electric motor. The pruner further comprising a blade stuck detection system adapted to detect a blade stuck situation in which the cutting system is not able to reach the closed position, and the control system, as a response to detection of the blade stuck situation, is adapted in a recut operation to rotate the electric motor in a second direction opposite the first direction, and then to rotate the electric motor in the first direction to actuate the cutting system towards the closed position.

Abstract: The tree injection device comprises a bottle with a cap connected to an elastic tube and an injector with a press-to-open valve. The device allows refilling of solution and re-pumping to desired pressure. Insertion of the injector into a drilled hole in the tree's trunk opens the valve to automatically start injection.

Abstract: A planter assembly for removably positioning a plant in soil includes an outer container with a base wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall is coupled to and extends upwardly from the base wall. The outer container defines an interior space therein, and a top edge of the perimeter wall defines an opening to the interior space. An inner container is positionable in the interior space of the outer container and comprises a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall is coupled to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The inner container defines a cavity therein, and an upper edge of the peripheral wall defines an aperture to the cavity. The cavity has a size such that the inner container is configured for holding the plant and a soil substrate in the cavity.

Abstract: A plant pot includes ventilation holes as a ventilation portion in a side surface so air outside the plant pot can be efficiently taken into the plant pot. The ventilation hole has a first opening that opens toward the outside of the plant pot and a second opening that opens toward the inside of the plant pot. An opening area of the first opening is larger than an opening area of the second opening. The ventilation hole may include a tapered portion that narrows from the first opening toward the second opening.

Abstract: A plant growing system for growing plants in a controlled environment includes at least one cabinet assembly. Each of the at least one cabinet assembly a housing and a drawer which is removably positioned in the housing. At least one plant pot for holding a plant is positionable on a support tray which is positionable in the drawer. A light emitter is mounted in the housing and emits light toward the plant when activated.

Abstract: An open-top gutter for cultivation of plants. In an example, the open-top gutter includes a space limited by two side walls and a bottom wall and divided into trough-like compartments by at least one dividing wall. The dividing wall includes at least one water space formed by a double wall, open at the bottom of the gutter.

Abstract: Provided is a sunlight lighting system used in a greenhouse or a plant factory. The sunlight lighting system converts sunlight into light with a stable illumination direction and a controllable illumination intensity by means of a combination of a controller, a light condenser, a main driving mechanism and an illuminator, so that the sunlight lighting system meets lighting requirements of high-density stereoscopic cultivation frames. A supporting greenhouse is further comprised, where a facade or a top is provided with a light through hole. A main optical axis of the sunlight lighting system passes through the light through hole. A supporting lighting method is further comprised, which can obtain a better lighting effect with fewer steps.

Abstract: A tree guard assembly includes a plurality of corner sections, each corner section including a first wall with a first flange comprising at least one flange aperture, the first wall includes an opening configuration pattern and a second wall with a second flange including at least one flange aperture, the second wall meets the first wall at a corner.

Abstract: A plant repellent delivery device assembly may include a plant with a root ball, and an integrally molded hygroscopic body having a hygroscopic glycerin soap base material, and an insecticide. The integrally molded hygroscopic body may have an external surface directly exposed to an external environment and configured to condense ambient moisture directly thereon. The plant repellent delivery device assembly may include a support structure coupled between the integrally molded hygroscopic body and a trunk of the plant, the support structure extending within the integrally molded hygroscopic body. The integrally molded hygroscopic body may be configured to release the insecticide into the root ball of the plant using the ambient moisture.

Abstract: A connector device and method of use has a first member and second member that, when connected, securely hold two points on at least one object in place. The device has a first member with a hook at a first end and a hollow receptacle at a second end. A second member has a hook or other terminating point at a first end and a threading on a second end with a length and teeth. The first hook attaches to a first point on at least one object. The threading on second member enters first end of receptable and out of a second end of the receptacle, held securely in place via a tongue at the second end of the receptacle that catches a rib at a desired length. The present invention and methods may be used to bring two points on at least one object closer together to provide support and stability.

Abstract: A sod harvester includes (a) a harvester frame and (b) a conveyor system supported by the harvester frame. The conveyor system includes at least one first conveyor for transporting one or more slabs away from a cutting assembly and at least one second conveyor downstream of the at least one first conveyor for receiving the slabs from the at least one first conveyor and transporting the slabs downstream to a pick-up area along the at least one second conveyor for pick-up of the slabs by a stacking head. The second conveyor comprises a roller conveyor including a plurality of rollers arranged for engagement with an underside of the slabs for transporting the slabs to the pick-up area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to vertical gardens. The present disclosure envisages a vertical lawn. The vertical lawn includes an artificial substrate, a water-proofing layer applied on the substrate, and a drainage sheet provided on the water-proofing layer. The drainage sheet has a plurality of projections configured thereon to facilitate flow of water therebetween. A geotextile sheet is fitted on an operative front surface of the drainage sheet. A hydrophilic rock mineral wool layer is secured to the operative front surface of the geotextile sheet. The rock mineral wool layer configured to absorb and retain moisture therein. A lawn mat secured to the rock mineral wool layer.

Abstract: A device (4200) for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV (100), said device (4200) comprising a first pivot point (4212) and a second pivot point (4214) being spaced apart from each other, said first pivot point (4212) is connectable a UAV (100) and said second pivot point (4214) is connectable the UAV (100), said device (4200) is configured to be tilted/rotated around said first pivot point (4212) by adjusting a length of a second cord (4204) and/or tilted/rotated around said second pivot point (4214) by adjusting a length of a first cord (4202), wherein said device (4200) has a first winch motor (4292) and a second winch motor (4294), said first and second winch motors (4292, 4294) are configured for adjusting the length of said first and second cords (4202, 4204) respectively.

Abstract: A controllable valve unit and corresponding irrigation system are described. The controllable valve is configured for use with an irrigation dripper positioned along an irrigation line. The controllable valve unit is configured to be selectively shiftable between a first open position and a second closed position to selectively control flow of irrigation therethrough. The controllable valve unit comprises at least one magnet, enabling switching of said valve between said first open and said second closed positioned by selective application of magnetic field in its surroundings.

Abstract: Techniques are directed to controlling a set of irrigation heads. Such techniques involve initiating an irrigation task that directs the set of irrigation heads to irrigate at least a portion of a geographic area defined by a virtual boundary. Such techniques further involve electronically detecting presence of a device within the geographic area defined by the virtual boundary. Such techniques further involve suspending the irrigation task in response to electronically detecting the presence of the device within the geographic area defined by the virtual boundary.

Abstract: A first water supply valve controls a pressure of water supplied from one end portion side of a distribution tube to control an amount of irrigation water. A second water supply valve controls a pressure of water supplied from another end portion side of the distribution tube to control an amount of irrigation water. A first abnormality sensor detects an abnormal state of water supply from the one end portion side of the distribution tube. A second abnormality sensor detects an abnormal state of water supply from the other end portion side of the distribution tube. A control device controls a valve opening degree of the first water supply valve and the second water supply valve when an abnormal state is detected by the first abnormality sensor or the second abnormality sensor.

Abstract: A root irrigation tool includes a cylindrical member including a first opening at a proximal end and a second opening at a distal end, wherein a distal portion of the cylindrical member includes a plurality of perforations, wherein the cylindrical member is configured to be inserted into the ground adjacent to a tree.

Abstract: An irrigation system for a vertical farming structure having vertical grow towers and associated conveyance mechanisms for moving the vertical grow towers through a controlled environment, while being exposed to controlled conditions, such as lighting, airflow, humidity and nutritional support. The present disclosure describes a grow tower conveyance system that moves vertically-oriented grow towers to select positions along a grow line. An irrigation line having apertures at the select positions provides aqueous nutrient solution to the grow towers, while a gutter structure captures excess solution. In a closed loop system, the excess solution returns to a recirculation tank.

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus configured for aquaculture, and more specifically for kelp growth and kelp farming. The apparatus includes a vertical central mast connected to horizontal buoyancy bars that are also connected to six vertical vertex struts surrounding the central mast. Buoyancy bars further connect adjacent vertex struts, such that the top profile of the apparatus is a hexagon. The apparatus is able to be connected to and share elements of other similar apparatuses, allowing for ease of aggregation of the apparatuses for scalable farming. The central mast is optionally configured to integrate a wind turbine, which is optionally able to power water pumps in the six vertex struts, which serve to transport water upward around the apparatus for more efficient carbon sequestration by the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-transgenic and transgenic plants, preferably crop plants, having biological activity of a haploid inducer and comprising a polynucleotide which comprises a nucleotide sequence encoding a centromer histone H3 (CENH3) protein, wherein the polynucleotide comprises at least one mutation causing an alteration of the amino acid sequence of the CENH3 protein, and to a part of the part. Further, the invention provides methods of generating the inducer plants, methods of generating haploid and double haploid plants using the inducer plants as well as methods of facilitating cytoplasm exchange.

Abstract: A new and distinct inbred plant of Tagetes erecta named KI3928 and characterized by elevated levels of lutein in hybrids and fertile male flowers with desirable pollen shading characteristics.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a Eustoma plant that exhibits resistance to Eustoma fusarium wilt. The Eustoma plant according to the present disclosure is a Eustoma fusarium wilt-resistant Eustoma plant including a Eustoma fusarium wilt resistance locus on chromosome 20.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disease resistant cultivated basil plant and/or seed comprising a genomic sequence having an introgressed basil downy mildew (BDM) resistance or tolerance associated haplotype derived from Ocimum americanum. A method for producing the same is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for live animal transport, comprising: a bottom plate, comprising a liquid guide plate and a non-liquid guide plate, wherein the liquid guide plate has a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a plurality of support members, symmetrically provided at predetermined intervals on the bottom plate at the first end and the second end of the liquid guide plate, and extending in a first direction perpendicular to the bottom plate; a plurality of pillars, one end of each pillar being nested in a corresponding one support member, and the plurality of pillars being capable of telescoping in the first direction; a plurality of beams, extending in a second direction from the first end of the liquid guide plate to the second end of the liquid guide plate, each beam being supported by the other end of the pillar at the first end of the liquid guide plate and the other end of the pillar at the second end of the liquid guide plate; side plates, provided on the bottom pla

Abstract: Disclosed are various approaches for providing an in-cage system for sensing animal behaviors. In one example, a lick detection device is provided. The lick detection device includes a frame having at least one bottle orifice and a hanger. The lick detection device further includes a sipper clip connected to the frame by a leg. Finally, the lick detection device includes a conductive strip on an interior surface of the sipper clip.

Abstract: The poultry cradle unloading systems and methods described herein provide for the unloading of birds and, in some cases, placement of the birds in a selected location among two or more possible selected locations. The unloading may be accomplished in a manner that promotes safety for the birds by releasing the birds such that they are predisposed to landing in an upright orientation after release from a cradle. The unloading may involve releasing the head before releasing the legs of the bird. The cradle and/or bird retained in the cradle may be oriented such that the bird is held at an angle such that the head of the bird is located forward of the hock joints.