Abstract: A striptill row unit includes a trash cleaner assembly, a coulter assembly, a knife assembly, a berm disc assembly, and a firming wheel assembly. The berm disc and firming wheel assemblies are independently movable between a raised transport position and a lowered field position. The knife assembly includes downwardly angled wings with leading edges extending substantially perpendicular to the line of travel of the row unit. Up/downforce systems are provided for various assemblies, with an independent actuator for each system. The berm discs are adjustable vertically, laterally, and angularly.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a transversely extending frame forming a first, a second, and a third frame section. A first actuator is coupled to the first frame section, a second actuator coupled to the second frame section, and a third actuator coupled to the third frame section. Sensors are coupled to each frame section to detect a height of the respective frame section relative to an underlying surface. A control unit is disposed in electrical communication with the sensors and operably controls the actuators to adjust the height of each frame section.

Abstract: A control method is provided for agricultural or industrial operating machine having a drive unit provided with elements that allow autonomous movement of the machine and a tool couplable to the drive unit by connection and support elements. The method includes storing data characterizing the type of tool and its technical features in an RFID unit; stably arranging the RFID unit on the tool; prearranging, on the machine, a unit for reading the RFID unit; connecting the tool to the machine; automatically establishing a short-range wireless connection between the reading unit and the RFID unit to recognize a correct coupling of the tool and send data characterizing the type of tool installed and its technical features towards the reading unit; and setting up settings of operating units of the machine based on the values of the characterizing data. The operating units provide mechanical or hydraulic power to actuate moving parts of the tool.

Abstract: A crop feeler device comprising a rod. A base is coupled to the rod. A housing is positioned in a facing relationship with the base. The base is configured to pivot in two opposing directions relative to the housing. A compression device is positioned within a portion of the housing. A guide is positioned within a portion of the housing and in a facing relationship with the compression device. A cable is coupled to at least one of the rod or the base and to the guide. A sensor is positioned to measure a sensing distance from the sensor to at least one of the guide, the cable, or the compression device as the compression device is compressed as the base pivots relative to the housing.

Abstract: A crop feeler device comprising a rod. A pivot device is coupled to the rod. A bottom plate is positioned in a facing relationship with the pivot device. The pivot device is configured to pivot in two opposing directions. A pair of stretchable devices is positioned on opposing sides of the bottom plate. The stretchable devices are configured to return the rod to a central position after a pivot of the pivot device. A top plate is positioned in a facing relationship with the pivot device. A rotary sensor is positioned to measure a rotation of the pivot device or the rod as the rod moves from the central position.

Abstract: A crop feeler device comprising a rod. A pivot device is coupled to the rod. The pivot device is configured to pivot in two opposing directions. A housing is rotatably coupled to the pivot device. A pair of torsion devices is positioned colinearly on the pivot device. The torsion devices are configured to return the rod to a central position after a pivot of the pivot device. A rotary sensor is positioned to measure a rotation of the pivot device or the rod as the rod moves from the central position.

Abstract: A mower that is towed behind an agricultural vehicle. The mower has an integrated lateral transport mechanism that initiates deployment by concurrently activating both a transport actuator to move a transport frame and a transport swing actuator to rotate the trail frame.

Abstract: A method to be executed by one or more computers configured or programmed to communicate with a work vehicle to execute work by driving an implement connected to the work vehicle includes repeatedly acquiring, from the work vehicle, 10 or more signals respectively indicating different internal states of the work vehicle, generating input data based on the 10 or more signals; estimating a type of the implement by inputting the input data to one or more trained models usable to estimate the type of the implement based on the input data, and generating output data including information indicating the estimated type of the implement and outputting the output data.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a seed trench having a vision sensor disposed at a distal end of a seed tube.

Abstract: A method for calibrating characteristics of a farming machine as it travels through a field treating plants is presented. Images captured by the farming machine are input into a performance model which identifies plants in the images using an original identification sensitivity and determines expected performance characteristics of the farming machine. The performance model accesses a target performance characteristic for the farming machine and determines a modified identification sensitivity for the performance model that achieves the target performance characteristic. The farming machine inputs additional images captured by the farming machine into the performance model. The performance model identifies a plant using the modified identification sensitivity, and the farming machine treats the plant in the field.

Abstract: A device for arranging seed includes a container with a container wall having an upper edge and a lower edge at a perpendicular distance from one another, a germination paper extending along the inside of the container wall, and a retaining device which cooperates with the germination paper in such a way that the seed is carried on the germination paper at or above an intermediate height above the lower edge and below the upper edge of the container wall in such a way that germs of the seed can grow upwards and roots of the seed can grow downwards.

Abstract: This invention belongs to the agriculture segment, in the production of grains, more precisely in a seed treatment equipment for planting, notably said invention conceives equipment (1) for applying products to bare seeds, they are products suitable for treating seeds, be they pesticides, biological products, nutrients, growth regulators, coatings, dyes, polymers, etc.

Abstract: A seeding system having a seed meter (13) having a seed disc (120) and a plurality of apertures (122) disposed around the seed disc (120) creating a seed path (123); a seed accelerator having a wheel (911) and a wall (912), wherein the wall (912) is disposed over the seed path to entrain seeds, and the wall (912) and wheel (911) are configured to cooperate to accelerate seed; a conduit (610) for receiving seeds accelerated from the seed accelerator at a first end of the conduit, and the conduit having a second end opposite the first end; a seed orientation coil assembly (130) connected to the second end to receive the accelerated seed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for planting specified seed products in target growing spaces. An example method includes receiving a request for a planting recommendation related to seeding of a target growing space and, in response, determining, using one or more seed placement prediction models, a prediction output including a predicted yield for multiple seed products at the target growing space at each of one or more different weather conditions. The method also includes determining, using an optimization model, a seed planting recommendation output, based on at least the prediction output and at least one grower constraint parameter associated with the target growing space, where the seed planting recommendation output includes at least one of the multiple seed products, and then directing planting of the at least one of the multiple seed products at the target growing space based on the seed planting recommendation output.

Abstract: A method for calibrating performance characteristics of a farming machine using a performance report is described. The farming machine accesses images of plants in a field captured during the calibration pass. The images are input into a performance model to generate a performance report by identifying plants in the images using a plurality of identification sensitivities and determining expected performance characteristics of the farming machine for each of the identification sensitivities. As such, the performance report includes expected performance characteristics for each identification sensitives. The farming machine accesses a target performance characteristic (e.g., from an operator) for the farming machine corresponding identification sensitivity. Images are input into a plant identification model during a treatment pass which identify a plant in the field using the identification sensitivity corresponding to the target performance characteristic.

Abstract: An electric working machine with an operating rod includes an electric motor on the base end of the operating rod, a working device on the head end of the operating rod, and a power transmission shaft passing through the inside of the operating rod to transmit power from the electric motor to the working device. The working device includes a blade member and is pivotally supported on the head end of the operating rod to be able to take a storage posture. A detection switch on the head end of the operating rod detects the storage posture. A controller on the base end of the operating rod controls the operation of the electric motor. A lead wire in the operating rod transmits a detection signal from the detection switch to the controller. The controller prevents the electric motor from being driven when the detection switch detects the storage posture.

Abstract: One embodiment is a cutting assembly for a mower, the cutting assembly comprising a cutting unit comprising a plurality of blades; a lift arm including a float plate, wherein the cutting unit is connected to the lift arm via a yoke and wherein a slot is provided in the float plate; a lift actuator comprising a lift pin disposed in the slot; and a control system for selectively controlling a position of the lift actuator; wherein the position of the lift actuator comprises one of a first operating position, in which the lift pin is positioned proximate a center of the slot and a second operating position, in which the lift pin is positioned between the center of the slot and an end of the slot proximate a body of the actuator.

Abstract: A vegetation cutting device comprises at least one motor/blade assembly comprising a motor and a blade supported for rotational movement in relation to the motor. The blade is curved to provide airflow thrust to produce at least one of vertical or orbital motion of the blade.

Abstract: Methods, methods, systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to monitor crop residue are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes memory, machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to execute the machine readable instructions to access an image captured by a camera associated with an agricultural vehicle, obtain reference data corresponding to the image, determine a crop residue metric corresponding to the image, generate interactive display information by storing, in association with the reference data, (a) the image and (b) the crop residue metric, and cause presentation of the interactive display information via a user interface.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to monitor performance of an agricultural vehicle are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes memory, machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to execute the machine readable instructions to access an image captured by a camera associated with an agricultural vehicle, obtain reference data corresponding to the image, determine a performance metric corresponding to the image, generate interactive display information by storing, in association with the reference data, (a) the image and (b) the performance metric, and cause presentation of the interactive display information via a user interface.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a new method of controlling agricultural machines, more particularly agricultural machines for harvesting tall and stalky plants, being designed to optimize working conditions in view of the previous mapping of existing failures in plantation fields to, with this, obtain an increase in productivity and income from harvesting operations in the field. More particularly, the method comprises steps configured to adjust the operating parameters of the agricultural machine (10), such as the travel speed of the machine and the operating speed of the base cutter assembly (42) to thereby obtain a reduction in consumption of energy, but mainly to avoid strangulation and compromising the cut roots.

Abstract: A deck plate positioning system for an agricultural harvester includes a controller comprising a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a sensor signal indicative of an image of harvested crop material within a feederhouse of the agricultural harvester. The controller is also configured to analyze the image to measure at least one metric of the harvested crop material related to physical geometries and sizes of the harvested crop material within the feederhouse. The controller is further configured to automatically adjust positions of deck plates of a header of the agricultural harvester based on the at least one metric.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to monitor performance of an agricultural vehicle are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes memory, machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to execute the machine readable instructions to access an image captured by a camera associated with an agricultural vehicle, determine a harvesting operation metric corresponding to the image, generate interactive display information by storing the image in association with the harvesting operation metric, and cause presentation of the interactive display information via a user interface.

Abstract: An agricultural machine including a plurality of grain processing devices, wherein each of the grain processing devices is adapted to process crop material and each of the grain processing devices includes an actuator to adjust a position the processing device. One or more imaging devices are each adapted to image crop material at one or more of the plurality of processing devices. A controller is operatively connected to the imaging device and to at least one of the actuators. The controller is configured to image the crop material to identify characteristics of the imaged crop material and/or imaged non-grain material, to identify grain elements and non-grain elements, determine a position of one of the plurality of processing devices, and adjust the position of the one of the plurality of processing devices based on the identified grain elements or identified non-grain elements.

Abstract: A system for a work vehicle includes an arm and an actuator system. The actuator system includes a drive component and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is coupled to the arm and the drive component. The drive component is configured to drive the linkage assembly to rotate the arm from a first position in which the arm extends forward of a working component of the work vehicle to a second position in which the arm is positioned rearward of the working component of the work vehicle.

Abstract: A cleaning system for a cotton picker includes a cleaning air source having an outlet configured to be disposed within an inlet region of an accumulator of the cotton picker. The outlet of the cleaning air source is configured to be directed toward a grate of the accumulator, the inlet region of the accumulator is configured to receive agricultural material from a header of the cotton picker via a conveying air flow provided by a conveying air source, and the grate is configured to block passage of the agricultural material and to enable passage of debris.

Abstract: A device being made up of respective frames, mounted in parallel and facing each other on both sides of the line of trees/bushes to be harvested, in a machine or implement capable of moving astride above said line of trees/bushes. Each of said frames includes a longitudinal guide along which skids move for conveying a trolley that bears a vibration clamp, the jaws of which open and close independently depending on the location thereof relative to the closest tree, at the same time that each trolley moves alternately from a forward position relative to the movement of the machine or implement on which this device is mounted to another more rearward position, while the vibration clamp is holding a tree and is subjecting same to vibration, and returns to the forward position when the tree is beyond the possible travel of said trolley along the linear guide.

Abstract: A harvesting vehicle including a body. The harvesting vehicle also can include a pick deck including picking systems configured to harvest crops of plans growing in at least one plant bed. The pick deck can be adjustable with respect to the body to adjust a position of the picking systems over the at least one plant bed. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A method for grain wetting comprises: transferring grain into a container using a grain transfer hopper, wherein the grain transfer hopper is equipped with a liquid container, a pump, at least one nozzle, and pipes for liquid supply. The hopper is configured with at least one hole for at least one nozzle at the section where the grain moves. As the grain is transferred, water is introduced into the hopper, mixing the grain with water at the section where the grain is moving. The proposed invention provides a reduction in the time required to perform agricultural tasks, including grain wetting operations, decreases the number of technical devices needed to carry out agricultural tasks including grain wetting, and decreases the number of technological operations required for performing agricultural tasks, including grain wetting operations.

Abstract: The chopper assembly includes a rotatable chopper drum having a plurality of knives mounted between two sidewalls and configured to cut larger plant material into smaller particles through the interaction of the knives and a set of counterknives. A guide surface is mounted on at least one of the sidewalls, preferably on both sidewalls, and in the path of a stream of crop material advancing towards the chopper assembly. The guide surface extends between an upstream edge lying essentially in the plane of the sidewall and a downstream edge removed from the sidewall. The guide surface is furthermore inclined relative to the sidewall, so as to guide plant material away from the sidewall and in the direction of the knives located closest to the sidewall. The guide surface thereby prevents plant material from passing between the knives and the sidewall without being cut.

Abstract: An electric working machine with an operating rod includes an electric motor provided on the base end of the operating rod, a working device provided on the head end of the operating rod, and a power transmission shaft passing through the inside of the operating rod. This power transmission shaft is configured to transmit power from the electric motor to the working device. The operating rod includes a wiring space around the power transmission shaft to lay a lead wire. The lead wire is laid along a longitudinal direction of the power transmission shaft. The operating rod also includes a plurality of pull-out holes to pull connecting terminals of the lead wire out from itself.

Abstract: A lawn edger includes an output shaft, a shield, a front housing, a rear housing, an electric motor, a connection assembly, and a transmission assembly. The output shaft is used for mounting a blade for cutting grass. The front housing accommodates at least part of the output shaft. The rear housing is formed with a coupling portion for coupling a battery pack. The electric motor is mounted in the rear housing to drive the output shaft. The connection assembly is used for connecting the front housing to the rear housing. The transmission assembly is used for transmitting power between the electric motor and the output shaft. When the electric motor is in a maximum-efficiency state, the ratio of output power of the electric motor to the weight of the lawn edger is greater than or equal to 180 W/kg.

Abstract: A movable device for exposing to light with a view to eliminating pathogens has a first module for emitting light pulses that includes a panel for treating with light and has a second module for adjusting the optical power density of the treating panel and a means of locomotion allowing the device to be moved. The optical power density of the light panel allows a radiation dose between 250 J/m2 and 2000 J/m2 to be applied to the surface of plant matter. The light pulses delivered to the plant matter have identical or different wavelengths between 200 nm and 750 nm (UV-C, UV-B, UV-A, visible light) and the exposure times are shorter than or equal to four seconds.

Abstract: A system for controlling an agricultural environment includes at least one fluid-cooled lighting fixture, at least one fluid circuit that includes the at least one fluid-cooled lighting fixture, and at least one sensor. During operation, the lighting fixture(s) irradiate a plurality of plants with photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), a fluid coolant is flowed through the at least one fluid circuit to remove excess heat from the environment, at least one condition of the environment is sensed by the at least one sensor, and the PAR output of the lighting fixture(s) and/or a flow of the fluid coolant is controlled, in part, by the at least one condition. The system may include multiple lighting fixtures where each lighting fixture is communicatively coupled to another lighting fixture via a first wired connection. The at least one sensor may be communicatively coupled to one or more lighting fixtures via respective second wired connections.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a new and improved system and method for on-demand insulation, which may be deployed layers of a double-layered window. An on-demand thermal insulator system has a body that is configured to transition between a collapsed form non-deployed state and a deployed state. The body while in the non-deployed state allows a transfer of thermal energy through a defined boundary. The body while in the deployed state in resisting the transfer of thermal energy resists transfer through the defined boundary. In particular configurations, the body has a layer disposed between two material that receives fluid when transitioning from the non-deployed state to the deployed state.

Abstract: An agricultural trellis system is provided and generally includes a notch configured to receive a trellis wire therein and selectively release the trellis wire upward during mechanical pruning. The notch can be positioned on an above-ground portion of a vertical line post or a cross arm. The notch can include a tab extending upward from the bottom of the notch, and a first edge and a second edge each formed on the body. The first edge can be a flat edge and can be positioned laterally outwardly from at least a portion of the second edge, which can be a curved edge. The notch can include a retention protrusion extending laterally into the notch toward the second edge to a position where a lateral distance between the retention protrusion and the first edge in a direction normal to the central plane is less than a diameter of the trellis wire.

Abstract: This present invention is directed to a method for the production and use of the leaf and/or leaves and/or stem(s) and/or stalk(s) of plants of the cannabis species for animal, microbial, bacteria, fungi or human consumption as a food, supplement, medicine, beverage.

Abstract: A plant growing medium comprising a self-supporting, semi-rigid body including at least two discreet parts, each part having a set of dimensions including a first thickness and a recess in an inner portion of the part, the at least two discreet parts being structured to cooperatively form the body, the body structured to provide support to plant roots.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control systems. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes a router, an access point, and irrigation controller, a wireless adapter, and a mobile device. The mobile device can communicate with the wireless adapter in a direct communication mode in which the wireless adapter creates a wireless network, a first indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is within range of the access point, and a second indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is out of range of the access point.

Abstract: Vertical hydroponic plant systems and methods are provided herein. The systems may include vertically mounted wall systems that provide case of access while providing a pleasing overall aesthetic. Various methodologies may be employed to provide optimal lighting and nutrients for plant growth.

Abstract: Vertical hydroponic plant systems and methods are provided herein. The systems may include vertical hanging wall systems, vertical mounted wall systems, seed soaking and/or watering systems, and linear production systems for larger plants. Various methodologies may be employed to provide optimal lighting and nutrients for plant growth.

Abstract: Provided are plants, cells, tissues, and germplasm thereof comprising genes and marker alleles associated with increased resistance to gray leaf spot disease. Also provided are breeding methods and methods of identifying and selecting plants having alleles associated with increased resistance to gray leaf spot. Provided are methods to identify novel genes that encode proteins providing plant resistance to gray leaf spot and uses thereof. The disclosed genes and marker alleles are useful in the production of gray leaf spot disease resistant plants through breeding, transgenic modification, or genome editing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-transgenic sunflower plant comprising a mutated protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) gene encoding a mutated sunflower protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase. The present invention further relates to a method of weed control at a plant cultivation site, comprising providing the plant of the present invention and applying to said site an effective amount of a PPO inhibiting herbicide. Further encompassed by the present invention is a method for producing sunflower oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides broccoli plants (Brassica oleracea var. italica) exhibiting a novel purple phenotype. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with the purple phenotype from Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a purple phenotype are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of broccoli hybrid SVBL4467, broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI, or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of broccoli hybrid SVBL4467, broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI, or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI and to methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a broccoli plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of broccoli hybrid SVBL4467, broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI, or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-incompatible dihaploid potato and a production method therefor, and a hybrid potato and a seed production method therefor. The production method includes the following steps: haploid-inducing a diploid potato carrying one or more heterozygous self-compatibility genes by a haploid induction line, and screening haploid mutants; selecting a haploid mutant which does not contain any self-compatible gene; and performing chromosome doubling on the haploid mutant which does not contain any self-compatibility gene to obtain a self-incompatible dihaploid potato line. The self-incompatible dihaploid potato is used as a female parent for seed production, such that emasculation may be avoided, hybrids do not bear fruits, and the yield of the potato is increased.

Abstract: A milking system, including: a vacuum pump, a receiver, a milk line, and a plurality of milking units. Each milking unit is connected to the milk line via a respective milk conduit. Each milking unit is also associated with a respective valve arrangement, arranged in the milk conduit, wherein the valve arrangement includes an adjustable passage for adjustment of the fluid pressure. The system also includes a pressure sensor, arranged to measure fluid pressure in the milk conduit upstream the valve arrangement; and a controller. The controller is configured to obtain a pressure level measurement from the pressure sensor and generate and provide a control signal to the valve arrangement, to adjust the adjustable passage, based on the pressure level measurement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pivotable path boundary (15) for directed animal traffic and for singling out animals of different size, said path boundary allowing the path width to be adjusted easily and with low risk to humans and animals. A path boundary is provided which allows variability of the width of the path without complex conversion measures. The invention is used in particular to organize animals in the entry region of milking parlors and treatment stands.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting the forward movement of animals in a livestock alleyway includes a pivot structure, an actuator and an arm assembly. The pivot structure is rotatably mounted to the alleyway. The actuator connects between the alleyway and the pivot structure for rotating the pivot structure between first and second positions. The arm assembly is pivotably mounted to the pivot structure for rotation between a first extended position and a second retracted position. The arm assembly is biased toward the first extended position and is able to extend and retract in a telescoping fashion. The pivot structure and the arm assembly are arranged for positioning above livestock animals in the alleyway and yet also for pivoting from such a retracted position to a position for urging the forward movement of a livestock animal without interfering with an animal that may be positioned under the apparatus.

Abstract: A white clumping animal litter including a pH health indicator, the animal litter including (i) a particulate substrate that is white, and has a substantially neutral pH, wherein the particulate substrate is configured to provide clumping of such particles when wetted during use; and (ii) pH health indicator particles admixed with the white substrate particles. The pH health indicator particles are of a first color when wetted with a substantially neutral pH liquid (e.g., normal pH cat urine), change to a second color different from the first color when wetted with a liquid having an acidic pH (e.g., abnormally acidic pH cat urine), and change to a third color, when wetted with a liquid having a basic pH (e.g., abnormally basic pH cat urine. The litter may exhibit excellent clumping characteristics, e.g., with a clump retention of at least about 90%.