Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a frame extending between a forward end, an aft end, a first side, and a second side. Additionally, the implement includes shanks configured to engage the soil. Furthermore, the implement includes a first leveling disk gang positioned aft of the shanks including a first plurality of disk blades configured to rotate relative to the soil. Moreover, the implement includes a second leveling disk gang positioned aft of the first disk gang including a second plurality of disk blades configured to rotate relative to the soil. Additionally, each disk blade of the first plurality of disk blades and the second plurality of disk blades is configured to turn the soil over such that the soil moves away from the first plurality of disk blades and the second plurality of disk blades, respectively, and toward the first side or the second side of the implement.

Abstract: One variation of a method for executing agricultural actions on an agricultural field includes: based a type of a crop planted on the agricultural field and a maturity of the crop, setting a nominal blade gap width of a weeding module installed in an autonomous agricultural vehicle; and, at the autonomous agricultural vehicle, while autonomously traversing the agricultural field, detecting a first target plant passing under the autonomous agricultural vehicle and aligned with the weeding module, triggering the weeding module to open a set of weeding blades to the nominal blade gap width at a nominal blade speed in response to the first target plant approaching the weeding module, and triggering the weeding module to close the set of weeding blades in response to the first target plant passing the weeding module.

Abstract: A rapid aeration injection device (RAID) system configured to be implemented with an aeration machine is described. Embodiments of the RAID system can include a holding tank, a pump system, and a plurality of hoses. The pump system can be configured to deliver a slurry (or other liquid, air, etc.) to tines of the aeration machine via the plurality of hoses. The pump system can be operatively coupled to a powertrain of the aeration machine to power pumps of the pump system.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a main frame, an adjustable frame coupled to the main frame and, a row unit which includes a linking arm coupled to the adjustable frame, and an actuator coupled to the main frame and the adjustable frame. The agricultural machine also includes a controller configured to command the actuator to output various downforces to the row units based on signals received from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one more indicators associated with an actual height of the row unit relative to ground.

Abstract: A system for controlling the depth of at least one closing wheel in an agricultural row unit for planting seeds in a furrow. The row unit includes a firming device that passes the seeds into the soil at the bottom of the furrow, and at least one closing wheel that is pressed into a side of the furrow to close the furrow over the seeds. A control system senses the depth of the closing wheels in the furrow relative to the depth of the firming device, and adjusts the downward pressure on the closing wheel, based on changes in the sensed depth of the closing wheel, to compensate for changes in the hardness of the soil. The up and down movement of the firming device can be adjusted independently of the movement of the closing wheel.

Abstract: To provide a work vehicle capable of improving efficiency of wrapping work by computing a wrapping travel path, based on work route records by a roll baler. A work vehicle, which moves along position information by a GNSS receiver on a map in which a work travel path and a circling travel path by a roll baler are registered, includes a work locus recording control section that records a roll release point P together with a work locus, and generates a wrapping travel path when a wrapping machine is attached, based on the recorded roll release point. The traveling direction of the wrapping travel path is set to be orthogonal to an axial direction of a cylindrical roll at the roll release point.

Abstract: An agricultural implement extends in a fore-aft direction between a forward end and an aft end. The agricultural implement includes a toolbar assembly comprising a central toolbar section and first and second wing toolbar sections pivotably coupled to the central toolbar section, with the central toolbar section configured to be mounted to a work vehicle via a semi-mounted configuration. Additionally, the implement includes first and second lift-assist assemblies pivotably coupled to the central toolbar section and extending outwardly therefrom in a forward direction of travel of the implement such that the lift-assist assemblies are positioned at forward end of the agricultural implement.

Abstract: An agricultural implement configured to be propelled by a prime mover. The implement comprises a toolbar configured to support a plurality of agricultural tools. The toolbar is a front-folding toolbar configured to be shifted forward from an operational position to a transport position. The implement further comprises a draw-bar extending forward from the toolbar and configured to be coupled with the prime mover. The draw-bar is rotatably connected with the toolbar via a connection assembly that presents a generally laterally extending rotational axis, such that the draw-bar is configured to rotate vertically about the rotational axis.

Abstract: The present provides a device for monitoring seeding and a method thereof, comprising a monitoring sensor and an algorithm control module, wherein the monitoring sensor comprises a first sensor-channel emitting end, a first sensor-channel receiving end, a second sensor-channel emitting end and a second sensor-channel receiving end, and are arranged, in a two-channel opposite-emission photoelectric induction mode, on two sides of a seed belt, respectively; and the algorithm control module is configured to perform counting of seeding, reseeding and missed seeding, monitoring of seed deficiency and seed blockage according to a duration time of a first low level and an interval time of two adjacent falling edges of signals of the two sensor-channels; further, to perform monitoring of a rotating speed of a motor according to an interval time of two adjacent falling edges of signals of the second sensor-channel.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the autonomous and precision agriculture sector, and refers, more specifically, to a system for seedling planting machines with a focus on reforestation and forestry (silviculture) for mechanized planting, in areas of installation, renovation and/or recovery of degraded areas with minimal impact on the environment, self-propelled, which plants from 1,800 to 3,600 seedlings per hour, in a sliding and continuous system, with water or gel irrigation, guaranteeing the quality of planting with an intelligent system, which checks each seedling, evaluating whether there has been drowning of the collection, exposure of the substrate, if the seedling is inclined, indicating even if the seedling was not planted and where it happened, generating a planting map (KML) with the GPS position of each seedling.

Abstract: A zero-turn vehicle including a mode selection interface, a memory and at least one controller is provided. The mode selection interface provides a mode section input for a user. The memory is used to store mode instructions relating to at least one operation mode. The at least one controller in communication with the mode selection interface and the memory, the at least one controller configured to selectively modify normal operating characteristics of the zero-turn vehicle based the mode selection input from the user by implementing the stored mode instructions associated with the mode selection input.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a multi-functional robot (100) that includes one or more extendable robotic arms (102a, 102b). Each robotic arm (102a, 102b) is attached to body of the robot at proximal end of an extendable robotic arm (102a, 102b). Each extendable robotic arm (102a, 102b) includes a tool system (104) at the distal end of the extendable robotic arm and an internal cavity (106), accessible by one or more openings (106a, 106b) on the body of the robot (100). The openings (106a, 106b) are preferably covered by respective lids (108a, 108b). The multi-functional robot (100) further includes a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory stores processor instructions, which, on execution, causes said processor to control operations of the one or more extendable robotic arms (102a, 102b) and the plurality of lids (108a, 108b) for performing one or more pre-defined functions.

Abstract: Head for a brush cutter including a cutting wire and rotate axially around an axis of an outer casing having a first and second through eyelet, a spool with an annular housing and a first and second opening of a channel inside the spool. The spool is configured to decouple rotationally from the outer casing, permitting partial unwinding of the wire. The head provides for reloading the wire, wherein the wire is insertable inside the head from the outside by means of the first and second eyelets, when the first and second eyelets face respectively the first and second openings. The head includes a reloading device coupled with the spool and configured to rotate the spool relatively to the outer casing around the axis to wind the wire on the spool. The head further includes an interface device to show an indicator identifying a relative angular position of the spool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting plate for a mobile device. The cutting plate comprises a body defining a cutting cavity and an unloading channel. The cutting cavity comprises a first cutting chamber and a second cutting chamber in communication with each other with an unloading channel. A first blade and a second blade are rotatably housed, respectively, in the first cutting chamber and in the second cutting chamber. A deflector and/or separator element is installed in the cutting cavity so as to be interposed between the first cutting chamber and the second cutting chamber. The cutting cavity is externally delimited by an edge surface. The edge surface comprises a first portion and a second portion defining an inlet chamber in communication with the cutting cavity. Protection elements extend from the second portion and are configured to intercept, in use, any solid bodies expelled at high speed.

Abstract: A reciprocating power tool comprising a first blade and a second blade, wherein the first blade is driven by a first shaft assembly, wherein the second blade is driven by a second shaft assembly, wherein the first and second blade assemblies are reciprocally driven by a cam shaft, wherein the first shaft assembly defines a first moment of inertia, wherein the second shaft assembly defines a second moment of inertia, and wherein the first and second moments of inertia are within 5% of one another.

Abstract: An operator-controlled discharge chute is disclosed, including at least one mounting bracket, a gear motor, and a slip clutch coupled to the gear motor. An output shaft is in operable communication with the gear motor and the slip clutch and is rotatably connected to the at least one mounting bracket. A switch is in operable communication with the gear motor, the switch being configured to operate the gear motor to rotate the output shaft such that the lever-operated discharge chute is movable.

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 system for adjusting gains for position control of a header of an agricultural harvester includes a header of an agricultural harvester, an actuator configured to adjust a position of the header relative to a field, and a computing system communicatively coupled to the actuator. The computing system is configured to receive data indicative of a contour of the field forward of the agricultural harvester relative to a forward direction of travel of the agricultural harvester. The computing system is further configured to determine an aggressiveness of the contour of the field based at least in part on the data indicative of the contour of the field. Additionally, the computing system is configured to adjust a gain for controlling the actuator based at least in part on the aggressiveness of the contour of the field.

Abstract: A self-propelled combine harvester and a method for operating a self-propelled combine harvester. The self-propelled combine harvester comprises a feed channel which is pivotably articulated to a combine harvester about a horizontal axis for height adjustment by linear actuators, and a draper arranged or positioned on the feed channel, which comprises a center segment with a central frame segment and two side segments each with an outer frame segment. The particular side segment is pivotably connected to the center segment by a frame joint comprising a pivot axis, and the particular side segment is positionable relative to the center segment by an actuatable actuator. The combine harvester includes a control unit that is configured to actuate the actuators in order to align the side segments relative to the center segment depending on the height adjustment of the feed channel when lifting the draper.

Abstract: A self-adaptive control system for height and operation of ratooning rice stubble cutting includes a stubble righting device, a profiling contact sensor, a speed radar, and a controller; the stubble righting device is installed at the rear of the harvester, and is connected to the bracket by the stubble righting device hydraulic cylinder; the profiling contact sensor is configured to detect the height of the header above the ground and transmit data to the controller; the speed radar is configured to obtain and transmit speed information of the harvester to the controller; the hydraulic valve block is installed on the chassis frame and connected to the header lifting hydraulic cylinder and the stubble righting device hydraulic cylinder respectively; input terminals of the controller are connected to the profiling contact sensor and the speed radar, and output terminals of the controller are connected to the motor and hydraulic valve block.

Abstract: A grain cart and foldable auger assembly having an upper auger assembly portion with a discharge portion, a lower auger assembly portion with an intake portion, and a joint that allows the upper auger assembly portion to be moved between operating and transport positions. When in an operating position, the upper auger portion and the lower auger portion are offset from each other by an operating offset angle. The grain cart also has a hitch for allowing the grain cart to be towed. The discharge portion is forward of the hitch when in the operating position. Embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, increased forward and side reach, additional storage capacity of the hopper, increased discharge rate from the hopper, and a more compact transport position.

Abstract: An agricultural crop baler having a frame, wheels, tailgate, baling chamber, ramp, and an arm attached to the frame and movable between a first position in which the arm extends along a first lateral side of the bale ejection path and does not intersect the bale ejection path, and a second position in which the arm extends along the first lateral side of the bale ejection path and intersects the bale ejection path. The baler also includes an actuator operatively connected between the frame and the arm and configured to move the arm between the first and second positions, and a control system configured to operate the actuator. A method is also provided, in which a baler arm contacts a side of the bale to generate a force on the bale in a direction transverse to the forward direction.

Abstract: A crop bale ejecting method comprising: opening a baler tailgate to a first position; ejecting the bale from the chamber; reducing/stopping rearward momentum of the bale; moving the tailgate to a second position not in contact with the bale; moving the baler forward; and closing the tailgate. Reducing/stopping the bale momentum comprises one or more of: opening the tailgate to the first position and stopping at the first tailgate position with the bale contacting the tailgate then moving the tailgate to the second position; opening the tailgate at a reduced speed to the first position then opening the tailgate at an increased speed to the second position after the tailgate clears the bale, and positioning a tailgate ramp horizontally or inclined downward in the forward direction to receive the bale as the bale ejects from the baling chamber. A crop baler configured to perform the method is also provided.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a bale chamber, a tailgate arranged in a rear section of the bale chamber, and a controller. The tailgate moves between a closed position and an open position to eject a bale from the baler. The controller receives a signal indicating the bale status and, in response to the signal, stops the power take-off (“PTO”) operation of a tractor connected to the baler or restarts the PTO operation.

Abstract: A sweep system is presented for a grain bin. The sweep system includes an elongated body extending a length between an inward end and an outward end and having a leading side and a trailing side. The elongated body is connected to a pivot point at the center of the grain bin and is configured to rotate around the pivot point. In one or more embodiments, a tail section of the sweep system is located as the outward end of the elongated body. In one or more arrangements, a track-driven drive system is positioned in the tail section. The track-driven drive system has a continuous track formed by a continuous chain and a plurality of paddles connected thereto. The track-driven drive system is configured to move the outward end of the elongated housing around the grain bin thereby facilitating emptying of grain from the grain bin by the sweep system.

Abstract: A blade for agricultural machines, for example, for harvesting machines and in particular a baler blade or loader wagon blade, including a substantially flat base body with a cutting area, in particular a curved cutting area, in which a cut of hay or the like is made when the base body is stationary. Cutting plates made of a carbide are arranged in the cutting area and the cutting plates are formed with cutting edges on an front side and with a first corner and a second corner. The cutting plates are arranged in plan view on an upper side of the base body in such a way that the second corner of a cutting plate lies behind a connecting line of the first corners of the cutting plates.

Abstract: A straw chopper for a combine harvester has blades extending outwardly from a central hub which rotates about a rotation axis. A feeding channel is formed along the full length of the chopper with an inlet and an outlet angularly offset around the rotation axis by less than 180 degrees. Inwardly facing guide vanes are provided on an outer drum around the blades and the guide vanes are angled so that they are non-perpendicular to the length direction. The vanes thus induce a small lateral movement of the straw so that cuts can be provided at multiple straw positions.

Abstract: A method of assessing a health state of a group of plants within a growth environment includes: for each of a plurality of plant specimens within the growth environment with the plurality of plant specimens being a subset of the group of plants: obtaining an electrical signal from a respective plant specimen during a first time period; comparing the obtained electrical signal with data indicative of a historical electrical signal, with the historical electrical signal obtained from the respective plant specimen during a second time period; and generating plant data based upon a comparison of the obtained electrical signal with the data indicative of the historical electrical signal, wherein the plant data is indicative of an extent of divergence between the obtained electrical signal and the historical electrical signal for the respective plant specimen; assessing the health state of the group of plants within the growth environment during the first time period, based upon the plant data of the plurality of p

Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining landscape features. Exemplary landscape maintenance systems include an air flow generation mechanism such as a vacuum and/or blower, a wand assembly having a forearm cuff assembly and a joystick handle assembly, and a nozzle assembly having an agitator assembly. The agitator assembly may include one or more spines or leaflets. The air flow generation mechanism may include a port in fluid communication with the wand assembly. The air flow generation mechanism may also include a port in fluid communication with an exhaust conduit, the exhaust conduit may be attached with a receptacle bag, and the receptacle bag may have a bag frame disposed therein.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods for modifying the time needed for Rubus seeds to germinate, thereby reducing the time required to produce a Rubus plant.

Abstract: An end effector leveling system for moving an end effector of a work machine with a boom assembly, a plurality of sensors, an input interface, and a controller. The plurality of sensors are configured to sense a current movement speed of the hoist boom, the stick boom, and the end effector. The input interface is configured to receive an end effector target angle input command for movement of the end effector at a constant target angle. The controller receives command signals from the input interface, determines based on the command signals a target tilt actuator velocity for actuating the tilt actuator, and an actual tilt actuator tilt velocity actuator and command the tilt actuator to move such that the end effector moves with an aggregate velocity derived from a weighting function of the target tilt actuator velocity and the actual tilt actuator velocity.

Abstract: An intelligent boom control hydraulic system with a straight-line feature, for a feller buncher is disclosed. The system comprises a hoist hydraulic cylinder, a stick hydraulic cylinder, a hoist boom position sensor, a stick boom position sensor, a hydraulic fluid pump, a hydraulic reservoir including hydraulic fluid, and various valves. A hoist control valve controls flow from the hydraulic pump to the hoist hydraulic cylinder, and the hoist hydraulic cylinder to the hydraulic reservoir. A stick control valve controls flow from the hydraulic pump stick hydraulic cylinder, and the stick hydraulic cylinder to the hydraulic reservoir. A straight-line control valve the hoist hydraulic cylinder and the stick hydraulic cylinder. A microprocessor directs sends signals to control the hydraulic fluid flow through control valves based on target hoist stick boom velocities and a look up chart to select valve combinations to achieve the target hoist and stick boom velocities.

Abstract: An irrigation system, an irrigation sensor system and smart scheduling for irrigation purposes, processes, and methods of use are presented. The irrigation system is configured with a plurality of wireless soil moisture sensors and a plurality of irrigation controllers. The system utilizes a predetermined set of rules and ongoing machine learning to adapt the rules. The system also integrates artificial intelligence and a number of other components to automatically provide irrigation to a desired system which saves water, energy, time, and provides benefits to a user and a global community.

Abstract: A self-watering plant growing system for self-watering of a plant includes a lower container and an upper container, each having an annular wall that extends from a bottom to an open top. The upper container, which can contain bedding and a plant, is stackable upon the lower container, which can contain water. A wicking element is positionable within the bedding in the upper container and is extendable through a set of slots, which is positioned in the bottom of the upper container, and into the water that is in the lower container. The wicking element transfers the water from the lower container into the bedding, by capillary action, to water the plant.

Abstract: A water culture device for peony is provided. The water culture device for peony includes an incubator. The incubator is internally provided with a sliding rack at a middle position. A servo motor is arranged on a right side of the incubator. Second rotating shaft levers are arranged on left and right sides of the incubator. Since the locating clips on the regulating levers and the planting baskets on the sliding rack are used cooperatively, the peony plants can be blossomed and positioned. Moreover, a downward putting action of the planting basket and a location clamping action of the locating clip are combined together and performed in one time through mechanical transmission, so that the trouble of stepwise operation is omitted, and the culture efficiency of peony plants is effectively promoted.

Abstract: A novel lettuce variety designated CS37201 is provided. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of lettuce variety CS37201, to the plants of lettuce variety CS37201, to plant parts of lettuce variety CS37201, to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing a plant of lettuce variety CS37201 with a plant of another lettuce variety, and to methods for producing a plant of lettuce variety CS37201 containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: A novel lettuce variety designated CS18201 is provided. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of lettuce variety CS18201, to the plants of lettuce variety CS182013, to plant parts of lettuce variety CS18201, to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing a plant of lettuce variety CS18201 with a plant of another lettuce variety, and to methods for producing a plant of lettuce variety CS18201 containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-IN3978 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-IN3978 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-IN3978 RZ.

Abstract: A Kentucky bluegrass variety designated ‘Starr’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of Kentucky bluegrass variety named ‘Starr’, to the plants of Kentucky bluegrass variety named ‘Starr’, to the plant parts of Kentucky bluegrass variety named ‘Starr’, and to methods for producing progeny of Kentucky bluegrass variety named ‘Starr’. The invention also relates to methods for producing a Kentucky bluegrass plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic Kentucky bluegrass plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to Kentucky bluegrass varieties or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from Kentucky bluegrass variety named ‘Starr’. The invention also relates to methods for producing other Kentucky bluegrass cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from Kentucky bluegrass variety named ‘Starr’, and to the Kentucky bluegrass plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A durum wheat variety designated T17C12D, the plants and seeds and plant parts of durum wheat variety T17C12D, methods for producing a durum wheat plant produced by crossing the variety T17C12D with itself or another durum wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety T17C12D with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety T17C12D. Methods for producing other durum wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from durum wheat variety T17C12D and wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: Transgenic INOT1824 maize plants comprising an amy797E expression cassette linked to a secondary nopaline synthase terminator element which lack a promoter and a coding region but retain the terminator of a selectable marker gene and/or which comprise modifications such as cognate guide RNA recognition sites that provide for facile excision of the INOT1824 transgenic locus from the maize plant genome are provided. Genomic DNA of INOT1824 transgenic plants, detection of INOT1824 plants and products thereof, methods of making INOT1824 plants, and use of INOT1824 plants to facilitate breeding are disclosed.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91132218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91132218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91132218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91132218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91132218. 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 91132218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91132218, 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 91132218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 94260428 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 94260428, to the plants of soybean cultivar 94260428, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 94260428, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 94260428. 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 94260428. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94260428, 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 94260428 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety LS1763306, LS1763244, LS1763241, LS1663505, LS1663030, ES1668064, ES1668001, ES1667964, ES1667827, ES1667778, ES1667716, ES1667642, ES1667539, ES1667513, AND/OR CL1561664 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety LS1763306, LS1763244, LS1763241, LS1663505, LS1663030, ES1668064, ES1668001, ES1667964, ES1667827, ES1667778, ES1667716, ES1667642, ES1667539, ES1667513, AND/OR CL1561664 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using LS1763306, LS1763244, LS1763241, LS1663505, LS1663030, ES1668064, ES1668001, ES1667964, ES1667827, ES1667778, ES1667716, ES1667642, ES1667539, ES1667513, AND/OR CL1561664 in a breeding program.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 07180422 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 07180422, to the plants of soybean cultivar 07180422, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 07180422, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 07180422. 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 07180422. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07180422, 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 07180422 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of pepper hybrid XHP9251. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid XHP9251, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vacuum packaging device having a hollow area on the shell that allows garbage bags pass through vertically. The clamping portion of the fixture partially closes and clamps the garbage bag located in the hollow area through a closing action, and the poking portion on the inner side of the clamping portion pokes out an air hole in the locale; after the vacuum pumping mechanism vacuums the garbage bag containing waste cat litter through the air hole, so that the garbage bag containing waste cat litter is vacuum sealed and packaged. the present invention having a simple structure can automatically implement vacuum packaging to isolate waste cat litter from the outside and effectively address the pollution caused by bacterial growth and fermentation after long-term storage of waste cat litter.

Abstract: An example movable livestock grazing includes a front boom, a first side boom and a second side boom both attached to the front boom to form a contained grazing paddock. A trough is provided on at least one of the front boom, the first side boom, and the second side boom. A head unit is attached to the front boom and is configured to move the contained grazing paddock to a predetermined location for grazing the livestock within the contained grazing paddock. A front boom is formed by a first front boom structure and a second front boom structure, and is pivotally attached to the head unit at a first pivot connection, and is pivotally attached to the first side boom. The second boom structure is pivotally attached to the head unit at a second pivot connection, and is pivotally attached to the second side boom.

Abstract: A leash-training device is disclosed, wherein the leash training device hangs on a leash while an animal is walking on the leash, and drags on the ground when the animal walks with the right amount of leash slack. The dragging on the ground makes noise, which provides audible feedback to the animal that it is maintaining the proper amount of slack on the leash. This enables leash training to take place without hurting the animal.

Abstract: A service dog pull including a ball or other biting object attached to a rope, with the biting object containing a hollow, interior cavity and outer surface allowing for ropes to enter and exit the ball, and using a knot design to fasten the ball to the rope.