Abstract: A tillage implement may include at least one electric motor coupled to a ground engaging tool, a power storage component configured to store power and to provide the power to the at least one electric motor, and a controller communicatively coupled to the at least one electric motor and the power storage component. The controller comprises a memory and a processor and the controller may provide instructions to the at least one electric motor to adjust a rotational speed of the ground engaging tool, an angle of the ground engaging tool relative to a soil surface, or both.

Abstract: A rear module, as illustrated with tanks, seed blowers, and transfer pump for fertilizer is mounted on the existing design frame, axle, and steering system; but it is a separate, distinct module. The planting module and the harvesting module must be disconnected from the common front module power unit and switched for planting row crops or harvesting. The harvesting configuration can have an attachment to the header to seed non row crops, such as, a cover crop like rye or canola Such rear module can be the rear unit of an articulated vehicle, such as a harvester.

Abstract: A grooming device for striping lawns includes a cover. A roller drum is rotatably connected to the cover. A frame is connected to the cover and extends away from the cover. At least one clamp is configured to adjustably secure the frame to a handle of a lawn mower. A connector for securing accessories includes an inner shell and an outer shell. A clamp insert is removably secured within an insert cavity defined between the inner shell and the outer shell.

Abstract: An agricultural implement mountable to a towing vehicle comprises a main mounting assembly, a toolbar slidably attached to the main mounting assembly, a plurality of row units mounted on the toolbar, a wand guidance system, and a control unit. The main mounting assembly is configured to be mountable to the towing vehicle. The wand guidance system is mounted on a selected one of the plurality of row units. The wand guidance system is configured to sense a position of the selected row unit relative to a first of a plurality of crop rows and generate a control signal based on the position of the selected row unit relative to the first crop row. The control unit is configured to adjust a lateral position of the toolbar relative to the main mounting assembly based on the control signal.

Abstract: A stowable flail curtain for blocking debris flailed by a conditioner of an agricultural mower when in use. The flail curtain includes a sheet of material, a first arched support arm coupled between the sheet at a first attachment point and the trail frame, a second arched support arm coupled between the sheet at a second attachment point and the trail frame, and first and second actuation mechanisms coupled to the first and second arched support arms, respectively, and to the trail frame to move the sheet between a deployed position that blocks debris flailed by the conditioner when in use and a stowed position under the trail frame.

Abstract: A system for determining residue coverage of a field includes a LiDAR sensor configured to emit light-based output signals for reflection off of a field surface of a portion of a field and detect reflections of the light-based output signals as return signals. Furthermore, the system includes a soil moisture sensor configured to generate soil moisture sensor data indicative of a soil moisture content of the portion of the field. Additionally, a computing system is configured to receive LiDAR sensor data associated with the return signals detected by the LiDAR sensor. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine a soil moisture value for the portion of the field based on the soil moisture sensor data. In addition, the computing system is configured to determine a residue coverage value of the portion of the field based on the determined soil moisture value and the LiDAR sensor data.

Abstract: Described herein are technologies for mapping measured weights on wheels of an agricultural implement, such as when the implement moves through a crop field. The technologies include a method including (1) measuring a weight applied to a wheel of the implement at a geographic location of the field, while the implement is moving, (2) matching the geographic location of the field with a position in a map of the field corresponding to the geographic location, and (3) associating the measured weight to the position in the map. In some embodiments, the method includes repeating the aforesaid operations for multiple geographic locations of the field and rendering an image of the map to be displayed in a GUI. In some embodiments, the method includes rendering the image of the map with an image of a yield map of the field or generating a topographic map based on the measured wheel weights.

Abstract: An agricultural machine assembly with a driver assistance system. The agricultural machine assembly includes the driver assistance system, and an agricultural work machine and an attachment adapted to the agricultural work machine and designed as an agricultural baler. The agricultural work machine and the attachment each comprise working units which may be actuated for setting parameters (P). The driver assistance system optimizes operation and is configured to form a work machine setting device and a baler setting device. The work machine setting device and the baler setting device are configured to optimize the mode of operation of the agricultural work machine and the agricultural baler depending on each other.

Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of ground-engaging tools of an agricultural implement includes a ground-engaging tool configured to be moved through the soil of a field. Furthermore, the system includes an actuator configured to apply a force on the ground-engaging tool. Additionally, the system includes a vision-based sensor configured to generate data indicative of a cellulose content of crop residue present within a field of view of the vision-based sensor. Moreover, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the vision-based sensor and configured to determine the cellulose content of the crop residue based on the vision-based sensor data. Additionally, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the actuator based on the determined cellulose content.

Abstract: An encapsulated seed comprises a seed. A shell is coupled to the seed. The shell comprises a binder for orienting the seed in a desired position relative to the shell. The shell may further comprise a fertilizer for providing aid to the seed. The shell may also comprise an alignment feature.

Abstract: An agricultural implement is provided having a toolbar and a plurality of row units mounted along the toolbar for working rows of ground. Each of the row units comprises one or more working devices for working the ground and an actuator for varying a ground force applied by the row unit to the ground. The improvement comprises a control system which controls the actuators for multiple the row units so as to define a zone ground force system where first and second groups of the row units define first and second zones. The first group of row units in the first zone are operated together under a first down pressure to generate a first ground force to work a first plurality of rows in a field. The second group of row units in the second zone are operated together under a second down pressure to generate a second ground pressure greater than the first ground pressure to work a second plurality of rows of ground which are harder than the first plurality of rows.

Abstract: An encapsulated seed planting device for planting a seed that is encapsulated in a water soluble cover. The encapsulated seed planting device comprises a frame and a support device for supporting the frame above a surface. A planting unit is provided that comprises a cartridge for receiving the seed. A compression device is coupled to the cartridge for holding the seed. A piston is positioned in a facing relationship with the cartridge. The piston is configured to push the seed out of the cartridge and into the surface. A cylinder is positioned in a facing relationship with the piston. The cylinder is configured to move the piston. A control device is provided for controlling operation of the cylinder.

Abstract: A solid distribution system of an agricultural spreader includes a product hopper configured to contain solid particulate material, a blower, a manifold coupled to the blower and having a plurality of outlets, at least one boom arm comprising a plurality of parallel rigid tubes configured to carry the solid particulate material and air from the blower, and a plurality of hoses. The manifold is configured to split air flow from the blower into flows through each of the plurality of outlets. Each valve is in fluid communication with one of the outlets and one of the rigid tubes, and each valve individually controls flow through a respective one of the rigid tubes. Vehicles having such solid distribution systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A solid distribution system of an agricultural spreader includes a blower, a manifold having an inlet and a plurality of outlets and coupled to the blower, and a plurality of hoses. The manifold is configured to split air flow from the blower into flows through each of the plurality of outlets. Each hose is connected to one of the manifold outlets. A plurality of parallel rigid tubes are each connected to one of the hoses. A product hopper is configured to deliver solid particulate material to the rigid tubes without passing through the manifold or hoses. Vehicles having such solid distribution systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fertilizer-application method comprises (a) receiving an aqueous solution of a cyanamide compound into a heated segment of a hydrolyzer; (b) allowing the cyanamide compound to hydrolyze in the heated segment, thereby forming an aqueous cyanamide hydrolysate (ACH); (c) allowing the ACH to cool under pressure; and (d) applying the ACH, after cooling, to soil.

Abstract: A dual blade wide-format rear-collection lawn mower including: a chassis, an engine mounted on an upper side of a rear portion of the chassis, and a grass cutter mounted on a lower side of a front portion of the chassis, the grass cutter includes a big grass cutter and a small grass cutter which are tangential to, and connected with, each other, a grass discharging channel is positioned at the side where the big grass cutter is located, and an entrance of the grass discharging channel is connected in a smooth transition manner with an out wall of the big cutter which is away from the small cutter, the grass discharging channel is tilted upward and backward and a grass discharging outlet thereof is connected with a grass collecting basket.

Abstract: A lawnmower blade stamped or laser cut from a single metal sheet arranged as four blade arms of equal length on a single cutting plane that can resemble a cruciform shape. This design yields a uniform strength and reliability and does not rely on nuts, bolts, and multipart construction, and with minimal effect on overall weight. Each blade extends outward from a center mounting, possesses an offset, a sharpened leading edge and oppositely a deflection portion that is curved upward to produce a consistent suction force and circulating air flow useful during high moisture conditions. The leading edges all rotate in a single cutting plane to produce a level grass cut. The blade is capable of easy installation on a wide range of lawnmowers, but with a focus on commercial models and applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining a degree of maturity of crop material to be harvested. Image data from one or more image sensors is analyzed to identify one or more crop components, and a crop maturity metric is determined for the identified one or more crop components. The crop maturity metric here includes a measure indicative of a bloom percentage of the crop material. The operation of one or more operable components associated with a harvesting of the crop material is controlled based on the crop maturity metric.

Abstract: An agricultural work machine comprising a driver assistance system. The driver assistance system is configured to automatically monitor and set work parameters and quality parameters of the agricultural work machine and is assigned a process model comprising performance maps. The optimization method implemented by the driver assistance system is designed as a map control and generates optimized work parameters as manipulated variables. The driver assistance system determines the quality parameters of the agricultural work machine depending on the optimized work parameters. The process model comprises a dynamic non-linear process model in such a way to comprises a static process model component and a dynamic process model component. At least the manipulated variables in the static process model component execute through an optimization step and, in the dynamic process model component, through a control loop structure.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method indirectly detect the operational state of a machine among a plurality of operational states and track the movement of a material through a plurality of machines.

Abstract: A harvest production parameter capturing system for crop yield determination includes programming code, which is selectively installable on an electronic device and enables it for optical character recognition of text in an image of a display of a digital scale, thereby allowing determination of a weight of a load. The programming code enables the electronic device to display on its screen an interface allowing for entry of a plurality of parameters that characterize the load. Also included is a server, which is in communication with the electronic device allowing for transmission of the weight of the load and the parameters to the server, which writes them to data tables that are associated with a user. The server is programmed to perform data aggregation and analysis on the weight of the load and the parameters and to communicate results from the data aggregation and analysis to the electronic device.

Abstract: A combine harvester includes a frame member, an unload tube, a pivotable cradle member and a locking device. The unload tube for expelling clean grain is moveable relative to the clean grain tank and the frame member between a stowed position and a deployed position. The pivotable cradle member is pivotably mounted with respect to the frame member for releasably receiving the unload tube. The pivotable cradle member includes a surface that is shaped for bearing on an exterior surface of the unload tube. The pivotable cradle member is pivotable between a first rotational position when the unload tube is maintained in the stowed position and a second rotational position when the unload tube is maintained in the deployed position. The locking device locks together the unload tube, the frame member and the pivotable cradle member when the unload tube is maintained in the stowed position.

Abstract: An axial flow regulation system for grain harvesting machines for regulation of the distance between the threshing cylinder or rotor and the concave portions, and the axial displacement of the material harvested during threshing.

Abstract: A knitted net (1) for round balers comprises a plurality of equidistant chains (2), arranged parallel to a longitudinal direction of development. Each chain (2) comprises a plurality of knots (3) placed at regular intervals. The adjacent chains (2) are connected to each other by transverse threads (4), at the knots (3). Each transverse thread (4) comprises a plurality of segments (5). In particular, each segment (5) develops between a first knot (3) of a chain (2) and a second knot (3) of an adjacent chain (2), located at a position preceding or following the first knot (3). Each chain (2) comprises a single longitudinal thread (6).

Abstract: An agricultural baler tailgate control system having an actuator operatively connected between the baler frame and tailgate, a pump, and a drive circuit. The drive circuit is reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the drive circuit conveys pressurized fluid by a first fluid path from the pump to the actuator to generate a first actuator drive force to move the tailgate from the closed tailgate position to an intermediate tailgate position, and a second configuration in which the drive circuit conveys the pressurized fluid by a second fluid path from the pump to the actuator to generate a second actuator drive force to move the tailgate from the intermediate tailgate position to a bale release position. The second actuator drive force is different from the first actuator drive force.

Abstract: A mat leveling system for a conveying system of an agricultural harvester includes a first outlet roller configured to support a first belt of a pair of opposing belts. The mat leveling system also includes a second outlet roller configured to support a second belt of the pair of opposing belts. Furthermore, the mat leveling system includes a first mounting assembly configured to enable movement of the first outlet roller relative to the second outlet roller and to urge the first outlet roller toward the second belt to reduce variations in a thickness of a mat of agricultural product, a second mounting assembly configured to enable movement of the second outlet roller relative to the first outlet roller and to urge the second outlet roller toward the first belt to reduce the variations in the thickness of the mat of the agricultural product, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present is materials and methods for delivering substances to plants. The invention describes a method to enhance substances uptake by plants using selective ablation of light pulses to remove the wax cuticle on a large scale in fields, comprising steps of light selective ablation of wax based optical properties of leaves, using lasers, pulsed lamps or other light sources like solar filtered solar light to remove the wax selectively without damage the leaves. Also disclosed is material for enhancing substances uptake by plants using selective ablation of light pulses to remove the wax cuticle, comprising selective ablation of light pulses of a wavelength of about 532 nm or within the range 495 to 570 nm.

Abstract: A light source includes a controller configured to turn on or off a plurality of light sources depending on a light period. The controller can be configured to turn on the light sources during each of a plurality of light periods such that the light sources emit a light having a spectrum with a plurality of peaks toward the plant. At least one light period can include a first period and a second period and the first period preceding or following the second period. The controller can adjust the spectrum of the light between the first period and the second period and/or during different light periods.

Abstract: A method of making a tree injection device includes identifying a species specific depth at which phloem is located beneath a tree's bark and preparing a tree injection device. The tree injection device has a head defining an input opening for receiving the solution and a shank. A shank of the device has a radially constricted section positioned between a first radially enlarged section and a second radially enlarged section. An output opening for delivering the solution is defined by the radially constricted section and is formed at a distance from a collar substantially equal to the depth.

Abstract: A method of using a tubular structure for cultivating plants, the tubular structure including a base tubular wall having a central axis and having first and second closed-contour edges at first and second opposed axial ends, the first and second axial ends being open over at least 50% of the respective surfaces thereof. The first edge is placed on a ground. The base tubular wall is filled with a growth medium, such as potting soil, communicating with the soil through the first open end. The plants are planted in the growth medium.

Abstract: A system and a plant care enclosure and method of using the system and enclosure to create a plurality of oxygen enriched high kinetic energy liquid streams, a highly oxygenated microbubble mist, and oxygen enriched reservoir water.

Abstract: A mycelium packaging material having an anti-counterfeiting function, which is formed by growing and twisting a culture material. The culture material is formed by mixing a password component, a basidiomycete strain and a biological raw material. The biological raw material comprises: 25-80 parts by weight of a wood fiber, 1-10 parts by weight of an auxiliary component, 5-35 parts by weight of a nutritional component and water. The auxiliary component is composed of 1-5 parts by weight of quicklime and 1-5 parts by weight of gypsum. The nutritional component is composed of 5-25 parts by weight of wheat bran and 0-15 parts by weight of corn starch. The addition amount of water is 1.2-1.4 times the total weight of the wood fiber, the auxiliary component and the nutritional component. The addition amount of the password component is 0.1-10% of the total weight of the biological raw material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and products of Arundo grass plants and methods of producing the same.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a modular green roof tray, house plant growth media and horticulture growth media, and a tree protection mat for weed and moisture control made from recycled disposable diapers. The growth medium and tree protection mat contain superabsorbent materials from diaper that can absorb waters and greatly reduce irrigation so to provide a drought resistant feature. One embodiment also provides a manufacturing process to perform 100% recycling of disposed diapers.

Abstract: An irrigation system and method of controlling operations of the irrigation system are provided. The irrigation system comprises a plurality of mobile support towers, a plurality of structural supports, a fluid-carrying conduit, water emitters, a sensor, and a control system. The plurality of mobile support towers are configured to move across a field. The plurality of structural supports extend between the mobile support towers, and the fluid-carrying conduit is supported above the field by the plurality of structural supports. The water emitters are coupled with the fluid-carrying conduit and emit water from the conduit onto the field. The sensor is supported on one of the structural supports or mobile support towers and is configured to capture data associated with a residue cover of a portion of the field.

Abstract: A method for producing grain with improved fuel traits is presented, whereby the fuel trait is introduced directly into the grain through pollen applied from a donor source produced separate from the farmer's field, applied to the farmers field at the proper time, thereby eliminating multiple steps of trait introgression currently in practice for such grain production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of PDE inhibitors, preferably mammalian PDE inhibitors, to enhance the induction of in vitro plant cell reprogramming towards plant embryogenesis or microcallus formation for further plant regeneration. The present invention also relates to a method to promote this process comprising culturing an isolated plant material with at least one PDE inhibitor, preferably mammalian PDE inhibitor.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating plant meristems. Methods are provided for modulating fea3 and/or Fcp1 genomic locus in a host plant or plant cell to improve agronomic characteristics such as kernel number.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety EE1660019, EE1660070, EE1660299, EE1660534, EE1660343, EE1660277, EE1600331, or AR1502197 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety EE1660019, EE1660070, EE1660299, EE1660534, EE1660343, EE1660277, EE1600331, or AR1502197 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using EE1660019, EE1660070, EE1660299, EE1660534, EE1660343, EE1660277, EE1600331, or AR1502197 in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1941232, CL1941326, CL1941886, CL1941882, CL1941366, CL1941287, CL1941298, CL1941446, CL1941831, and/or CL1942000 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1941232, CL1941326, CL1941886, CL1941882, CL1941366, CL1941287, CL1941298, CL1941446, CL1941831, and/or CL1942000 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1941232, CL1941326, CL1941886, CL1941882, CL1941366, CL1941287, CL1941298, CL1941446, CL1941831, and/or CL1942000, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 02440128 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 02440128, to the plants of soybean cultivar 02440128, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 02440128, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 02440128. 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 02440128. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02440128, 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 02440128 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-MP0030 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-MP0030 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-MP0030 RZ.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a milking installation including milking positions configured to milk one animal at a time, a first common milk line connected to a first milk receiver, a second common milk line connected to a second milk receiver, a control arrangement, and at least one robot arm. Each milking position includes at least one teat cup and a flow directing arrangement, the flow directing arrangement including an inlet arrangement connected to the teat cup, a first outlet arrangement connected to the first milk line, and a second outlet arrangement connected to the second milk line. The control arrangement is configured to control the flow directing arrangement to fluidly connect the teat cup via the inlet arrangement with either the first outlet arrangement or the second outlet arrangement.

Abstract: A milking system includes a device to sample and analyse a milk sample, a sample supply line connected to the milk line, a pump to control the sample flow, an optical radiation source, and an optical sensor device to detect and analyse optical radiation coming from the reagent pad with said sample, to provide an indication of a substance in the sample, a tape mover to move and unwind the tape from the tape reel, and a pump drive releasably operably connected to the pump device for driving the pump device. The sampling and analysis device also includes a cassette with a sample receiving line to receive the sample from the sample supply line, a tape reel with a tape that includes a base tape layer and a series of separate reagent pads, and a dosing device to provide a droplet of the sample onto a reagent pad.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) backpack for modular animal crate is disclosed. The HVAC is configured to provide a climate-controlled environment within the modular animal crate. The HVAC backpack includes a framework that supports the components of the HVAC unit and mounting to the modular crate. The HVAC backpack may include a control module with a touchscreen display to receive control inputs for operation of the HVAC unit and provide a visual display of conditions within the modular crate. One or more sensors carried by the HVAC backpack monitor air quality delivered to the modular animal crate. The control module may include alerting the user to conditions within the crate. A communications module allows for remote control operation of the HVAC backpack and receiving alerts to conditions within the modular crate.

Abstract: A training pad is disclosed. The training pad comprises a first layer and a second layer superimposed over the first layer. The second layer is adapted to collect waste. Further, the training pad comprises at least one string integrated along a circumference of the first layer. The at least one string is adapted to be pulled by a user to conceal the waste inside the second layer. Further, the training pad comprises at least one release tape affixed underneath to the first layer, and adapted to tear off for releasing the waste collected, from the first layer and the second layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a litter bin and a pet toilet. The litter bin includes a bin body, an integral partition plate and a sifter, which are arranged in the bin body. The integral partition plate and an inner wall of the bin body form a receiving slot, and the integral partition plate is integrally molded with the bin body; a second opening is formed in one side, away from a notch of the receiving slot, of the bin body. When the bin body rotates, pet litter and waste are sifted through the sifter; and when the bin body continues to rotate, the waste is rotated to the second opening along the integral partition plate.

Abstract: A pet toilet, including a main body, a separation body, an inner liner, and a screen assembly. The main body has a first accommodating space facing upwards and defines a discharge port and a first inlet. The separation body is rotatably and detachably arranged on the main body. The separation body is rotatable in the first accommodating space. The separation body has a second accommodating space and defines a second inlet that is in communication with the second inlet. A shape of the inner liner is the same as a shape of the separation body, and the inner liner is detachably arranged on the separation body. A lower part of the screen assembly is arranged in the second accommodating space, dividing the second accommodating space into a first litter bin and a second litter bin. An upper part of the screen assembly is detachably arranged on the separation body.

Abstract: This application discloses an animal keeping device and equipment, which comprises: top cover, middle enclosure, base, and conductive components; the top cover is equipped with a first integrated component; the middle enclosure has openings at both ends; the base is provided with a second integrated component; the top cover and base are respectively encapsulated in the openings at both ends of the middle enclosure, and the conductive component is encapsulated and fixed inside the middle enclosure and partially exposed on the surface of the middle enclosure. The conductive component is used for line connection; after the top cover, middle enclosure, and base are assembled and fixed, the first integrated component is connected to the second integrated component through a conductive component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a folding unit structure and a pet house. The folding unit structure includes at least one supporting frame and at least one folding frame, wherein the folding frame is arranged on at least one side of the supporting frame; the folding frame includes a plurality of rims and baffle plates; the rims are hinged to the supporting frame; the baffle plates are detachably mounted in the rims; after being folded, the plurality of rims abut against the supporting frame or abut against each other, so that the supporting frame and the folding frame form a rectangle structure as a whole; after being unfolded, the plurality of rims have cross sections with the same area as an area of the supporting frame; and the cross sections are configured to extend to place another supporting frame.