Abstract: A gardening system includes a drive shaft operably coupled to first and second shafts for driving the first shaft in a first direction and the second shaft in a second direction. A first ground manipulation device is attached to the first shaft. A second ground manipulation device is attached to the second shaft.

Abstract: A cylindrical turf treatment rotor adapted to be driven in rotation about a horizontal axis, and provided with wear-resistant teeth extending along one or more helical tracks on the rotor, the teeth being individually attached to the rotor so as to be capable of individual removal for replacement or refurbishing or for reconfiguring the rotor.

Abstract: A method for distributing delivered crop during a spreading operation includes providing an agricultural utility machine and a spreading tool movably mounted thereto, automatically controlling a motion of the spreading tool, and spreading crop by the spreading tool.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an agricultural implement system includes a row unit, the row unit configured to dispose seed into a ground trench, and closing system corresponding to the row unit, the closing system configured to close the ground trench after disposition of the seed. The agricultural implement system further includes a double acting cylinder mechanically coupled to the closing system, the double acting cylinder comprising a cylinder side port and a rod side port and a fluid source fluidly coupled to the cylinder side port and configured to provide a cylinder side fluid. The agricultural implement system additionally includes a filter fluidly coupled to the rod side port and configured to provide a filtered fluid entering the double acting cylinder via the rod side port.

Abstract: A knife assembly mountable to a frame of a seeder is provided comprising a knife shank having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the knife shank adapted to be directly or indirectly attached to the frame; a knife blade removably attached at or near the distal end of the knife shank; and a tube holder having a groove along a portion of its length, the groove designed to slidably receive a corresponding ridge on a flexible drop tube, the tube holder being attached at or near the distal end of the knife shank behind the knife blade so that both the knife blade and the flexible drop tube can be removed individually without disturbing the other elements of the knife assembly.

Abstract: A seed tank assembly for an agricultural implement including an exhaust opening configured to exhaust seeds from the seed tank assembly, in which at least one webbing extends across the exhaust opening forming a plurality of apertures, the at least one webbing is integrally molded into the seed tank assembly, and the at least one webbing is configured to provide structural support to the seed tank assembly and to reduce seed head pressure into an inductor box positioned beneath the exhaust opening.

Abstract: A distributor for a manure injection system is disclosed. The main distributor includes a distributor housing with an inlet and a plurality of outlets for distributing a main flow of manure into a plurality of separate streams of manure. A screed barrel is disposed within the distributor housing and has a central opening in communication with the inlet of the distributor housing. The screed barrel includes a plurality of screed holes. A screed paddle is disposed within the screed barrel for screeding the main flow of manure through the plurality of screed holes. A manure distributor associated with the main distributor has a gate shaft with a gate valve disposed in each of the plurality of outlets. A biasing member is operably attached to the gate shaft to bias each gate valve toward the closed position for distributing even amounts of the separate streams of manure to each manure injector.

Abstract: A method of mowing with an autonomous robot lawnmower includes traversing a mowable area with the autonomous robot lawnmower carrying a cutter and a vegetation characteristic sensor. The vegetation characteristic sensor is configured to generate sensor data in response to detecting a vegetation characteristic of the mowable area. The vegetation characteristic is selected from the group consisting of a moisture content, a grass height, and a color. The method includes storing position-referenced data representing the vegetation characteristic detected across the mowable area. The position-referenced data is based at least in part on the sensor data and position data. The method includes sending data to a remote device to cause the remote device to display a map including information based on the position-referenced data.

Abstract: A lawn and garden tool having a handle, a tool head and an adjustable length boom, wherein the boom includes telescoping first and second boom sections. The tool includes a connector assembly having a lock adapted to selectively lock the boom sections relative to one another at any one of a plurality of telescopic locations. The connector assembly further includes a latch adapted to maintain engagement of the boom sections relative to one another, wherein the latch may be manipulated by an operator to selectively allow separation of the boom sections.

Abstract: A system for automatic control of an operating parameter of a crop transport or processing device of an agricultural harvesting machine includes a sensor configured to detect at least one property of a crop or a parameter affected by the operating property and a control device disposed in communication with the sensor to receive signals therefrom. The control device is operable by means of the signals from the sensor using an algorithm to determine successive control signals for control of an actuator. The control signals affect the operating parameter of the crop transport or processing device that interacts with the sensed crop. An operator interface is included for input of corrective inputs for the operating parameter. The control device is connected to the interface and is operable to override the control signals sent to the actuator by means of the received corrective inputs.

Abstract: A method of operating an agricultural vehicle having a feeder housing and a header. The method includes the steps of providing an automated adjustment system configured for adjusting at least one of: at least one header function, at least one feeder housing function, and at least one agricultural vehicle function. The automated adjustment system includes a controller and a memory operably coupled to the controller. The method includes the further steps of receiving an input from one of an operator manually inputting the input or the header automatically communicating the input, defining an origin position, calibrating an origin pitch angle of the header, adjusting a position of the header, maintaining the origin position, determining a condition, and adjusting or maintaining at least one of the at least one header function, the at least one feeder housing function, and the at least one agriculture vehicle function in response to the condition.

Abstract: This disclosure includes an end effector for harvesting fruit. The end effector includes a collection device that has an opening with a plurality of prongs over the opening. The end effector also has an oscillating device secured to, and in an oscillating relationship with, the plurality of prongs.

Abstract: This disclosure includes an end effector for harvesting fruit. The end effector has a housing and a plurality of tangs extending from an end of the housing. The end effector further has an oscillator device secured to the housing and the oscillator device in an oscillating relationship with the plurality of tangs.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for creating merged triple windrows within a field may include performing a first cutting pass across a first triple windrow set of the field in a first harvesting direction so as to sever materials from the ground and deposit the severed materials within a first cut strip to form a first deposit of severed materials. The method may also include performing a second cutting pass across a second triple windrow set of the field subsequent to the first cutting pass in a second harvesting direction opposite the first harvesting direction so as to sever materials from the ground and deposit the severed materials within a second cut strip to form a first separate deposit of severed materials. Moreover, the method may include performing subsequent cutting passes across the first triple windrow set to create a merged triple windrow within the first cut strip.

Abstract: A header has a middle section disposed on a main frame and at least two side sections disposed adjacent to the middle section, a cutterbar extending substantially across the width of the header, and at least one conveyor device which conveys crop cut by the cutterbar laterally in the direction of the middle section. The conveyor device has a central conveyor including an endlessly circulating, endless conveyor belt which is guided around two rollers disposed on two support elements extending in parallel to the conveyance direction and are each mounted on bearing points provided on the support elements. The support elements each have a guide recess and in which one of the rollers is displaceable so that the conveyor belt can be transferred from an operating position, in which the conveyor belt is tensioned, into a maintenance position, in which the conveyor belt sags, in sections, in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A DEVICE AND METHOD COMPRISING A LARGE SQUARE BALER WITH A PRE-COMPRSSION CHAMBER THAT ACCUMULATES HAY AND MOVES IT INTO THE COMPRESSION CHAMBER, ONE OR MORE NEAR INFRARED SPECROCOPY (NIRS) SENSORS MOUNTED NEAR THE TOP OF THE PRE-COMPRESSION CHAMBER, A MEANS TO READ INPUTS FROM THE SENSORS ONLY WHEN THE STUFFER FORKS ARE MOVING HAYFROM THE PRE-COMPRESSION CHAMBER INTO THE MAIN CHAMBER AND A PROCESSOR TO AVERAGE MULTIPLE READINGS FROM THE NIRS SENSORS FROM THAT INTEVAL.

Abstract: A space saving planter for use in gardening. The garden planter which is comprised of vertical supports and shelves, is collapsible and allows a gardener to maximize his or her growing area in small spaces such as patios by offering a large garden surface area in a vertical arrangement proportional in surface area to typical horizontal space requirements of a standard garden.

Abstract: A plant pot or a plant pot insert includes a water filling chamber having a fill opening to receive water, a water outlet to provide water to a water reservoir, and an overflow conduit to discharge excess water through a weep hole on a sidewall of the plant pot. The water reservoir provides water to a root system of a plant to be grown in the plant pot by capillary action. A water level sensing unit detects a water level of the water reservoir.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for using photosynthetic biomass to purify water, reduce indoor air pollution, remove greenhouse gases including CO2 from outdoor atmospheric air, and produce biofuel, food products, and fertilizer are provided herein. Also provided herein are systems and methods for enhancing growth of a photosynthetic biomass in a greenhouse.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to fixtures, systems and methods for providing vegetation grow light fixtures with auxiliary power and/or data communication ports or hubs allowing for expansion of their functionality, modularity and adaptability. The addition of power or communication ports integrated with a grow light fixture enables other components to be connected directly to and powered by the grow light fixture. Such components may include but are not limited to supplemental lighting, sensors and actuators.

Abstract: An impermeable sectional apparatus for soil moisture retention has a frustoconical member separable along a medial longitudinal axis into a first section and a second section for connection around a plant to inhibit evaporation from the soil matrix. Securement of the first and second sections together is effective by mating engagement between each of a first male edge with a second female edge and a first female edge with a second male edge. A plurality of rectilinear insert sections is fittable in between each of the first and second sections engaged by edgewise interconnection therebetween, whereby the frustoconical member may be elongated to cover more ground surface. Additionally, a polychromic material is included devised to signal a color change to a user in response to an environmental stimulus.

Abstract: A tree protection system including a flexible UV-stable first layer including a plurality of openings between about 5 mm and about 9 mm formed therein, the first layer configured to protectively surround at least a base of a tree, and a unitary fastener adapted to secure overlapping opposed portions of the first layer together during protectively surrounding the at least a base of a tree in response to application of a single force directed toward the opposed portions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a grass protection mat for soft ground, comprising: an upper mat comprising a first body in which first grass passing spaces are continuously arranged and a first outer frame formed to finish an outer edge of the first body; and a bottom supporting mat which is arranged under the upper mat, wherein the bottom supporting mat comprises a second body in which second grass passing spaces are continuously arranged, and one or more hook fasteners which protrudes from the second body at a predetermined position corresponding to the first outer frame of the upper mat so that it is hooked to and coupled with a portion of the first outer frame.

Abstract: A landscape product includes a compressed mulch tile having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a height between the top and bottom surfaces. The compressed mulch tile is made from loose mulch that has been dried, compressed and adhered together. A sheet of landscape fabric is adhered to the bottom surface of the compressed mulch tile.

Abstract: A system and method for an engaging tool. Removing debris, trees and clearing land and paths requires the use of specific tool and machinery. To grind, break and shred wood, the machines must be fitted with proper attachments and engaging tools. One tool includes a front a front face and a back face connected by two opposing side faces and an opposing top face and base face. The front face has a concave shape and an outer channel which extends inwardly into the front face. The front face also has a tube a tube extending outwardly from said front face. The tube is located within the outer channel.

Abstract: A grass sports ground is produced by mixing man-made vitreous fibres into soil having relatively high loam levels at a rate in the range 0.5 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts soil (dry weight), preferably in the presence of moisture to separate the fibres and distribute them among soil particles, and then growing grass. The soil/fibre mixture has desirable moisture management properties as well as good mechanical characteristics providing extended use characteristics even in cold, wet or hot and dry conditions.

Abstract: An irrigation control device comprises a coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of irrigation equipment. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the coil to receive control signals from an irrigation control unit and to control the flux at the coil. A housing covers at least a portion of both the coil and the control circuitry, the housing including a threaded end configured to thread the irrigation control device to a valve assembly to be actuated by the electromagnetic flux of the coil.

Abstract: An apparatus for strip growing is presented. The apparatus includes a strip unit with an open channel throughout its length that is configured to hold multiple rectangular root balls with a desired spacing between root balls. The strip unit is defined by an outer bottom wall, an outer sidewall on each side of the outer bottom wall extending upwardly and terminating in an inwardly extending peripheral lip. The open channel is defined by a skirt extending downwardly from the lip and at an angle towards the outer sidewall and terminating at an inner vertical wall, and the inner vertical wall terminating at an inner bottom wall thereby forming the open channel with its bottom section larger than its top opening. A trough unit configured for automated harvesting, and to capture and guide irrigation water down the open channel is coupled to one end of the strip unit.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated aeroponic farming superstructure systems (AFSS) may be used to produce plants for human consumption with minimal water and environmental impact. An AFSS system may comprise modules including liquid distribution and plant growing. An AFSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated aeroponic farming superstructure systems (AFSS) may be used to produce plants for human consumption with minimal water and environmental impact. An AFSS system may comprise modules including liquid distribution and plant growing. An AFSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated aeroponic farming superstructure systems (AFSS) may be used to produce plants for human consumption with minimal water and environmental impact. An AFSS system may comprise modules including liquid distribution and plant growing. An AFSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH658391. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH658391, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH658391 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH658391.

Abstract: Provided here are methods of using a mutated patatin-like phospholipase II? (“pPLAII?,” renamed here MATRILINEAL) to induce haploid induction in plants, cloning a pPLAII? to induce haploid induction in plants, and genetically engineering a plant to contain a mutated pPLAII?. Also provided are methods of applying topical and spray chemicals, lipids, and RNAi molecules to plants during pollination in order to induce haploid production. Further provided are methods of chemically treating plants during pollination to induce haploids while also reducing embryo abortion and increasing seed set.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB1902 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB1902 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH301676. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH301676, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH301676 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH301676.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH316064. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH316064, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH316064 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH316064.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH624589. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH624589, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH624589 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH624589.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV466588. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV466588, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV466588 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV466588 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV466588.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV466191. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV466191, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV466191 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV466191 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV466191.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH280838. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH280838, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH280838 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH280838.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH668645. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH668645, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH668645 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH668645.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH831308. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH831308, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH831308 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH831308.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV740325. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV740325, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV740325 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV740325 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV740325.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH836028. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH836028, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH836028 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH836028.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV743774. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV743774, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV743774 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV743774 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV743774.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH192300. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH192300, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH192300 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH192300.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH714438. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH714438, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH714438 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH714438.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line designated SVGN6196. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SVGN6196, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGN6196 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGN6196, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV744222. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV744222, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV744222 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV744222 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV744222.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH784094. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH784094, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH784094 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH784094.