Abstract: A quick-change system for a sweep including a sweep with a neck and a removable wedge. The neck serves to couple the sweep to a cultivator shank and comprises an inner surface with at least one lug that fits in at least one hole of the cultivator shank, and side flaps configured to clasp said cultivator shank. The removable wedge is inserted between the side flaps and the cultivator shank and holds the cultivator shank against the inner surface of the neck. The combination of the lug fitted in the hole of the cultivator shank and the removable wedge inserted in the neck makes it possible to retain and fasten the sweep to the cultivator shank. A tool disassembles the sweep of the cultivator shank.

Abstract: A scraper for removing soil or debris from at least one of an opening disk and a gauge wheel on a planter assembly, the scraper comprising: a scraper blade formed from a first material, wherein the scraper blade comprises a scraping edge; and a wear-resistant surface disposed on the scraper blade, wherein the wear-resistant surface is disposed on the scraper blade in a position spaced from the scraping edge of the scraper blade.

Abstract: An apparatus, which may be a tillage apparatus, is disclosed that may have a flexible frame. The frame may be made from open members. The frame may support ground engagers and may be supported on wheel assemblies. The ground engagers may be connected to a spring trip mechanism. The ground engagers may be mounted to open members of the frame with a clamping style mechanism. The clamp mechanism may include wedge devices. The frame may be lowered and raised relative to wheels of the wheel assemblies with a lift mechanism. One row of ground engagers may be raised or lowered relative to the frame independent of another row of ground engagers. An anti-skid or skew control system may be employed in association with the independent height adjustment of one row of ground engagers. A system may be provided to maintain and control the height of a tow hitch forming part of the apparatus.

Abstract: An engine is operated to produce exhaust emissions containing carbon nano soot therein which are injected into a solubilizing tank containing nitic acid and carbonic acid in a water solution for solubilizing the carbon nano soot as carbon nano tubes. A gas flow exiting the tank is captured such that some water and some solubilized carbon nano tubes are carried with the gas flow for subsequent delivery to a plant growing medium, either directly or by storing the water and solubilized carbon nano tubes carried with the gas flow in a tank for subsequent application. The solubilizing tank may be supported on agricultural seeding implements or sprayer implements for direct application to crop covered ground. In an irrigation system, the gas flow from the solubilizing tank is directed towards a condensing tank for subsequent application of the condensate to a plant growing medium with irrigation water.

Abstract: A hand-held spreader is provided having a base with a mechanism for spreading particulate material response to turning a hand crank. The base is universally attachable to hoppers of different types which provide particulate material to the base for spreading. Different types of hoppers when attached to the base can adapt the spreader to spread different particulate material, such as of seed or salt. Teeth may be provided along upper edge of the hopper for use in scooping up particulate material into the hopper. Another type of hopper which can be attached to the base has a closed top end to provide a sealed container of particulate material, and has a sealing member releasable from the hopper to allow flow of particulate material from the hopper to the attached base.

Abstract: A manure applicator may include a tool bar, a plurality of spaced apart application points along the tool bar, a distribution manifold operatively connected to the tool bar and configured to receive a supply of manure under pressure pumped from a manure reservoir, a plurality of discharge lines, each of the plurality of discharge lines between the distribution manifold and one of the plurality of spaced apart application points, a plurality of independent and separate flow meters, with each of the flow meters along one of the plurality of discharge lines, and a plurality of independent and separate flow valves, with each of the flow valves along one of the plurality of discharge lines.

Abstract: A lawn mower deck cleaning system and method is provided for cleaning mower decks and other interior surfaces that become layered with debris over time. The cleaning system comprises an elongated conduit affixed to the mower deck that provides a means of communicating a solid material from a hopper directly into the mower deck interior. The upper end of the conduit comprises a hopper with upstanding sidewalls and an interior configured to support solid ice material therein. The lower end of the conduit terminates at a junction along the mower deck surface, whereby solid ice moves through the conduit, through the junction and into the mower deck interior to be jettisoned against the walls of the mower deck and ultimately pulverized by the spinning mower blade. The cleaning system is one contemplated for lawn mowers and other reciprocating machinery, as well as both push mowers and ride-on mower decks.

Abstract: A system for processing a ground at least partially in an outdoor region, in particular removing dirt or grass cuttings, includes a base station and a mobile robot unit. The system further includes at least one detection device for detecting at least one environmental variable, and a controller which influences the operating mode of the mobile robot unit in accordance with the value of at least one of the environmental variables detected by the at least one detection device. A method for controlling a mobile robot unit for processing a ground at least partially in an outdoor region, in particular removing dirt or grass cuttings, is also provided.

Abstract: A discharge guard assembly for a mower includes a cutter housing having an opening for discharging cuttings. A guard is hingedly attached to the housing so that the guard can move between a closed position and an open position. A latch contacts a stop on the guard to hold the guard in the closed position to allow the mower to operate in a mulching configuration. The latch is movable to an unlatched position in which the guard is free to rotate to the open position to allow cuttings to be discharged through the opening in the housing.

Abstract: A vegetation trimming assembly for cutting vegetation while mowing includes a rod. A grip, a first plate, a pipe, a cutting head, and a power module are coupled to the rod. The grip extends substantially perpendicularly, the first plate extends substantially linearly, and the pipe extends transversely from proximate to a first end of the rod. The cutting head, which is operationally coupled to the power module, is coupled to a second end of the rod. The pipe is configured to be rotationally coupled proximate to a steering assembly a mowing vehicle. The grip is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user so that the first plate is configured to support a forearm of the user. The pipe is configured to be selectively rotated, relative to the mowing vehicle, to position the cutting head proximate to the vegetation to sever the vegetation.

Abstract: A method and device for increased efficiency of attachment of traditional accessories at the perimeter of a standard trimmer head via improved attachment means comprising a trimmer head having an upper portion and a lower portion, a cutting medium, and attachment means. The system further comprising an adapter plate for attaching custom accessories and commercially available, off the shelf rotary accessories at the center of the trimmer head, thus increasing the functionality of the trimmer head.

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

Abstract: A harvesting head has a middle section connected to a carrier device and at least one side section connected by an articulated connection to the middle section about which the side section pivots between a lower and an upper limit value. The carrier device has a height adjustment device whose adjusting movements are controlled by a control. The harvesting head has a sensor transmitting a sensor signal to the evaluation device at least upon pivoting of the side section when a limit value has been achieved during pivoting of the side section to the middle section. The evaluation device switches upon the presence of a corresponding sensor signal into a correction mode for height adjustment of the carrier device. The evaluation device outputs an adjusting signal in the correction mode to adjust the carrier device up or down by the evaluation device according to the sensor signal.

Abstract: A system processes seeds that are present in crop material. The system includes a first shearing surface, a second shearing surface arranged opposite the first shearing surface, and a clearance between the first shearing surface and the second shearing surface. The system passes crop material between the first and second shearing surfaces, where the crop material contacts the shearing surfaces as it passes through the shearing surfaces. Contact with the first and second shearing surfaces damages seeds that are present in the crop material. The system can be installed in an agricultural harvester to damage seeds that are present in crop residue to prevent the seeds from germinating after the crop residue is discharged from the agricultural harvester back into the field.

Abstract: A residue management system for an agricultural vehicle includes: a straw hood defining a first rear opening and a second rear opening; a windrow chute held adjacent to the first rear opening; a spreader assembly held adjacent to the second rear opening; a conveyor held within the straw hood and defining a conveyor axis of rotation; and a selection door pivotably coupled to the straw hood and defining a pivot axis which is rearward and below the conveyor axis of rotation, the selection door being configured to switch between a first position in which material from the conveyor is directed toward the first rear opening and a second position in which material from the conveyor is directed toward the second rear opening.

Abstract: A cutting system for a combine harvester has a three-part frame with frame parts articulately joined with each other. A cutter bar, a reel, a central belt conveyor system, and lateral belt conveyor systems for discharging the cut stalk material are supported by the frame. The lateral belt conveyor systems move transversely to the travel direction towards the central belt conveyor system. The central belt conveyor system moves contrary to the travel direction. To prevent accumulation of crop material near the rear wall of the lateral belt conveyor systems, a three-part screw conveyor is arranged near the rear wall and extends across the operating width of the cutting system such that the length of the screw conveyor parts corresponds at least approximately to the width of the frame parts. The screw conveyor parts are powered by a joint drive. Adjacent screw conveyor parts are mutually connected by universal joints.

Abstract: A cotton harvester having a prime mover providing power to the cotton harvester, a controller monitoring a load on the prime mover and storing a load threshold, a drum rotatable about a first axis at a drum speed, a plurality of spindles for harvesting cotton, the plurality of spindles rotatable at a spindle speed and a doffer assembly rotatable about a second axis at a duffer speed. Wherein, when the controller detects a load on the prime mover greater than the load threshold, the spindle speed is reduced.

Abstract: A shaker head including bilateral eccentric weights connected to a single motor by a chain system that maintains the relative positioning and angular velocity of the eccentric weights without variance or slippage, where the relative position of the eccentric weights may be adjusted during non-operation to accommodate application of the shaker to head various tasks. The bilateral weights may be arranged in substantially symmetrical positions with respect to the midline of the shake head to improve balance of the shaker head. The shaker head may also include a third shaker head at third position to reduce undesired and inefficient shaking patterns in the shaker head during operations. The shaker head may be adaptable to various vehicles and machinery, such as trucks and tractors. The shaker head is operable to engage the trunk or limbs of a tree for purposes of harvesting fruit from the tree.

Abstract: A clip for a draper of a crop header is arranged to cover a portion of a cleat of a draper where the lower run of the draper comes into contact with a lower support track which confines the lower run to a location clear of the cutter bar and a forwardly extending beam of the crop header frame. The clip forms a channel which features teeth presented at an inside of the channel for biting into the cleat so as to retain the clip thereon with the teeth forming ramped surfaces which can slide along the cleat upon installation of the clip, for example by press fitting the clip downwardly onto the cleat.

Abstract: A threshing or separating concave for grain harvesting is equipped with curved cheeks, between which concave bars having an elongated cross-sectional profile extend, the curved inside edges of which are provided with a rounded inside edge, and having concave rods extending in the direction of the curve, which pass through holes in the concave bars that are immediately adjacent to the rounded inside edge.

Abstract: A universal threshing concave for an agricultural combine for harvesting different types of crops is disclosed. The threshing concave comprises a frame with a pair of opposite side members and opposite end members. The invention further comprises an array of threshing bars angled and notched along their longitudinal extent, and hexagonal in cross-section. Each bar is seated in openings in the end members of said frame.

Abstract: An enveloping material for a baler for enveloping a lateral surface of a bale includes a piece of material having at least one entrainer.

Abstract: A wrapping device for wrapping a bale with a wrapping material for a baler includes a separating device having a knife arrangement and a blocking device. The separating device is movable between at least one wrapping means separating position and an inactive position. The blocking device prevents the separating device from being moved into the wrapping means separating position.

Abstract: An enveloping material for enveloping a bale formed by a baler includes a piece of material disposed and wound on a supply roll. The material is configured to being fed to the baler on the supply roll. The enveloping material defines a longitudinal dimension and is subdivided along its longitudinal dimension into a plurality of separable portions.

Abstract: An enveloping device for enveloping a bale with an enveloping material for a baler includes a supply of the enveloping material. The supply is configured to feed the enveloping material to a pressing chamber of the baler through a feed gap. A braking device is provided for the enveloping material. The braking device is configured such that it has an effect that the enveloping material assumes an at least substantially predetermined position with respect to the pressing chamber of the baler to at least one working means of the baler or to the bale at either an end or a start of an enveloping operation.

Abstract: A controller for a baler, includes an ejecting position acquisition circuit, a prohibited position acquisition circuit, and a control circuit. The ejecting position acquisition circuit is configured to acquire an ejecting position at which an ejecting unit of the baler is configured to eject a bale of grass. The prohibited position acquisition circuit is configured to acquire a prohibited position. The control circuit is configured to control the ejecting unit to eject the bale at the ejecting position if the ejecting position is different from the prohibited position.

Abstract: A grass management system includes a prohibition determination circuit and a baler. The prohibition determination circuit is configured to determine a prohibition position. The baler is configured to acquire the prohibition position from the prohibition determination circuit, and eject a bale of grass at a position except for the prohibition position.

Abstract: A latchably closable horticultural capsule is configured to contain a growing medium, and to be temporarily closed around a branch section of a parent plant during an air-layering propagation process. The capsule includes a first shell portion and a second shell portion pivotally joined together by a central hinge. The first shell portion includes a main shell body having a cup-like shape configured to partially surround the branch section, the main shell body having opposed end walls with notches formed therein. The first shell portion also includes two seal-receiving cups externally attached to the end walls of the main shell body. The seal-receiving cups have hollow notches formed in respective edge portions thereof, and are also configured to partially surround the branch section. The notches of the seal-receiving cups are substantially linearly aligned with one another, and also with the notches of the main shell body.

Abstract: The present invention, is a single blade clone cutter. The present inventions embodiment is in a u-shaped housing with a single removal blade. The blade locks in to the u-shaped housing to secure the blade from moving during the process of cutting. It is important to have a single blade that cuts onto a flat surface so there is no damage being done to the fibers at the end of a cutting. It is a new invention because at this point to cut clones it is done free hand with a scalpel or razor blade. The previous procedure to cut clones damages the fibers at the end of a cutting.

Abstract: The application comprises a container body and a recess provided at the bottom of the container body, wherein an opening of the recess is opposite to an opening of the container for pot culture, a bottom surface of the recess is at a distance of a first preset height from the bottom surface of the container body, at least one bearing platform is provided at the opening of the recess, an end of the bearing platform close to the opening of the recess is at a distance of a second preset height from the bottom surface of the container body; the second preset height is configured such that when the container for pot culture is stacked into another container for pot culture, the outer wall of the container for pot culture is not in contact with the inner wall of another container for pot culture.

Abstract: A cultivation floor system with a floor includes a watertight basin with a watertight groundsheet, a water-permeable structure in the basin, and a permeable top sheet which lies substantially horizontally over the water-permeable structure and forms the top side of the floor on which plant containers are optionally placed. The basin has a water-barrier structure which protrudes above the floor and delimits the compartment which is present on the floor. The water-barrier structure includes a horizontal beam with a top side, a water-barrier profile with a bottom side, and fastening means which fasten the water-barrier profile to the horizontal beam. The top side of the beam is substantially level with the top side of the floor formed by the permeable top sheet. The bottom side of the water-barrier profile is pulled onto the top side of the horizontal beam while clamping the watertight groundsheet and the permeable top sheet.

Abstract: A system for applying CO2 gas to improve Cannabis production. A multi-stage system is disclosed including upstream midstream, and downstream stages or subsystems. The upstream subsystem receives and stores gas, particularly CO2 gas. The midstream subsystem is communicatively connected to the upstream subsystem and to the downstream subsystem. It monitors the environment of the downstream subsystem, determines when and how to apply gas to pants growing in the downstream system, acquires gas stored in the upstream subsystem, and distributes it to the downstream system. It also has various monitoring, command and control, management, and reporting features. The downstream subsystem includes one or more plant growth areas or plots, gas distribution means, such as gas conduits, tubes or lines from the midstream subsystem, and the high efficiency, adjustable gas applicator, and various sensing and monitoring devices communicatively connected to the midstream subsystem.

Abstract: A growth medium formed as an inoculum including a preselected fungus and a nutrient material capable of being digested by the fungus is placed in or on a tool formed of a material capable of being at least partially consumed by the fungus. The tool may define a cavity of predetermined shape for the growth medium or the tool may form a scaffolding on which the growth medium grows into the final product taking on the shape of the tool.

Abstract: Described are apparatus and methods that automatically generate recommendations to growers. Using various different sets of data relative to a predetermined tract of agricultural land, typically including both imagery as well as electrical usage, they are processed together to make informed decisions regarding the state of the land, particularly with respect to water usage.

Abstract: A soil moisture sensor includes a porous shell with an internal cavity. The soil moisture sensor includes a casted solid medium contained at least partially within the porous shell, where the solid medium is composed of granular particles and a binding agent such that the solid medium is porous. Electrodes in contact with the casted solid medium are spaced apart from one another, and are sized such that they extend beyond the perimeter of the porous shell. A cover is provided for the porous shell and adapted to allow electrical connection to the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: An irrigation system with automatic irrigation liquid spraying device is described, comprising: a container (4), particularly for plants or flowers, the container being equipped with a perforated bottom; a bottom support (5) on which the perforated bottom of the container (4) is placed; at least one floater (3) equipped with at least one magnet (2) and placed in the support (5); at least one electromechanical reed-type device (1) operatively connected to the support (5) and adapted to be actuated by the at least one magnet (2) through a contact action of the reed blades driven by a magnetic field of the magnet (2); a tank (6) containing irrigation liquid; at least one pump (7) immersed in the tank (6), operatively connected to the container (4) on a side and to the electromechanical reed-type device (1) on another side.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a water storage system, comprising: a water storage brick, a water storage stick and a water storage unit, wherein the water storage stick and the water storage brick are made of construction waste, so as to realize recycling of the construction waste and achieve the effects of protecting the environment and saving resources. The water storage unit uses a mixture of the construction waste, a water retaining agent and an organic or inorganic fertilizer as a culture substrate, so as to retain water and increase the fertilizer. Because the resource utilization of the construction waste is realized, a good environmental protection effect can be achieved.

Abstract: A self-controlling watering system, comprising a water reservoir having a first end, a second end, and an internal compartment of a predetermined volume, a first cover designed to secured to the first end of the tank, a second cover designed to secured to the second end of the tank, wherein the second cover has a first opening, and a second opening, a pump secured to the first cover within the internal compartment of the water reservoir, compartment designed to securely fit within the first opening of the second cover, wherein a third end of the compartment is open and a fourth end of the compartment is closed, a controller positioned within the compartment and for controlling the pump to initiate watering cycles according to a preselected program regarding the frequency of watering and quantity of water.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sustainable hydroponic growing system comprises at least one hydroponic growing unit, an algae growing unit configured to produce an algae biomass, a biofuel system configured to process the algae biomass to produce a bioethanol fuel and a solid oxide fuel cell configured to use the bioethanol fuel as at least one source of fuel to produce electrical power for use by the at least one hydroponic growing unit. In one embodiment, the solid oxide fuel cell is further configured to produce steam that serves as a water source for the at least one hydroponic growing unit and/or the algae growing unit.

Abstract: A plant incubator apparatus and method of growing plants comprises a sloped lower plant housing. The lower plant housing has multiple lower depressions and a lower locking periphery. An upper plant housing is coplanar to the lower plant housing, and has multiple upper depressions that receive a plant growing medium. The depressions are in communication to enable flow of liquid and air. An upper locking periphery detachably mates with the lower locking periphery to form a slot for air circulation. A light guard fits over the upper plant housing to block light from striking a plant from at least one direction. A valve assembly is at the drainage end of the lower plant housing. The valve assembly is in communication with the upper depressions of the upper plant housing to indicate liquid levels and drain excess liquid. A liquid regulation device having a timer automatically controls drainage of liquid.

Abstract: A hydrophonic planter for growing plants, comprising one or more growing cups filled with growing bed substrate, one or more dry tubes attached to a bottom side of the growing cup(s) where the dry tube(s) is mechanically coupled to a container containing nutrient solution, one or more water pumps driving a sprinkle of the nutrient solution through water pipes into the growing cup(s), a controller controlling operation of the water pump(s) and a communication component electronically coupled to the controller for communicating with one or more remote devices to transfer data between the controller and the remote device(s). Wherein the sprinkle flows over roots of one or more plants planted in the growing cup(s). A residue of the sprinkle flows through one or more holes located at the bottom side of the growing cup(s) and through the dry tube(s) to be accumulated at the bottom of the dry tube(s).

Abstract: This invention relates to a modular, scalable fogponic plant growth system for growing plants individually with roots physically and fluidly isolated from one another. A high-pressure fluid delivery system operates above 150 psi and is configured for fluidly connecting at least one spray nozzle positioned within each root enclosure to simultaneously deliver fluid to the roots of each plant within a zone of root enclosures. A passive drain system continuously removes any unabsorbed fluid, such that the roots of each and every plant are physically and fluidly isolated from one another.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM5553 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM5553 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068110. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068110. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068110 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068110 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068109. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068109. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068109 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068109 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of cucumber, NUN 51024 CUP as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A milking system includes a milking apparatus for milking of dairy animals, and a plurality of wearing parts, inclusive of teat liners and/or milk lines and/or pulsation lines. The system further includes a computer system configured to control and/or monitor the milking apparatus, and to generate a signal which indicates that one of the wearing parts should be replaced and provides a characterization of that wearing part. The milking system further includes a 3D printer operatively connected to the computer system and configured to print the characterized part on the basis of the generated signal. Thus it is not necessary to keep an unnecessarily large stock of spare parts, but it becomes possible to directly provide the spare parts quickly, cheaply and with less chance of errors. Moreover, it is thus possible to tailor the parts, especially teat liners, to animals.

Abstract: A trailer for transporting living fowl includes a first enclosure and a second enclosure that are separated by a partition wall, each of the first and second enclosures being defined by a top, a floor, the partition wall, a rear wall, a first side wall and a second side wall; an apparatus for generating conditioned air to be supplied to the first and second enclosures; the partition wall having a length extending vertically between the floor and the ceiling and a width extending horizontally between the first and second side walls; the partition wall including a plurality of fans being structured and disposed for creating a path of airflow of the conditioned air throughout the first and second enclosures; and a plurality of air supply ducts in fluid flow communication with the apparatus for generating conditioned air.

Abstract: A removable litter box device to assist in no mess cleaning comprising a flat surface board; a pair of front legs attached to the board which include attachment means for attaching a waste bag; a pair of back legs attached to the board such that when the device is placed on a litter box pan the front legs are inside the pan and the back legs are outside the pan; and a waste bag, which fits over the attachment means and enables to user to clean the litter pan without litter spilling over outside the pan.

Abstract: A pet house includes a housing structure, an engaging member, and an auxiliary carrier. The housing structure includes a bottom plate, four surrounding side plates, and a top portion. The inside of the housing structure is formed with an accommodating space which can communicate with the outside of the housing structure through an opening. One of the surrounding side plates and the top portion includes an engaging structure which is detachably engaged with the engaging member, and the engaging member can be engaged with the engaging structure of another pet house. The auxiliary carrier is disposed in the accommodating space. The auxiliary carrier can be placed on the bottom plate when the auxiliary carrier is disposed in the accommodating space. The auxiliary carrier can be disposed in the accommodating space when two of the bottom plate, the surrounding side plates, and the top portion are separated from each other.