Abstract: In one aspect, a system for determining soil clod size as an implement is being towed across a field by a work vehicle may include an imaging device provided in operative association with the work vehicle or the implement such that the imaging device is configured to capture images of the field. Furthermore, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the imaging device. The controller may be configured to receive, from the imaging device, image data associated with an imaged portion of the field. Moreover, the controller may be configured analyze the received image data to identify at least one edge of a soil clod within the imaged portion of the field. Additionally, the controller may be configured to determine a size of the soil clod based on the identified at least one edge of the soil clod.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vehicle (1)—preferably a tractor—with a trailer (2) operatively connected thereto with a cardan (3), said cardan (3) comprising a power take-off, said power take-off being switched off when said cardan (3) builds with said vehicle (1) and/or with said trailer (2) an angle (?) smaller than a first threshold value (a) and/or larger than a second threshold value (?) and being switched on when said angle (?) exceeds again said first threshold value (?) thanks to suitable actuators, including detection means of the angle formed between the cardan (3) and said vehicle and/or trailer. According to the present invention, said angle (?) is detected by a detector consisting of a magnetic device (4) placed on the trailer (2) or the vehicle (1) and an electronic compass (5) placed on the vehicle (1) or on the trailer (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system for use in an agricultural harvester, the system comprising a control panel (10) configured to send at least one mode signal (11) to a control means (20) via an user's (100) command (50), the control means (20) being configured to receive the mode signal (11) and generate a set of instructions (30), the set of instructions (30) being a function of the received mode signal (11), the control means (20) being configured to control at least one piece of equipment from a set of equipment (40) of the agricultural harvester depending on the generated set of instructions (30), providing greater reliability, precision and efficiency in its operation and elimination of operational errors caused by the user.

Abstract: A system for assessing agricultural operation performance may include an imaging device configured to capture image data associated with a portion of a field present within a field of view. The field of view may, in turn, include a first section directed at one of a processed or an unprocessed portion of the field and a second section directed at the other of the processed or the unprocessed portion of the field. Furthermore, a controller may be configured to determine a first value of a field characteristic for the processed portion of the field based on a first portion of the image data associated with the processed portion of the field. Additionally, the controller may be configured to determine a second value of a field characteristic for the unprocessed portion of the field based on a second portion of the image data associated with the unprocessed portion of the field.

Abstract: A metering unit for granular material, such as seed or fertilizer, is arranged to convey the granular material in adjustable quantities, where the metering unit includes a metering housing and a drivable metering wheel rotatably supported in the metering housing, where, for rotatably supporting the metering wheel, the metering unit includes a bearing housing and a metering cover which is movable to various positions. For reliably securing the bearing housing in position, the metering cover includes a nose-piece-like extension and the extension defines an abutment for the bearing housing.

Abstract: The invention discloses an automatic feeding device and method for a seedling bed of a transplanter, and relates to the technical field of agricultural mechanical equipment, comprising: a bracket installed on the transplanter; several trays, obliquely arranged on the bracket downwards and used for placing the rice seedling bed, and the bottom of the trays being provided with release mechanisms for releasing the rice seedling bed; a conveyor belt, arranged on the bracket, and positioned at the bottom of the tray, and the end of the conveyor belt is connected with a transplanting platform of the transplanter; a photoelectric sensor, arranged on the transplanting platform and used for detecting the height of the remaining rice seedling bed on the transplanting platform; and a controller, in communication connection with the photoelectric sensor, when the photoelectric sensor detects that the height of the remaining rice seedling bed on the transplanting platform is lower than the height of the photoelectric sens

Abstract: A system and method for an autonomous lawn mower comprising a mower body having at least one motor arranged to drive a cutting blade and to propel the mower body on an operating surface via a wheel arrangement, wherein the mower body includes a navigation system arranged to assist a controller to control the operation of the mower body within a predefined operating area, wherein the mower body further includes a signal detecting module arranged to detect a signal representative of a navigational marker.

Abstract: A work machine includes a work machine actuator, a position sensor configured to sense a geographic position of the work machine on a worksite and a control system configured to receive an indication of a thematic map of the worksite that maps variable values to different geographic locations on the worksite, generate a set of clusters based on the variable values and a geospatial control zone constraint, identify, based on the set of clusters, a plurality of control zones that are correlated to the worksite and have associated setting values, and generate control signals to control the work machine actuator based on the geographic position of the work machine relative to the plurality of control zones and the setting values associated with the control zones.

Abstract: The invention provides an unloading system which can be arranged to move a bin or box a distance away from metering equipment of an agricultural machine, such as a dry pneumatic applicator, to allow access to bottom oriented-gates of the bin and retractable chutes for directing particulate material out of the bin and away from the machine. In one aspect, the bin can be lifted or vertically raised by one or more cylinders to allow access to the bottom gates and allow gravity to empty the material from the box, through the bottom gates, down one or more chutes directed to a particular area. One or more hoppers of the bin, typically 1 to 4, can each have a bottom positioned slide gate or door that can be operated to expose a chute for emptying the material out of the box.

Abstract: A method of harvesting a crop material includes gathering the crop material with a harvesting implement as the harvesting implement moves along an initial path through a field. A location and a value of a characteristic of the gathered crop material is sensed at a plurality of intervals. A set of estimated values of the characteristic throughout the field is generated based on the sensed location and characteristic of the crop material at each of interval. A value of the characteristic of the crop material ahead of the harvesting implement is predicted as the harvesting implement moves along a harvest path, based on the set of estimated values of the characteristic of the crop material throughout the field. A function of the harvesting implement may be controlled based on the predicted value of the characteristic ahead of the pick-up.

Abstract: A field cart for using in a crop field having crop beds and furrows includes a base frame assembly having upper frames, lower frames, and connecting frames, which are arranged and connected between the upper frames and lower frames, and two or more wheels rotatably connected to the lower frames. The field cart further includes a chair and at least one tub attached to the upper frames. The chair and the tub are positioned at a same level in the field cart. The level of the chair and tub is higher than the depth of the furrow in the field.

Abstract: A bale unroller apparatus for distributing hay includes a frame configured to be coupled to a hitch of a tractor. A motor is coupled to the frame and rotates a driveshaft. A bale plate is coupled to the driveshaft and at least one bale spear is coupled to the bale plate. The bale spears are configured to support a hay bale. An extension arm is coupled to the frame and a rake is coupled to the extension arm. The rake has a plurality of tines extending towards the bale spears. As the motor rotates the bale plate the hay bale unrolls while the rake breaks apart the hay.

Abstract: An agricultural baler towable by a vehicle that includes a frame and a baler hydraulic system. The baler hydraulic system includes a plurality of hydraulically operated subsystems, a plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines being fluidly connected to the plurality of hydraulically operated subsystems, and a hydraulic manifold fluidly connected to the plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines and configured for connecting to the vehicle hydraulic system. The agricultural baler also includes an electrical processing circuit operably connected to the hydraulic manifold and configured for switching the hydraulic manifold for connecting at least one hydraulic subsystem line of the plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines to the vehicle hydraulic system.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes: a chassis; a plurality of wheels carried by the chassis; at least one electric wheel motor coupled to at least one of the plurality of wheels and configured to drive the at least one coupled wheel; an apron assembly including a plurality of chains driven by a plurality of rolls and configured to form a bale, the plurality of rolls including a starter roll; an electric drive motor coupled to the starter roll and configured to drive the starter roll; and an electrical power system carried by the chassis and having at least one battery electrically coupled to the at least one electric wheel motor and the electric drive motor.

Abstract: A weed barrier for limiting unwanted plant growth and method of making the same. The weed barrier comprises an inner layer of hemp burlap and a penetrating component. The penetrating component comprises a plurality of hemp fibers that are needle punched through the inner layer to form a top layer of the fibers and a bottom layer of the fibers. The inner layer is encapsulated between the inner and outer layers of fibers. A plurality of hemp spikes extend from the bottom of the weed barrier for engaging the soil to keep the weed barrier in place. The weed barrier is biodegradable and does not need to be removed after the growing season. For growing purposes, crop holes can be cut out anywhere in the weed barrier so the crop of choice can be grown and protrude outwardly there from. Additional layers and coatings of bioingredients and nutrients may also be added to the weed barrier.

Abstract: A repellent delivery device may include a body having a hygroscopic base material, and one or more of an insecticide, and an insect repellant. The repellent delivery device may have a support structure coupled between the body and a trunk of a plant. The body may be configured to release the one or more of the insecticide and the insect repellant into a root ball of the plant using ambient moisture.

Abstract: Data including current locations of candidate clouds to be seeded is obtained; based on same, a vehicle is caused to move proximate at least one of the candidate clouds to be seeded. Weather and cloud system data are obtained from a sensor suite associated with the vehicle, while the vehicle and sensor suite are proximate the at least one of the candidate clouds to be seeded. Vehicle position parameters are obtained from the sensor suite associated with the vehicle. Based on the weather and cloud system data and the vehicle position parameters, it is determined, via a machine learning process, which of the candidate clouds should be seeded, and, within those of the candidate clouds which should be seeded, where to disperse an appropriate seeding material. The vehicle is controlled to carry out the seeding on the candidate clouds to be seeded, in accordance with the determining step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method in mechanical timber harvesting. In the method a data system (41) is utilized, in a display device (17) in connection with which previously collected data on a forest machine (10) and/or the surroundings of the forest machine (10) are displayed as a visual element (25). The surroundings of the forest machine (10) are observed using one or more optical devices (28). The observations are recorded time-linked in the data system (41) as a window (42) to be shown in the display device (17) for later utilization. The invention also relates to a system in mechanical timber harvesting.

Abstract: A chip chute system structured and/or configured to capture chips cut from a stump by a stump grinding/cutting wheel, harness the energy in the cut chip imparted by the stump grinding wheel, and control/direct the cut chips to a desired chip collection location such as a bin or other collection receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emitter that can properly exhibit a flow rate adjustment function even when produced by molding a resin material having low hardness. The emitter has an emitter body and a base part stored in the emitter body. The emitter body comprises a water intake part, a reduced-pressure flow path groove, a storage part, and a diaphragm part. The base part has a base, a communication hole, and a deformation prevention part that is disposed protruding from the reverse surface to the surface of the base which the diaphragm part deformed by the pressure of a drip irrigation liquid contacts, and when the diaphragm part contacts the base by the pressure of the drip irrigation liquid, contacts the tube to prevent the base from being deformed by the pressure of the drip irrigation liquid.

Abstract: A sprinkler cart of hose reel irrigator in folding truss inhaul-cable type includes a cart body, a water supply pipeline, a folding truss structure and an inhaul-cable structure. The folding truss structure adopts a planar multi-rod folding structure, drives a three-rod folding through a single hydraulic cylinder, and is mounted on the cart body in combination with the inhaul-cable structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solar power system for use with a mechanized irrigation system. According to a first preferred embodiment, the solar power system of the present includes solar panels which produce DC current which is used to power the irrigation system and to store water in an elevated storage tank. The systems of the present invention selectively use the water stored in the elevated storage tank to provide water pressure to the irrigation system. According to a further preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention preferably converts the power from the solar panels to AC current and uses AC current to power the movement of the irrigation system and other sub-systems.

Abstract: A system and method for providing optimal irrigation or watering, and more specifically providing a soil sensor grid placed in the ground of a landscaped property, in commercial, residential or even agricultural areas. The soil sensor grid can allow for optimal water usage in a specified irrigation area by providing real time data to an irrigation system and a user to optimize water usage. A soil sensor grid, or moisture sensor grid, may be installed on a property, buried in the ground, to provide current and real time feedback of the current moisture levels of the soil. The moisture data is uploaded to the cloud and provided to a user and the irrigation system allowing a user to automatically or manually manipulate the irrigation system to properly water or irrigate different portions of the property based on the data from the soil sensor grid.

Abstract: Methods and systems for cooling plant roots in an aeroponics unit are disclosed. One such system includes a growing unit coupleable to a mist generator for delivering a mist within the growing unit. The growing unit includes two opposing side walls connected by a top wall, a base, a front wall and a back wall with plant receptacles on the front wall. A lower opening in one of the opposing side walls, the back wall, the front wall, or the base and an upper opening in one of the opposing side walls, the back wall, the front wall, or the top wall are shaped and positioned to allow a root cooling convection air current to form between the lower opening and the upper opening to cool plant roots by allowing ambient air to enter the enclosure through the lower opening and warmer air to exit through the upper opening.

Abstract: A modular commercial plant cloning system and method for stimulating root growth from a plant stem. The system includes a supporting frame, a light source, a fluid reservoir, and a cooling element. The supporting frame further includes a plurality of mounting points for securing a plant holding device tray at a desired height and spacing within the supporting frame below the light source. The plant holding device tray houses a plurality of plant holding devices that the plant stems are placed in during the cloning process. The lower end of the supporting frame includes the fluid reservoir, wherein the fluid reservoir further includes a cooling element therein. Additionally, the fluid delivery system helps transport fluid from the fluid reservoir to the sprayer nozzles which are configured to distribute fluid across the plant stems disposed within the plant holding device tray.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a hybrid hydroponic and aeroponic plant cultivation system comprising a main reservoir supplying a nutrient solution to a root mass contained within an interior cavity of a cultivation chamber having a lateral sidewall and a chamber outlet, the lateral sidewall having a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the chamber outlet is configured to allow drainage of the nutrient solution from the interior cavity of the cultivation chamber. Attached to the chamber outlet is a nutrient solution retention system comprising a drainage conduit, a bypass conduit, and a liquid level switch operatively coupled to the drainage conduit, wherein the liquid level switch is configured to restrict the flow of nutrient solution through the drainage conduit causing the root mass to be submerged in a volume of nutrient solution retained in the cultivation chamber.

Abstract: A plant growing apparatus that has at least one panel separating an interior from a surrounding environment and a plant housing assembly positioned at least partially in the interior, the plant housing assembly comprising at least one growth ring that defines at least one plant opening through a radial bend in a growth ring wall.

Abstract: A growing system is provided that includes a rotomolded chassis that defines (i) an “interior” where plants are/may be located, and (ii) an “exterior” that at least partially defines a perimeter around the interior. The chassis generally includes stacking elements which allow one chassis to be stacked one upon the other. The disclosed growing system also generally includes (i) means for delivering liquid into the chassis, (ii) means for draining liquid from the chassis, and (iii) means for supporting plants that is conducive to their growing within the chassis.

Abstract: Provided are methods of increasing nitrogen use efficiency, yield, biomass, growth rate, vigor, oil content, fiber yield, fiber quality and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant by expressing within the plant an exogenous polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO:1-467, 785-3047; or an exogenous polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO:468-784, 3048-4333, 4335-4682. Also provided isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs:1-467, 785-3047, which can be used to increase nitrogen use efficiency, yield, biomass, growth rate, vigor, oil content, fiber yield, fiber quality and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant.

Abstract: Herein provided is a new runner-type peanut variety designated ‘Georgia-18RU’ as well as the seeds, plants and derivatives of the new peanut variety ‘Georgia-18RU’. Also provided are tissue cultures of the new peanut variety ‘Georgia-18RU’ and the plants regenerated therefrom. Methods for producing peanut plants by crossing the new peanut variety ‘Georgia-18RU’ with itself or another peanut variety (such as another runner-type peanut variety) and plants produced by such methods are also provided. ‘Georgia-18RU’ is a unique runner-type peanut cultivar having a combination of high level of tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) resistance and leaf scorch resistance caused by Leptosphaerulina crassiasca (Séchet) Jackson and Bell, and high yield. ‘Georgia-18RU’ provides a medium maturity runner-type peanut cultivar with a prominent main stem, medium green foliage, medium-large runner seed size, and pink seedcoat color.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to breeding and development of soybean variety CA17-2837. Embodiments of the present disclosure feature soybean variety CA17-2837 and its progeny, and methods of making CA17-2837.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to breeding and development of soybean variety CA17-2915. Embodiments of the present disclosure feature soybean variety CA17-2915 and its progeny, and methods of making CA17-2915.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to breeding and development of soybean variety CA17-2824. Embodiments of the present disclosure feature soybean variety CA17-2824 and its progeny, and methods of making CA17-2824.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to breeding and development of soybean variety CA17-2877. Embodiments of the present disclosure feature soybean variety CA17-2877 and its progeny, and methods of making CA17-2877.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to breeding and development of soybean variety CA17-2863. Embodiments of the present disclosure feature soybean variety CA17-2863 and its progeny, and methods of making CA17-2863.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R411B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R411B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R411B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R411B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R421B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R421B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R421B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R421B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R423B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R423B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R423B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R423B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R448B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R448B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R448B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R448B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R438B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R438B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R438B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R438B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R445B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R445B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R445B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R445B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A bulk fluid monitoring system and method for monitoring milk is provided, including a plurality of sensors for providing information in relation to properties of a bulk fluid, a memory for holding data parameters including information provided by the sensors and a predetermined time-and-temperature curve for a fluid, a processor for determining whether the information in relation to properties of the bulk fluid is within the bounds of the time and temperature curve for a fluid.

Abstract: A dairy animal treatment system for fully automatically performing a teat-related operation on a dairy animal, including a treatment location for receiving the dairy animal, a treatment device which is configured for performing the teat-related operation on the dairy animal, a teat-detecting device for determining a teat position of the teat of the dairy animal, a dairy animal position-determining device for repeatedly determining an animal position of said dairy animal with respect to the milking stall and/or the dairy animal position-determining device, a robot arm for moving the treatment device towards the teat, and a control device which is configured to control the robot arm on the basis of the determined animal position and the determined teat position. The dairy animal position-determining device comprises a mm-wavelength radar device which transmits a radar signal having a wavelength in the mm range.

Abstract: A cat litter box mat having a planar upper layer which overlaps and covers a planar lower layer. In some embodiments, the planar upper layer includes a pair of planar upper layers. The planar upper layers are connected to the planar lower layer. A plurality of openings are formed through the upper layers and these openings increase in area from a lower surface of each upper layer to an upper surface of the upper layers. Connecting members are provided for joining additional mats placed adjacent one another.

Abstract: Apparatus configured for dispensing bedding inside of breeding cages for use in pharmaceutical preclinical research centres, including: a loading hopper located in the upper part of the apparatus, and adapted to contain the bedding to be supplied to the cages; at least one supporting plane adapted to support one or more cages, and positioned under the hopper; an actuator under the hopper, adapted to raise or lower the hopper and the at least one supporting plane; one or more dosing mouths located in the lower part of the loading hopper, and adapted to feed into the cages given quantities of bedding from the hopper; a dispensation system adapted to dispense bedding into the cages through the one or more dosing mouths; a control system adapted to determine the quantity of bedding and to control the actuator; and a base for supporting the apparatus.

Abstract: A crate assembly includes a plurality of members defining an interior of the crate assembly, where the plurality of members includes a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. A frame is formed in one of the plurality of members, the frame having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires that define a door opening. A door is pivotally coupled to the frame about a pivot wire of the frame to move between an open position and a closed position. A latch assembly is pivotally coupled to a horizontal wire of the frame. The latch assembly includes a wire having a first end, a second end and a transverse portion, the wire forming a first portion defined between the first end and the transverse portion and a second portion defined between the second end and the transverse portion.

Abstract: The hay net is a durable net configured to fit over a hay bale, where the holes within the net are sufficiently large enough to allow livestock to eat the hay through the holes yet small enough to restrict the rate at which the hay is eaten, so as to reduce the rate livestock eat, which improves digestion. Also included is the method of use.

Abstract: A pet feeding device includes an accommodating body, a cover, a pivoting assembly and a counterweight. The accommodating body has an accommodating space. The cover is pivotally connected to the accommodating body and to close or open the accommodating space. The pivoting assembly is connected to the accommodating body and the cover and for pivotally connecting the cover on the accommodating body. The counterweight is separately connected to the accommodating body and includes a swinging end and a positioning end. The swinging end has a curved surface and is disposed on one end of the counterweight. The positioning end is disposed on the other end of the counterweight. When the swinging end of the counterweight contacts a ground, the pet feeding device is in a rolling state, and when the positioning end of the counterweight contacts the ground, the pet feeding device is in a positioning state.

Abstract: An automatic feeding device allows automated access by a pet to wet food based on specific criteria, such as a lapsed time, so the pet is taken care of during of an extended absence of the pet owner. The apparatus has at least one holder that stores portion containers containing the wet food which are then opened as needed. In one aspect, the automatic feeding device transfers a cut-off lid using a gripping element having two clamping jaws that can be moved relative to one another for gripping a tear tab formed on a lid of the portion container. The gripping element is accommodated on a carriage which can be moved on a rail arrangement that traverses the portion container to be opened. Alternatively, an endless punching knife has a blade for punching a portion container lid and the holder has a retrieval device for retrieving the separated lid.

Abstract: A pet water dispenser includes a water storage tank (1), a drinking tray (2), and a water pump (5), where an upper end of the water storage tank (1) is provided with an opening, the water storage tank (1) is further provided with a first supporting structure (101); the drinking tray (2) covers an opening of the water storage tank (1) and is supported by the first supporting structure (101), and the drinking tray (2) is provided with a water inlet (3) and a water outlet (4); the water pump (5) is arranged in the water storage tank (1), a water outlet joint of the water pump (5) is communicated with the water inlet (3) through a pipeline, so as to pump water in the water storage tank (1) to the drinking tray (2) through the water pump (5).