Abstract: Garden tools are provided to enable easier gardening with increased gardening and landscaping functionality. The garden tools allow the passing of material through the tool to enable improved landscaping. Certain garden tools include gratings to sift material. Certain garden tools allow material to pass through to allow easier performance of the desired gardening or landscaping function.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a frame and a basket assembly supported on the frame. The basket assembly, in turn, includes including a plurality of circumferentially arranged blades such that the basket assembly is configured to roll relative to a surface of a field as the agricultural implement travels across the field. Furthermore, the plurality of circumferentially arranged blades define a plurality of voids and at least partially defining an interior cavity within the basket assembly, with each void being defined between an adjacent pair of the plurality of circumferentially arranged blades. Additionally, the agricultural implement includes a bladder positioned within the interior cavity, with the bladder configured to be inflated and deflated such that the bladder expands and contracts relative to the plurality of circumferentially arranged blades to force field materials present within the interior cavity outward through the plurality of voids.

Abstract: A cap bracket and spacer for connecting a ground engaging tool to a mounting bar of a cultivator is provided. The cap bracket can include a first member having a first side and a second side, and a second member having a first side and a second side. The second member can be joined at the second side to the second side of the first member with a peak formed where the second side of the first member is joined at the second side of the second member and a first extended portion can be provided on a first end of the cap bracket at the peak. The spacer can include a first connection flange, a second connection flange, and a spacer member extending upwards from the first connection flange and the second connection flange to define a contact surface.

Abstract: A weeding unit for treating an agricultural field includes a carrier, at least one working lever movably connected with the carrier, at least one actuator for moving the at least one working lever, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to distinguish crop from weed and to control the at least one actuator for treating the weed. The at least one working lever includes a weeding knife and at least one harrowing tine. Methods for treating an agricultural field are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatic weed control of gravel areas is shown. The apparatus includes a mobile robot, and a tool unit. The tool unit includes a mounting bracket, a tool frame sled, and a pair of foldable and/or flexible connectors spanning between the mounting bracket and the tool frame sled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bale pick-up device for picking up of at least one round bale from a round baler, comprising a coupling device with at least one coupling frame element to be fixedly arranged on a machine frame of the round baler and at least one drawbar element extending in a pick-up direction at least partially between the coupling frame element and a machine frame of the bale pick-up device and mounted in such a way on the coupling device that it is pivotably movable relative to the coupling frame element at least about a vertical axis perpendicular to a contact surface of the bale pick-up device at least in a first position of the coupling device, wherein a guide element mounted on the coupling device and pivotably movable relative to the drawbar element at least about the vertical axis and extending in the pick-up direction in such a way that the drawbar element is arranged at least partially between the transfer element and the contact surface in a side view.

Abstract: An automatic terrain adjustment system automatically adjusts the forward and rearward height of a tractor-towed agricultural implement, such as a defoliator, responsive to a sensed change in the depth of terrain over which the agricultural implement traverses. The forward height of the implement is adjusted independently of the rearward height of the implement using two distinct automatic depth controlling systems. Each automatic depth controlling system utilizes a linkage in conjunction with a sensing wheel and hydraulic valve to control either a rear actuator, which adjusts a height of a rear axle of the implement, or a forward actuator, which adjusts a height of the front of the implement.

Abstract: An agricultural apparatus may comprise a transversely extending main frame. The main frame may be configured to move upwards on a side when subjected to a lifting force on that side. A stabilizer apparatus may be inter-connected to the main frame and be transversely spaced outwards. and may be operable to provide support against downward acting forces. A pneumatic system may comprise at least one frame gas suspension bag and at least one stabilizer gas bag may be located proximate the stabilizer apparatus and may be in pneumatic communication with the at least one frame gas suspension bag. When the at least one gas suspension bag is filled with a pressurized gas, and the stabilizer apparatus is subjected to an upwardly directed force, the at least one stabilizer gas bag may be compressed increasing a pressure of the pressurized gas within the at least one stabilizer gas bag.

Abstract: A cultivator is provided having a tool frame, a mounting bar provided below the tool frame, and a plurality of ground engaging tools connected to and extending below the mounting bar. The mounting bar can be connected to the tool frame by a plurality of mounting brackets and at least one adjustment mounting bracket. The mounting brackets allowing the mounting bar to be moved laterally relative to the tool frame and the at least one adjustment mounting bar allowing for the lateral adjustment of the mounting bar and ground engaging tools relative to the tool frame.

Abstract: A definition of a boundary corresponding to a geographic area in which an autonomous off-road vehicle (AOV) operates is accessed. The boundary definition includes a classification of each of a plurality of portions of the boundary as being of one or more boundary types, each boundary type associated with one or more vehicle behavior limitations. The AOV navigates to a target portion of the boundary corresponding to the geographic area. The target portion of the boundary is classified as being one or more target boundary types. In response to being within a threshold distance of the target portion of the boundary, the AOV modifies a behavior of the AOV based on the one or more vehicle behavior limitations associated with the one or more target boundary types.

Abstract: The invention discloses a path finding method and system for a weeding robot. The path finding method comprises: performing path finding by a weeding robot, wherein comprises: mounting magnetic tacks on a boundary of a weeding area and around obstacles; determining, in a two-dimensional array map, an initial position of the weeding robot; starting to find a path; when it is determined, by logic, that no moving direction is available at a point where the weeding robot arrives, searching backward for an available operating position according to points that the weeding robot has passed; when an operating point is found, allowing the weeding robot to move with a current position of the weeding robot as an initial position and the operating point as an end point; when the moving robot reaches the operating point, perform path finding; and when no operating point is found, ending the path finding process.

Abstract: A precision steering computer installed on a tractor uses waypoints generated by a hand-held smart-device to steer a tractor. The smart-device is the operators primary interface and is a component of the entire precision agriculture guidance system. The batched, time ordered waypoints represent a list of coordinates for steering the tractor. As the tractor is automatically steered in the field, the waypoints are consumed and discarded by the real-time steering computer in the order they are received from the non-real-time smart device. A planned path is generated by the tractor operator on the smart device and the tractors progress and status are displayed on the same smart-device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting crop diseases in a crop field using machine learning are disclosed. The method includes receiving one or more ambient weather parameters related to environmental conditions around the crop field from an environmental sensor; determining a disease risk indicator associated with the disease and the crop field based on the one or more ambient weather parameters, using a disease risk machine learning module trained on historical weather data from a weather database; receiving a pathogen incidence indicator related to the presence of a pathogen around the crop field from a pathogen sensor, wherein the pathogen is associated with the disease; and generating a disease score based on the disease risk indicator and the pathogen incidence indicator, where the disease score represents the severity of the disease around the crop field.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for determining optimized tillage of a soil area are provided. Operations include transmitting, using at least one sensor, a data set regarding a physical, chemical and/or biological aspect of the soil area. Operations include receiving, using at least one computing device, the data set regarding the physical, chemical and/or biological aspect of the soil area. The at least one computing device removes a set of redundant data and the at least one computing device enhances a set of data that is not the set of redundant data. Operations include generating a visualization of the set of data that is not redundant data. The data that is not redundant data provides a data set reflecting a soil compaction measurement within the soil area and the soil area is not deeper than 36 inches from a surface of the soil area.

Abstract: A system for a row unit of a planting implement includes a frame. A closing system is operably coupled with the frame. The closing system includes a closing arm operably coupled to the frame on a first portion of the closing arm, a closing disc operably coupled with a second portion of the closing arm, and an adjustment assembly operably coupled with the closing arm, the adjustment assembly configured to alter one or more operating parameters of the closing system. The system further includes a positioning system and a computing system communicatively coupled to the closing system and the positioning system. The computing system is configured to determine a location of the closing system based on data received from the positioning system, and alter the one or more operating parameters of the closing system from a first operating parameter to a second operating parameter based on the location of the closing system.

Abstract: A press wheel for use on cultivation equipment. The press wheel comprises a base plate configured to be mounted to an axle; a resilient coil member mounted to the base plate and configured to wind about the base plate to define an outer periphery of the press wheel; and at least one brace member mounted to the base plate to span at least partially across the press wheel. The at least one brace member comprises opposing ends configured to be located below the resilient coil member to prevent excessive deflection of the resilient coil member as the press wheel is in use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to agriculture. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure include devices and systems for seed capture, transport and distribution for planting fields. Seed capture devices for a seed meter may include a seed a movable element configured to capture seeds from a seed disk of a seed meter and a power transmission element operably coupled to the movable element to drive the movable element when the seed meter is in operation and operably coupled to a mechanical contact element of the seed disk of the seed meter to drive the power transmission element when the seed meter is in operation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to agriculture. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure include devices and systems for seed capture, transport and distribution for planting fields. Seed capture devices for a seed meter may include a seed a movable element configured to capture seeds from a seed disk of a seed meter and a power transmission element operably coupled to the movable element to drive the movable element when the seed meter is in operation and operably coupled to a mechanical contact element of the seed disk of the seed meter to drive the power transmission element when the seed meter is in operation.

Abstract: A seed delivery shield, comprising a shield body comprising at least one roll pin opening configured for mounting the shield body to a row unit shank via a roll pin and at least one debris relief opening, a retention apparatus configured to attach the shield body to a row unit, and a spring plate shaped to be at least partially engaged with a rear portion of the shield body and extending rearward toward a seed delivery tube. The spring plate configured to protect the row unit and seed tube from damage during and prior to planting operations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a planter for planting seedlings, such as potatoes or other tuberous or bulbous plants, and related methods for controlling and converting such a planter. The planter can include: a bunker for keeping seedlings to be planted; a planting element for planting these seedlings; a feed device for feeding the seedlings from the bunker to the planting element; a feed opening allowing a quantity of seedlings to pass from the bunker towards the planting element; a feed sensor for recording a feed parameter of the feed of seedlings; and an evaluation device, adjusted for generating a feed opening adjusting signal based on a data set of the feed parameter, for adjusting the feed opening.

Abstract: An air cart having a modular metering system. The modular metering system includes a plurality of meter modules disposed laterally adjacent to one another in a metering bank. Each of the meter modules is independently removable from the metering bank. Each meter module includes a metering mechanism rotatable about a longitudinal axis disposed generally parallel with a forward direction of travel of the air cart. The metering mechanism is in communication with a supply of product held within a tank. As the metering mechanisms rotates about its longitudinal axis, the product is metered by the metering mechanism into an air tube associated with each of the plurality of meter modules. An air stream provided by at least one fan carries the metered product through the air tubes.

Abstract: A weed removal tool for removing dandelions and other weeds without creating hazardous divots in the ground, without spreading seeds, and without the use of chemicals includes a handle that is elongated along a longitudinal axis and a tool head coupled to and extending away from the handle in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The tool head has a blade section extending from a back end to a front edge and a pair of lateral edges extending from the back end to the front edge. The lateral edges are coplanar with each other. The blade section has a notch in the front edge.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a steering mechanism of a riding lawn mower, which comprise: a steering shaft, one end of which is connected with a steering wheel, and the other end of which is rotatably connected with a frame, wherein a steering gear is coaxially provided; a steering plate, which is rotatably connected to the frame and is provided with an arc-shaped tooth part engaged with the steering gear, wherein the center of a circle of the arc-shaped tooth part is located at the rotating center of the steering plate; a first steering knuckle and a second steering knuckle, which are rotatably connected to the frame and rotate synchronously with respect to the frame through a linkage structure; a steering knuckle arm, which is connected with the first steering knuckle and rotates synchronously with respect to the frame; and a connecting rod, one end of which is hinged with one end of the steering plate far away from the arc-shaped tooth part, and the other end of which is hinged with the rotating dista

Abstract: A power tool may have features for varying height or speed. The power tool may include a base chassis, one or more wheels mounted to the base chassis, and a handle frame attached to the base chassis. A slider assembly or support rail may further be included with the power tool to, for instance, aid in varying speed or height.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for a combine harvester including a vibrating floor conveyor for conveying crops. The vibrating floor conveyor is moved into a vibrating movement and is supported at the conveyors downstream end by hangers on a cleaning shoe. At least one sieve is arranged in the cleaning shoe that can be moved into a vibrating movement, and which can be exposed to an air flow by a blower. A rotatable transverse auger conveyor is arranged downstream of the vibrating floor conveyor and upstream of the sieve for lateral conveying of the crop and includes a shaft and conveying coils attached to the shaft, wherein the hangers are supported on the shaft of the transverse screw conveyor.

Abstract: On a straight advancing route in which a straight advancing vehicle speed is preset following a turning route in which a turning vehicle speed is preset, a traveling processor causes a combine to travel at a straight advancing vehicle speed if the distance of the straight advancing route is not less than a predetermined distance, and causes a combine to travel at a turning vehicle speed if the distance of the straight advancing route is less than the predetermined distance.

Abstract: A faceplate sub-assembly for an agricultural vehicle includes a faceplate and at least one biasing element. The faceplate is configured to be connected between (i) a feederhouse defining an inlet opening through which crop material is delivered for processing by the agricultural vehicle, and (ii) a header of the agricultural vehicle. The faceplate is configured to be pivotably mounted to the feederhouse such that the faceplate is configured for lateral tilting relative to the feederhouse. The at least one biasing element has one end connected to the faceplate and another end that is configured to be connected to the feederhouse for reducing a friction force at the interface between the faceplate and the feederhouse to accommodate lateral tilting of the faceplate.

Abstract: A mobile harvesting system is towable longitudinally by a vehicle along a field. The mobile harvesting system includes a trailer frame having wheels and a tongue configured for coupling to the vehicle. A harvesting frame is elongated and pivotally mounted to the trailer frame for pivoting between a longitudinal orientation and a transversal orientation. The harvesting frame has a plurality of sleigh attachments distributed along its length. A plurality of harvester sleighs are each coupled to a corresponding one of the sleigh attachments at a corresponding transversal position relative to the trailer frame. Each harvester sleigh has a first runner transversally spaced apart from a second runner, the first runner and the second runner both being longitudinally oriented and structurally interconnected by a sleigh frame.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a braking operation performed by one or more controllable components of an agricultural baler on a wrapping material incorporating a plurality of electronic identifiers is disclosed. The control system ensures that a desired braking force for a given wrapping material is applied to the wrapping material during each phase of the binding cycle.

Abstract: An auxiliary pressure source is provided in the baler hydraulic system of a round baler. During a round bale formation operation and/or during a bale wrapping or tying operation hydraulic pressure provided to the tensioning cylinders of the baler may be periodically boosted above that normally permitted by the high pressure relief valve of the baler hydraulic system.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for accumulating harvested crop that includes an accumulator for a harvester vehicle having a plurality of meter rollers aligned along a first axis and a plurality of beater rollers aligned along a second axis. The first axis is different than the second axis, and one roller of the plurality of beater rollers is aligned along the first axis. The one roller of the plurality of beater rollers aligned along the first axis is coupled with the plurality of beater rollers and not coupled to the plurality of meter rollers.

Abstract: A framework for modeling performance of bin systems in precision agriculture settings, and grain stored in containers, collects information on auxiliary devices, the grain, and the container using both wireless sensors built into devices and transient sensors that are embedded within and move with the grain. Machine learning-based models are developed and applied within this framework for performing management functions such as monitoring for failure or malfunction, and controlling and adjusting bin systems in response to sensed conditions. Information collected and processed within this framework is stored and tokenized in a secure ledger for tracking, transactions, verification, and authentication of crop value and carbon emission-related data.

Abstract: This inventive method comprises regeneration of a hybrid plant via grafting between cross-incompatible species. By grafting and regenerating hybrid from the graft junction in selection media, the graft junction will regenerate hybrid plants with selection for the presence of both species.

Abstract: A pair of electric scissors and a control system thereof are provided, which relate to the technical field of garden equipment. The electric scissors include a shell, a fixed blade, a movable blade, a drive mechanism, and an actuator; the fixed blade is arranged on the shell; the movable blade is rotatably connected to the fixed blade; the drive mechanism is arranged on the shell; the drive mechanism is connected to the movable blade; the drive mechanism is configured to cause the movable blade to rotate relative to the fixed blade; the movable blade and the fixed blade are connected to the drive mechanism in a plugging fit manner, so as to achieve detachable connection between the movable blade and the fixed blade; the actuator is connected to the drive mechanism. The present disclosure has an effect of replacing the fixed blade and the movable blade more easily.

Abstract: Power tools are provided. A power tool, such as a hedge trimmer, can include a housing; a blade assembly extending from the housing, wherein the blade assembly defines a blade assembly plane; a level configured to detect an orientation of the blade assembly plane compared to a reference plane; and an indicator configured to generate feedback to a user about the orientation of the blade assembly plane compared to the reference plane.

Abstract: Crankshafts for handheld power tools are provided. A crankshaft includes an input section configured to be coupled to a motive device and an output section comprising first and second engagement members. The first and second engagement members are configured to drive a first and second cutting implement, wherein the first and second engaging members are spaced apart from each other in a direction along a rotational axis of the crankshaft and in a direction transverse to the rotational axis of the crankshaft, and wherein the first and second cutting implements are each coupled to the crankshaft by translating relative to the crankshaft in a direction along the rotational axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plant factory lighting system that includes at least: LED groups; a first switch that receives a first operation signal; a second switch unit that has a lever and a toggle switch formed such that that the lever is set one of a plurality of setting positions or a neutral position by operation of a worker and a signal generator generating a second operation signal such that the LED groups are operated in different operation patterns in accordance with the position of the lever; and a control module that controls operation of the LED groups to correspond to the first operation signal when the lever of the toggle switch is set at the neutral position, and controls operation of the LED groups to correspond to the second operation signal when the lever of the toggle switch is set at the setting positions.

Abstract: A plant carrier includes an irrigation chamber, an inlet, and a drain which has a drain path arrangement. The drain path arrangement has a first drain path with a first flow direction and a second drain path with at least one outlet into the first drainage path and, in a region of the at least one outlet, a second flow direction of the second drain path has a directional component opposing first flow direction.

Abstract: The invention consists of a reel which is attached to a fixation support in order to fasten a corresponding staking wire for plants. The cord to be fixed by its loose end to the plant to be hung is wound on the reel, in order for the reel to be attached and moved both axially and in rotation on a pin provided at the base of the support. The base of the support includes a pair of perpendicular arms that determine the locking mechanism for the reel, the base of which includes two diametrical and perpendicular recesses or grooves that can be fitted and unfitted on the arms of the base of the support itself. The reel will therefore always be in the locked position, which can be released by pressing the reel upwards.

Abstract: An arrangement of photovoltaic panels is configured for installation in a greenhouse having support beams. The arrangement includes frames. Each frame comprises at least one photovoltaic panel mounted on a rod. At least one motor is mechanically connected to rotate one or more rods, for bringing each photovoltaic panel to different fixed angular positions. Fittings are arranged at a perimeter of the arrangement. Each fitting is sized and shaped to attach to at least one of the support beams, such that the arrangement is supportable exclusively by the support beams. A system includes at least one such arrangement, a controller, and a plurality of sensors. The controller is programmed to select an optimal fixed angular position for each photovoltaic panel for promoting plant growth, based on environmental and plant conditions and the sensor outputs, and to instruct each motor to rotate each rod to the selected angular position.

Abstract: A multi-purpose device for the running installation of vineyard accessories, in particular stakes/markers, comprising a frame mounted on wheels and intended to be coupled to traction means, following a direction of travel F, wherein it comprises driving-in means with a twin hammer, one for the stakes and one for the markers.

Abstract: The present technology relates to coated growth medium blocks for growing of sugarcane plants that include a casing or wrapper and a cavity for receiving the growth medium and for receiving a plant, planting unit or plant part embedded within the growth medium. The casing forms an envelope around each block which includes an individual planting unit embedded within an appropriate growth medium.

Abstract: A sustainable residential yard flood irrigation valve safety system includes a lower bracket configured to couple to a water flood irrigation feed pipe, a mounting post extends from the lower bracket, a driver support arm pivotally attaches to the mounting post and supports a driver motor. The driver motor rotatably drives an arm through a universal joint pivotally attached to the driver motor and includes a slot configured to receive a manual twist handle of the water flood irrigation feed pipe's flood irrigation valve. An electronic controller associated with the driver motor regulates start and stop times for opening and closing the flood irrigation valve. A camera captures an image as evidence that the valve is open or closed and a water alarm notifies the electronic controller if either the valve does not close or the water level is too high. The electronic controller and drive motor are powered through solar power.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems for use in controlling irrigation, comprising: an irrigation controller configured to couple with one or more valves at a site and to control activation and deactivation of the one or more valves in accordance with an irrigation schedule stored in the irrigation controller; a wireless adapter directly communicationally coupled through a direct wired connection with the irrigation controller; and a network adapter wirelessly coupled over a point-to-point wireless communication path with the wireless adapter, wherein the network adapter is configured to further couple through a direct wired connection with a local router configured to provide communication over a distributed network to a remote server; wherein the wireless adapter is configured to poll the irrigation controller to acquire and locally store status information; and the wireless adapter is configured to communicate, over the point-to-point wireless channel, the status information to the server.

Abstract: Techniques for robot-assisted deep water culture hydroponics are disclosed, including: receiving status data from multiple apparatuses associated with hydroponic cultivation, applying the status data to a machine learning model to determine one or more hydroponic cultivation parameters, and transmitting, to one or more of the apparatuses, one or more instructions to modify a hydroponic cultivation process according to the one or more hydroponic cultivation parameters.

Abstract: An apparatus for growing plants includes a plant mat carrier having a plant mat support surface and a tray in which the plant mat carrier is arranged. The plant mat carrier is buoyant.

Abstract: A siphon pipe applied to a container unit for hydroponics comprising a pipe which is an integrated molded U-shaped body, the pipe having a U-section and two straight sections, the U-section having a continuously varying cross-sectional profile with a long axial length which gradually increases from one end toward the top, and then gradually decreases from the top toward the other end, thereby forming a continuously varying cross-sectional profile of the U-section. When the water level in the container unit rises to the U-section of the siphon pipe, the water level in the siphon pipe rises rapidly and flows to the outlet of the siphon pipe, and at the same time the air inside the pipe is brought out, to achieve a high-efficiency siphoning effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for inducing a lateral branch development of Eucheuma denticulatum, and relates to the technical field of marine organisms. In the present invention, the E. denticulatum is subjected to aeration culture at a light-photon flux of 200 ?mol·m?2·s?1 to 300 ?mol·m?2·s?1. During induction with a high light intensity, new lateral branches continue to grow; after the high-light treatment is completed, the E. denticulatum is placed in its original breeding environment. The dedifferentiation of branch cells into meristems is induced by the high light intensity in E. denticulatum, and then the meristems are developed into lateral branches. An increase of the lateral branches can increase a yield of E. denticulatum, and the high-light treatment can significantly increase a dry matter content of the E. denticulatum to raise an income.

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to Cannabis plants having increased cannabichromenic acid (CBCA) and/or cannabichromene (CBC) content as well as to nucleic acids related to same and methods of producing same.

Abstract: The present application relates to methods for wheat with increased dietary fiber. Methods of increasing dietary fiber by providing mutations in Wheat Prolamin-box Binding Factor are disclosed.