Abstract: Disclosed herein is a frame apparatus for an agricultural work vehicle. The frame apparatus includes: an engine frame configured to support the engine of an agricultural work vehicle; a front frame connected to each of a front work machine and the engine frame to support the front work machine mounted in front of the agricultural work vehicle; a center case spaced apart from the front frame based on a first axis direction, and disposed behind the engine frame; a rear axle case coupled to the rear of the center case; side frames each coupled to each of the front frame and the rear axle case on both sides of the agricultural work vehicle; and a crossbar coupled to the side frames while connecting the side frames on both sides based on a second axis direction perpendicular to the first axis direction.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a plurality of ground-engaging tools configured to modify a surface configuration of an agricultural field and a hydraulically-controlled subsystem configured to modify an operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools. The agricultural implement also includes a sensor coupled to the hydraulically-controlled subsystem configured to generate sensor signals indicative of a current operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools. The agricultural implement also includes an implement control system configured to receive the sensor signals from the sensor to determine the current operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools, and, upon determining the current operating angle is to be changed to a new operating angle, generate control signals for the hydraulically-controlled subsystem to modify the operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools from the current operating angle to the new operating angle.

Abstract: A row detection system includes a camera mounted to an agricultural machine to image a ground surface that is traveled by the agricultural machine to acquire time-series images including at least a portion of the ground surface, and a processor configured or programmed to perform image processing for the time-series images and to select, from the time-series images, a search region in which to detect at least one of crop rows and ridges, the search region having a size and shape including at least a portion of one or more wheels of the agricultural machine.

Abstract: A system is provided for controlling a grain cart relative to a grain truck. The grain truck includes a side edge extending between a front end and a rear end. The system comprises a ranging device and a controller. The ranging device is configured to determine a position and orientation of the side edge relative to the grain cart. The controller is configured to determine a path line parallel to the side edge, wherein the path line is a predetermined distance from the side edge, identify a goal point based on the path line, where the goal point a second predetermined distance from the front or rear end of the side edge, and plan a path for the grain cart to the goal point.

Abstract: A control arrangement, method, and computer program for obtaining, from a real-time location system, positions of individual animals and of individual mobile agricultural devices located in a livestock area, and automatically controlling one or more of the mobile agricultural devices based on the obtained positions of the mobile agricultural devices and the individual animals so that the mobile agricultural devices are operated optimally and safely of the animals.

Abstract: An autonomous agricultural robot, referred to as robot, including: a straddle chassis defining an aisle through which a row of crops can pass, propulsion means for moving the robot in a direction of forward travel, a control unit for controlling the robot and an obstacle-characterization device. This device including: obstacle detection means which are configured to detect an obstacle lying in the path of the autonomous agricultural robot, a processing unit configured so that when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle-detection means, the unit logs the data collected by the obstacle-detection means, and/or processes the data collected by the obstacle-detection means and determines at least one characteristic of the detected obstacle.

Abstract: Work machines, control systems for work machines, and methods of operating work machines are disclosed herein. A work machine includes a frame structure, a work implement, and a control system. The work implement is coupled to the frame structure and includes at least one ground engagement tool that is configured for movement in response to interaction with an underlying surface in use of the use work machine. The control system is coupled to the frame structure and includes a sensor mounted to the at least one ground engagement tool and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor.

Abstract: A singulating device (140) for singulating granular material comprises a base part (1401), a singulating part (1407) which is rotatable relative to the base part and which has a plurality of through-holes (14073) for receiving individual granules from said granular material with the ad of a pressure difference between opposite sides of the singulating part (1407), a closure part (1408) which is rotatable relative to the base part and which is attachable to the singulating part (1407), in order to form a closable space, such that the closure part (1408) is rotatable together with the singulating part (1407), and a motor (1409) for driving the closure part (1408) and the singulating part (1407). The singulating part (1407) is idly rotatably supported on the base part (1401). A drive shaft (14092) driven by the motor (1409) can be coupled to a driver arrangement (1408, 1413), in order to cause the driver arrangement to rotate.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering seed to a planting surface, having: a seed meter having a housing with a guide pocket; a seed conveyor disposed to receive the seed from the seed meter at an upper end of the seed conveyor, the seed conveyor having a belt which conveys the seed from the upper end to a lower end of the seed conveyor, and wherein the conveyed seed is released from the seed conveyor with a rearward velocity relative to a forward direction of travel of the seed conveyor; a conveyor motor disposed to drive the seed conveyor, wherein the conveyor motor has a housing having a guide boss; wherein the guide boss engages with the guide pocket.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for determining state data for agricultural parameters during agricultural applications and providing spatial state maps. In one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises obtaining as applied data of an agricultural implement as the agricultural implement passes through a field for an agricultural application. The computer implement method also includes processing the as applied data to calculate data for a parameter of the agricultural application and determining state data (e.g., quality indicator state) for each row unit based on the data for the parameter and at least one of default configuration settings or user configuration settings for the quality indicator state.

Abstract: A spraying system for an agricultural sprayer includes a plurality of nozzle assemblies configured for positioning along a sprayer boom. Each of the plurality of nozzle assemblies is in communication at least one boom tubes. A nozzle controller is in communication with the plurality of nozzle assemblies, and the nozzle controller is configured to control one or more of the nozzle assemblies of the plurality to provide a targeted application of agricultural product.

Abstract: A motorized lute is disclosed, the motorized lute includes a first plate having a first plurality of teeth and a second plate having a second plurality of teeth. The second plate is slidably coupled to the first plate. A motor assembly is configured to engage the second plate provide a lateral force to the second plate and cause horizontal oscillation of said second plate. Wheels are disposed on each side of the first and second plate. A lute pole is coupled to the first plate and includes a primary handle and actuator for controlling speed and power of the motor.

Abstract: A soil manipulating device for digging and raking soil includes a base plate, which defines a first plane and which has a first edge that is attached to a first end of a shaft. A set of tines is attached to and extends from a second edge of the base plate. Each tine defines an associated second plane and has opposed edges, which are serrated. At least one of the tines has an associated second plane which intersects the first plane. The shaft can be grasped in one or both hands of a user, positioning the user to insert the tines into soil to manipulate the soil by using the tines to cut into the soil. Various embodiments of soil manipulators can be used to perform a variety of digging and raking tasks while in a substantially upright posture and in a lowered posture, such as while sitting or knelling.

Abstract: A mower slope sensing system on a grass mowing machine. An elevation sensor may capture terrain elevation values for each of a plurality of different locations according to a latitude and a longitude of each of the locations on a field. An electronic controller may store the terrain elevation values, latitudes and longitudes, and adjust a mowing blade speed depending on changes in the terrain elevation values from a current location to a next expected location.

Abstract: A universal remote control conversion kit including components such as a remote control, battery or batteries, electronic control unit, wheels or drive system, and caster wheel assembly. The kit may be universally adaptable to various traditional push or self-propelled lawn mowers in order to convert said mowers, or utility carts, into remote-controlled units without permanently modifying the mower or cart.

Abstract: A riding mowing device includes a seat used for a user to sit on and including a seat cushion and a backrest; a frame for supporting the seat; a cutting assembly including a cutting deck and a mowing element for mowing grass, where the mowing element is at least partially accommodated in the cutting deck, and the cutting assembly is mounted to the frame; a traveling assembly for driving the riding mowing device to travel; a control circuit board for controlling at least the cutting assembly and the traveling assembly; and a power supply assembly for supplying power to at least the cutting assembly and the traveling assembly. At least part of the control circuit board is disposed between the seat and the power supply assembly.

Abstract: A portable tool having an upright starting orientation in which the portable tool has a top and bottom, a front and rear, and laterally spaced sides. The portable tool has an elongate frame and is configured to be held with the user engaging: a) a first back region of the portable tool with one of the user's hands; and b) a second region of the portable tool forward of the first back region with the user's other hand to thereby allow the user to elevate and reposition the portable tool. A drive operates a working unit on the frame. The first back region and second region are spaced along a front-to-rear first line. A gripping assembly at the second region of the portable tool has an elongate gripping length extending in a second line. A first vertical plane parallel to the first line is non-orthogonal to a second vertical plane parallel to the second line. The elongate gripping length can be moved selectively forwardly and rearwardly relative to the frame.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automating the collection of product harvested from a site, such as grain from a field, and filling truck trailer for transport off site. These techniques can help operations that want to improve efficiency, while reducing field compaction and other issues related to weather or environmental conditions. A predetermined level of product can be identified for the target truck trailer, and an optimized fill method can be determined for filling the truck trailer efficiently using one or more mobile transport containers moving product from the field. A sensor array can detect an amount of the product disposed in the mobile transport container during transfer, and used to fill the mobile transport container to a predetermined level based at least on the optimized fill method. The mobile transport container is then used to fill the target truck-trailer container to its predetermined level.

Abstract: A row unit of a corn header includes a first deck plate, a second deck plate, and a gap between the first and second deck plates. A position of one or both of the deck plates may be adjusted by a linkage assembly including at least one arm pivotably coupled, at a first end, to one or both of the deck plates and, at a second end, to an actuator. The actuator may be controlled by a controller to move one or both of the deck plates based on signals received from an ear size sensor such as a camera that measures various parameters of corn and also based on a kernel depth of the type of corn to be harvested.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for using artificial intelligence to monitor harvest losses of combine harvesters. Images can be periodically captured from a ground-facing camera mounted to a combine harvester. An amount of gleanings can be counted in the image. An estimated amount of harvest loss is then calculated based at least in part on the amount of gleanings. The estimated amount of the harvest loss can then be displayed to a user or can be used as the basis for automatically adjusting the operation of the combine harvester.

Abstract: A grain loss sensing system for a combine harvester. The grain loss sensing system employs at least one emitter and receiver on the combine harvester and uses what is received by the receiver to calculate grain loss. The system can be configured to use, for example, microwave, ultraviolet, x-ray and/or photographic technology. The results are used to differentiate between grain and MOG. The results are relayed to the operator so that the operator can make adjustments and/or the combine harvester host controller receives this information and responds by making adjustments automatically.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automating the collection aggregation, and processing of data relating to harvesting or dispersion of an agricultural product. During harvesting and planting operations, data related to the product harvested or planted can be collected, aggregated, and used to improve the operation, and to help identification of the product at point of sale or point of dispersion. Further, certain operations can be automated during the harvesting or planting, such as automatic deployment of a field cart to offload/load product from/to the agricultural vehicle in the field. Additionally, load data can be automatically collected, aggregated, and identified, to follow the product through all stages.

Abstract: A harvesting implement includes a frame, a plurality of row dividers supported on the frame, and a light-emitting device positioned on a respective row divider of the plurality of row dividers. Furthermore, the harvesting implement includes a computing system configured to receive an input indicative of an operating parameter of the agricultural harvester and control an operation of the light-emitting device based on the operating parameter.

Abstract: A maize header comprising multiple mowing and infeed units (units 10), the first lateral mowing and infeed units (units 10b) are laterally next to central mowing and infeed units (units 10a), second lateral mowing and infeed units (units 10c) are laterally next to the first units (10b), and units (10d) are laterally next to the second units (10c), wherein, to transfer the maize header (2) between the working and a transport position, the units (10) are pivotable relative to one another about horizontal pivot axes (16) so that each of the units (10b) is pivotable about a first pivot axis (16a), each of the units (10c) is pivotable about a second pivot axis (16b), and each of the units (10d) is pivotable about a third pivot axis (16c), wherein a pivot angle (?1) about the axes (16a) is 164°±4°, a pivot angle (?2) about the (16b) is 180°±4°, and a pivot angle (?3) about the axes (16c) is 184°±4°.

Abstract: A maize header (2) comprising multiple mowing and infeed units (10) and comprising feeding drums (12) and turning drums (14, 15) arranged behind the mowing and infeed units (10), in the working position a feeding drum (12) is behind the two central mowing and infeed units (10a) and a first turning drum (14) is behind a transfer region between the central mowing and infeed units (10a) and a first lateral mowing and infeed unit (10b) that is laterally next to it, and to transfer the maize header (2) between the two positions, the mowing and infeed units (10) pivot relative to one another about axes (16) so the first lateral mowing and infeed units (10b) and one of the first turning drums (14) is pivotable relative to the adjoining central mowing and infeed unit (10a), so that, in the transport position, a frustoconical envelope (14a) of the respective first turning drum (14) is completely inside a permissible transport width of the maize header (2).

Abstract: Provided is an article acquisition system including: an imaging unit configured to image an article; an arm capable of acquiring the article; a control unit configured to determine a shape of the article from image data captured by the imaging unit; and a display unit capable of selecting whether or not to acquire the article. In a case where determination is made to acquire the article imaged by the imaging unit, the control unit displays an arrangement position of the article on the display unit, and displays a screen to which an acquisition position of the article is input, and in a case where the acquisition position is input, the control unit moves the arm toward the arrangement position, and moves the arm in conformity to the acquisition position to acquire the article.

Abstract: A harvesting attachment for whole plant harvesting includes a pick-up for picking up plants from a field, a first transverse conveyor belt and a second transverse conveyor belt for conveying the plants picked up transversely in a direction toward of a longitudinal center plane of the harvesting attachment, and two longitudinal conveyor belts which are arranged side-by-side and adjacent to the longitudinal center plane of the harvesting attachment and are set up to convey the plants entering from the transverse conveyor belts rearward to a rear discharge point of the harvesting attachment. The two longitudinal conveyor belts are inclined vertically upward in a direction toward the center plane at least over part of their length along the center plane.

Abstract: A cryogenic processing system includes a cryogenic fluid source, and an auger, which includes an auger vessel containing at least one screw assembly. The screw assembly includes a flighting and a hollow shaft radially inward of the flighting. The shaft is in fluid communication with the cryogenic fluid source and includes one or more nozzles for dispensing cryogenic fluid within the auger vessel.

Abstract: A vehicle includes front wheels, rear wheels, and a battery holder which is capable of storing and holding detachable batteries. At least a part of the battery holder is provided above the front wheels. Opening portions, which are used to attach and detach the detachable batteries to and from the battery holder, are provided to an upper portion of the battery holder. The battery holder is arranged inclined with respect to the vertical direction so that at least a part of the opening portions is positioned forward with respect to a lower portion of the battery holder.

Abstract: A system is provided for controlling a grain cart relative to a grain truck. The grain cart includes a grain tank and an unload auger configured to transfer crop material out of the grain tank. The grain truck includes a truck box extending from a first end to a second end. The truck box includes a top edge extending around the top of the truck box. The system comprises a ranging device and a controller. The ranging device is configured to identify a distance to the top edge of the truck box and identify a distance to an area in the truck box. The controller is configured to determine a position of the grain cart relative to the grain truck, and determine whether the grain cart is positioned near the first end of the truck box.

Abstract: A vision system for a harvester includes a first camera positioned on a first side of a crop transfer arm of the harvester and a second camera positioned on a second side of the crop transfer arm of the harvester, the second side being opposite the first side. A center of the first field of view and a center of the second field of view are angled away from one another by an angle of at least ten degrees. A first portion of the first field of view overlaps at least a portion of the second field of view and a second portion of the first field of view does not overlap the second field of view, and a first portion of the second field of view overlaps at least a portion of the first field of view and a second portion of the second field of view does not overlap the first field of view.

Abstract: A harvester includes a crop processor, a crop transfer arm and a vision system with a first camera with a field of view of at least one hundred and forty degrees and a second camera with a field of view of at least one hundred and forty degrees. A control system is configured to combine image data from the first camera and the second camera to form a single two-dimensional image, use the single two-dimensional image to identify the receiving vehicle, combine image data from the first camera and the second camera to form a stereo image, and use the stereo image to determine a location of the receiving vehicle relative to the harvester.

Abstract: A harvester includes a crop processor for reducing crop material to processed crop, a crop transfer arm for transferring processed crop material to a receiving vehicle, and a vision system including a first camera having a first field of view and a second camera having a second field of view, wherein the first camera is separated from the second camera along two axes. A control system is configured to use image data from the first camera and image data from the second camera to detect the presence of a receiving vehicle and to determine a distance between the harvester and the receiving vehicle, and generate control signals for automatically aligning the crop transfer arm with the receiving vehicle.

Abstract: An agricultural wagon having a plurality of load sensors between a tow bar and a chassis. The load sensors are configured to sense the load of the wagon. The load sensors may sense the load of the wagon when it is supported on a tow coupling or on a stand. The agricultural wagon also has a collapsible cross conveyor, a lift-out tail gate and plastic hungry boards. The direction in which the cross conveyor feeds out material can be automatically selected based on the position or movement of the cross conveyor.

Abstract: A round baler includes a bale size sensor operable to detect a radial size of a bale during formation thereof, a bale weight sensor operable to detect a weight of a completed bale, and a location sensor operable to determine a respective field origin location of the crop material gathered for each respective one of a plurality of radial layers of the bale. A controller calculates a density of a completed bale with data from the bale weight sensor and the bale size sensor. The controller determines a volume of a respective one of the radial layers during formation of a current bale, subsequent to the completed bale, with data from the bale size sensor. The controller may then estimate a density of the respective one of the radial layers based on the volume of the respective one of the radial layers, and the density of the previously completed bale.

Abstract: A device adapted for gathering and cutting vegetation includes a support, a vegetation cutter carried on the support and a vegetation gatherer carried on the support. The vegetation gatherer is adapted to (a) gather vegetation, such as a plurality of limbs, and (b) direct the gathered vegetation into the vegetation cutter for cutting.

Abstract: A garden cart assembly includes a plurality of legs that is oriented such that each of the legs defines a respective one of four corners of a rectangle. A plurality of rollers is each rotatably attached to a respective one of the legs thereby facilitating the plurality of legs to roll along a support surface. A roof is attached to the plurality of legs and the roof has a pair of pitched sections that defines a peak. A plurality of shelves is each attached to the plurality of legs thereby facilitating each of the shelves to support a potted plant. A plurality of light emitters is each attached to a respective one of the roof and the shelves. Each of the light emitters is oriented to emit light downwardly from the respective roof or shelf to direct light onto the potted plants.

Abstract: A trellis including a first frame to be removeably connected to one or more support posts, the first frame configured to have first plurality of support rods removeably connected thereto in a first orientation and a second plurality of support rods removeably connected thereto in a second orientation. The trellis may include a second frame to be removeably connected to the one or more support posts, the second frame configured to have a third plurality of support rods removeably connected thereto in a third orientation and a fourth plurality of support rods removeably connected thereto in a fourth orientation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a supporting bracket component of a support system for temporarily supporting a plant via a fixed a fixed structure of vertical poles which support at least one substantially horizontal support cord, the support system comprising: a substantially vertical alignment wire having a top end and a bottom end; a curve greater than 180° in the top end of the vertical alignment wire forming a hanging hook portion configured to be selectively supported by one of the support cords; at least one supporting bracket coupled to one of the substantially horizontal support cords and capturing the alignment wire and the plant; wherein the alignment wire maintains vertical orientation of the plant substantially above the point at which the plane protrudes from the ground.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for optimizing a greenhouse environment. The method comprises determining environmental targets for the greenhouse environment, and determining environmental actions based on the determined environmental targets. The determination of the environmental targets comprises receiving plant status data indicative of observable characteristics of plant(s), receiving long-term constraint(s) indicative of long-term predictions of a first set of external circumstances, and determining environmental targets, based on the plant status data and the long-term constraint(s).

Abstract: A plant growth lighting device having multi-function heat dissipation structure includes a heat dissipation base and a light source board. The heat dissipation base includes a substrate, two structure supporting fins disposed on the first surface of the substrate, two assistant fins, a plurality of heat dissipation fins and two fixation portions disposed on the second surface of the substrate. The installation space is formed between the two fixation portions and the substrate. The light source board is disposed in the installation space. The two assistant fins are disposed between the two structure supporting fins and the heat dissipation fins are disposed between the two assistant fins. The two structure supporting fins, the two assistant fins and the heat dissipation fins extend from one end of the substrate to the other end of the substrate.

Abstract: A method of providing light to plants. The method comprises providing a plurality of plants within a room, grouping each plant of the plurality of plants into one of a plurality of groups of plants based at least in part on a desired total light integral (“TLI”) for each of the plurality of plants and providing the corresponding desired TLI to each plant of the plurality of plants by sequentially providing light to each of the plurality of groups of plants during a time period. For each group of plants, each plant has a substantially similar photoperiod and a sum of the photosynthetic photon flux densities (“PPFDs”) of all plants in the group of plants is substantially similar.

Abstract: An agricultural container that is easily assembled and disassembled through the use of comparatively few panels and a locking system that enables the fasteners to be removed or released from outside of the agricultural container that is filled with agricultural materials.

Abstract: A low impact development plant box built on a road and/or residential area, comprising a plurality of segment boxes each having any one of curved, straight line, and slanted shapes in such a way as to provide a structure with a given shape when coupled to one another and an accommodation space formed therein to accommodate planting soil in which a plant is planted.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to a tree rooting enclosure apparatus including a body with a cylindrical body base and a pair of opposing tapered ends culminating into a pair of opposing end openings. The body may include a plurality of longitudinal channels extending the length of the cylindrical body base. The apparatus as a whole may be comprised of two removably engaged halves forming a water-resistant fit.

Abstract: A system for growing fungi, the system comprising a nutritive vehicle, a porous material, an administrable space, fungal tissue comprising fungal hyphae having a growth pattern, the fungal tissue connecting said nutritive vehicle to said porous material to said administrable space, wherein the fungal tissue within said space defines at least one successive fungal material layer; and a chemically or physically altered separated portion of fungal material, the separated portion separated from said fungal tissue.

Abstract: A handheld blower including a housing, an air duct defining a duct axis, the air duct including an air inlet and an air outlet opposite the air inlet, and a handle. The handle at least partially defining a battery receiving cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a battery pack therein, where the handle defines a grip axis, and where the grip axis is parallel to the duct axis.

Abstract: Some variations provide a biomedia composition comprising: from 50 wt % to 75 wt % total carbon, on a dry basis, according to ASTM D5373, wherein the total carbon is renewable according to ASTM D6866 (14C/12C isotopic ratio); from 20 wt % to 40 wt % oxygen, on a dry basis, according ASTM D5373; from 3 wt % to 10 wt % hydrogen, on a dry basis, according to ASTM D5373; and from 0.1 wt % to 2 wt % nitrogen, on a dry basis, according to ASTM D5373, wherein the biomedia composition is characterized by volatile-matter content from 50 wt % to 75 wt %, according to ASTM D3175; wherein the biomedia composition is characterized by ash content from 1 wt % to 25 wt %, according to ASTM D3174; and wherein the biomedia composition is characterized by moisture content from 0 to 75 wt %, according to ASTM D3173. Processes are also described to make and use the biomedia compositions.

Abstract: A grow tray including a perimeter wall and a base. The base includes an irrigation opening extending through the base for allowing fluid to enter and leave the grow tray. The base is couplable to a conduit to allow fluid communication between the conduit and the base via the irrigation opening.

Abstract: A farming system suitable for hydroponic farming. The farming system has a support structure with a tray-receiving location for receiving a grow tray, and an irrigation system for supplying fluid to and draining fluid from the tray-receiving location. The irrigation system has a tray conduit couplable to the bottom of a grow tray when located in the tray-receiving location to allow fluid communication between the tray conduit and the grow tray via an irrigation opening extending through the base of the grow tray. The irrigation system is configured and arranged to both supply fluid to and drain fluid from the grow tray via the tray conduit.