Abstract: A double-shoot disc-opener row unit for use with agricultural implements includes two discs that form two separate trenches in a planting surface of a field. The mechanical connection between the two discs provides an adjustable longitudinal separation between the discs to prevent an overlap between the discs from a point view perpendicular to the direction of travel of the row unit. The longitudinal separation may reduce the interference of the flow of soil from one disc from interfering with the formations of trenches by the other disc. An adjustable lateral separation between the discs may also provide for a separation between the trenches produced by the different discs.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a frame and an adjustment system on the frame. The adjustment system includes a first component and a second component connected by a trunnion connection. The trunnion connection includes first and second opposed confronting trunnion blocks, each defining a hole therethrough, the holes being aligned one with the other. A trunnion shaft is disposed in the holes of the trunnion blocks and has ends extending beyond outer surfaces of the trunnion blocks. At least one end of the trunnion shaft defines an opening therethrough. End stops are provided at each end of the trunnion shaft, at least one of the end stops having a portion insertable into the opening. The end stops are larger than the aligned holes to prevent withdrawal of the trunnion shaft from the trunnion blocks.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a chassis; a linkage carried by the chassis; a turnbuckle connected to the linkage and having a frame which includes a threaded hole formed therein and a non-circular region; and a latch pivotable about a fulcrum carried above the frame. The latch has a notch formed therein which is shaped to prevent substantial rotation of the frame when engaged with the non-circular region of the frame.

Abstract: An agricultural or industrial implement has a main frame including longitudinal and cross frame members. Rear main lift wheels are connected to rear lift wheel arms that are pivotally connected to the main frame and can be raised and lowered using a hydraulic lift cylinder. Each hydraulic lift cylinder is connected to a center pivot of a lug. The lug has a lower connection point connected to a lug anchor, which is connected to a rear cross frame member. The lug also has an upper connection point connected to two load members. One of the load members extends diagonally forward from the upper connection point and connects to one of the longitudinal frame members located to the left of the lug. Another of the load members extends diagonally forward from the upper connection point and connects to one of the longitudinal frame members located to the right of the lug.

Abstract: An agricultural implement has a main frame including fore-to-aft and cross frame members. Main lift and transport wheels are connected to rockshaft pedestal arms that are pivotally connected to the main frame by way of a rockshaft held by the main frame. The rockshaft is held spanning a distance between upper and lower fore-to-aft frame member components.

Abstract: In order to use a manned-travel work vehicle, such as a multi-purpose transport vehicle, for transporting machinery or material or for moving for the purpose of work, a rest or the like, and to cause an unmanned-travel work vehicle to reliably arrive at a destination using wireless communication, the present invention provides a work vehicle transport system. In the transport system, travel trajectory information about a travel trajectory of a first vehicle that is a manned-travel work vehicle to a work location is transmitted via wireless communication to a second vehicle, and it is determined whether the second vehicle is to perform unmanned-travel along the travel trajectory.

Abstract: A castor wheel support for a towed agricultural implement having a frame positioned parallel to the soil over which the implement is towed. Parallel links interconnect the castor support with the frame. The castor support has a spindle with a longitudinal axis A for supporting a castor mounting structure for pivoting movement. The castor mounting structure supports an axle hub assembly and a wheel. The axis A of the spindle is angled forward 3 degrees to minimize wobbling.

Abstract: A castor wheel support for a towed agricultural implement. The castor support has a spindle for supporting a castor mounting structure for pivoting movement. The castor mounting structure includes an annular friction element received over the spindle and a plurality of C-shaped shims removable laterally without disassembly of the mounting structure to allow the pressure on the friction element to be set to minimize wobbling.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an equipment configuration code file for configuration and control of a work vehicle, for configuration and control of an attachment to be carried or towed by the work vehicle, or for combined configuration and control of both the work vehicle and the implement in combination, altering the equipment configuration code file for use of the work vehicle, the implement, or both in an actual work setting, and storing the altered equipment configuration code file in an electronic storage medium for later access for use of the work vehicle, the implement, or both.

Abstract: This application relates to disc drill agricultural implements configured to form product rows in a planting surface of a field. The disc drill may include two different sections of row units, the first section containing single-shoot row units and the second section containing double-shoot row units. The configuration may be used to produce three sets of product rows which may be used placement of seeds, fertilizer and/or other agricultural products.

Abstract: This document relates to a method and a device for feeding granular material in an agricultural implement and to an agricultural implement comprising such a device.

Abstract: The selective positioning of row units along a planter tool bar is facilitated by introducing an elongated channel of generally C-shaped cross-sectional configuration intermediate the tool bar and a plurality of row unit head brackets. The channel is welded or otherwise fixed to the tool bar with the open edge of the “C” facing away from the tool bar and the head brackets are fixed to the channel by clamping nut and bolt assemblies. The bolts extend through the clamping brackets and engage corresponding clamping nuts. The clamping nuts are positioned within the “C” and may be slid along the inner edge of the channel to any preferred position. The bolts are then and tightened fixing the head bracket at the selected at location.

Abstract: The selective positioning of row units along a planter tool bar is facilitated by introducing an elongated channel of generally C-shaped cross-sectional configuration intermediate the tool bar and a plurality of row unit head brackets. The channel is welded or otherwise fixed to the tool bar with the open edge of the “C” facing away from the tool bar and the head brackets are fixed to the channel by clamping nut and bolt assemblies. The bolts extend through the clamping brackets and engage corresponding clamping nuts. The clamping nuts are positioned within the “C” and may be slid along the inner edge of the channel to any preferred position. The bolts are then and tightened fixing the head bracket at the selected at location.

Abstract: A row planter assembly having offset track assemblies, a downforce control assembly, a furrow assembly, a seed metering assembly, and a seed delivery assembly.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for controlling the down force on an agricultural implement comprises a hydraulic cylinder containing a movable ram, a source of pressurized fluid coupled to the hydraulic cylinder on a first side of the ram by a first controllable valve, a fluid sump coupled to the hydraulic cylinder on the first side of the ram by a second controllable valve, and an electrical controller coupled to the valves for opening and closing the valves. The valves may be self-latching valves that remain in an open or closed position until moved to the other position in response to a signal from the controller.

Abstract: Technologies and techniques that reduce cost and time for propagation, transplantation and harvesting of Vetiver Grass for multiple applications. Tools, equipment, systems and processes to propagate, transplant and harvest Vetiver Grass that will promote the rapid implementation of sustainable, large-scale Vetiver plantations in wealthy and impoverished countries alike.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and method for monitoring and controlling field operations including planting and harvesting operations. In one embodiment, a data processing system of a machine includes a data transfer and processing module that communicates bi-directionally with different types of controllers and sensors mounted on the machine or an implement attached to the machine. The data transfer and processing module is configured to execute instructions to receive signals from these controllers and sensors, process these signals, and generate data for monitoring and controlling field operations of the machine. At least one display device is coupled to the data transfer and processing module. The at least one display device displays the data for monitoring and controlling field operations of the machine or implement to a user or operator.

Abstract: A windrower with a header has a conveying medium with first and second portions connected with a pivot joint and moveable across a plural rollers configured to receive crop material from the header and direct the crop material to a side of the windrower to form a windrow on the ground to the side of the windrower. In an operational position and with the frame selected to one of the predetermined angular adjustments, the conveying medium discharges the harvested crop material at an angle of trajectory determined by the selected angular position of the second portion. The windrower harvests crop with the header, receives the mowed crop on the conveyor system, adjusts a rate at which the mowed crop is discharged from the conveyor system, and adjusts an angle of trajectory at which the mowed crop is discharged from the conveyor system.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a chassis, a header for cutting and gathering crop material, the header being carried by the chassis, and an auger. The auger moves the cut crop material toward a central area of the header. The auger is rotatably carried by the header. The auger has a plurality of auger sections. The auger includes an auger crankshaft and a hingeable coupling for coupling two of the auger sections to each other. The hingeable coupling allows the auger sections to rotate about differing axes. The hingeable coupling has an internal opening. The auger crankshaft provides positional timing to auger fingers. The auger crankshaft passing through the internal opening.

Abstract: A drum conveyor has a laterally extending drum (120), first and second stub axles (204, 206) extending into the ends of the drum; two link members (208, 210) that are fixed to the stub axles inside the drum and that support a third axle (212) inside the drum for free rotation with respect to the two link members.

Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.

Abstract: A combine harvester comprises a threshing unit arranged to receive and thresh a crop stream. Separating apparatus are located downstream and rearward of the threshing unit and are arranged to receive the threshed crop stream and convey such a rearward direction. The front of a return pan, disposed below the separating apparatus, overlaps the rear of a stratification pan, disposed below the threshing unit. The stratification pan is driven in an oscillating manner to convey a primary grain/chaff stream rearwardly to a rear edge from where the primary grain/chaff stream falls under gravity into a cleaning unit. The return pan is driven in an oscillating manner to convey a secondary grain/chaff stream forwardly to a front edge from where the secondary grain/chaff stream falls under gravity to combine with the primary grain/chaff stream on the stratification pan.

Abstract: An agricultural baler system having a direction of travel and adapted to compile a windrow of crop into a bale, the agricultural baler system having a baler assembly coupled to the work machine and configured to consolidate crop from the underlying windrow into the bale, the baler assembly implementing a wrapping process to maintain the form of the bale and an eject process for ejecting the bale, and a windrow diverter selectively positionable between a divert position and a bypass position. Wherein, when the windrow diverter is in the divert position, the underlying windrow is repositioned as the baler assembly moves in the direction of travel.

Abstract: A strapping system for an agricultural implement includes a strap feeding assembly positioned on a first side of a baling chamber and a rotating gripper assembly positioned on a second side of the baling chamber, opposite the first side. The strapping system also includes a track assembly configured to direct a strap from the strap feeding assembly to the rotating gripper assembly. The rotating gripper assembly is configured to grip the strap while the rotating gripper assembly is in a first orientation, and while the rotating gripper assembly is in a second orientation that enables crop flow in a rearward direction to draw the strap through the strap feeding assembly.

Abstract: A new plant growing assist device, comprising a container, a separator in the middle of the container dividing it into upper part to keep the soil for planting, and lower part to act as a water reservoir, the bottom of the container is provided with a snorkel, around the said snorkel there is a buckle which used to connect it with raw water pipe. The device utilizes the reflux of the natural rainfall water and the vapor of the earth surface; it can effectively save irrigation water, ensures the survival of trees planted in the desert, and reduces the cost of desertification control. The several through holes of the separator ensure proper ventilation; the monitoring window makes it possible to observe the water level inside the water reservoir, the top of the container is covered to prevent water evaporation, out-extending holes are provided to allow the roots to extend outside.

Abstract: Stacked growing containers. The growing containers are stacked so that they are offset to each other in order to expose their corners to optimum light. Each growing container has a locking mechanism to ensure that the growing containers are locked into their correct offset position. Also each growing container has a drainage hole. A drainage container is positioned below the stack of growing containers and receives the excess water from the stack. Piping may be used to remove and redirect the excess water from the drainage container if required. In a preferred embodiment the growing containers are offset by 45 degrees.

Abstract: A plantlet holder (25) is formed of nutrient solution-absorbing, open celled, phenolic foam, with an upper handling portion (55), an insertion well (60) for a plantlet and a lower portion (56) adapted to laterally locate in a ring (30) in a work stand (24), the handling portion (55) adapted to be frictionally gripped for robotic or manual handling. Robotic handling apparatus includes a pair of plantlet holder gripper manipulator arms (40) adapted to engage the handling portion (55) for movement of a plantlet holder (25) between a material source portion, an operator work portion (14), and a material delivery portion. The operator work portion (14) is characterised by the work stands (24) locating the plantlet holders vertically by a step portion (32).

Abstract: An all Natural growing medium is taught wherein all natural ingredients are incorporated and bound with an all natural latex rubber. The all natural ingredients can include bark, ground bark, Finland peat moss, biochar, coconut fiber and worm castings. In some embodiments the biochar is specially processed in a vacuum chamber to remove small particulates and open pores enabling the absorption and holding of water. The growing medium is then formed into grow plugs or mats.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible support structure and its method of use. The support structure has a vertical support with a water inlet and tip with one or more holes. The vertical support in one arrangement is separable into a first and second portion that is connected by inserting the first portion into a receiving end of the second portion. Connection members connect horizontal supports to the vertical support. The horizontal supports extend perpendicularly outward from the vertical body due their friction fit connection, which allows for their unaided extension. The method of use includes attaching a water source to the water inlet to pressurize water within the vertical support that projects water from the tip. In turn, the vertical support is easily inserted into the ground, where it is left in place until the ground dries to the vertical support providing additional rigidity and support.

Abstract: A system and method of optimizing Carbon Dioxide delivery to crops during high-temperature periods. The method of facilitating plant growth includes the steps of (a) determining the wilting temperature of a set of plants; (b) measuring the ambient temperature of the plants; (c) supplying CO2 gas to the plants when the ambient temperature reaches a predetermined temperature point prior to the wilting temperature of the set of plants; and (d) continuing to supply CO2 gas to the plants until the ambient temperature of the set of plants falls below the predetermined temperature point, and then discontinuing supplying CO2 gas to the plants. Temperature of the plants is measured by a temperature sensor continuously monitoring the ambient temperature of the plants. A CO2 gas applicator disposed near the plants supplies CO2. the CO2 gas applicator is connected to a controller that is connected to a CO2 gas source.

Abstract: A dynamic detection device for the growth of a potted crop, includes a detection platform and a rotating shaft. A first cantilever frame is fixed at an upper portion of the rotating shaft; a laser ranging sensor is mounted at a tail end of the first cantilever frame; a second cantilever frame is fixed at a lower portion of the rotating shaft, and a pressure sensor is mounted at a tail end of the second cantilever frame. The detection platform has several bases; weight information crop is collected via a load sensor; stem diameter and plant height information crop is collected via the pressure sensor, a photoelectric encoder and the laser ranging sensor; and growth information crop is described through information fusion, which can improve the efficiency and continuously monitor dynamic change information about the growth of a target crop in a growth process.

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation blocking sheet for blocking ultraviolet radiation while allowing passage of visible light includes a film that is substantially transparent to light that has a wavelength of 495 to 570 nanometers. The film also is substantially absorbent of light that has a wavelength shorter than 495 nanometers. The film is configured to position between a light source and an object to be protected from ultraviolet radiation. The film absorbs the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the light source while allowing light that has a wavelength of 495 to 570 nanometers to pass through the film to illuminate the object.

Abstract: A super plant absolute technologies, comprising an ultra-transport system total energy of displacements embodied in electromagnetic fluids creep stiffness, cycle bulk power ultra-cycling light fluids by cosmological global gravitational dynamics conforming nullities, energy relativity structures, a relativity energy, a minimum energy balancing, a minimal energy displacement and: a reactor to and from steam generators (SGs) primary coolant loops piping, Regions 1; Regions 1, radial inline hot legs from the SG to turbines, condenser units, return to the SGs, cold legs, secondary coolant loops Regions 2; a containment, an annex building Regions 3; cooling water cycling gravitational field, the hydrosphere Regions 4; bulk power electrical distribution Regions 5; and opposing global air warming, effecting Heat Rate maximum efficiencies of the ultra-transport system and Regions 1-5 ultra-longevity boundaries an ultra-fluxing, an ultra-conserving the bulk power, the mega bulk power sustaining a boundaries perfect

Abstract: A novel collapsible plant support includes a collapsible coil adapted to rest on a flat surface. In a particular embodiment, the collapsible plant support includes a plurality of vertical support structures coupled to the collapsible coil so as to provide additional support. In another particular embodiment, a collapsible plant support includes plant receptacle receiving element that supports both a collapsible coil and also a plant receptacle. In a more particular embodiment, the plant receptacle receiving element includes fluid ducts for connecting multiple plant receptacle receiving elements into a fluid network. In another embodiment, the coil is disposed within a helical sleeve coupled to a flexible, cylindrical mesh.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for controlling water flow in a water distribution system (e.g., irrigation system). In an irrigation system, an interrupt controller may receive control signals from an irrigation controller and data from sensors disposed in the irrigation system, and modify operations of components in the irrigation system based on the sensor data. Based on the analysis, the operation of the irrigation system may be interrupted or modified to optimize the supply of water. The interruption of the irrigation system may be controlled by shutting off the water supply to the entire irrigation system.

Abstract: A method of cultivating aquatic product and plant contains steps of: (A) Preparing a cultivation tank with cultivation water; (B) Aerating the cultivation water; (C) Drawing overflow water in a top of the cultivation tank and foul water in a bottom of the cultivation tank into a protein separator and a first ultrafiltration unit; (D) Collecting bubbled fluid from the protein separator and concentrated waste fluid from the first ultrafiltration unit into a collection chamber; (E) Pumping the cultivation wastewater into a second ultrafiltration unit and filtering the cultivation wastewater by using ultrafiltration films of the second ultrafiltration unit; (F) Discharging cloudy high-protein concentration fluid into a first gathering bucket; (G) Pumping filtered fluid filtered by the plurality of ultrafiltration films of the second ultrafiltration unit into a Nano-filtration unit; and (H) Flowing the recyclable water into the cultivation tank from the recycle tank.

Abstract: A temporary immersion bioreactor (10) for in vitro production of differentiated plant biomass including a growth chamber (12) having one or more transparent side walls (14) and a mesh bottom (16), the mesh bottom (16) defining a plurality of pores (18) to receive plant material. The bioreactor (10) includes a flexible bag (20) formed from a transparent material, the flexible bag (20) having a sealable opening and being dimensioned to receive the growth chamber (12) together with a liquid medium (22). The bioreactor (10) also includes an outer chamber (24) having one or more transparent side walls (26). the outer chamber (24) is formed to correspond in shape to the growth chamber (12) and dimensioned to receive the growth chamber (12) within the flexible bag (20) so that the mesh bottom (16) of the growth chamber (12) faces a bottom (28) of the outer chamber (24) that in use is intended to rest on a support surface.

Abstract: An open raceway algae cultivation system includes a channel configured to contain an algae cultivation fluid. The channel includes a contraction zone having a width and a depth. A pump is configured to circulate the algae cultivation fluid in the channel. A width of the contraction zone decreases leading into the entrance of the pump and a depth of the contraction zone is greater than a depth of at least a portion of the channel located outside of the contraction zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-188 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-188 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-188 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-195 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-195 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-195 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-187 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-187 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-187 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-191 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-191 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-191 RZ.

Abstract: Inbred corn lines, designated BB202, AB8, AB18, AB19, BB84, BB85, BB95, BB98, BB201, BC106, BC137, CB20, or MN26, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line BB202, AB8, AB18, AB19, BB84, BB85, BB95, BB98, BB201, BC106, BC137, CB20, or MN26, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line BB202, AB8, AB18, AB19, BB84, BB85, BB95, BB98, BB201, BC106, BC137, CB20, or MN26 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line BB202, AB8, AB18, AB19, BB84, BB85, BB95, BB98, BB201, BC106, BC137, CB20, or MN26 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line BB202, AB8, AB18, AB19, BB84, BB85, BB95, BB98, BB201, BC106, BC137, CB20, or MN26 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lettuce breeding, in particular to Quantitative Trait Loci for resistance against the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 and to cultivated lettuce comprising one or more of these Quantitative Trait Loci.

Abstract: An algae cultivation system includes generating a translating hydraulic jump wave that travels across a gas-liquid interface of an algae cultivation fluid contained in the algae cultivation system. The translating hydraulic jump wave has Froude number greater than 1.

Abstract: An elevated animal waste repository is provided. The repository includes a litter box, a base and a ramp. The litter box includes a bottom wall and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall. The sidewall may include an upper rim that forms an opening into the litter box. The base includes a bottom end and a top end. The litter box is secured to the top end of the base. The base supports the litter box in an elevated position when resting on a surface. The elevated position may be waist high level of an individual. The ramp runs from the bottom end of the base to the upper rim of the litter box, allowing a cat to access the inside of the litter box.

Abstract: The cover member mounted on a toilet sheet spread over a floor surface and absorbing excreta from a pet, is provided to have a configuration that first members each having a bottom surface for contact with a floor surface are disposed in a first end region of the bottom section, ribs each having a bottom surface, at least a portion of the bottom surface being for contact with a top surface of the toilet sheet, are provided in a middle region, and second members each having a bottom surface for contact with a top surface of the toilet sheet are provided in a second end region.

Abstract: A pet container comprising a container base and a container lid. The container lid includes a pivoting lid portion that can be used to teach pets to use the pet container.

Abstract: A pet enclosure that is coupleable to a wall structure of a home adjacent to a window, where the window provides a first access point to a pet can include a frame structure coupled to the wall structure of the home, the frame structure having an opening which is located adjacent to the window, the frame structure including a second access point; and a corbel assembly coupled to the frame structure and the wall structure of the home. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A bed for at least one animal is provided. The bed includes a strip of belting having a front end, a back end, and opposing sides, an animal bed having a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber. The first fluid chamber is provided within the strip of belting and includes a first width extending between a first side and a second side of the first fluid chamber. The second fluid chamber is provided within the strip of belting and includes a second width extending between a first side and a second side of the second fluid chamber. A first fluid supply tube is in fluid connection with the first chamber, and a second fluid supply tube is in fluid connection with the second chamber, wherein the first and second chambers are fluidly isolated from one another. A method of preparing for use a bed for at least one animal is also provided. In addition, a system for using a bed for at least one animal is also provided.