СПОСОБ ПОСЕВА ПРОПАШНЫХ КУЛЬТУР С ОДНОВРЕМЕННЫМ ВНЕСЕНИЕМ МИНЕРАЛЬНЫХ УДОБРЕНИЙ

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Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к сеялкам для посева зерновых культур. Комбинированный посевной агрегат включает раму с прицепным устройством, бункер с высевающими аппаратами, опорные колеса, сошники. Каждый сошник включает стойку, стрельчатую лапу, семяпровод. Между крыльями стрельчатой лапы параллельно режущим кромкам крыльев стрельчатой лапы установлена пластина в форме равнобедренного треугольника. В вершине и в основании пластины в форме равнобедренного треугольника по ее продольной оси симметрии выполнены горизонтальные пазы. Над горизонтальным пазом, расположенным в вершине пластины в форме равнобедренного треугольника, установлен уширитель. Стойка выполнена пустотелой и установлена над уширителем. По обе боковые стороны от горизонтальной оси симметрии сошника симметрично под стрельчатой лапой установлены почвоуглубители в форме тетраэдра, а в подлаповом пространстве стрельчатой лапы установлен делитель потока удобрений. Под семяпроводом ...

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Полезная модель относится к области сельскохозяйственного машиностроения, в частности к устройствам для обработки почвы и сплошного посева зерновых культур, бобовых и многолетних трав с одновременным внесением удобрений и прикатыванием. Для обеспечения повышения эксплуатационной надежности и качества посева как при прямом посеве, так и после позднепропашных культур зерновых, бобовых и многолетних трав с одновременным внесением удобрений и прикатыванием в сеялке, включающей полуприцепную раму 1, оснащенную бункером 2, содержащим катушечно-желобчатые семявысевающие и катушечно-штифтовые туковысевающие аппараты, семятукопроводы 3, дисковые рабочие органы, размещенные в два ряда в шахматном порядке на отдельных стойках 5, опорно-приводные колеса 7, механизм привода, механизм перевода сеялки в транспортное положение, подножную доску 12 с поручнем, раму, прикатывающий каток 13, согласно полезной модели крайняя часть сферических дисков 4 вывернута для создания кольцевого желоба 6, опорно-приводные ...

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Изобретение может быть использовано при посеве зерновых культур. Способ заключается в том, что в почве в вертикальной плоскости выполняют щель, глубина которой больше глубины посева семян. Щель выполняется в виде трапеции и смещена в горизонтальной и вертикальной плоскостях относительно бороздки на 1 см. В щель, расположенную ниже и в стороне от бороздки с семенами, укладываются гранулы влагосорбирующего мелиоранта, увлажненные жидкими удобрениями, а в бороздку высеваются семена зерновых. Щель и бороздка укрываются влажным слоем почвы. Способ осуществляется устройством, которое включает раму, комбинированный сошник с установленными в его нижней части пятками для нарезания бороздки для семян и щели для удобрений, стойку, тукопровод для подачи влагосорбирующего мелиоранта и семяпровод. В передней части комбинированного сошника установлен риджер, а в задней части рамы закреплен загортач. В передней части рамы также установлен компрессор и емкость для жидких удобрений с редукционным клапаном ...

Устройство для посева с одновременным внесением основного удобрения

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, а именно к машинам для посева с одновременным внесением твердых минеральных удобрений. Устройство включает установленные на раме с опорным колесом клинообразный бороздообразователь, бункеры для удобрений и семян, устройство для точечного высева семян, содержащее семянаправитель, диск, и устройство для точечного внесения удобрений с системой дозирования, соединенной с тукопроводом, который расположен ниже семянаправителя, и каток для прикатывания почвы. Бункер для удобрений разделен на отсеки равного объема для каждого из элементов питания - азота, фосфора и калия. Дозирующее устройство имеет выходные окна с пазами для установки подвижных заслонок, снабженных шкалой, проградуированной в кг с ценой деления 0,25 кг. Также дозирующее устройство имеет неподвижные указатели, относительно которых перемещаются заслонки со шкалой, фиксируемые болтами, и задвижки в виде пластин для открытия и закрытия выпускных окон посредством электромагнита, сообщенного ...

СИСТЕМЫ, СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВНЕСЕНИЯ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННЫХ ЖИДКОСТЕЙ

СИСТЕМЫ,СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ МОНИТОРИНГА МНОГОРЯДНОГО СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННОГО ОРУДИЯ

Рядовая сеялка для внесения в почву посевного материала

Изобретение относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к сеялкам для рядового посева . Целью изобретения является повышение качества за счет исключения забивания пространства между сошниками и сохранения низкой посадки сеялки. Рядовая сеялка содержит раму 1 и установленные на ней бункерные узлы (ВУ) 2 и 3. На раме установлены в четырех последовательно расположенных рядах со смещением каждого последующего к предыдущему долотообразные сошники 6. Расстояние между сошниками каждого последующего ряда к предыдущему относится к расстоянию между сошниками в каждом поперечном ряду как 1:4. Расстояние Д между средними участками БУ равно двойному расстоянию А между поперечными рядами сошников. БУ разделены перегородкой на две равные части 14, 15 соответственно для семян и удобрений; Между обоими БУ на раме расположена погруСО зочная платформа 20. При работе устройства , несмотря на низкую конструкцию сеялки, материалопроводы 17 могут быть установлены под углом 45 , обеспечивающим ...

Landwirtschaftliche Verteilmaschine

Landwirtschaftliche Verteilmaschine mit einer mehrere Vorratsbehälter aufweisenden Vorratsbehältereinheit, wobei die Vorratsbehältereinheit auf einem Tragrahmen aufgelagert ist, wobei jedem Vorratsbehälter zumindest ein Dosierorgan zum dosierten Ausbringen des sich im jeweiligen Vorratsbehälter befindlichen Materiales zugeordnet ist, wobei jedes Dosierorgan unabhängig von dem anderen Dosierorgan einstellbar ist, wobei der Vorratsbehältereinheit erste Mittel zur Ermittlung der sich in allen Vorratsbehältern der Vorratsbehältereinheit befindlichen Materialmengen zugeordnet sind, wobei die ersten Mittel als Wiegesensoren ausgebildet sind, wobei zumindest einem der Vorratsbehälter der Vorratsbehältereinheit weitere Mittel zur Ermittelung der zumindest in diesem Vorratsbehälter befindlichen oder aus ihm entnommenen Materialmenge zugeordnet sind, wobei mittels eines Bordrechners aus den Daten der ersten und weiteren Mittel die aus zumindest einem Vorratsbehälter entnommene Materialmenge ermittelbar ...

Verfahren zum Steuern und/oder Regeln von landwirtschaftlichen Bearbeitungs- und/oder Verteilmaschinen

Pneumatically operated distributor, for agricultural seeds and fertilizer, comprises at least one mixing and distribution element for increase of processed area

The device comprises either a storage container (1) divided into a seed (2) and a fertilizer compartment (3) or two separate units, guide hoses (7,8) and a mixing unit (10), adjustable for the proportion of seed and fertilizer required. The seed and fertilizer mixture is guided to a soft distribution element (14) where the mixture is lead into at least two branches (15) fitted with their own mixing units (21) to ensure the right condition of the mixture for further distribution. A wider area can be treated with one single operation.

Landwirtschaftliche Maschine

Improvements in seed sowing machines

... 686,545. Agricultural implements. DEWEY, E. B. Aug. 18, 1949 [Sept. 29, 1948], No. 21521/49. Classes 6(i) and 6(iii) A machine for planting seed on unploughed land comprises two rotary tillers 33 for pulverizing two strips of soil, furrow opening discs 17, a furrow widening and compressing wheel 19, a seed hopper 24 which feeds seed to distributers 25 and furrow closing discs 26, 27. Reciprocating mowers 40 are provided to mow the ground between the seed rows to provide a mulch and V-shaped hoeing blades 55 are provided to cut the vegetation between the seed rows. Discs 60 precede the rotary tillers which are provided with a hood 35. Fertilizer distributers 63, 22 feed fertilizer through tubes 64, 23 in front of the rotary tillers 33 and the wheels 19 respectively. The seed sowing means are mounted on frames 3 which are suspended on each side of the tractor from transverse beams 1, 2 by means of parallel links 4, 5. The frames 3 are raised by means of handscrews 12, The hoeing blades 55 ...

DRILL

Combined seed - fertiliser container

The invention relates to a device in a combined drill for spreading seed and fertilizer simultaneously and comprising a container. The latter is divided by a wall into two compartments of which one is intended to take up the seed and the other to take up the fertilizer. The two compartments are connected by channels to drill coulters or spreaders for covering and spreading, respectively, of the two materials. The two openings of the container (11) are provided with swingable guide plates (30,31,36) to increase the size of the openings and thus make it possible to fill the container, for instance from a load vehicle.

Novel phosphatic fertilizers based on alkanolamine salts of phosphoric acid

Improvements to Combined Seed and Fertilizer Drills for Agricultural Use

... 1,177,761. Seed and fertilizer drills. A. W. KIDD. 24 Jan., 1967 [24 Jan., 1966; 22 Dec., 1966], Nos. 3083/66 and 57329/66. Heading A1D. A seed or fertilizer drill is provided with tubes connecting coulters to a distributer 18 and seed or fertilizer is fed to the tubes by means of a rotatable cowl provided with a nozzle which is rotated mechanically from the landwheels of the drill the material being blown through open ports in the distributer to the tubes.. As shown a hopper 2 is provided for fertilizer and a hopper 4 for seed each coulter being provided with two tubes, one for seed and the other for fertilizer. Material is fed from the bottom of each hopper past an adjustable slide valve to a rotatable wheel which deposits the material into the bore of an air pipe 16 carrying air at high velocity from a blower 8, the material being pneumatically conveyed to the distributer 18. In a modification (Fig. 4) the cowl 51 is provided with a series of curved flutes or vanes 74 shaped so that ...

An improved method of and implement for sowing seed and distributing manure

... 174,882. Dunn, W., and Constable, A. H. May 4, 1921. Manure, seed, and like distributors; cultiva. tors.-A method of sowing cereals &c. consists in making a comparatively shallow fiat-bottomed furrow, levelling the bottom by filling up holes or depressions therein, distributing seed and fertilized in the furrow, and turning soil back into it. The bottom of the furrow and the completed seed bed may be consolidated by pressure, and lime &c., may be sown on the soil returned to the furrow. In an implement for carrying out the method, which implement may also be used for cultivating, the seed and fertilizer hoppers 3, 4 are provided with rotating distributors or dischargers driven from the axle 2 through a clutch and a counter-shaft 7. The seed hopper 3 may also be fitted with a rotary agitator. Each of a number of pivoted bars 14 carries an adjustable trench opener 15, levelling-hoe 16, spout 17, and off-set covering-hoe 18. A consolidating roller or plate may be mounted between the hoe 16 ...

Soil cultivator seed drill

AN APPARATUS FOR SOWING SEED

In-line sub-surface seeding fertilizing and watering system

Direct seeder

In-line sub-surface seeding fertilizing and watering system

An apparatus for sowing seed

An apparatus for sowing seed or the like ...

In-line sub-surface seeding, fertilizing and watering system.

An in-line sub-surface seeding, fertilizing and watering system includes a blade (10)mountable into a header member (112)of a parallelogram linkage (110). A pair of parallel rigid drag arms (116, 118)extend between the header member (112)and a hanger member (114)and are pinned at their respective ends so that rotation of the header member relative to the hanger member on the parallel arms maintains a general horizontal orientation of the header member thereby supporting the blade (10)downwardly in a constant orientation. The hanger member is mountable to a supporting frame (182). A selective actuator such as a hydraulic actuator (138)or selectively controllable spring assembly (147)allows selective control of a downward force urging the blade into the soil. Where the selective actuator is a hydraulic actuator (138)mounted between the hanger (114)or frame and the parallel arms (116, 118)or header mebmer (112), the actuating linkage may be selectively elevated so as to remove the blade (10 ...

AN APPARATUS FOR SOWING SEED

Direct seeder

Direct seeder

A SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE-RATIO BLENDING OF MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERY VIA A PORTED OPENER

An apparatus for sowing seed.

Device sower.

Seed seeder in seed holes.

Process of culture and seeder, compound with one or more rows for its implementation.

A SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE-RATIO BLENDING OF MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERY VIA A PORTED OPENER

A SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE-RATIO BLENDING OF MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERY VIA A PORTED OPENER

Direct seeder

AND, ARE INTENDED FOR SOWING AND IMPROVING THE GROUND ADDED DEVICE FOR OPTIONAL PROPORTIONING OF GRAINS

AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

TRIPLE STEAM ENGINE

DRILLMASCHINE

GRUBBERDRILLSCHAR

System and process for dispensing multiple and low rate agricultural products

A system for dispensing agricultural products includes: a master controller, sets of agricultural product containers, meter devices, and secondary controllers. The meter devices are operatively connected to the product containers and configured to dispense products from the containers to rows in a field wherein each of the sets of containers is associated with a respective row in the field. The secondary controllers actuate the meter devices. Each secondary controller receives command data from the master controller and controls the meter devices for dispensing in response to the command data. Agricultural product from each product container is dispensed in accordance with operator defined instructions to the master controller. The instructions are capable of being provided to the master controller during the planting allowing the dispensing of individual containers to be controlled. In one embodiment the invention is a process for dispensing agricultural products at low application rates ...

Agricultural trench depth sensing systems, methods, and apparatus

An agricultural trench depth sensing system and method includes a light source (2002), a receiver (2003) and a sensor (2004). The light source directs light downwardly toward a trench previously opened in a soil surface. The receiver is disposed at an angle relative to the light source to receive reflected light. A sensor connected to the receiver senses a pattern of the reflected light. A monitoring system in communication with the sensor, generates a data frame containing triangulated line coordinates and intensity values of the reflected light indicative of a measured depth of the trench. The generated data frame may be associated with GPS coordinates for generating spatial maps and may be used to control operating parameters. The generated data frames may also identify relative soil moisture versus trench depth, or presence of dry topsoil or residue in the trench, or to identify seeds, seed spacing and seed depth.

Single disk fertilizer opener for an agricultural planter

Abstract A single disk fertilizer opener assembly for opening a trench in soil includes a frame support and a cutting disk for forming the trench. The cutting disk is coupled to an axle and rotates about the axle as the assembly moves in a working direction. The assembly also includes a first arm pivotally coupled to the frame support and the axle, and a second arm pivotally coupled to the frame support at a location spaced from the first arm. A bracket is coupled to the axle and the second arm, and a scraper is coupled to the bracket and disposed substantially perpendicularly to the working direction.

Fertilizer meter with motor control and method thereof

Abstract An agricultural implement for distributing fertilizer to a plurality of rows includes a fertilizer container, a plurality of fertilizer metering units, and a plurality of motors. The fertilizer containers are used for storing the fertilizer prior to the fertilizer being distributed to the soil. The plurality of fertilizer metering units each include a housing and a metering device positioned in the housing. The housing has an inlet configured to receive fertilizer from the fertilizer container and an outlet. The plurality of motors are each drivingly coupled to and configured to rotate at least one metering device to distribute fertilizer to a row of the plurality of rows. a 0 coN CD, ...

Piezo actuated nozzle control valve

PIEZO ACTUATED NOZZLE CONTROL VALVE [0097] A mobile agricultural application machine includes a controllable valve and nozzle through which a substance is applied to an agricultural field. The controllable valve is a piezo actuated valve. An application control system generates valve control signals to control a piezo actuator on the piezo -actuated valve. 10a O'I O'0 ...

DRILL PLOUGH FOR SEEDING AND FERTILISING

Dual material placing apparatus with depth adjusting pivot point

Dual material placing apparatus with depth adjusting pivot point

A plough assembly

A PLOUGH ASSEMBLY A digging assembly (10) for a plough. The digging assembly (10) has a digging blade assembly (17) that is moved through the soil to form a slot, and a closing tool assembly (29) that forms a seed bed by partly closing the slot formed by the digging blade assembly (17). Following the closing tool assembly (29) is a seed boot (57) that delivers seed to the seed bed formed by the closing tool assembly (29). 7 o 20 1- 3 ...

System and method for spraying seeds dispensed from a planter

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAYING SEEDS DISPENSED FROM A A system for providing seed-specific placement of fluid as seeds are planted by a planter is disclosed. The system may generally include a seed meter (50) configured to dispense seeds into a furrow at a seed frequency and a nozzle assembly (78) configured to spray the seeds dispensed into the furrow. The nozzle assembly may include a valve (82). In addition, the system may include a controller (102) communicatively coupled to the valve. The controller may be configured to determine the seed frequency of the seed meter based on a speed-related parameter of the planter. The controller may also be configured to control the operation of the valve based on the seed frequency such that a metered amount of fluid is sprayed at least one of on or adjacent to each seed.

System for spraying plants and/or plant precursors

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS Various embodiments of a system (10) for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. (7303083_1):MLW C*4 I-0 ...

Residue flow through hoe type seeding implements

A residue clearing apparatus for a seeding implement includes a plurality of ground driven residue wheel pairs, each movably and rotatably mounted to the seeding implement with right and left residue wheels on corresponding right and left sides of one of the shanks such that each residue wheel pair moves vertically independent of the shanks. Residue contact members connected to each residue wheel engage the ground surface adjacent to one of the shanks to rotate the residue wheel. Outer ends of the residue contact members pass forward of the shank above the furrow opener. A raising system operative to raise the residue wheel pairs to a wheel transport position.

Systems, methods, and apparatus for multi-row agricultural implement control and monitoring

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling an agricultural implement, including seed planting implements. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for detecting seeds being conveyed by seed conveyor. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling deposition of secondary crop inputs such as fertilizer and insecticide.

Electronically pulsing agricultural product with seed utilizing seed transport mechanism

The present invention relates to dispensing seeds and insecticides and, more particularly, to electronically releasing agricultural product in close proximity to seed by sensing the passage of a seed through a seed transport mechanism and releasing the agricultural product, the placement of the seed and agricultural product being optimized in accordance with varying groundspeeds of the seed planter row unit.

Device for spreading an agricultural product

PLANTER COULTER APPARATUS WITH MECHANICAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION

A mechanical overload member apparatus for use with a planter apparatus including a coulter bar and coulter/fertilizer units mounted thereto, the coulter bar pivotally mounted to the underside of a wheel supported carrier frame designed for transport in a transport direction where a hydraulic cylinder is linked between the frame and the bar for moving the bar between a ground clearing transport position and a ground engaging position where the frame, cylinder and frame form a linkage path, the overload member linked within the linkage path such that a draft force applied to the bar in a direction opposite the transport direction causes a secondary force on the member and, when the secondary force exceeds a threshold force, the overload member failing and thereby rendering the linkage path non-rigid.

METERING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIR SEEDER

A metering assembly is provided for use with an air seeding system for delivering one or more particulate materials to an air seeding apparatus, the air seeding system comprising a product tank, configured to hold a particulate material and having an outlet, the metering assembly comprising at least one metering device, the metering device having a housing, an inlet positioned in the housing to receive particulate material from the outlet of the product tank, a first loading zone and a second loading zone, and a flow controller provided beneath the inlet and operative to route particulate material that has entered the metering device through the inlet in a first direction towards the first loading zone and in a second direction towards the second loading zone.

SEED AND FERTILIZER DRILL AND METHOD

A drill including a support frame and planter row units separated in first, second and third groups. A central member supports the first group, and is attached to the support frame in a transverse manner so that the units of the first group are in contact with the ground in an operational position. First and second outer member respectively support the second and third groups of the planter row units, and are attached respectively to a first and second end of the central member through a lift system moving each outer member between first, second and third positions. The outer members are, in the first position, collinear with the central member with the second and third groups of units in contact with the ground; in the second position, parallel to and over the central member; and in the third position, perpendicular to and over the central member.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURAL LIQUID APPLICATION

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Embodiments include a seed firmer having a liquid application conduit for injecting liquid into the sidewall of a trench. In some such embodiments, the seed firmer includes structure for opening a side trench in the sidewall of the trench; liquid is then injected into the resulting side trench.

NO-TILL DRILL PROVIDING SEED AND FERTILIZER SEPARATION

A no-till drill mounts a seed distribution assembly on the upper portion of the back side of a chisel blade that cuts a furrow in the soil being planted. The seed distribution assembly includes a horizontal seed distribution plate having an upturned lip at its rear edge and side walls which extend upwardly from each of its sides. The side walls are joined to the blade at one of their ends and their other ends are separated from the upturned lip of the seed distribution plate. Thus, seed which is deposited onto the seed distribution plate from a seed supply tube falls off of the rear portion of the plate between the ends of the side walls and the upturned lip. The seed distribution assembly is wider than the blade and is positioned to extend partially into the furrow made by the blade and widen the upper portion of the furrow. Thus, the seed which falls off of the sides of the seed distribution plate lands on ledges which are formed between the upper and lower portions of the furrow and ...

TILLER PLANTER

A DOUBLE LEVEL TILLER PLANTER A double level tiller planter is provided with a separate pair of tiller wings for the fertilizer introducing section and for the seed planting section. The fertilizer introducing section is ahead of the planting section and is disposed at a level below that of the planting section. Both the fertilizer and the seed planting sections are provided with a discharge conduit extending along generally the entire length of the trailing edges of the respective wings to improve the uniformity of distribution of the fertilizer and of the seed while also improving the formation of an intermediate layer of soil between the seeds and the fertilizer, to avoid direct contact between the two.

PLANTER COULTER APPARATUS WITH HYDRAULIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION

An overload protection apparatus for use with a planter apparatus including a coulter bar and coulter/fertilizer units mounted thereto, the coulter bar pivotally mounted to the underside of a wheel supported carrier frame designed for transport in a transport direction where a hydraulic cylinder is linked between the frame and the bar for moving the. bar between a ground clearing transport position and a ground engaging position where the frame, cylinder and frame form a linkage path, the protection apparatus linked within the linkage path such that a draft force applied to the bar in a direction opposite the transport direction causes a secondary force on the apparatus and, when the secondary pressure exceeds the threshold pressure level, the protector de- links the linkage path thereby reducing the draft force.

AUTOMATIC LIQUID FERTILIZER RATE SYSTEM

A fertilizer system is disclosed that employs an independent hydraulic motor and variable speed pump to deliver the selected application rate from the convenience of the operator's cab. The application rate can be changed while planting without changing seed population and the application rate can be controlled sectionally as well. The system may additionally be used in combination with more sophisticated multi-functional control systems that read maps and use GPS technology to control the entire preparation and planting operation.

DRIP-PROOF MULTI-NOZZLE SPRAYING ATTACHMENTS FOR GRAIN DRILLS AND OTHER SEEDING IMPLEMENTS

ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR, METHODS FOR ITS USE AND THE USE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR

There is described a rotary distributor for use in spreading solid particles and/or liquid form an agricultural machine, comprising a round distributor having outlet holes arranged peripherally in the horizontal bottom of the housing and connected to outlet pipes 3, a first supply pipe 4 arranged centrally in the bottom of the distributor housing 1 for the supply of liquid under pressure and connected to a vertical, rotatably supported hollow rotor shaft 5 in flow communication with a first transverse hollow rotor arm 6 which has at least one angled, downward-directed nozzle 7 that is level with the outlet holes 2. The distributor housing further comprises a means 10, 11 for introducing and distributing solid particles such as seed corn.

SECTION CONTROL SYSTEM

An assembly to distribute flowable particulate material, the assembly including: a conduit to which the material is delivered and to which an airstream is supplied to move the material along the conduit to a delivery downstream destination; material delivery means connected to the conduit for delivery of material to the downstream destination; control means operatively associated with the material delivery means to selectively deliver a pre-determined rate of the material to a separator to engage the airstream to concentrate the material in a portion of the airstream, the separator being positioned within the conduit upstream of the material delivery means; air distribution means in constant fluid communication with the separator and the material delivery means to control airflow to the material delivery means.

INLINE, MULTI-PORT BALL VALVE

A ball valve assembly having a valve body with a single inline fluid passage therethrough along a central longitudinal axis. A ball valve is sealingly seated in a valve seat within the valve body. The ball valve includes at least two through-bores, each of the at least two through-bores having a central axis intersecting one another, whereby the ball valve is rotatable between a fully open position and a fully closed position. In one application the ball valve has two bores intersecting one another such that an angle a between adjacent bore openings of the ball valve are less than 90 degrees and an angle ß between other adjacent ends of the ball valve are greater than 90 degrees for applying liquid product in a seed furrow before and after each seed in the furrow but not onto the seed.

SINGLE DISK FERTILIZER OPENER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL PLANTER

A single disk fertilizer opener assembly for opening a trench in soil includes a frame support and a cutting disk for forming the trench. The cutting disk is coupled to an axle and rotates about the axle as the assembly moves in a working direction. The assembly also includes a first arm pivotally coupled to the frame support and the axle, and a second arm pivotally coupled to the frame support at a location spaced from the first arm. A bracket is coupled to the axle and the second arm, and a scraper is coupled to the bracket and disposed substantially perpendicularly to the working direction.

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-ROW AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT CONTROL AND MONITORING

APPARATUS FOR CLEARING TRASH FROM A SOIL SURFACE

Apparatus (110) for clearing trash from a soil surface, the apparatus (110) being configured to be mounted on a towable frame support (120) and driven across the soil surface in a direction of travel ("D"), the apparatus (110) comprising: a support (130); and a soil-engaging member (140) rotatably mounted to the support (120), wherein the soil-engaging member (140) is orientated to rotate about an axis ("A") tilted from a perpendicular to the soil surface ("B") by an acute angle (F1) towards one lateral side relative to the direction of travel ("D"), whereby contact between the soil-engaging member (140) and the soil surface induces rotation of the soil-engaging member (140) around the axis ("A").

IMPLEMENT FRAME MOUNTED PRODUCT METERS

A product distribution system for an air seeder includes a seed container mounted on an implement frame of the air seeder, and a seed product dispenser operative to convey a seed product from a seed product tank into the seed container, and operative to maintain a level of the seed product in the seed container above a selected level. A plurality of seed delivery conduits extend generally radially outward from the seed container, and a seed meter apparatus is connected to receive the seed product from the seed container and operative to meter seeds of the seed product substantially equally into each of the seed delivery conduits. The system can be configured to mix and distribute two different products, such as fertilizers, in varying desired proportions.

AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING CROP YIELD

The disclosure relates to systems, compositions and methods for providing nutrients, fertilizers, crop protection agents and other crop inputs for a plant. The disclosure also relates to methods for increasing the uptake of a crop active compound into a growing plant.

IN-LINE SUB-SURFACE SEEDING, FERTILIZING AND WATERING SYSTEM

An in-line sub-surface seeding, fertilizing and watering system includes a blade mountable into a header of a parallelogram linkage. A pair of parallel rigid drag arms extend between the header and a hanger assembly and are pinned at their respective ends so that rotation of the header relative to the hanger assembly on the parallel arms maintains a general horizontal orientation of the header thereby supporting the blade downwardly in a constant orientation. The hanger assembly is mountable to a supporting frame. A selective actuator allows selective control of a downward force urging the blade into the soil. An in-line coulter wheel is mounted ahead of and in-line with the blade so as to be substantially co-planar therewith. The trailing edge of the coulter-wheel is adjacent to the leading edge of the blade.

SEED AND FERTILIZER OPENER AND SEEDING IMPLEMENT FEATURING SAME

An opener for mounting on a shank of an agricultural implement features a central body to be mounted on the shank, furrowing portions carried on the central body to form a seed bed as the central body is pulled through ground on the shank in a forward working direction, a seed delivery passage operable to deliver seed onto the seed bed from a seed outlet on a first side of the central body, and a fertilizer delivery passage operable to deliver fertilizer onto the seed bed from a second side of the central body. In use, the opener delivers the seed and the fertilizer onto the same seed bed on opposite sides of the central body. A rubber cover seals closed an upper end of the central body to prevent moisture from anhydrous ammonia tubes from dripping into the body, and is adaptable to accommodate seed tubes of different diameters.

FURROW OPENER APPARATUS WITH TWO WAY DEPTH CONTROL

A furrow opener device includes a disc arranged to open a primary furrow in the ground. A scraper body has a leading scraper edge supported alongside the disc to scrape the disc. A wing member is supported on a bottom portion of the scraper body in proximity to a bottom end of the disc and extends laterally outwardly away from the disc so as to be arranged to open a groove in the primary furrow projecting laterally to one side of the primary furrow, and a tube extends generally downward to an output opening located adjacent the wing member and is arranged for depositing product into the groove. A packer wheel is arranged in a first configuration where depth of disc penetration is gauged by a gauge wheel adjacent to the furrow opener and in a second configuration in which depth is gauged by the packer wheel.

EMISSIONS RECYCLING USING SOLUBILIZER EQUIPMENT

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

AGRICULTURAL DRY CHEMICAL TUBE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

... dry chemical delivery tube and its surrounding nutrient applicator system are located in a narrow space in a soil working implement in an agricultural setting. Between an inlet end and an outlet end, the chemical delivery tube transitions from a circular cross section to an oval cross section. In one embodiment, the soil working implement includes soil opening/closing disks and liquid or gaseous delivery tubes that closely surround the chemical delivery tube.

AIR SEEDER MANIFOLD WITH IMPROVED DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY

A manifold apparatus for an air seeder includes a manifold housing defining a output ports equally spaced around a perimeter thereof. An input port is defined in a bottom side of the manifold housing, and an input conduit extends downward therefrom. A distributor component is formed by a bottom side of a top plate of the manifold housing above the input port and directs product granules moving upward in an air stream in the manifold interior outward toward the perimeter of the manifold housing. A relative lateral position of the distributor component with respect to the input port is adjustable, and interference members extend an adjustable distance into the input conduit and/or manifold interior to contact the particles and change their flow path. The variables are manipulated to achieve positions where a rate of product flow through each output port is within a selected range.

SOIL GATHERING MODULE FOR SOIL OPENER

A soil opener has a frog mount adapted to be coupled to a shank or other mounting member of a farm implement. A spreader is removably coupled to the frog mount and includes forward and rearward product delivery channels that are intended to be flow- coupled to product delivery tubes or hoses of the farm implement. A tip is removably coupled to the spreader. The leading edges of the frog mount, the spreader, and the tip, as well as the geometry between these components are such that drift is minimized even when the soil opener is pulled through the soil at higher speeds, e.g., excess of 5 mph. The soil opener may be equipped with an optional soil gathering module that gathers soil lifted by the tip and redirects the soil to a position generally rearward of the opener.

AGRICULTURAL HOPPER STRUCTURE

GROUND OPENER ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL GAUGE CONTROL

A ground opener assembly mountable to a tool bar of a seeder for depositing a at least one product into the ground is provided, comprising: a first member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the first member pivotably attached to the tool bar; a second member having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end being pivotably attached to the distal end of the first member; a first arm having one end attached at or near the proximal end of the second member and a second arm having one end attached at or near the distal end of the second member, whereby the second member, first arm and second arm operate as a single unit; a first opener attached at or near the proximal end of the second member for forming a furrow into the ground and depositing a first product therein; a second opener attached at or near the distal end of the second member for forming a furrow into the ground and depositing a second product therein; a front gauging device attached to the free ...

A PLOUGH ASSEMBLY

In combination a plough tool, adaptor and pin. The pin engages the adaptor and tool to secure the tool to a plough frame. The tool moves forward through soil by attachment to the frame. A forward facing surface of the tolls engages the soil for delivering seed and/or fertiliser to the soil. The tool has an upper stem with a pair of lateral faces, each having a plurality of slots extending forward. The slots are in pairs consisting of one slot from each of lateral face, and arranged along the tool height adjustment of the tool. The adaptor attaches the tool to the plough frame, and has an upwardly extending passage into which the tool stem projects, and has pin passage(s) extending forward that receives the pin that engages a selected pair of the slots to retain the tool at a desired height.

PACKER WHEEL FOR A DOUBLE SHOOT COULTER ASSEMBLY

A double shoot coulter assembly for an agricultural implement includes a packer wheel. The packer wheel is disposed behind a soil engaging blade. The packer wheel is configured to press soil displaced by the soil engaging blade into trenches formed by the soil engaging blade and a disc blade. A centerline of the packer wheel extends adjacent to a soil displacing side of the soil engaging blade.

All Purpose Coulter Drill

ALL PURPOSE COULTER DRILL

A unique and improved seed and fertilizer coulter-type drill is disclosed. The drill has a plurality of coulter wheels in four rows, the front two rows of coulters cut first furrows and deposit seed. The rear two rows of coulters cover the seed in the first cut furrows and produce a second set of furrows in which fertilizer is deposited, approximately 1 inch away from the seed. The two sets of coulters are followed by a plurality of press or packer wheels which ensure good seed to soil contact and cover the remaining fertilizer furrows.

COMBINATION CULTIVATOR AND CHEMICAL APPLICATOR

A rig assembly on a combination row crop cultivator and chemical applicator includes a knife or other applicator device supported in front of the cultivator sweep and behind the disk coulter blade. The sweep helps seal the chemical in the ground in certain soil conditions to prevent chemical loss, particularly when additional closing structure is not in use. A selectively attachable, shank-mounted closing mechanism, preferably a press wheel, may be mounted directly behind the sweep to assure a good chemical seal. Disk coulter support straps have flanges that provide a conveniently accessed mount for the applicator device and present minimal interference to trash and soil flow. A simple bracket connects an arm on the closing wheel mechanism to a central portion of the sweep standard. Numerous combinations of tools and tool mounting arrangements and adjustments are facilitated by the rig construction.

LIQUID DISPENSER FOR SEED PLANTER

Комбинированный агрегат для подсева трав в дернину сенокосов и пастбищ

Полезная модель относится к сельхозмашиностроению, в частности к комбинированным машинам полосной обработки дернины и подсева бобовых трав в дернину лугов и пастбищ.Комбинированный агрегат для подсева трав в дернину включает раму с навеской 1, опорные колеса, бункеры для минеральных удобрений 4 и семян 5 с высевающими аппаратами, коробку передач 6, туко- 11 и семяпроводы 12, фрезерные секции с ножами 2, кожухи фрезерных секций 3 и каточки 15.Новым является то, что агрегат снабжен распределителем минеральных удобрений 7, размещенным на наружной части кожуха фрезерной секции 3, и предпосевными уплотняющими каточками 8, установленными за ними.Внедрение полезной модели позволит улучшить высев семян трав при полосном подсеве и повысит качество выполняемого технологического процесса. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 169 856 U1 (51) МПК A01B 49/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016127422, 07.07.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 07.07.2016 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное научное учреждение "Федеральный научный агроинженерный центр ВИМ" (ФГБНУ ФНАЦ ВИМ) (RU) 04.04.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 07.07.2016 Адрес для переписки: 109428, Москва, 1-й Институтский пр., 5, ФГБНУ ФНАЦ ВИМ (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 1658848 А1, 30.06.1991. SU 1128851 А1, 15.12.1984. US 4258635 A1, 31.03.1981. RU 2204890 С2, 27.05.2003. SU 1722272 А1, 30.03.1992. 1 6 9 8 5 6 (45) Опубликовано: 04.04.2017 Бюл. № 10 R U Дата регистрации: (72) Автор(ы): Текушев Арсен Хасанбиевич (RU), Ахалая Бадри Хутаевич (RU), Федюнин Владимир Васильевич (RU) 1 6 9 8 5 6 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Комбинированный агрегат для подсева трав в дернину, включающий раму с навеской, опорные колеса, бункеры для минеральных удобрений и семян с высевающими аппаратами, коробку передач, туко- и семяпроводы, ...

Комбинированный посевной агрегат

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к сеялкам для посева зерновых культур. Комбинированный посевной агрегат включает раму с прицепным устройством, бункер с высевающими аппаратами, опорные колеса, сошники и каток. Сошники содержат стойку, к основанию которой закреплена стрельчатая лапа, и семятукопровод. Семятукопровод выполнен в виде полой трубы и в нижней части снабжен П-образной скобой, концы которой направлены в сторону, противоположную направлению движения сошника. Семятукопровод установлен с возможностью вертикального перемещения вдоль стойки, а в поперечном сечении семятукопровод имеет форму окружности. За сошниками установлены катковая приставка, содержащая раму, измельчающий и прикатывающий катки, штанги с пружинами. Измельчающий каток содержит ось и дисковые рыхлители. Дисковые рыхлители установлены на оси измельчающего катка через равные интервалы, а по периферии дисковых рыхлителей выполнены фигурные выемки. Вершины, расположенные между фигурными выемками, выполнены треугольными и направлены в разные стороны от геометрической оси вращения дисковых рыхлителей. Прикатывающий каток содержит ось, боковые и промежуточные диски. Боковые и промежуточные диски установлены на горизонтальной оси через равные интервалы в горизонтальной плоскости. По окружности боковых и промежуточных дисков прикатывающего катка с равным угловым шагом установлены рыхлительные элементы, в поперечном сечении имеющие форму равностороннего треугольника, причем рыхлительные элементы жестко закреплены по периферии боковых и промежуточных дисков, а острые вершины рыхлительных элементов направлены в разные стороны от геометрической оси вращения прикатывающего катка. Такое конструктивное исполнение комбинированного посевного агрегата позволит повысить качество посева зерновых культур. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 186 141 U1 (51) МПК A01B 49/06 (2006.01) A01C 7/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ...

Стерневая сеялка-культиватор

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности, к легким и универсальным стерневым сеялкам-культиваторам для подпочвенного сплошного, полосного и рядкового сева зерновых, зернобобовых, мелкосемянных, пропашных и технических культур, а также внесения в почву сухих и жидких комплексных удобрений или биопрепаратов.Известна сеялка-культиватор, включающая раму, прицепное устройство, передние опорные колеса, бункер для семян и сухого удобрения с высевающими аппаратами и семятукопроводами, установленный на раме бак для жидких препаратов с системой их поверхностного и/или подпластового внесения, дисковые сферические сошники, установленные в два ряда в шахматном порядке, уплотнительное орудие в виде блока уплотнительных колес из пневматиков низкого давления, при этом блоки опорных и уплотнительных колес установлены на рычагах, шарнирно установленных на раме, и рычаги связаны тягами, а на раме установлен домкрат, взаимодействующий с одним из рычагов, которым обеспечивается перевод сеялки-культиватора из транспортного положения в рабочее и обратно.Новым в конструкции сеялки-культиватора является то, что перед дисковыми сошниками установлен барабан-измельчитель, стойки дисковых сошников закреплены на раме жестко, а диски установлены в подшипниковых узлах в нижней части стоек, режущие кромки дисков сошников выполнены зубчатыми, а за блоком уплотнительных колес установлены загортачи. 11 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 197 185 U1 (51) МПК A01B 49/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01B 49/06 (2020.01); A01C 7/06 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019128927, 13.09.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "ВиК" (RU) Дата регистрации: 08.04.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 08.04.2020 Бюл. № 10 1 9 7 1 8 5 R U (54) СТЕРНЕВАЯ СЕЯЛКА-КУЛЬТИВАТОР (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к ...

Комбинированный посевной агрегат

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к сеялкам для посева зерновых культур.Комбинированный посевной агрегат включает раму с прицепным устройством, бункер с высевающими аппаратами, опорные колеса, сошники. Каждый сошник содержит стойку, стрельчатую лапу, семятукопровод, ножевидную стойку. В семятукопроводе выполнены параллельно расположенные каналы для семян и удобрений. Канал для удобрений выполнен впереди канала для семян. Нижняя часть канала для удобрений направлена в подлаповое пространство сошника, а нижняя часть канала для семян отклонена от вертикали на угол, меньший, чем максимальный угол естественного откоса для семян и направлена в сторону, противоположную направлению движения сошника, причем выходные отверстия каналов расположены друг от друга на расстоянии, равном требуемой разнице по глубине заделки семян и удобрений. За сошниками установлен каток, содержащий ось, боковые диски, полый цилиндр. На боковых дисках установлены подшипниковые опоры. Полый цилиндр установлен на боковых дисках. По периферии полого цилиндра установлены комкодробители, имеющие форму четырехгранной пирамиды. Комкодробители основанием жестко закреплены с внешней поверхностью полого цилиндра параллельными кольцевыми рядами по всей его длине таким образом, что одно из острых ребер каждого комкодробителя направлено в сторону вращения катка, а грани и вершины комкодробителей направлены в разные стороны от геометрической оси вращения катка.Такое конструктивное исполнение комбинированного посевного агрегата позволит повысить качество посева зерновых культур. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 204 395 U1 (51) МПК A01C 7/00 (2006.01) A01C 7/06 (2006.01) A01B 49/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 7/00 (2021.02); A01C 7/06 (2021.02); A01B 49/06 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021101984, 28.01.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 24.05 ...

Seed boot for double-shoot disc opener

A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the furrow to form a seed bed in the planting surface. The disc has a mounting frame for mounting the disc to a linkage assembly that is, in turn, coupled to a toolbar mount. The seed boot is also attached to the mounting frame. This common attachment provides a relatively short and compact device without sacrificing fertilizer and seed stratification.

Apparatus and method for no-till inter-row simultaneous application of herbicide and fertilizer, soil preparation, and seeding of a cover crop in a standing crop

A no-till apparatus for application of herbicide and fertilizer, soil preparation, and seeding of a cover crop in a standing crop has inter-row assemblies configured to pass along inter-row areas between adjacent row lines of standing crop plants. Each assembly includes a fertilizer applicator, a no-till soil preparation element, a cover crop seed applicator, and a post-seeding element.

Furrow tool for seed placement

A furrow tool configured to attach to a planting device may include a compressor including a neck portion and a body extending from the neck portion. A deflector may be connected to the compressor. The deflector may include a top portion connected to the neck portion and an extension portion. The extension portion may be located beneath a bottom side of the body and may be configured to deflect seeds. The furrow tool may also include an attachment mechanism connected to the neck portion and configured to attach to the planting device.

Twin row planter

An apparatus and method to precisely meter and dispense two or more crop inputs with a common metering disc is presented to achieve proper placement in the soil relative to one another. In one embodiment, dry granular or granulized fertilizer is metered from one side of the disc and seed is metered from the opposite side of the same metering disc. The fertilizer is placed in a concentrated “pulse” approximately equal distances between seeds within a common seed furrow and/or between seed furrows to improved nutrient use efficiency by minimizing soil to fertilizer contact and subsequent chemical reactions that make applied supplemental nutrients less available to plants. Pressurized air may be utilized to assist discharge of both the seed and fertilizer from the disc meter to assure precise spacing in the soil. A cover may be placed on the meter and metering disc to recirculate air and thus minimize potential atmospheric contamination from seed coatings and fertilizer materials.

Double-Shoot, Single Pass Implement

A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the furrow to form a seed bed in the planting surface. The disc has a mounting frame for mounting the disc to a linkage assembly that is, in turn, coupled to a toolbar mount. The seed boot is also attached to the mounting frame. This common attachment provides a relatively short and compact device without sacrificing fertilizer and seed stratification. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. A double-shoot , single pass implement for separately depositing fertilizer and seed with horizontal and vertical stratification onto a planting surface , comprising:a toolbar configured to be coupled to a towing vehicle which is designed to pull the frame along the planting surface with a generally longitudinal line of travel;a plurality of planting units, each of which is connected to the toolbar by a respective linkage assembly; and a disc mount coupled to a corresponding linkage assembly;', 'a rotatable disc mounted to the disc mount and configured to cut at an angle into the planting surface to form a fertilizer trench;', 'a fertilizer tube having an outlet generally adjacent the rotatable disc;', 'a seed boot configured to cut a seed trench offset from the fertilizer trench, the seed boot including a seed tube having a forward cutting edge and an outlet rearward of the fertilizer tube;', 'a packing wheel trailing the seed boot and configured to pack the fertilizer trench and the seed trench; and', 'a mounting arm extending generally rearward of the disc mount, wherein the packing wheel ...

Seed Boot

A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the furrow to form a seed bed in the planting surface. The disc has a mounting frame for mounting the disc to a linkage assembly that is, in turn, coupled to a toolbar mount. The seed boot is also attached to the mounting frame. This common attachment provides a relatively short and compact device without sacrificing fertilizer and seed stratification.

SEED PLANTER WITH EQUALIZER ASSEMBLY

A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first, second, third, and fourth arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second fertilizer furrow opening discs may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. First and second furrow closing wheels may be rotatably mounted on a mounting end of the other two arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point. The arms joined to the fertilizer furrow opening discs may be arranged at opposing ends of the middle portion to enable the furrow opening discs to open two fertilizer furrows on opposing sides of a seed furrow. 1. A bracket for use with an agriculture planter comprising a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon , the bracket comprising:a first arm, a second arm, a third arm, a fourth arm, and each of the arms joined to a middle portion of the bracket;two of the arms comprise a mounting end configured to rotatably and selectively receive a fertilizer furrow opener disc, and the other two arms comprise a mounting end configured to rotatably receive a furrow closer wheel; andthe two arms for receiving the fertilizer furrow opener disc enable two fertilizer furrows to be opened on opposing sides of a seed furrow.2. An agricultural planter comprising:an arm bracket comprising first, second, third, and fourth arms, and each of the arms joined to a middle portion of the arm bracket;two of the arms configured to join first and second fertilizer furrow opener discs to the arm bracket and extend from the middle portion so that the fertilizer furrow opener discs form fertilizer furrows on two sides of a seed furrow; andthe other two arms configured to join first and second furrow closer wheels to the arm bracket and extend from the middle portion so that a pivoted displacement of the one of the fertilizer ...

System for Spraying Plants and/or Plant Precursors

Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. 1. A system for automatically sensing and spraying plant precursors being distributed on and/or within the ground , the system comprising:a sensor configured to detect plant precursors dropping through a tube;a nozzle assembly configured to control the release of a fluid, the nozzle assembly including a valve and a spray nozzle; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the nozzle assembly, the controller being configured to regulate a pulse duration of the valve based on at least one operating parameter of the system such that a constant amount of fluid is sprayed onto or adjacent to each plant precursor after each plant precursor is dropped from the tube.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one operating parameter comprises at least one of a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve claim 1 , a valve configuration parameter claim 1 , a nozzle configuration parameter or a ground speed of the system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a flow regulating valve disposed upstream of the nozzle assembly claim 1 , the controller being configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve so as to regulate a flow rate of the fluid supplied to the valve.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs associated with the flow rate of the fluid claim 3 , the controller being further configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve based on the inputs so as to maintain the flow rate constant.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle assembly is a first nozzle assembly and further comprising a second nozzle assembly claim 1 , communicatively coupled to the controller claim 1 , the second nozzle assembly being configured to spray the same type of fluid or a different type of fluid as the ...

SEED FIRMER LIFE EXTENDER

The present invention involves a seed firmer with a pusher or embedding attachment that extends the life of the seed firmer. The seed firmer has a flexible portion adapted to be coupled to a seed chute of a planter. Also, a firming arm flexibly is connected to the flexible portion, with the firming arm having an engagement portion bounded at one end by a stop. Additionally, an extender attachment is mechanically coupled to the engagement portion and abuts the stop. 1. A seed firmer for embedding seeds into soil , said seed firmer comprising:a flexible portion adapted to be coupled to a seed chute of a planter;a firming arm flexibly connected to said flexible portion, said firming arm including an engagement portion bounded at one end by a stop; andan extender attachment mechanically coupled to said engagement portion and abutting said stop.2. The seed firmer of wherein said extender has a T-shaped tongue.3. The seed firmer of wherein said engagement portion has a slot structured and arranged to receive said tongue.4. The seed firmer of wherein said firming arm includes an interior channel.5. The seed firmer of further comprising a tube extending through said interior channel.6. The seed firmer of wherein said tube terminates at an end of said firming arm.7. The seed firmer of wherein said end includes a hole structured and arranged to deliver liquid existing said tube proximate an end of the firming arm.8. A seed firmer for embedding seeds into soil claim 6 , said seed firmer comprising:a flexible portion adapted to be attached to a seed chute of a planter;a firming arm flexibly connected to said flexible portion, said firming arm having an aperture structured and arranged to receive a tube, said aperture having a first open end and a second end terminating in at least two alternate fluid flow paths, wherein a hole in either of the alternate fluid flow paths delivers fluid from the tube to a specific orientation relative to said firming arm.9. The seed firmer of ...

Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems

An autonomous vehicle platform system and method configured to perform various in-season management tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field, while self-navigating between rows of planted crops and beneath the canopy of the planted crops on the uneven terrain of an agricultural field, allowing for an ideal in-season application of fertilizer to occur once the planted crop is well established and growing rapidly, in an effort to limit the loss of fertilizer.

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND PROCEDURE FOR SUCH

Agricultural machinery and procedure for an agricultural machinery () that comprises metering devices (B B Bn) placed laterally in the agricultural machinery so as to provide a number of parallel metering rows (n), each one of the metering devices (Bn) being connected to at least one control unit () for the individual control of each metering device, the control unit () receiving a first signal, which acts on the control unit () to either start or stop the metering from the laterally outermost positioned and activated metering devices (B), the control unit () receiving a second signal, which acts on the control unit () to either start or stop the metering from at least one of the laterally activated second outermost positioned metering devices or groups, the calculation unit, with the aid of the instant of time of the first signal and the instant of time of the second signal as well as the speed of the agricultural machinery, calculating the individual instants of time of start or stop of the metering from each one of the remaining metering devices. 1. An agricultural machine comprising:a first group of metering devices including at least two electrically controlled metering devices, wherein the at least two electrically controlled metering devices are placed laterally in the agricultural machine so as to provide a number of parallel metering rows;at least one control unit, wherein each one of the at least two electrically controlled metering devices is connected to the at least one control unit such that the at least one control unit individual controls each metering device;a calculation unit connected to the at least one control unit; receive a first signal that instructs the at least one control unit to either start or stop metering a first metering device of the at least two electrically controlled metering devices,', 'receive a second signal that instructs the at least one control unit to either start or stop metering a second metering device of the at least ...

METHOD FOR REDUCING DAMAGE BY HARMFUL ORGANISMS IN CORN CULTIVATION

Provided is a method for reducing damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation. 1. A method for reducing damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation , the method comprising the steps of:A) making a furrow in a cultivated land; B) seeding with corn a furrow formed in the foregoing step; C) applying to the furrow an aqueous dispersion or aqueous solution of one or more selected from the below-mentioned compound group (I); and D) closing the furrow(compound group (I): group consisting of clothianidin, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid and thiacloprid).2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the furrow is made ditched to a depth of 1 to 10 cm.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein making furrow is performed using a disk furrow opener.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein seeding is performed using a pneumatic seeder.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein one or more selected from the compound group (I) are applied in an amount of 5 to 500 g per hectare of the cultivated land which is seeded with corn.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an aqueous dispersion or aqueous solution of one or more selected from the compound group (I) is applied in an amount of 10 to 1000 liters per hectare of the cultivated land which is seeded with corn.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the type of application is spraying claim 1 , dripping or drenching.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the type of application is spraying.9AgriotesDiabroticaAgrotisRhopalosiphum. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the harmful organism is one or more pests selected from the group consisting of spp. claim 1 , spp. claim 1 , spp. and spp.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the corn is hybrid variety corn.11. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the corn seed is a corn seed treated with one or more fungicides selected from the group consisting of fludioxonil claim 1 , metalaxyl claim 1 , metalaxyl-M claim 1 , thiuram claim 1 , ...

System and Method for Spraying Seeds Dispensed from a Planter

In one aspect, a system for providing seed-specific placement of fluid as seeds are planted by a planter is disclosed. The system may generally include a seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a furrow at a seed frequency and a nozzle assembly configured to spray the seeds dispensed into the furrow. The nozzle assembly may include a valve. In addition, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the valve. The controller may be configured to determine the seed frequency of the seed meter based on a speed-related parameter of the planter. The controller may also be configured to control the operation of the valve based on the seed frequency such that a metered amount of fluid is sprayed at least one of on or adjacent to each seed.

PORTABLE DIRECT CURRENT HYDROSEEDER

A portable hydroseeding system comprising a housing for containing a slurry, a propellant means connected to the housing and an outlet control mechanism for distributing the slurry. 1. A portable hydroseeding system comprising:a) a portable housing for containing a slurry;b) a propellant connection connected to the housing; andc) an outlet control mechanism connected to the housing for distributing the slurry.2. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 1 , where the propellant connection is selected from a group consisting of a direct current (DC) motor/pump claim 1 , and a solar powered direct current (DC) motor/pump connection.3. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 1 , where the propellant connection is a direct current (DC) motor/pump connection.4. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 1 , where the housing further comprises a threaded lid opening portion for adding dry ingredients of seed claim 1 , mulch claim 1 , fertilizer and water.5. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 4 , further comprising:a) a direct current (DC) battery connected to the direct current pump/motor;b) a direct current (DC) motor/pump connected to a booster pump(or motors/pumps);c) a recirculating agitating jet connected to the top of housing portion for spraying the pressurized water, seed, mulch and fertilizer to form a slurry inside the housing;d) an exit control valve for controlling the discharge of slurry connected to the inside of the housing portion;e) a direct current (DC) battery connected to the housing or a cart, wagon or wheeled apparatus, lawn tractor or ATV (all terrain vehicle etc.) which provides voltage and amperage connected to the direct current (DC) motor/pump for providing direct current to the motor;f) a direct current (DC) motor/pump connected to the housing provides centrifugal force, creating a vacuum force for mixing and distributing a slurry of seed, mulch, fertilizer and water;g) an applicator nozzle connected to the output port of the direct ...

SEED FIRMER LIFE EXTENDER

The present invention involves a seed firmer with a pusher attachment that extends the life of the seed firmer. 1. A seed firmer for embedding seeds into soil , said seed firmer comprising:a flexible portion adapted to be attached to a seed chute of a planter; anda firming attachment removably coupled to said flexible portion and extending proximate the dispensing end of the seed chute.2. The seed firmer of further comprising a tube for conveying liquid claim 1 , said tube extending from a first end proximate said flexible portion to a second end proximate said firming attachment.3. The seed firmer of further comprising a cap disposed on said second end claim 2 , said cap having a fluid flow directing passage configured to deliver liquid proximate the dispensing end of the seed chute.4. The seed firmer of wherein said tube extends within said firming attachment.5. The seed firmer of further comprising a pair of side walls claim 1 , said side walls sandwiching said flexible portion and said firming portion.6. The seed firmer of further comprising a tube for conveying liquid claim 5 , said tube positioned between said pair of side walls and separating said flexible portion and said firming portion.7. The seed firmer of wherein one of said flexible portion and said firming attachment has a projection claim 1 , and the other of said flexible portion and said firming attachment has a portion adapted to form an interference fit with said projection.8. A seed firmer for embedding seeds into soil claim 1 , said seed firmer comprising:a flexible portion adapted to be attached to a seed chute of a planter;a firming arm flexibly connected to said flexible portion, said firming arm including a hollow bounded at one end by a stop; andan extender attachment extending into said slot and abutting said stop.9. The seed firmer of wherein said flexible portion and said firming arm are formed as an integral piece.10. The seed firmer of wherein said firming arm narrows towards said ...

Trench closing assembly

A trench closing assembly including a scraper.

Processes For Direct Seeding Of Guayule

Disclosed herein are processes for direct seeding of guayule seeds into a field and fields produced by the processes. 115-. (canceled)16. A process for direct seeding of guayule seeds into a field comprisinga. providing treated guayule seeds and a field comprising soil with an exposed surface,b. mixing the treated guayule seeds with a seed starting mixture to produce a planting mixture comprising about 0.05 to about 5 kg of the treated guayule seeds per 100 gallons of seed starting mixture,c. applying portions of the planting mixture to the exposed surface of the soil,d. pressing the portions of the planting mixture, ande. allowing the guayule seeds of (d) to germinate into seedlings.17. The process of claim 16 , wherein the mixing of (b) comprises about 0.05 to about 4 kilograms of the treated guayule seeds per 100 gallons of seed starting mixture claim 16 , and the applying of (c) is at a rate of about 100 gallons of planting mixture per acre of field.18. The process of claim 16 , wherein the applying of (c) is at a rate of about 30 to about 200 gallons of planting mixture per acre.19. The process of claim 16 , wherein the seed starting mixture comprises a majority by volume of peat claim 16 , plant fiber claim 16 , or a combination thereof claim 16 , optionally in combination with a minority by volume of one or more of vermiculite claim 16 , perlite claim 16 , compost claim 16 , fertilizer claim 16 , or an alkaline agent.20. The process of claim 16 , further comprising irrigating the pressed portions.21. The process of claim 16 , wherein the treated guayule seeds have been subjected to gibberellic acid treatment.22. The process of claim 16 , wherein the treated guayule seeds have been treated with an insecticide selected from at least one of clothianidin claim 16 , acetamiprid claim 16 , nitenpyram claim 16 , nithiazine claim 16 , and thiacloprid.23. The process of claim 16 , wherein the portions of (c) are applied in spaced intervals to rows of soil wherein each ...

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS

Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. 18-. (canceled)9. A system for automatically sensing and spraying plant precursors being distributed at least one of on and within the ground , the system comprising:a sensor configured to detect plant precursors dropping through a tube;a nozzle assembly configured to control the release of a fluid, the nozzle assembly including a valve and a spray nozzle; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the nozzle assembly, the controller being configured to operate the valve at a constant pulse duration irrespective of a ground speed of the system such that an amount of fluid is sprayed onto or adjacent to each plant precursor after each plant precursor is dropped from the tube.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the amount of fluid varies depending on at least one of the ground speed of the system or a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve.11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the controller is configured to control a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve by controlling an operational parameter of the valve.12. The system of claim 11 , further comprising a pressure sensor configured to measure the pressure of the fluid claim 11 , the controller being configured to control the operational parameter of the valve based on the pressure measurements such that the pressure of the fluid is maintained at a predetermined pressure.13. The system of claim 9 , further comprising a flow regulating valve disposed upstream of the nozzle assembly claim 9 , the controller being configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve so as to regulate a flow rate of the fluid supplied to the valve.14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs associated with the flow rate of the fluid claim 13 , the controller being further ...

TRASH DEFLECTOR

An attachment assembly for the disc of a mobile agricultural device, including a washer configured to attach to a disc of the mobile agricultural device. The washer may be attached to a center location of the disc. The washer is operatively connected to a deflector bar. The deflector bar substantially prevents debris from accumulating between the disc and a fertilizer assembly attached to the disc, as the disc rotates. The deflector bar in other embodiments, may be directly connected to a fertilizer assembly, rather than to the washer. 1. A deflector for use with a mobile agricultural tool , comprising:a disc attachment bar configured to attach to a disc of the mobile agricultural tool;a deflector bar operatively attached to the disc attachment bar; anda fertilizer bar operatively attached to the disc attachment bar, wherein at a first location the fertilizer bar and the deflector bar are spaced from each other at a predetermined distance.2. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the disc attachment bar comprises a bolt aperture configured to receive a bolt for securing the disc attachment bar to the disc of an agricultural planter.3. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is stainless steel.4. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is welded to the disc attachment bar at a first end.5. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is integrally formed with the disc attachment bar.6. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is configured to substantially prevent debris from traveling along the disc towards the disc attachment bar claim 1 , past the first location.7. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the fertilizer bar comprises a fertilize tube configured to the deposit fertilizer in a furrow.8. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is oil tempered wire.9. A disc attachment for an agricultural planter comprising a retainer configured to attach to a disc of an agricultural planter;a deflector bar operatively ...

Air Pack Manifold Having Articulated Control

The present invention provides a pneumatic distribution system for use with agricultural equipment, such as air drills and air carts, in which hoses may be held at a manifold connection having articulated control. The manifold connection may hold multiple couplers for hoses, and each of the couplers may be configured to allow substantial rotation in a first plane perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the manifold connection may be configured to allow substantial rotation in a second plane parallel to the ground. As a result, the manifold connection may be held proximal to a mechanical hitching point between agricultural equipment. This, in turn, may allow elimination of excess hose lengths and greater ease of handling when the agricultural equipment is separated and the hoses are disconnected. 1. A pneumatic distribution system for agricultural equipment comprising:a frame supporting a plurality of couplers, each coupler having a connector configured to retain a pneumatic distribution hose when mounted to the coupler, wherein each coupler is independently configured to rotate in a first plane perpendicular to the ground; anda post vertically supporting the frame, the post having a slot configured to receive a cross pin, wherein the post is configured to rotate within a boundary defined by the slot to allow the frame to rotate in a second plane parallel to the ground.2. The pneumatic distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the couplers are disposed in a plurality of rows and columns.3. The pneumatic distribution system of claim 2 , wherein at least 24 couplers are provided in the configuration.4. The pneumatic distribution system of claim 1 , further comprising a longitudinal member mounted transversely with respect to the frame and parallel to the ground claim 1 , wherein the couplers are configured to rotate in the first plane along an axis defined by the longitudinal member.5. The pneumatic distribution system of claim 4 , further comprising a plurality of ...

Metering Device For An Agricultural Product Delivery System

The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes an inline metering system including a number of metering devices associated with each compartment of a particulate material tank on the applicator to meter the particulate material disposed within each compartment. The individual metering devices include gates to initially enable the particulate material from a compartment to enter the metering device, and a rotary metering shaft to meter the flow of the particulate material into the conduits while limiting the passage of pressurized air through the metering device and into the compartment. The individual metering devices also include individual motors to control the operation of the metering devices independently from one another that can allow with sectional control and turning compensation. 1. A metering device for an agricultural product delivery system , the metering device comprising:a housing;a guide disposed on one end of the housing and defining an inlet opening disposed in alignment with a discharge aperture in an adjacent particulate material supply compartment;a gate slidably engaged with the guide to selectively open and close the inlet opening;a shaft disposed within the housing, the shaft including a number of curved paddles thereon, wherein the clearance between the paddles and the housing limits air flow through each metering device between the supply line and the adjacent particulate material supply compartment; anda motor operably connected to the shaft to rotate the shaft within the housing.2. The agricultural product delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the paddles are disposed at at least one angle with regard to a central axis of the shaft.3. The agricultural product delivery system of claim 2 , wherein the ...

Apparatus and method for minimizing the volume of a liquid carrier used for delivering agricultural products into a furrow during planting

A method and apparatus for minimizing the volume of a liquid carrier used for delivering an agricultural product into a furrow during planting. In one embodiment, a spray nozzle is mounted on a planter row unit so as to dispense a carrier containing an agricultural product along a dispensing pattern in alignment with the pattern width of the spray nozzle, in the direction of the furrow. In one embodiment a seed cover assembly is operatively connected to a seed tube assembly. A seed cover application tube is mounted to the seed cover assembly. A seed cover brush is mounted to the outlet end of the seed cover application tube configured to contact the carrier containing the product during the dispensing thereof and brush the carrier containing the agricultural product onto the seed being dispensed from the seed tube assembly. In another embodiment, a seed firmer application tube assembly is utilized.

Agricultural Field Preparation Device

An agricultural device associated with reduced tillage techniques in a field includes a frame and a separator supported by the frame. The separator is configured to form a strip of exposed soil in residual plant matter in the field. A crimping device associated with the separator is configured to at least partially crush sterns of residual plant matter while maintaining the strip. 120-. (canceled)21. An agricultural system associated with reduced tillage techniques in a field , comprising:a frame for attachment to a towing vehicle movable in a direction of travel along a plurality of adjacent rows of residual plant matter, the plurality of adjacent rows including a first row that is parallel to and separated by an in-between region from a second row;a crimping device supported by the frame and positioned perpendicular to the direction of travel, the crimping device being configured to at least partially crush stems of the residual plant matter located in the first row, the second row, or in the in-between region, the crimping device extending across the direction of travel to cover (a) at least in part the first row, (b) at least in part the second row, and (c) the in-between region; anda separator supported by the frame in an overlapping position with the crimping device and configured to form and maintain a first strip of exposed soil in the first row, the separator being positioned in a center area of the first row perpendicularly to the direction of travel.22. The agricultural system of claim 21 , wherein the crimping device is located in a leading position relative to the separator such that the crimping device encounters the stems of the residual plant matter prior to the separator encountering the stems of the residual plant matter.23. The agricultural system of claim 21 , wherein the crimping device is located in a trailing position relative to the separator such that the crimping device encounters the stems of the residual plant matter after the separator ...

SOIL-OPENER FOR INTRODUCING A PRODUCT INTO SOIL

The invention provides a soil-opener () for in operation providing a functional horizontal cut at a depth from a soil surface in a functionally vertical cut into soil for providing a soil flap () for introducing a product into said soil, said soil-opener () comprising: a blade () having a front cutting edge () for cutting said functionally horizontal cut, a rear end (), a blade width, and arranged for cutting soil functionally cross with respect to a said functionally vertical cut; a channel forming part () coupled to said blade (), ending at least near said rear end () and adapted for providing a channel () allowing a said product to be introduced near said horizontal cut; a soil flap lifting part () adapted for lifting said soil flap (), said soil flap lifting part () coupled to said blade (), and provided between said front cutting edge () and said channel forming part (); a vertical cut following part adapted for allowing said soil-opener () in operation to follow said functionally vertical cut, said vertical cut following part coupled to said blade () and extending at least to said front cutting edge (). 1. A soil-opener for in operation providing a functionally horizontal cut at a depth from a soil surface in a functionally vertical cut into soil for providing a soil flap for introducing a product into said soil , said soil-opener comprising:a blade having a front cutting edge for in operation cutting said functionally horizontal cut, a rear end, a blade width, and said blade arranged for cutting soil functionally cross with respect to a said functionally vertical cut;a channel forming part coupled to said blade, said channel forming part adapted for providing a channel allowing a said product to be introduced near said horizontal cut;a soil flap lifting part adapted for lifting said soil flap, said soil flap lifting part coupled to said blade, and provided between said front cutting edge of said blade and said channel forming part;a vertical cut following ...

Fertilizer meter with motor control and method thereof

An agricultural implement for distributing fertilizer to a plurality of rows includes a fertilizer container, a plurality of fertilizer metering units, and a plurality of motors. The fertilizer containers are used for storing the fertilizer prior to the fertilizer being distributed to the soil. The plurality of fertilizer metering units each include a housing and a metering device positioned in the housing. The housing has an inlet configured to receive fertilizer from the fertilizer container and an outlet. The plurality of motors are each drivingly coupled to and configured to rotate at least one metering device to distribute fertilizer to a row of the plurality of rows.

RUN SELECTOR APPARATUS AND RUN SELECTOR BIASING SYSTEM

A biasing system is provided for use with an associated run selector device having a valve body member movable within a housing between opposite first and second run selection positions selecting respective first and second commodity distribution runs of the associated run selector device. The biasing system includes a first biasing element on the housing, and a second biasing element on the valve body member. The first and second biasing elements are movable relative to each other between opposite first and second biasing system positions together with the associated valve body member being moved relative to the housing between the opposite first and second run selection positions. The first and second biasing elements are mutually biased against each other to urge each other apart and towards a one or the other of the opposite first and second biasing system positions. 1. A biasing system for use with an associated run selector device having a valve member movable within a housing between opposite first and second run selection positions selecting respective first and second commodity distribution runs of the associated run selector device , the biasing system comprising:a first biasing element on the housing of the associated run selector device; anda second biasing element on the valve member of the associated run selector device,wherein the first and second biasing elements are movable relative to each other between opposite first and second biasing system positions together with the associated valve member being moved relative to the housing between the opposite first and second run selection positions,wherein the first and second biasing elements are mutually biased against each other to urge each other apart and towards a one or the other of the opposite first and second biasing system positions.2. The biasing system according to claim 1 , wherein:a first one of the first and second biasing elements comprises a bendable resilient member and the other one of ...

MOISTURE AND VEGETATIVE HEALTH MAPPING

A vegetative health mapping system which creates two- or three-dimensional maps and associates moisture content, soil density, ambient light, surface temperature, and/or additional indications of vegetative health with the map. Moisture content is inferred using radar return signals of near-field and/or far-field radar. By tuning various parameters of the one or more radar (e.g. frequency, focus, power), additional data may be associated with the map from subterranean features (such as rocks, soil density, sprinklers, etc.). Additional sensors (camera(s), lidar, IMU, GPS, etc.) may be fused with radar returns to generate maps having associated moisture content, surface temperature, ambient light levels, additional indications of vegetative health (as may be determined by machine learned algorithms), etc. Such vegetative health maps may be provided to a user who, in turn, may indicate additional areas for the vegetative health device to scan or otherwise used to recommend and/or perform treatments. 1. A device comprising: receiving a plurality of coordinates that define a bounded region of interest;', 'determining, based at least in part on the plurality of coordinates, a trajectory to sweep the bounded region of interest using at least one of minimal energy or minimal motion;', 'receiving sensor data from a sensor associated with the device;', 'determining, based at least in part on a portion of the sensor data, information about vegetation proximate the device;', 'determining, based at least in part on the information about vegetation, a location of the device; and', 'controlling, based at least in part on the location, the device to move along the trajectory., 'one or more non-transitory computer readable media storing instructions, which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises a coupling configured to one or more of:couple the device ...

INFEED CHUTES FOR MATERIAL APPLICATION MACHINES

An infeed chute for a material application machine includes a riser and a water spreading unit. The riser includes a sidewall and defines an infeed opening extending through the riser. The riser is configured to be coupled to an opening of a tank of a material application machine such that application material passed through the infeed opening of the riser enters the tank of the material application machine. The sidewall includes a water inlet formed therein. The water spreading unit is coupled to the water inlet and is configured to direct water laterally across the infeed chute. 1. A hydroseeder comprising:a tank comprising an opening and configured to hold a material slurry;an infeed chute comprising a riser coupled to the opening of the tank above a plurality of grinding flights positioned within the tank; anda water inlet incorporated into a sidewall of the riser of the infeed chute, and configured to direct water laterally across the infeed chute.2. The infeed chute of claim 1 , wherein the water inlet comprises a water spreading unit claim 1 , the water spreading unit comprising:a water spreading housing coupled to the water inlet of the sidewall of the riser; anda tongue coupled to the water spreading housing and extending the water inlet of the riser.3. The hydroseeder of claim 2 , wherein the tongue comprises a rounded edge.4. The hydroseeder of claim 1 , wherein the water inlet is configured to spread the water as it enters the riser to provide a water curtain that extends both laterally and longitudinally across the infeed chute.5. The hydroseeder of claim 1 , wherein the infeed chute comprises a water pipe configured to be fluidly coupled to a water source.6. The hydroseeder of claim 5 , wherein: a water spreading housing coupled to the water inlet of the sidewall of the riser; and', 'a tongue coupled to the water spreading housing and extending the water inlet of the riser; and, 'The water inlet comprises a water spreading unit, the water spreading ...

Hydroseeders having integrated bale grinders and methods

In one embodiment, a hydroseeder has an integrated bale grinder. The hydroseeder includes a tank, an agitator, a plurality of grinding flights, and a basket. The tank includes an opening and is configured to hold a material slurry. The agitator is positioned below the opening and is configured to agitate the material slurry. The plurality of grinding flights extends from the agitator and is configured to grind a material bale as it is introduced into the tank. The basket extends from the opening of the tank and is configured to direct the material bale toward the plurality of grinding flights.

Furrowing Device

A soil opener has a frog mount adapted to be coupled to a shank or other mounting member of a farm implement. A spreader is removably coupled to the frog mount and includes forward and rearward product delivery channels that are intended to be flow-coupled to product delivery tubes or hoses of the farm implement. A tip is removably coupled to the spreader. The leading edges of the frog mount, the spreader, and the tip, as well as the geometry between these components are such that draft is minimized even when the soil opener is pulled through the soil at higher speeds, e.g.. excess of 5 mph. The soil opener may be equipped with an optional soil gathering module.

Inline product metering system for fertilizer and seed application system

The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes an inline metering system including a number of metering devices associated with each compartment of a particulate material tank on the applicator to meter the particulate material disposed within each compartment. The individual metering devices include gates to initially enable the particulate material from a compartment to enter the metering device, and a rotary metering shaft to meter the flow of the particulate material into the conduits while limiting the passage of pressurized air through the metering device and into the compartment. The individual metering devices also include individual motors to control the operation of the metering devices independently from one another that can allow with sectional control and turning compensation. 1. An agricultural product delivery system , comprising:at least one particulate material supply compartment;at least one particle delivery unit for applying particulate material from the supply compartment;a conveying system providing a flow of particulate material from the at least one particulate material supply compartment to the at least one particle delivery unit; and a housing connected between the at least one particulate material supply compartment and a supply line of the conveying system; and', 'a shaft disposed within the housing, the shaft including a number of paddles thereon, wherein the clearance between the paddles and the housing limits air flow through the at least one metering device., 'at least one metering device operably connected between the at least one particulate material supply compartment and the conveying system, wherein the at least one metering device comprises2. The agricultural product delivery system of ...

Portable Hydroseeder

A portable hydroseeding system comprising a housing for containing a slurry, a propellant means connected to the housing and an outlet control mechanism for distributing the slurry. 1. A portable hydroseeding system comprising:a) a pressurized portable housing for containing a pressurized slurry, wherein the slurry comprises water, seed, fertilizer and additives;b) a propellant connection connected to the housing; andc) an outlet control mechanism connected to the housing for distributing the pressurized slurry.2. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 1 , where the propellant connection is selected from the group consisting of a standard garden hose water connection claim 1 , a carbon dioxide connection claim 1 , an inflatable lining claim 1 , a mechanical plunger claim 1 , a piston claim 1 , a low pressure air connection claim 1 , and a high pressure air connection.3. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 1 , where the propellant connection is a standard garden hose connection.4. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 1 , where the housing further comprises an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion.5. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 4 , further comprising:a) an inlet control valve connected to the propellant connection;b) a pressure gauge connected to the upper housing portion;c) a jet nozzle internally connected to the upper housing portion for spraying the pressurized water into the housing;d) a lower housing portion attachable to the upper housing portion for containing a mixture of dry ingredients to form a slurry;e) an exit control valve for controlling the discharge of slurry from the combined upper housing portion and the lower housing portion; andf) an applicator nozzle connected to the lower housing portion for distributing the slurry over an area.6. The portable hydroseeding system of claim 3 , further comprising:a) a removable threaded agitator lid connected to an inlet control valve attachable to the housing;b) an output ...

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS

Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. 1. A system for automatically sensing and spraying plant precursors being distributed on and/or within the ground , the system comprising:a sensor configured to detect plant precursors dropping through a tube;a nozzle assembly configured to control the release of a fluid, the nozzle assembly including a valve and a spray nozzle; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the nozzle assembly, the controller being configured to regulate a pulse duration of the valve based on at least one operating parameter of the system such that a constant amount of fluid is sprayed onto or adjacent to each plant precursor after each plant precursor is dropped from the tube.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one operating parameter comprises at least one of a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve claim 1 , a valve configuration parameter claim 1 , a nozzle configuration parameter or a ground speed of the system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a flow regulating valve disposed upstream of the nozzle assembly claim 1 , the controller being configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve so as to regulate a flow rate of the fluid supplied to the valve.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs associated with the flow rate of the fluid claim 3 , the controller being further configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve based on the inputs so as to maintain the flow rate constant.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle assembly is a first nozzle assembly and further comprising a second nozzle assembly claim 1 , communicatively coupled to the controller claim 1 , the second nozzle assembly being configured to spray the same type of fluid or a different type of fluid as the ...

Resilient Mounting Of A Double-Shoot Knife In A Single-Pass, Double-Shoot Planting Unit For An Agricultural Implement

An apparatus and method for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single-pass, double-shoot manner utilize a planting unit that includes a frame, a disk arrangement, first and second product delivery arrangements and a resilient mounting arrangement for attaching the second product delivery arrangement to the frame. The rotating disk cuts a furrow in a planting surface for receiving a first agricultural product such as fertilizer from the first product delivery arrangement. The second product delivery arrangement has a cutting edge that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in a side wall of the furrow for receiving a second agricultural product such as seed. The resilient mounting arrangement provides limited resilient movement about a neutral position of the second product delivery arrangement under action of the soil on the second product delivery arrangement. 1. A planting unit for delivering a first and a second agricultural product using an agricultural implement , the planting unit comprising:a frame adapted for attachment to the agricultural implement and defining mutually perpendicular vertical and horizontal reference planes of the planting unit;a disk arrangement rotatably connected to the frame and configured for cutting a furrow into soil, the furrow defining a bottom and a sidewall of the furrow;a first product delivery arrangement attached to the frame adjacent the disk and configured for delivery of the first agricultural product to the furrow; anda second product delivery arrangement including a cutting member configured for cutting a trench into the sidewall of the furrow above the bottom of the furrow;the second product delivery arrangement being configured for delivery of the second agricultural product to the trench in the sidewall of the furrow;the second product delivery arrangement being resiliently attached to the frame at a neutral position of the product delivery arrangement relative to the frame and the disk arrangement by a ...

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE AND LOW RATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

A system for dispensing agricultural products includes an agricultural product container having a memory circuit associated therewith for storing data, the stored data including data unique to the container and the quantity of material dispensed including specific rates of application. An application rate meter device is operatively connected to the agricultural product container and is configured to dispense the agricultural product from the agricultural product container. Precision placement equipment includes a placement tube assembly operatively connected to the application rate meter device to place the agricultural products in the desired locations for efficient activity of the agricultural product. Each placement tube assembly is mounted between depth wheels of a depth control wheel assembly of a planter for placement of product in-furrow between the depth wheels. 1. A system for dispensing agricultural products , comprising:a) an agricultural product container having a memory circuit associated therewith for storing data, the stored data including data unique to the container and the quantity of material dispensed including specific rates of application;b) an application rate meter device operatively connected to said agricultural product container configured to dispense the agricultural product from the agricultural product container;c) precision placement equipment including a placement tube assembly operatively connected to said application rate meter device to place the agricultural products in the desired locations for efficient activity of the agricultural product, wherein each placement tube assembly is mounted between depth wheels of a depth control wheel assembly of a planter for placement of product in-furrow between the depth wheels; and,wherein said placement tube assembly includes an elongated placement tube arranged so that it descends from a portion of a frame behind the depth wheels to between the depth wheels.2. The system of wherein said ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE LOW RATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

A system for dispensing multiple low rate agricultural products that includes a multiple low rate agricultural (MLRA) product application device configured to cooperate with a planting equipment monitor assembly positioned to sense a seed being discharged from high speed planting equipment. Each MLRA product application device comprises a common housing for a number of low rate agricultural product input assemblies. 1. A system for dispensing multiple low rate agricultural products , comprising:a multiple low rate agricultural (MLRA) product application device configured to cooperate with a planting equipment monitor assembly positioned to sense a seed being discharged from high speed planting equipment.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each MLRA product application device comprises a common housing for a plurality of low rate agricultural product input assemblies.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each MLRA product application device comprises a common housing for a liquid agricultural product input assembly and a dry claim 1 , flowable agricultural product input assembly.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein each MLRA product application device claim 1 , comprises:a) a common housing; and,b) a plurality of low rate agricultural product input assemblies having exit ports supported by said common housing.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein each MLRA product application device claim 1 , comprises:a) a common housing comprising at least one plate; and,b) a plurality of low rate agricultural product input assemblies having exit sections supported by said common housing.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein each MLRA product application device claim 1 , comprises:a) a common housing comprising two plates securely supported in a spaced apart position; and,b) a plurality of low rate agricultural product input assemblies having exit sections supported by said common housing, between said two plates.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein each MLRA product application device claim 1 , ...

PNEUMATIC SPREADING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING THE METERING ELEMENTS THEREOF BY CARRYING OUT CALIBRATION TESTS

A method and pneumatic spreading machine control/regulate a metering element. A transfer chamber downstream of the metering element transfers metered material to a conveying line for spreading. A blower charges the conveying line with an air stream. Spreading elements are downstream of the conveying line. Calibration includes actuating metering elements, charged with a particular type and of material, over a predetermined test duration with a predetermined operating parameter. A mass of material metered during calibration is gravimetrically detected downstream of the metering element and upstream of the transfer chamber or in the transfer chamber, following which the material is transferred to the conveying line and dispensed. A functional relationship between the operating parameter of the dosing element and the actual mass flow of material for spreading, metered by means of the metering element, is calculated. The metering element is controlled/regulated to a setpoint depending on the functional relationship. 2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the material for spreading metered during the calibration testis collected downstream of the metering element and upstream of the transfer chamber, the mass thereof is gravimetrically detected, and it is then released to the transfer chamber; oris collected in the transfer chamber when the blower is decoupled from said transfer chamber and/or deactivated, and the mass thereof is gravimetrically detected, following which the transfer chamber is coupled to the blower and/or the latter is activated.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the functional relationship claim 1 , obtained from the mass of a particular type of material for spreading gravimetrically detected during the calibration test in relation to the test duration and the operating parameter of the metering element claim 1 , between the operating parameter of the metering element and the actual mass flow of material for spreading is stored in a form of ...

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE AND LOW RATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

A system for dispensing agricultural products includes an agricultural product container having a memory circuit associated therewith for storing data, the stored data including data unique to the container and the quantity of material dispensed including specific rates of application. An application rate meter device is operatively connected to the agricultural product container and is configured to dispense the agricultural product from the agricultural product container. Precision placement equipment includes a placement tube assembly operatively connected to the application rate meter device to place the agricultural products in the desired locations for efficient activity of the agricultural product. Each placement tube assembly is mounted between depth wheels of a depth control wheel assembly of a planter for placement of product in-furrow between the depth wheels. 1. A system for dispensing agricultural products , comprising:a) an agricultural product container having a memory circuit associated therewith for storing data, the stored data including data unique to the container and the quantity of material dispensed including specific rates of application;b) an application rate meter device operatively connected to said agricultural product container configured to dispense the agricultural product from the agricultural product container;c) precision placement equipment including a placement tube assembly operatively connected to said application rate meter device to place the agricultural products in the desired locations for efficient activity of the agricultural product, wherein each placement tube assembly is mounted between depth wheels of a depth control wheel assembly of a planter for placement of product in-furrow between the depth wheels; and,wherein said placement tube assembly includes an elongated placement tube arranged so that it descends from a portion of a frame behind the depth wheels to between the depth wheels.2. The system of wherein said ...

SEED FIRMING DEVICE FOR IMPROVING SEED TO SOIL CONTACT IN A PLANTER FURROW WITH FEATURE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE BUILDUP OF SOIL ON THE OUTER SURFACES BY DISCHARGING PRESSURIZED FLUID

A system for controlling the depth of at least one closing wheel in an agricultural row unit for planting seeds in a furrow. The row unit includes a firming device that passes the seeds into the soil at the bottom of the furrow, and at least one closing wheel that is pressed into a side of the furrow to close the furrow over the seeds. A control system senses the depth of the closing wheels in the furrow relative to the depth of the firming device, and adjusts the downward pressure on the closing wheel, based on changes in the sensed depth of the closing wheel, to compensate for changes in the hardness of the soil. The up and down movement of the firming device can be adjusted independently of the movement of the closing wheel. The firming device can include multiple holes through which pressurized air is forced to dislodge any dirt or mud that accumulates on the soil-engaging parts of the firming device, and can be made according to an additive manufacturing process that allows narrow channels to be formed internal to the firming device. 1. A seed firming device having at least one opening to allow a pressurized fluid that passes internally through the seed firming device to exit an outer portion thereof that is configured to engage soil of a furrow in which seeds are planted , the at least one opening being positioned along an outer soil-engaging surface of the firming device.2. The device of claim 1 , where the firming device includes a finger portion that includes the soil-engaging surface that engages and firms the soil of the furrow as the finger portion passes through the furrow.3. The device of claim 1 , where the firming device includes a wheel that allows fluid to exit via the at least one opening as the wheel rotates claim 1 , the outer soil-engaging surface being about a periphery of the wheel.4. The device of claim 1 , where the fluid is air.5. The device of claim 2 , where the finger portion has a width that is narrower than the furrow.6. A method of ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURAL LIQUID APPLICATION

Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. The ground engaging components may have structure for opening a side trench in the sidewalls of the seed trench and may include liquid application conduits for injecting liquid into the sidewalls of the resulting side trenches. 1. A liquid application apparatus for applying liquid to soil during a planting operation , comprising:a seed firmer mounted to a planter row unit, the planter row unit opening a planting trench, the planter row unit depositing seeds in the planting trench, the seed firmer resiliently engaging a bottom portion of said planting trench as the planter row unit traverses the field; anda first liquid injection conduit mounted to said seed firmer and disposed to inject liquid into a first sidewall of said planting trench.2. The liquid application apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a second liquid injection conduit mounted to said seed firmer and disposed to inject liquid into a second sidewall of said planting trench.3. The liquid application apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:a liquid manifold mounted to said seed firmer, said liquid manifold having an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, wherein said first outlet is in fluid communication with said first liquid injection conduit, wherein said second outlet is in fluid communication with said second liquid injection conduit, and wherein said inlet is in fluid communication with a liquid source.4. The liquid application apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a first wing disposed to open a first side trench in said first sidewall, wherein said first liquid injection conduit is disposed to inject liquid into said first side trench.5. The liquid application apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:a first wing disposed to open a first side trench in said first sidewall, ...

SEEDING SYSTEM

A seed metering system includes a volumetric meter and a plurality of row units. Each and every one of the plurality of row units includes a singulating meter, a bypass conduit, and an outlet that is common to and downstream of the singulating meter and the bypass conduit. The seed metering system further includes a dispersion unit including an inlet and a plurality of outlets and operable to disperse the plurality of seeds from the volumetric meter to the plurality of row units. The seed metering system is operable in a first mode of operation in which the volumetric meter communicates with each singulating meter via the dispersion unit to singulate the plurality of seeds. The seed metering system is operable in a second mode of operation in which the volumetric meter communicates with each bypass conduit via the dispersion unit such that the plurality of seeds are not singulated. 1. A seed metering system for selectively metering a plurality of seeds , the seed metering system comprising:a volumetric meter; a singulating meter in selective communication with the volumetric meter,', 'a bypass conduit in selective communication with the volumetric meter, and', 'an outlet that is common to and downstream of the singulating meter and the bypass conduit; and, 'a plurality of row units, wherein each and every one of the plurality of row units comprises'}a dispersion unit including an inlet and a plurality of outlets and operable to disperse the plurality of seeds from the volumetric meter to the plurality of row units,wherein the seed metering system is operable in a first mode of operation in which the volumetric meter communicates with each singulating meter via the dispersion unit to singulate the plurality of seeds, andwherein the seed metering system is operable in a second mode of operation in which the volumetric meter communicates with each bypass conduit via the dispersion unit such that the plurality of seeds is not singulated.2. The seed metering system of ...

METERING SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM

A metering system includes a first meter roller, such that the first meter roller includes many protrusions, such that each protrusion of the many protrusions drives flowable particulate material downwardly in response to rotation of the first meter roller. Furthermore, the metering system includes a drive shaft that is driven in rotation and a first transmission assembly that establishes a first direct mechanical linkage between the drive shaft and the first meter roller, such that the first transmission assembly shifts between a first plurality of gear ratios to drive the first meter roller in rotation at a respective first plurality of different speeds relative to the drive shaft. 1. A metering system , comprising:a first meter roller, comprising a first plurality of protrusions, wherein each protrusion of the first plurality of protrusions is configured to drive flowable particulate material downwardly in response to rotation of the first meter roller;a drive shaft configured to be driven in rotation; anda first transmission assembly that establishes a first direct mechanical linkage between the drive shaft and the first meter roller, wherein the first transmission assembly is configured to shift between a first plurality of gear ratios to drive the first meter roller in rotation at a respective first plurality of different speeds relative to the drive shaft.2. The metering system of claim 1 , comprising:a second meter roller, comprising a second plurality of protrusions, wherein each protrusion of the second plurality of protrusions is configured to drive the flowable particulate material downwardly in response to rotation of the second meter roller; anda second transmission assembly that establishes a second direct mechanical linkage between the drive shaft and the second meter roller, wherein the second transmission assembly is configured to shift between the second plurality of gear ratios to drive the second meter roller in rotation at a respective second ...

Systems and methods for selective fertilizer placement

Locations of seeds in a field can be identified using event-based processing or frequency-based processing. A material is applied to the field, based upon the seed locations.

PARTICLE DELIVERY ASSEMBLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL ROW UNIT

A particle delivery assembly of an agricultural row unit includes a first particle tube and a sensor housing coupled to the first particle tube. The sensor housing is configured to receive a particle from the first particle tube and to house a sensor configured to detect the particle. The particle delivery assembly includes a second particle tube coupled to the first particle tube and to the sensor housing and configured to receive the particle from the sensor housing and to expel the particle toward a trench in soil. Additionally, the particle delivery assembly includes a coupling mechanism extending between the second particle tube and the first particle tube along the sensor housing. The coupling mechanism is configured to couple the second particle tube to the first particle tube and to at least partially secure the sensor housing between the first particle tube and the second particle tube. 1. A particle delivery assembly of an agricultural row unit , comprising:a first particle tube configured to receive a particle;a sensor housing coupled to the first particle tube, wherein the sensor housing is configured to receive the particle from the first particle tube, and the sensor housing is configured to house a sensor configured to detect the particle received from the first particle tube;a second particle tube coupled to the first particle tube and to the sensor housing, wherein the second particle tube is configured to receive the particle from the sensor housing and to expel the particle toward a trench in soil; anda coupling mechanism extending between the second particle tube and the first particle tube along the sensor housing, wherein the coupling mechanism is configured to couple the second particle tube to the first particle tube and to at least partially secure the sensor housing between the first particle tube and the second particle tube.2. The particle delivery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first particle tube comprises:a first end configured to ...

Seeding system

A product on demand nozzle assembly includes a chamber at least partially defined by an external wall and an array of vertically spaced nozzles. Each nozzle has an air inlet, an air and entrained product outlet extending from the external wall, and an entrainment zone between the air inlet and the air and entrained product outlet to receive a product therein to be distributed.

PISTON ACCUMULATOR WITH INTEGRATED CYLINDER ROD

A cylinder rod is disposed within a cylinder that defines a cylinder volume. An accumulator defines an accumulator volume that is disposed generally annularly about the cylinder rod. The accumulator volume is separated from the cylinder volume by an accumulator piston. 1. An actuator , comprising:a rod;a cylinder housing defining a cylinder volume and an accumulator volume, the cylinder housing movably supporting the rod for movement outward relative to the cylinder housing in response to fluid under pressure being introduced into the cylinder volume; andan accumulator piston, movably supported within the cylinder housing and separating the cylinder volume from the accumulator volume in the cylinder housing.2. The actuator of wherein the cylinder housing defines the accumulator volume generally about an outer periphery of the rod.3. The actuator of wherein the cylinder housing comprises:a guide that has an inner surface and an outer surface and supports the rod for movement along the inner surface.4. The actuator of wherein the guide supports the accumulator piston for movement along the outer surface of the guide.5. The actuator of wherein the cylinder housing defines the accumulator volume generally concentrically about the outer surface of the guide.6. The actuator of wherein the accumulator volume is charged with a compressible medium and wherein the accumulator piston moves to compress the compressible medium in the accumulator volume in response to movement of the rod into the cylinder housing with constant fluid under pressure in the cylinder volume.7. The actuator of and further comprising:a dampening component mounted within the inner surface of the guide to dampen an accumulator response to movement of the rod inward relative to the cylinder housing with a constant cylinder volume.8. The actuator of wherein the actuator housing comprises a hydraulic actuator housing and wherein the fluid under pressure comprises hydraulic fluid.9. An actuator claim 1 , ...

System and method for spraying fluid onto seeds dispensed from a planter

In one aspect, a system for spraying a fluid onto or near seeds may include a planter having a seed meter configured to dispense seeds from a hopper, a seed tube extending from the seed meter toward a furrow, and a rotationally-driven belt positioned within the seed tube. The belt may be configured for conveying the seeds from the seed meter through the seed tube to the furrow. The planter also includes a sprayer assembly having a nozzle configured to spray a fluid on or near the seeds dispensed from the seed meter. The system may further include a controller configured to determine a current speed of the belt relative to the seed tube and control the sprayer assembly based on the current speed of the belt such that the nozzle sprays the fluid at least one of onto or near each of the seeds.

SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN SPECIFIED GROUPINGS

A system for dispensing agricultural products includes: a) a master controller; b) a power distribution box; c) agricultural product containers; d) meter devices; and, e) secondary controllers. The power distribution box is operatively connected to the master controller and a secondary power source. The meter devices are operatively connected to the product containers and configured to dispense products at metered rates. Each secondary controller receives command data from the master controller, and controls the meter devices for dispensing in response to the command data. The master controller and the secondary controllers are configured to provide operator defined groups of rows. Each of the rows in a group has an operator assigned dispensing rate and operator assigned product. The dispensing rate and product are controllable by the operator during operation according to planting needs. 1. A system for dispensing agricultural products , comprising:a) a master controller;b) a power distribution box operatively connected to the master controller and a secondary power source;c) a plurality of agricultural product containers;d) a plurality of meter devices operatively connected to said product containers and configured to dispense agricultural products at metered rates from said containers to rows in a field;e) a plurality of secondary controllers for actuating the plurality of meter devices, each secondary controller receiving command data from the master controller, via said power distribution box, and controlling the meter devices for dispensing in response to said command data;wherein said master controller and said secondary controllers are configured to provide operator defined groups of rows, each of the rows in a group having an operator assigned dispensing rate and operator assigned agricultural product, said dispensing rate and agricultural product being controllable by the operator during operation according to planting needs.2. The system of claim 1 , ...

HIGH FLOW FERTILIZER/AIR METER WITH SECONDARY NOZZLING

Agricultural implements are used to transport material, such as inputs in the form of fertilizer, seed, treatment, or some combination thereof, to row units that apply the material to an area of a field. Metering systems can aid in metering and providing a desired amount of material, such as on-demand, to the row units. The metering systems move the metered material to the row units, such as with pneumatics or other fluids. The metering system can be improved by having primary and secondary nozzles of different sizes, which aid in increasing the speed of the fluid moving the material towards the row units. For example, a smaller diameter for the secondary nozzle will provide improved suction and air speed. 1. An agricultural implement , comprising:at least one bin for holding a material to be applied;a plurality of row units operatively connected to the at least one bin to receive an amount of the material and to apply the material; and [ a plurality of segments for receiving material from the at least one bin,', 'a plurality of primary nozzles in communication with inlets of the plurality of segments, and', 'a plurality of secondary nozzles at outlets of the plurality of segments; and, 'a meter comprising'}, 'a fan for providing pressurized air to the meter., 'a material moving meter assembly, comprising2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of conduits claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of conduits communicates material from a segment to a row unit.3. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the meter comprises a face and a chamber.4. The agricultural implement of claim 3 , wherein the face of the meter includes a plurality of walls that separate and define the plurality of segments of the meter.5. The agricultural implement of claim 3 , wherein the chamber of the meter comprises an inlet in communication with the fan claim 3 , and a plurality of outlets in communication with the plurality of segments of the meter.6. ...

Fluid application systems including pressure dampeners

A fluid application system includes a manifold defining an internal passageway for fluid flow therethrough and a plurality of nozzle assemblies connected in fluid communication with the internal passageway. Each nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies includes a body defining a fluid passage, an inlet connected to the manifold for receiving fluid flow into the fluid passage, and a spray outlet for discharging fluid from the fluid passage. Each nozzle assembly also includes an electrically actuated valve fluidly connected between the inlet and the spray outlet and configured to control fluid flow through the fluid passage. Each nozzle assembly further includes a pressure dampener connected in fluid communication with the fluid passage upstream of the electrically actuated valve. The pressure dampener is configured to dampen fluctuations in fluid pressure within the fluid passage.

TARGETED FLUID/SOLID DISPENSING BASED ON SENSED SEED DATA OR SENSED PLANT DATA

Seed sensors for determining seed placement in a furrow to then target at least one of fluid and solid application with respect to the seed are described herein. Plant sensors for determining location of plants within a field and then targeting at least one of fluid and solid application with respect to the plant are also described herein. 1. A material application system for selected application of the material comprising:an implement for traversing a field;a sensor disposed on the implement, the sensor to detect seeds being dispensed from a seed meter when the seeds exit a seed tube or seed conveyor or after the seeds exit the seed tube or seed conveyor; anda material application system disposed on the implement and configured to apply material on the seed, adjacent to the seed, or to both on the seed and adjacent to the seed; and a control system for controlling the material application system based on the detected seeds.2. The material application system of claim 1 , wherein the control system controls material application based on implement speed during material application and seed spacing in a furrow.3. The material application system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is mounted after the seed has exited the seed tube to sense the seed frequency.4. The material application system of claim 1 , wherein the material application system comprises a planter claim 1 , and the sensor is mounted after the seed has exited the seed tube and mounted at one of the following locations including a bottom of the seed tube claim 1 , a seed firmer bracket claim 1 , within a disc spreader claim 1 , within a seed firmer claim 1 , a rear of a shank or between the shank and a closing system claim 1 , and the closing system.5. The material application system of claim 4 , wherein the control system uses the sensed seed pulses to command the material application system to dispense the material either by synchronizing with the seed pulses or direct relationship between a sensed seed ...

Biochar and Fly Ash Germination Accelerant System

A biochar and fly ash germination accelerant system for improving soil conditions for seed germination and growth. The biochar and fly ash germination accelerant system generally includes a base material comprised of activated carbon in a granular material state and a liming material combined with the base material. The liming material is comprised of a fly ash material in a powder state that coats the base material. The combination of the base material and the liming material is inserted into the soil near the seed during planting to lower the acidity of the soil surrounding the seed to accelerate germination. 1. A seed germination accelerant composition , comprising:a base material comprised of activated carbon, wherein said base material is a granular material; anda liming material, wherein said liming material is comprised of a powder material that lowers the acidity of soil.2. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 1 , wherein said base material has a high-porosity.3. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 1 , wherein said base material is comprised of biochar.4. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 3 , wherein said biochar is produced from biomass.5. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 1 , wherein said base material is comprised of activated carbon produced by a downdraft gasifier.6. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 1 , wherein said liming material substantially coats said granular material.7. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 1 , wherein said liming material is comprised of fly ash.8. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 7 , wherein said liming material is comprised of paper mill fly ash.9. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 8 , wherein said liming material is comprised of paper mill fly ash produced by a fluidized bed gasifier.10. The seed germination accelerant composition of claim 9 , wherein said base material is present in ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAYING SEEDS DISPENSED FROM A TWIN ROW PLANTER

A system for providing seed-specific placement of fluid as seeds are planted by a twin row planter includes a planter row unit, at least one nozzle assembly, and a controller. The planter row unit includes a first seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a first furrow at a seed frequency and a second seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a second furrow at the seed frequency. The nozzle assembly is configured to spray the seeds dispensed into the first and second furrows, and includes a valve. The controller is communicatively coupled to the valve, and is configured to determine the seed frequency of the first and second seed meters based on a speed-related parameter of the planter. The controller is further configured to control operation of the valve based on the seed frequency such that fluid is sprayed at least one of on or adjacent to each seed. 1. A system for providing seed-specific placement of fluid as seeds are planted by a twin row planter , the system comprising:a planter row unit including a first seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a first furrow at a seed frequency and a second seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a second furrow at the seed frequency, the seeds dispensed into the first furrow being offset from the seeds dispensed into the second furrow by an offset distance;at least one nozzle assembly configured to spray the seeds dispensed into the first and second furrows, the at least one nozzle assembly including a valve;a controller communicatively coupled to the valve, the controller being configured to determine the seed frequency of the first and second seed meters based on a speed-related parameter of the planter, the controller being further configured to control the operation of the valve based on the seed frequency such that fluid is sprayed at least one of on or adjacent to each seed.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the speed-related parameter corresponds to at least one of a speed of a component of a ...

NOZZLE AND HOUSING FOR INPUTS IN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS

Agricultural implement nozzle assemblies of the present disclosure may include a meter input housing, a locking tab, and a tubular nozzle. The meter input housing may include a tubular opening. The locking tab may protrude from a peripheral region of the tubular opening. The tubular nozzle may include a locking mechanism complementary to the locking tab protruding from the peripheral region of the tubular opening. The nozzle may be rotatable relative to the tubular opening when the nozzle is coupled to the meter input housing via the locking mechanism and the locking tab. Related agricultural implement input assemblies are also disclosed. 1. An agricultural implement nozzle assembly , comprising:a meter input housing including a tubular opening;a locking tab protruding from a peripheral region of the tubular opening; anda tubular nozzle including a locking mechanism complementary to the locking tab protruding from the peripheral region of the tubular opening,wherein the nozzle is rotatable relative to the tubular opening when the nozzle is coupled to the meter input housing via the locking mechanism and the locking tab.2. The agricultural implement nozzle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the locking tab protrudes inward in the tubular opening and the locking mechanism protrudes outward from the nozzle.3. The agricultural implement nozzle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the locking tab protrudes outward from the tubular opening and the locking mechanism protrudes inward from the nozzle.4. The agricultural implement nozzle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a seal element positioned to inhibit unwanted material from entering the nozzle.5. The agricultural implement nozzle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism of the nozzle is movable relative to a sidewall of the nozzle.6. The agricultural implement nozzle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is a split nozzle comprising a first portion and a second portion configured to be assembled to each other.7 ...

Infeed chutes for material application machines

An infeed chute for a material application machine includes a riser and a water spreading unit. The riser includes a sidewall and defines an infeed opening extending through the riser. The riser is configured to be coupled to an opening of a tank of a material application machine such that application material passed through the infeed opening of the riser enters the tank of the material application machine. The sidewall includes a water inlet formed therein. The water spreading unit is coupled to the water inlet and is configured to direct water laterally across the infeed chute.

Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems

An autonomous vehicle platform system and method configured to perform various in-season management tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field, while self-navigating between rows of planted crops and beneath the canopy of the planted crops on the uneven terrain of an agricultural field, allowing for an ideal in-season application of fertilizer to occur once the planted crop is well established and growing rapidly, in an effort to limit the loss of fertilizer.

INLINE, MULTI-PORT BALL VALVE

A ball valve assembly having a valve body with a single inline fluid passage therethrough along a central longitudinal axis. A ball valve is sealingly seated in a valve seat within the valve body. The ball valve includes at least two through-bores, each of the at least two through-bores having a central axis intersecting one another, whereby the ball valve is rotatable between a fully open position and a fully closed position. In one application, the ball valve has two bores intersecting one another such that an angle α between adjacent bore openings of the ball valve are less than 90 degrees and an angle β between other adjacent ends of the ball valve are greater than 90 degrees for applying liquid product in a seed furrow before and after each seed in the furrow but not onto the seed. 1. A ball valve assembly , comprising:a valve body having a single inline fluid passage therethrough between an inlet port and an outlet port, the single inline fluid passage having a central longitudinal axis;a valve seat disposed within the valve body;a ball valve sealingly seated in the valve seat;an operating stem having a rotation axis transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the single inline fluid passage, the operating stem rotationally fixed with respect to the ball valve and rotatably journaled to the valve body such that rotation of the operating stem about the rotation axis rotates the ball valve within the valve seat;at least two bores extending through the ball valve, each of the at least two bores having a central axis disposed along a plane coincident with the central longitudinal axis of the single inline fluid passage, the central axis of the first bore intersecting with the central axis of the second bore, whereby the ball valve is capable of rotating between a fully open position in which the central axis of any one of the at least two bores is aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the single inline passage of the valve body and a fully closed ...

Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems

An autonomous vehicle platform system and method configured to perform various in-season management tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field, while self-navigating between rows of planted crops and beneath the canopy of the planted crops on the uneven terrain of an agricultural field, allowing for an ideal in-season application of fertilizer to occur once the planted crop is well established and growing rapidly, in an effort to limit the loss of fertilizer.

CROP INPUT APPLICATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS

Crop input application systems, methods and apparatus are provided. In some examples, a blade is disposed to remove soil from a trench sidewall and deposit soil on top of a seed in the trench. 1. A crop input applicator comprising:a frame;a blade connected with the frame;an actuator connected with the frame and the blade;and a controller;wherein the controller is configured to control the actuator to move the blade laterally relative to the frame.2. The crop input applicator of further comprising a support body connected to and between the frame and the blade.3. The crop input applicator of wherein the support body is pivotally connected to the frame.4. The crop input applicator of wherein the blade is pivotally coupled to the support body.5. The crop input applicator of wherein the support body is pivotally connected to the frame claim 2 , and the blade is pivotally coupled to the support body.6. The crop input applicator of further comprising a spring connected between the support body and the frame.7. The crop input applicator of further comprising a guide roller attached to the support body claim 3 , the guide roller rollingly engaged with the frame.8. The crop input applicator of further comprising a valve claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the valve to actuate the actuator to move the blade laterally relative to the frame.9. The crop input applicator of further comprising a sensor claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the actuator to move the blade laterally relative to the frame based on information received from the sensor.10. The crop input applicator of further comprising a forward seed firmer and a rearward seed firmer both connected with the support body claim 2 , the forward seed firmer disposed below the blade at a forward portion of the blade and the rearward seed firmer disposed below the blade at a rearward portion of the blade.11. A crop input applicator comprising:a frame;a support body connected to the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE LOW RATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

A system for dispensing low rate agricultural products, includes a syringe-based agricultural product metering system, at least one agricultural product tube, and an agricultural product metering system. The agricultural product metering system is operably connected to a source of low rate agricultural products. The agricultural product tube is operatively connected to the agricultural product metering system. The agricultural product metering system is configured to dispense liquid low rate agricultural products at a low rate defined as below 3.7 fluid ounces per 1000 row feet. 1. A system for dispensing low rate crop enhancement agricultural products , comprising:an agricultural product metering system operably connected to a source of low rate crop enhancement agricultural products; and,at least one agricultural product tube operatively connected to said agricultural product metering system,wherein said agricultural product metering system is configured to dispense liquid low rate crop enhancement agricultural products at a low rate defined as below 3.7 fluid ounces per 1000 row feet.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:said agricultural product metering system comprises a syringe-based pump system.3. The system of claim 1 , further including:a seed sensing device configured to sense placement of seed from a planter; and,a pulsing system operatively coupled to output ends of said at least one agricultural product tube and to said seed sensing device and configured to synchronize the placement of low rate agricultural products relative to the placement of seed.4. The system of claim 1 , further including:a seed sensing device configured to sense placement of seed from a planter; and,a pulsing system operatively coupled to output ends of said at least one agricultural product tube and to said seed sensing device and configured to synchronize the placement of low rate agricultural products relative to the placement of seed, whereinsaid agricultural product metering ...

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR DISC-TYPE COULTERS

The present invention involves a seed firmer with a pusher attachment that extends the life of the seed firmer and brackets for mounting the same to a planter. The disclosed invention additionally involves an adjustment mechanism for seed or grain drill planters which allows for the adjustment of the camber and/or toe of individual coulters on the planter. 1. A planting mechanism for use with seed drill planter , comprising:a tool bar, mountable to a seed drill planter;two disc-type coulters operationally mounted to the tool bar; andmeans for adjustably positioning the disc-type coulters relative to the tool bar, wherein the positioning of the disc-type coulters relative to the tool bar is lockable once the desired positioning is achieved.2. The planting mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the tool bar further includes a mounting point for attaching additional implements to the tool bar.3. A planting mechanism for use with seed drill planter claim 1 , comprising:a tool bar, mountable to a seed drill planter;at least one disc-type coulter operationally mounted to the tool bar; andmeans for adjustably positioning of the at least one disc-type coulter relative to the tool bar, wherein the positioning of the at least one disc-type coulter relative to the tool bar is lockable once the desired positioning is achieved.4. The planting mechanism of claim 3 , further comprising a pivotable spindle operationally connecting the at least one disc-type coulter to the tool bar.5. The planting mechanism of claim 4 , further comprising a locking pin movable between a locked and an unlocked position;wherein the spindle may pivot when the locking pin is in the unlocked position; andwherein the spindle may not pivot when the locking pin is in the locked position.6. The planting mechanism of claim 5 , wherein the spindle further includes at least one indent sized and configured to receive the locking pin in the locked position.7. A planting mechanism for attachment to a tool bar of a planter ...

SEEDING SYSTEM

A seeding system includes a storage tank operable to store a plurality of seeds and a dispersion unit configured to disperse some of the plurality of seeds amongst a plurality of conduits. The dispersion unit includes a sensor. A meter is operable to transfer the some of the plurality of seeds from the storage tank to the dispersion unit. The sensor is operable to produce a signal to control the transfer from the storage tank to the dispersion unit. 1. A seeding system comprising:a storage tank operable to store a plurality of seeds;a dispersion unit configured to disperse some of the plurality of seeds amongst a plurality of conduits, the dispersion unit including a sensor; anda meter operable to transfer the some of the plurality of seeds from the storage tank to the dispersion unit,wherein the sensor is operable to produce a signal to control the transfer from the storage tank to the dispersion unit.2. The seeding system of claim 1 , further comprising a gate operable to transition between an open position and a closed position in response to a signal from the sensor claim 1 , wherein in the closed position the gate restricts the transfer of seeds from the storage tank to the dispersion unit.3. The seeding system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a first sensor and further comprising a second sensor claim 2 , wherein the gate is operable to transition to the open position in response to a signal from the second sensor.4. The seeding system of claim 1 , further comprising:a fan configured to produce an air current upstream of the dispersion unit to transfer seeds from the meter to the dispersion unit; anda container associated with one of the plurality of conduits and configured to receive the seeds dispersed to the one of the plurality of conduits,wherein the container includes at least one opening sized to prohibit seed passage through the at least one orifice, andwherein, when not obstructed by a portion of the seeds dispersed to the one of the plurality of ...

SEEDING SYSTEM

A product distribution system includes a product on demand pick-up assembly including a hopper. The hopper is configured such that an air stream flowing into the pick-up assembly entrains product therein and conveys product downstream through a plurality of conduits. The product distribution system further includes a container for storing product prior to delivery of product to the pick-up assembly and a meter and conveyor assembly configured to move product from the container to the pick-up assembly hopper such that an amount of product greater than a predetermined quantity is maintained in the pick-up assembly hopper during operation of the system. 1. A product distribution system comprising:a product on demand pick-up assembly including a hopper, the hopper configured such that an air stream flowing into the product on demand pick-up assembly entrains product therein and conveys product downstream through a plurality of conduits;a container for storing of product prior to delivery of product to the pick-up assembly;a meter and conveyor assembly configured to move product from the container to the pick-up assembly hopper such that an amount of product greater than a predetermined quantity is maintained in the pick-up assembly hopper during operation of the system.2. The product distribution system of wherein the pick-up assembly hopper has at least one fill opening for receiving product other than product from said container.3. The product distribution system of further comprising a level sensor in the pick-up assembly hopper.4. The product distribution system of wherein the meter and conveyor assembly includes a mechanical conveyer system having an inlet at a lower end of the container and an outlet at an upper end of the hopper.5. The product distribution system of wherein the mechanical conveyer system includes a conveyor belt within a housing claim 4 , the housing having an inlet at a lower end of the container and an outlet at an upper end of the hopper.6. ...

Systems, methods and apparatus for multi-row agricultural implement control and monitoring

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling an agricultural implement, including seed planting implements. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for detecting seeds being conveyed by seed conveyor. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling deposition of secondary crop inputs such as fertilizer and insecticide.

Tagged Container Tracking

A system and method that automatically monitors product use, such as the type and amount of agricultural and/or horticultural product stored in and dispensed from a cartridge over time and/or by geographic location. Monitored data are stored in memory such as a tag on the cartridge and may be transmitted to a server for storage, aggregation, and analysis. The cartridge may be authenticated before being authorized for use for the benefit of a current user in dispensing the product. The cartridge may be refilled after confirmation of authorization codes on the cartridge and refilling equipment tags. The cartridge may be calibrated automatically based on the bulk density or other parameter of the product in the cartridge. Data may be aggregated from a plurality of cartridges automatically. As-applied data from individual cartridges may be used to verify, independent of operator input, treated area coverage and product application rate.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A RESIDUE REMOVAL DEVICE OF A SEED-PLANTING IMPLEMENT BASED ON A RESIDUE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE FIELD

In one aspect, a system for controlling the operation of a residue removal device of a seed-planting implement may include a residue removal device configured to remove residue from a path of the seed-planting implement. The system may also include a sensor configured to capture data indicative of a residue characteristic associated with a portion of the field within a detection zone positioned forward of the residue removal device relative to a direction of travel of the seed-planting implement. Furthermore, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. As such, the controller may be configured to monitor the residue characteristic associated with the portion of the field within the detection zone based on data received from the sensor. Additionally, the controller may be further configured to control the operation of the residue removal device based on the monitored residue characteristic. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for controlling the operation of a residue removal device of a seed-planting implement , the system comprising:a residue removal device configured to remove residue from a path of the seed-planting implement;a sensor configured to capture data indicative of at least one of a shape the residue or a type of the residue present within a portion of a field within a detection zone positioned forward of the residue removal device relative to a direction of travel of the seed-planting implement; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor, the controller configured to monitor the at least one of the shape of the residue or the type of the residue present the portion of the field within the detection zone based on data received from the sensor, the controller further configured to control the operation of the residue removal device based on the monitored at least one of the shape of the residue or the type of the residue.22. The system of claim 22 , wherein claim 22 , when controlling the operation of the residue ...

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE AND LOW RATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

A system for dispensing agricultural products includes: a master controller, sets of agricultural product containers, meter devices, and secondary controllers. The meter devices are operatively connected to the product containers and configured to dispense products from the containers to rows in a field wherein each of the sets of containers is associated with a respective row in the field. The secondary controllers actuate the meter devices. Each secondary controller receives command data from the master controller and controls the meter devices for dispensing in response to the command data. Agricultural product from each product container is dispensed in accordance with operator defined instructions to the master controller. The instructions are capable of being provided to the master controller during the planting allowing the dispensing of individual containers to be controlled. In one embodiment the invention is a process for dispensing agricultural products at low application rates utilizing precision placement equipment. 1. A process for dispensing agricultural products at a low application rate , comprising the steps of:a) providing a plurality of agricultural product containers containing low application rate, dry granular agricultural products, wherein said product containers are rigid and are utilized in shipping, storage, and application of agricultural products, thus maintaining agricultural product integrity; a master controller;', 'a power distribution box operatively connected to the master controller and a secondary power source; and,', 'a plurality of secondary controllers for actuating the plurality of meter devices, each secondary controller receiving command data from the master controller, via said power distribution box, and controlling the meter devices for dispensing in response to said command data;, 'b) providing a plurality of low application rate meter devices operatively connected to said plurality of product containers configured to ...

Implements and application units having a trench closer for closing of a trench during applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields

Described herein are implements and application units having a trench closer for closing a trench during applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a trench closer for a fertilizer applicator includes a bar moved through a field transverse to a direction of travel, a fertilizer applicator connected to the bar for forming a trench in soil. The fertilizer applicator comprises a coulter, a knife, or a coulter and a knife, and a trench closer disposed behind the fertilizer applicator in the direction of travel and connected to the fertilizer applicator or the bar.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING THE VOLUME OF A LIQUID CARRIER USED FOR DELIVERING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INTO A FURROW DURING PLANTING

A method and apparatus for minimizing the volume of a liquid carrier used for delivering an agricultural product into a furrow during planting. In one embodiment, a spray nozzle is mounted on a planter row unit so as to dispense a carrier containing an agricultural product along a dispensing pattern in alignment with the pattern width of the spray nozzle, in the direction of the furrow. In one embodiment a seed cover assembly is operatively connected to a seed tube assembly. A seed cover application tube is mounted to the seed cover assembly. A seed cover brush is mounted to the outlet end of the seed cover application tube configured to contact the carrier containing the product during the dispensing thereof and brush the carrier containing the agricultural product onto the seed being dispensed from the seed tube assembly. In another embodiment, a seed firmer application tube assembly is utilized. 1. An apparatus for minimizing the volume of a liquid carrier used for delivering an agricultural product into a furrow during planting , comprising:a) a seed tube assembly for dispensing seed;b) a seed firmer assembly operatively connected to said seed tube assembly;c) a seed firmer application tube assembly mounted to said seed firmer assembly, said seed firmer application tube assembly having an outlet end for dispensing a carrier containing an agricultural product; and,d) a seed firmer brush mounted to the outlet end of the seed firmer application tube assembly, said seed firmer brush configured to contact the carrier containing the agricultural product during the dispensing thereof and brushing the carrier containing the agricultural product onto the seed being dispensed from the seed tube assembly.2. The apparatus of further comprising additional seed firmer application tubes and associated seed firmer brushes mounted thereon.3. The apparatus of further comprising additional seed firmer application tubes and associated seed firmer brushes mounted thereon claim 1 , ...

SOIL CHARACTERISTIC SENSORS ON GROUND-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OF A PLANTING MACHINE

A soil characteristic sensor is mounted on a soil engaging element of a planting machine. It can be mounted, for instance, on an element that engages the soil before a trench is opened, or after a trench is opened, but before it is closed. It can also be mounted on an element that engages the soil in a region of the soil trench, but after the trench is closed. It can be mounted on a scraping element that scrapes a disc, and it can be mounted on wedges or other items that run through the soil, and are carried by shanks. 1. An agricultural planting machine that moves in a direction of travel , comprising:an opener, mounted to a structural frame, that opens a seed trench in soil;a seed delivery system that disperses seed in the seed trench;a closer, mounted to the structural frame, that moves soil over the seed trench to close the trench;at least one soil characteristic sensor element that generates a sensor signal indicative of a sensed soil characteristic; anda sensor supporting member that carries the at least one soil characteristic sensor element, the sensor supporting member mounted so the at least one soil characteristic sensor element engages the soil forward of the seed delivery system in the direction of travel.2. The agricultural planting machine of wherein the sensor supporting member includes an extending member that holds the at least one soil characteristic sensor element in engagement with the soil forward of the opener in the direction of travel.3. The agricultural planting machine of wherein the sensor supporting member includes an extending member that holds the at least one soil characteristic sensor element in engagement with the soil rearward of the opener in the direction of travel and forward of the seed delivery system in the direction of travel.4. The agricultural planting machine of wherein the sensor supporting member comprises:a sensor supporting portion that supports the at least one soil characteristic sensor element; anda bias member ...

RESIDUE FLOW THROUGH HOE TYPE SEEDING IMPLEMENTS

A residue clearing apparatus for a seeding implement includes a plurality of ground driven residue wheel pairs, each movably and rotatably mounted to the seeding implement with right and left residue wheels on corresponding right and left sides of one of the shanks such that each residue wheel pair moves vertically independent of the shanks. Residue contact members connected to each residue wheel engage the ground surface adjacent to one of the shanks to rotate the residue wheel. Outer ends of the residue contact members pass forward of the shank above the furrow opener. A raising system operative to raise the residue wheel pairs to a wheel transport position. 1. A residue clearing apparatus for a seeding implement , where the seeding implement comprises a plurality of shanks substantially equally spaced along a width of a frame of the seeding implement and a hoe type furrow opener mounted on a bottom end of each shank and configured to engage a ground surface , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of residue wheel pairs, each residue wheel pair comprising a right residue wheel and a left residue wheel mounted to corresponding right and left ends of a rigid axle;wherein each axle is adapted to be movably and rotatably mounted to the seeding implement with the right and left residue wheels on corresponding right and left sides of one of the shanks such that each residue wheel pair moves up and down independent of the shanks;a plurality of residue contact members connected to each residue wheel and configured to engage the ground surface adjacent to the one of the shanks to rotate the residue wheels, and wherein outer ends of the residue contact members pass forward of the shank above the furrow opener;a raising system operative to raise the residue wheel pairs to a wheel transport position.2. The apparatus of wherein the residue contact members are provided by one of a spike and a paddle extending outward from a periphery of the residue wheels.3. The apparatus of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING SEEDS AND TREATMENT

A system for dispensing seeds and a treatment. The system includes a first tube for dispensing the seeds via a first outlet, a second tube for dispensing the treatment via a second outlet, and a first valve at an upper portion and a second valve at a lower portion of the second tube. The second outlet is located between the discs of a furrow-opening wheel. The first valve is positioned outside of the furrow during operation and controls movement of the treatment from a container into the second tube. The second valve controls release of the treatment from the second outlet into the furrow. The second valve may open and close in response to pressure exerted by the treatment in the second tube. Depending on the treatment, the valves may release the treatment on, adjacent to, or both behind and in front of the dispensed seeds. 1. A system for dispensing both seeds and a treatment in a furrow along a direction of travel , the system comprising:a first conduit having a first outlet and configured to periodically dispense one or more of the seeds via the first outlet;a second conduit having an upper end, a lower end, and a second outlet at the lower end, and configured to dispense the treatment via the second outlet;a first valve located at the upper end of the second conduit so as to be positioned substantially outside of the furrow during operation, and configured to control movement of the treatment into the second conduit; anda second valve located at the lower end of the second conduit so as to be positioned substantially inside of the furrow during operation, and configured to control release of the treatment in the second tube from the second outlet.2. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the treatment is in a form selected from the group consisting of: liquid claim 1 , solid claim 1 , powder claim 1 , granule claim 1 , and crystal.3. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the treatment is of a type selected from the group consisting of: fertilizers ...

FORMING BAR WITH LIQUID DISTRIBUTION PASSAGEWAY

A device for attaching to a shank of a planting unit. The device may include liquid delivery tubing for delivery fertilizer to a planting furrow and a forming bar configured for securing to the shank. The forming bar may include a passageway extending therethrough for receiving and passing through fertilizer or other liquid that is delivered to the liquid delivery tubing. The forming bar may include a shank connecting portion, a rib portion, and a foot portion. The rib and foot portions may define the passageway. Further, the foot portion may protect the tubing. A method for using the device to deliver fertilizer to a seed furrow is also described. 1. A device for attaching to a shank of a planting unit for use with a planting unit including a liquid delivery tubing for delivering fertilizer to a planting furrow , the device comprising a forming bar configured for securing to the shank , the forming bar including a rib portion , a foot portion , and a passageway arranged between the rib portion and the foot portion for receiving and passing through the fertilizer.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the forming bar includes a back and the passageway is oriented to extend generally horizontally out the back of the forming bar.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the rib portion and foot portion are configured to pass the liquid delivery tubing therebetween and include corresponding tube receiving features.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the tube receiving feature in the rib portion includes a concave bottom edge claim 3 , and the tube receiving feature in the foot portion includes a concave surface.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the rib portion is substantially plate-like including a thickness claim 1 , the foot portion includes a slot for receiving the rib portion therein claim 1 , and the slot includes a width substantially equal to the thickness of the rib portion.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the thickness of the rib portion and the width of the slot are ...

A SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE-RATIO BLENDING OF MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERY VIA A PORTED OPENER

A system to meter multiple agricultural products according to an independently prescribed rate for each in a variable-ratio blend of the agricultural products from a single opener in a plurality of such systems and openers across an applicator such as a drill. Bulk storage compartments associated with the applicator deliver multiple agricultural products to metering assemblies mounted in clusters or pods across the applicator. The agricultural products are fed from the metering assemblies, via a flow re-director, into a manifold, and then into a corresponding single opener having conduits to transport the agricultural product into the soil. Controllers independently regulate metering by the metering assemblies. The flow re-director and manifold provide blending of combinations of the agricultural products for each opener according to a field prescription. 1. A system for variable-ratio blending of multiple agricultural products for delivery from an applicator into the ground via a multi-ported opener , wherein the opener has opener conduits extending from corresponding ports in the upper end of the opener to corresponding outlets on the lower end of the opener , the system comprising:a support frame adapted for mounting to the applicator, and wherein said support frame is adapted for mounting of the multi-ported opener thereto for engagement of the lower end opener into the ground,a plurality of metering assemblies mounted to said support frame,wherein each metering assembly of said plurality of metering assemblies includes a local hopper, an independently actuatable motor and a metering device, wherein said local hopper feeds agricultural product to said metering device and said metering device is driven by said motor so as to controllably meter the agricultural product from said local hopper,a selectively actuatable flow re-director cooperating with said plurality of metering assemblies,a manifold having a plurality of chambers, wherein each chamber of said ...

AGRICULTURAL SEEDER

An agricultural implement including an agricultural system operable to deposit product into soil. The agricultural system comprises a first blade configured to form a first furrow within the soil, and a second blade configured to form a second furrow within the soil. The agricultural system further includes a walking beam including a front portion, a rear portion, and a pivot portion between the front portion and the rear portion. The walking beam is configured to rotate about an axis presented by the pivot portion. Furthermore, the first blade is secured to the front portion of the walking beam, and the second blade is secured to the rear portion of the walking beam. 1. An agricultural implement including an agricultural system operable to deposit product into soil , said agricultural system comprising:a first blade configured to form a first furrow within the soil;a second blade configured to form a second furrow within the soil; anda walking beam including a front portion, a rear portion, and a pivot portion between said front portion and said rear portion, wherein said walking beam is configured to rotate about an axis presented by said pivot portion,said first blade being secured to said front portion of said walking beam,said second blade being secured to said rear portion of said walking beam.2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 ,each of said blades being vertically shiftable so as to vary a depth of the first furrow and the second furrow, respectively.3. The agricultural implement of claim 2 ,said blades being dimensioned and configured to laterally and vertically offset the first and second furrows.4. The agricultural implement of claim 3 ,said agricultural system including a first product delivery component configured to deposit a first product into the first furrow,said agricultural system including a second product delivery component configured to deposit a second product into the second furrow.5. The agricultural implement of claim 4 , further ...

AGRICULTURAL DISTRIBUTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FOLDING AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRIBUTION DEVICE BETWEEN A WORKING POSITION AND A TRANSPORT POSITION

An agricultural distribution device for spreading granular material to be distributed such as seed, fertilizer or the like is disclosed. The distribution device has a frame with at least one storage container for material to be distributed mounted thereon and a tool bar having a toolbar center section and toolbar wings pivotally mounted on opposite ends thereof and a plurality of row units mounted on the tool bar center section and each of the toolbar wings. The toolbar wings are pivotable between working and transport positions. In the working position the toolbar wings extend generally in longitudinal alignment with the center section. In the transport position the toolbar wings are pivoted about a pivoting angle of more than 90° and up to 180° with at least a portion of each toolbar wing or any row units attached thereto supported above the at least one storage container. 1. Agricultural distribution device comprising a frame with at least one storage container for material to be distributed and a coupling device for coupling the agricultural distribution device to a towing vehicle , which frame comprises the at least one storage container and a central section with the coupling device and a plurality of row units , which row units are arranged next to one another in defined row spacings from one another and which row units are provided for discharging the material to be distributed , and which frame comprises at least two lateral wing assemblies that can be pivoted on both sides of the central section about essentially horizontal pivot axes , with row units arranged on each frame lateral wing ,characterized in that the at least two lateral wing assemblies are each pivotable between a working position and a transport position,in which working position their respective longitudinal extension directions are approximately aligned with a longitudinal extension direction of the central section or extend approximately parallel to the longitudinal extension direction of ...

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR DISC-TYPE COULTERS

The present invention involves an adjustment mechanism for seed or grain drill planters which allows for the adjustment of the camber and/or toe of individual coulters on the planter. 1. A planting mechanism for use with seed drill planter , comprising:a tool bar, mountable to a seed drill planter;two disc-type coulters operationally mounted to the tool barwherein positioning of the disc-type coulters relative to the tool bar is adjustable;wherein the positioning of the disc-type coulters relative to the tool bar is lockable once the desired positioning is achieved.2. The planting mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the tool bar further includes a mounting point for attaching additional implements to the tool bar such as a closer wheel and/or a firmer bar.3. A planting mechanism for use with seed drill planter claim 1 , comprising:a tool bar, mountable to a seed drill planter;at least one disc-type coulter operationally mounted to the tool barwherein positioning of the at least one disc-type coulter relative to the tool bar is adjustable;wherein the positioning of the at least one disc-type coulter relative to the tool bar is lockable once the desired positioning is achieved.4. The planting mechanism of claim 3 , further comprising: 'wherein the spindle is pivotable.', 'a spindle operationally connecting the at least one disc-type coulter to the tool bar;'}5. The planting mechanism of claim 4 , further comprising:a locking pin;wherein the locking pin is movable between a locked and an unlocked position;wherein the spindle may pivot when the locking pin is in the unlocked position; andwherein the spindle may not pivot when the locking pin is in the locked position.6. The planting mechanism of claim 5 , wherein the spindle further includes at least one indent sized and configured to receive the locking pin in the locked position. The present application is a U.S. Utility application, claiming priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/405,923, filed Jan. 13, 2017, ...

SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS FOR MONITORING AND ADJUSTING ACTUAL SEED DEPTHS DURING A PLANTING OPERATION

In one aspect, a method is disclosed for adjusting a seed depth associated with depositing a seed within a furrow in a field during a planting operation of an agricultural implement. The method may include sensing, by a computing device, a seed depth parameter indicative of a seed depth of the seed relative to a ground surface of the field; comparing, by the computing device, the seed depth parameter to a target seed depth parameter, the target seed depth parameter describing a target seed depth; and initiating, by the computing device, a control action configured to adjust the seed depth parameter towards the target seed depth parameter. 1. A method for adjusting a seed depth associated with depositing a seed within a furrow in a field during a planting operation of an agricultural implement , the method comprising:sensing, by a computing device, a seed depth parameter indicative of a seed depth of the seed relative to a ground surface of the field;comparing, by the computing device, the seed depth parameter to a target seed depth parameter, the target seed depth parameter describing a target seed depth; andinitiating, by the computing device, a control action configured to adjust the seed depth parameter towards the target seed depth parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein initiating the control action comprises adjusting a position of a gauge wheel of a row unit of the agricultural implement relative to a ground engaging tool of the row unit based on the comparison of the seed depth parameter with the target seed depth parameter.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein adjusting a position of the gauge wheel relative to the ground engaging tool comprises claim 2 , when the comparison of the seed depth parameter with the target seed depth parameter indicates that the seed depth is less than the target seed depth claim 2 , raising the gauge wheel relative to the ground engaging tool to increase the depth of the furrow.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seed ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF ROTATING GROUND ENGAGING COMPONENTS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT BASED ON THE ROTATIONAL SPEEDS OF SUCH COMPONENTS

In one aspect, a system for monitoring the performance of ground engaging components of an agricultural implement may include a ground engaging component configured to rotate relative to soil within a field as the agricultural implement is moved across the field. The system may also include a sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of a rotational speed of the ground engaging component. Furthermore, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The controller may be configured to monitor the rotational speed of the ground engaging component based on measurement signals received from the sensor and compare the monitored rotational speed to a baseline rotational speed value. Additionally, the controller may be configured to initiate a control action when it is determined that the monitored rotational speed has crossed the baseline rotational speed value a threshold number of times during a given time interval. 1. A system for monitoring the performance of ground engaging components of an agricultural implement , the system comprising:a ground engaging component configured to rotate relative to soil within a field as the agricultural implement is moved across the field;a sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of a rotational speed of the ground engaging component; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor, the controller configured to monitor the rotational speed of the ground engaging component based on measurement signals received from the sensor and compare the monitored rotational speed to a baseline rotational speed value, the controller further configured to initiate a control action when it is determined that the monitored rotational speed has crossed the baseline rotational speed value a threshold number of times during a given time interval.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to initiate the control action when it is determined that an acceleration of the ground ...

AIR SEEDER MANIFOLD WITH IMPROVED DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY

A manifold apparatus for an air seeder includes a manifold housing defining a output ports equally spaced around a perimeter thereof. An input port is defined in a bottom side of the manifold housing, and an input conduit extends downward therefrom. A distributor component is formed by a bottom side of a top plate of the manifold housing above the input port and directs product granules moving upward in an air stream in the manifold interior outward toward the perimeter of the manifold housing. A relative lateral position of the distributor component with respect to the input port is adjustable, and interference members extend an adjustable distance into the input conduit and/or manifold interior to contact the particles and change their flow path. The variables are manipulated to achieve positions where a rate of product flow through each output port is within a selected range. 1. A manifold apparatus for an air seeder , the apparatus comprising:a manifold housing enclosing a manifold interior, the manifold housing defining a plurality of output ports substantially equally spaced around a perimeter of the manifold housing, each output port adapted for connection to an output conduit;an input port defined in a bottom side of the manifold housing, and a substantially vertically oriented input conduit extending downward from the input port;a distributor component formed by a bottom side of a top plate of the manifold housing above the input port, the distributor component operative to direct product granules moving upward in an air stream in the manifold interior outward toward the perimeter of the manifold housing;wherein a relative lateral position of the distributor component with respect to the input port is adjustable to achieve a tuned relative lateral position where a rate of product flow through each output port is within a selected range.2. The apparatus of wherein the distributor component is laterally adjustable with respect to the manifold housing such ...

SELECTABLE METER OR INDUCTOR FEED FOR SEEDS

An agricultural product distribution apparatus includes a primary product container mounted on a product cart and a secondary product container. A metering device and a primary inductor assembly are mounted to the primary product container and a control system controls dispensing of products from the primary product container either through the metering device directly to furrow openers, or through the inductor assembly to the secondary product container and then through a secondary inductor assembly to downstream singulating meters. The secondary product container can be mounted on the implement frame or the product cart. A plurality of primary product containers can be mounted on the product cart each with a metering device and primary inductor assembly such that each tank can dispense through either of the corresponding metering devices or primary inductor assemblies. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of seeding first crop seeds in a first field surface and second crop seeds in a second field surface , the method comprising:mounting an implement frame on frame wheels, and mounting a plurality of furrow opener assemblies on the implement frame;mounting a product cart on cart wheels and releasably connecting the product cart to the implement frame;mounting a primary product container on the product cart;mounting a metering device to the primary product container;mounting a primary inductor assembly to the primary product container;controlling a flow of seeds from the primary product container to direct the flow of seeds into a selected one of the metering device and the primary inductor assembly;mounting a secondary product container on a selected one of the product cart and the implement frame;mounting a secondary inductor assembly to the secondary product container and connecting a plurality of product conduits between the secondary inductor assembly and a corresponding plurality of singulating meters;generating a primary air stream; depositing the first crop seeds ...

PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AGRICULTURAL PLANTER

A planter system includes a planter having an unloading valve and a controller. The unloading valve is fluidly coupled between an inlet and an outlet of a pump. The unloading valve is configured to receive a fluid at a supply pressure, to supply a first portion of the fluid from the inlet to a hydraulic planter system at an unloading pressure less than the supply pressure, and to recirculate a remainder of the fluid to the pump via the outlet. The controller is communicatively coupled to the unloading valve and to the pump. The controller is configured to control the pressure of the fluid supplied to the inlet and to control the unloading pressure of the first portion supplied to the hydraulic planter system. 1. A planter system comprising:an inlet configured to receive a fluid at a supply pressure;a control valve assembly comprising a hydraulic motor and one or more control valves, wherein the hydraulic motor is configured to control dispensing of an agricultural material at a desired rate, the one or more control valves of the control valve assembly are configured to receive a first portion of the fluid, and the one or more control valves of the control valve assembly are configured to distribute the first portion of the fluid to the hydraulic motor at a demand pressure less than the supply pressure;an unloading valve fluidly coupled to the inlet and to the one or more control valves of the control valve assembly, wherein the unloading valve is configured to separate the fluid from the inlet into the first portion and a remainder based at least in part on the desired rate, to direct the first portion of the fluid to the one or more control valves of the control valve assembly at an unloading pressure less than the supply pressure and greater than the demand pressure, to receive the first portion of the fluid after circulation through the hydraulic motor, and to direct the remainder of the fluid to an outlet to bypass the one or more control valves of the control ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE LOW RATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

A system for dispensing multiple low rate agricultural products, includes a syringe-based agricultural product metering system, a number of agricultural product tubes, and an agricultural product metering system. The agricultural product metering system is operably connected to sources of low rate agricultural products. The agricultural product tubes are operatively connected to the agricultural product metering system. The agricultural product metering system is configured to dispense liquid low rate agricultural products at a low rate defined as below 3.7 fluid ounces per 1000 row feet. 1. A system for dispensing a liquid low rate agricultural product , comprising:an agricultural product metering system comprising a syringe-based pump system operably connected to a source of liquid low rate agricultural product; and,at least one agricultural product tube operatively connected to said agricultural product metering system,wherein said agricultural product metering system is configured to continuously apply said liquid low rate agricultural product at a low rate defined as below 3.7 fluid ounces per 1000 row feet.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:said agricultural product metering system is configured to operate with a planter configured to operate at a high planter speed, said high planter speed being defined as greater than 5 mph.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:said agricultural product metering system is configured to operate with a planter configured to operate at a planter speed less than or equal to 5 mph.4. A system for dispensing a liquid ultra-low rate agricultural product claim 1 , comprising:an agricultural product metering system comprising a syringe-based pump system operably connected to a source of liquid ultra-low rate agricultural product; and,at least one agricultural product tube operatively connected to said agricultural product metering system,wherein said agricultural product metering system is configured to apply said liquid ultra-low rate ...

Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems

An autonomous vehicle platform and system for selectively performing an in-season management task in an agricultural field while self-navigating between rows of planted crops, the autonomous vehicle platform having a vehicle base with a width so dimensioned as to be insertable through the space between two rows of planted crops, the vehicle base having an in-season task management structure configured to perform various tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR SOIL AND SEED MONITORING

Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. The ground engaging components may have structure for opening a side trench in the sidewalls of the seed trench and may include liquid application conduits for injecting liquid into the sidewalls of the resulting side trenches. 1. A monitoring system for an agricultural planting implement having at least one row unit , the row unit opening a trench and depositing seeds into the trench , the system comprising:a seed firmer resiliently engaging the trench, the seed firmer disposed to firm the seeds into a lower portion of the trench;a reflectivity sensor mounted to said seed firmer, said reflectivity sensor disposed to measure a reflectivity value of said lower portion of the trench;an electrical conductivity sensor mounted to said seed firmer, said electrical conductivity sensor disposed to measure an electrical conductivity value of soil in said trench;an implement monitor in data communication with said reflectivity sensor and said electrical conductivity sensor;wherein said implement monitor is configured to correlate said measured electrical conductivity value with a soil carbon content value.2. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein said implement monitor is configured to correlate said reflectivity value with an estimated moisture value.3. The monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein said implement monitor includes a graphical user interface claim 2 , and wherein said implement monitor displays said estimated moisture value on said graphical user interface.4. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein said implement monitor is configured to identify a seed in the trench based on said reflectivity value.5. The monitoring system of claim 4 , wherein said implement monitor is configured to calculate an in-trench spacing value based on a time or distance ...

Implements and application units having at least one flexible or pivoting application member for placement of applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields

Described herein are implements and applicators for placement of fluid applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a fluid applicator for applying fluids to plants in rows in a field includes a base, at least one flexible or pivoting application member connected to the base and disposed to apply fluid to the plants, and a stabilizer associated with the at least one flexible or pivoting application member. The stabilizer can reduce movement of the application member to provide a more consistent fluid application to the plants.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING AND VISUALLY DEPICTING SPRAY BAND LENGTH OF AN AGRICULTURAL FLUID APPLICATION SYSTEM

A spraying system for spraying a fluid includes a nozzle assembly configured to spray the fluid in response to receiving a control signal, a sensor configured to transmit a detection signal upon detection of a target, and a user interface configured to receive input from an operator. The spraying system further includes a control system communicatively coupled to the sensor to receive the detection signal from the sensor, the control system configured to transmit the control signal to the nozzle assembly at least in part in response to reception of the detection signal, the control system further configured to determine a fluid band length and an offset distance of the fluid band length from the target based at least in part on information input by the operator to the user interface. The user interface displays a graphic representation of the fluid band length and the offset distance relative to the target. 122-. (canceled)23. A spraying system for spraying a fluid comprising:a nozzle configured to spray the fluid on or adjacent to a target;a valve connected in fluid communication with the nozzle and configured to control fluid flow through the nozzle in response to receiving a control signal;a sensor configured to transmit a detection signal upon detection of the target;a user interface configured to receive application rate information and target population information from an operator; and determine a specific volume of fluid per target to be dispensed by the valve based on the application rate information and the target population information input to the user interface; and', 'transmit the control signal to the valve at least in part in response to receiving the detection signal, wherein the control signal actuates the valve such that the determined specific volume of fluid per target is sprayed by the nozzle on or adjacent to the target., 'a control system communicatively coupled to the user interface, the sensor, and the valve, the control system configured ...

SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE-RATIO BLENDING OF MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERY VIA A PORTED OPENER

A system to meter multiple agricultural products according to an independently prescribed rate for each in a variable-ratio blend of the agricultural products from a single opener in a plurality of such systems and openers across an applicator such as a drill. Bulk storage compartments associated with the applicator deliver multiple agricultural products to metering assemblies mounted in clusters or pods across the applicator. The agricultural products are fed from the metering assemblies, via a flow re-director, into a manifold, and then into a corresponding single opener having conduits to transport the agricultural product into the soil. Controllers independently regulate metering by the metering assemblies. The flow re-director and manifold provide blending of combinations of the agricultural products for each opener according to a field prescription. 1. A metering system includes a bulk tank associated with a seeding drill , a seeding drill having at least one arm , an array of metering pods mounted in laterally spaced apart array along the at least one arm of the seeding drill , wherein the array has an opener density along the arm , subject to machine constraints along the arm which correspond to a lateral resolution of laterally spaced apart data points in a field prescription.2. The system of wherein the bulk tank has at least four bulk compartments claim 1 , and wherein each metering pod in the array of metering pods includes at least four metering devices so as to provide a one-to-one correspondence between the at least four bulk compartments of the bulk tank and the at least four metering assemblies.3. The system of wherein a bulk conveyor supplies different agricultural products from each of the bulk compartments in a one-to-one correspondence between a bulk compartment and a corresponding metering assembly of the at least four metering assemblies in each pod.4. The system of wherein said each pod includes a selectively adjustable ground height ...

SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PRESCRIPTIVE APPLICATION OF MULTIPLE PRODUCTS

A system for dispensing crop input products from multiple meters per crop row, including: a) a georeferencing module configured to receive and process georeferenced location information; b) a prescriptive control module configured to receive the processed georeferenced location information from the georeferencing module and utilize the georeferenced location information to generate specific prescriptive rate information for individual meters in the field; and, c) a meter controller module operatively connected to the prescriptive control module. The meter controller module is configured to utilize the specific prescriptive rate information to individually control multiple meters per crop row, to simultaneously dispense crop input products at specific prescriptive rates at georeferenced locations throughout the field. 1. A system for dispensing crop input products from multiple meters per crop row , comprising:a) a georeferencing module configured to receive and process georeferenced location information;b) a prescriptive control module configured to receive the processed georeferenced location information from the georeferencing module and utilize the georeferenced location information to generate specific prescriptive rate information for individual meters in the field; and,c) a meter controller module operatively connected to the prescriptive control module, configured to utilize said specific prescriptive rate information to individually control multiple meters per crop row, to simultaneously dispense crop input products at specific prescriptive rates at georeferenced locations throughout the field.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said meter controller module is configured to control meters comprising dry meters for dispensing dry crop input products claim 1 , liquid meters for dispensing liquid crop input products claim 1 , and/or combinations of dry and liquid meters.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said dry meters comprise auger meters and solenoid meters. ...

TRAILING ARM DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY WITH PARALLEL LINKAGE

Provided herein is a trailing arm assembly that includes a frame bracket attachable to a planter towing frame, a first frame, and a four bar parallel linkage connecting the frame bracket and the first frame with a first pivot and a second pivot on the frame bracket and a first pivot and a second pivot on the first frame. The trailing arm assembly also includes an adjustable biasing member extending from the parallel linkage to the frame bracket. The parallel linkage is connected between the first frame and the frame bracket such that the parallel linkage maintains a parallel orientation of the first frame. The adjustable biasing member is adjustably connected to a portion of the parallel linkage. 1a first frame connected to the frame bracket;a parallel linkage connecting the frame bracket and the first frame with a first pivot and a second pivot on the frame bracket and a first pivot and a second pivot on the first frame.. A trailing arm assembly comprising a frame bracket having a connecting bracket extending therefrom wherein the connecting bracket is operable to attach to a planter; This application is a continuation application of U.S. Non-Provisional application No. 15/415,755 filed 25 Jan. 2017, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,798,870, issued 13 Oct. 2020, entitled “Trailing Arm Device and Assembly with Parallel Linkage,” which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/286,906 filed 25 Jan. 2016 entitled “Trailing Arm Device and Assembly With Parallel Linkage,” and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/326,489 filed 22 Apr. 2016 entitled “Trailing Arm Device and Assembly With Parallel Linkage,” and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/395,265 filed 15 Sep. 2016 entitled “Trailing Arm Device and Assembly With Parallel Linkage,” each of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in their respective entireties.The technical field relates to agricultural seed planters and drills. More specifically, the technical field relates to parallel linkage-connecting ...

AIR SEEDER APPARATUS

An air seeder includes a combination tank propulsion vehicle with mounted product tanks, and metering devices dispensing product from each product tank. A furrow opener implement is towed by the vehicle and an engine rotates the vehicle wheels and two or more implement wheels. A pneumatic distribution system conveys dispensed products to the furrow openers. The external guidance system sends location signals indicating a location of the implement frame to the operator. Steering, metering, and distribution signals are sent by both the external guidance system and an operator with a remote operator control, and operator signals override signals from the external guidance system. 1. An air seeder apparatus comprising:a combination tank propulsion vehicle mounted on vehicle wheels for movement along the ground along a path in response to steering signals from an external guidance system and in response to steering signals from an operator control, and wherein steering signals from the operator control override steering signals from the external guidance system;a furrow opener implement connected to a rear end of the tank propulsion vehicle about a substantially vertical pivot axis, the implement comprising an implement frame mounted on implement wheels and a plurality of ground engaging furrow openers mounted on the implement frame;an engine mounted on the tank propulsion vehicle connected to rotate the vehicle wheels and at least two implement wheels in response to drive signals from the external guidance system and in response to drive signals from the operator control, and wherein drive signals from the operator control override drive signals from the external guidance system;a plurality of product tanks mounted on the tank propulsion vehicle, and a metering device dispensing agricultural product from each product tank in response to metering signals from the external guidance system and in response to metering signals from the operator control, and wherein metering ...

Air seeder tank and distribution apparatus

An air seeder distribution apparatus has seed and fertilizer tanks, and a like plurality of metering devices mounted on each product tank. A manifold set comprises a like plurality of product manifolds and each manifold is separately fed from one metering device on each of the seed and fertilizer tanks. A control selectively starts and stops rotation of the feed roller of each metering device to feed product from either tank, or both tanks to the connected manifold. The weight of each tank can be displayed on a weight indicator. Balancing of the pressure in each supply conduit can be provided. A remote opener exerts downward force on the tank lid to maintain interior pressure.

Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems

An autonomous vehicle platform and system for selectively performing an in-season management task in an agricultural field while self-navigating between rows of planted crops, the autonomous vehicle platform having a vehicle base with a width so dimensioned as to be insertable through the space between two rows of planted crops, the vehicle base having an in-season task management structure configured to perform various tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field.

MOLDED BOOT FOR DISPENSING SEEDS AND TREATMENT

A double shoot dispensing system including a shank for opening a treatment trench, a seed shovel for creating left and right seed shelves above and on opposite sides of the treatment trench, and a two-piece boot body having a plurality of internal passages defined by assembled left and right halves of the body. A first passage directs the seeds onto the seed shelves, a second passage directs a granular fertilizer treatment into the treatment trench, and first and second tube passages receive first and second tubes delivering additional treatments into the treatment trench. Left and right ducts branch from the first passage so as to guide the deposit of the seeds. The body is constructed of a material having a relatively low mass and a relatively low coefficient of friction, such as polyurethane, polyethylene, nylon, or polyacetal, and is externally shaped so as to taper in a direction of travel. 1. A dispensing system for dispensing into soil both seeds and one or more treatments in a single-pass operation , the dispensing system comprising:a shank configured to create a treatment trench in the soil;a seed shovel supported by the shank and configured to create at least one seed shelf in the soil located above and to one side of the treatment trench;a boot body having a plurality of internal passages, including a first passage configured to direct the seeds to the at least one seed shelf, and a second passage configured to direct a fertilizer treatment to the treatment trench,the boot body including a left body half defining a left side of each of the plurality of internal passages, and a right body half defining a right side of each of the plurality of internal passages, such that when the left body half is assembled with the right body half the first passage and the second passage are fully defined, andthe boot body being at least partially constructed of a material having a relatively low mass and a relatively low coefficient of friction.2. The dispensing system ...

METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR USING SENSORS TO DETERMINE RELATIVE SEED OR PARTICLE SPEED

In one embodiment, a processing system (300) comprises memory (314) to store sensor data and processing logic (316) is coupled to the memory. The processing logic is configured to obtain sensor data from at least one sensor (150, 500) for sensing flow of a product through a product line (122) of an agricultural implement (100) and to determine a relative product speed for product flowing through the product line with respect to other product lines of the agricultural implement based on the sensor data. 1. A processing system comprising:memory to store sensor data; andprocessing logic coupled to the memory, the processing logic is configured to obtain sensor data from at least one sensor for sensing flow of a product through a product line of an agricultural implement and to determine a relative product speed for product flowing through the product line with respect to other product lines of the agricultural implement based on the sensor data.2. The processing system of claim 1 , wherein the processing logic is configured to determine an output signal from the sensor data of the at least one sensor and to determine an average time period of a particle of the product flowing through light of the at least one sensor of the product line.3. The processing system of claim 1 , wherein the processing logic is configured to determine relative product speeds through multiple product lines of a plurality of row units.4. The processing system of claim 3 , wherein the processing logic is configured to monitor a fan setting of a fan that controls an air speed through the multiple product lines of the implement.5. The processing system of claim 4 , wherein the processing logic is configured to determine whether to adjust the fan setting based on the relative product speeds through the multiple product lines of the plurality of row units.6. The processing system of claim 1 , wherein the product comprises seed or fertilizer.7. The processing system of claim 2 , wherein the ...

LAND CULTIVATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID JET CUTTING TECHNIQUES

Land cultivating systems and methods utilizing high-pressure fluid jet cutting techniques are disclosed. An example system includes a mobile unit, a traveler arrangement operably coupled to the mobile unit to ride on the surface of stubble residues as the mobile unit moves across land to be cultivated, and a fluid jet cutting head supported by the traveler arrangement. The cutting head is configured to selectively discharge a high-pressure fluid jet to make a cut through the stubble residues and underlying soil as the mobile unit moves across the land. A soil opening device is provided to form a furrow in the ground in line with the cut made by the high-pressure fluid jet, and a liquid injector nozzle is provided to discharge fertilizer or other chemical(s) into the soil. 1. A high-pressure fluid jet system to assist with agricultural cultivation activities , the system comprising: a seed source;', 'a fluid reservoir;', 'a pump coupled to the fluid reservoir and operable to selectively provide a source of high-pressure fluid; and', 'a fluid jet cutting head configured to receive high-pressure fluid from the pump and operable to generate a high-pressure fluid jet and discharge the fluid jet through a nozzle, and including a shroud at least partially surrounding the nozzle and having a seed port through which seeds are passed to be deposited in the ground., 'a mobile unit including2. The system of wherein a seed passage is formed between the shroud and the nozzle of the fluid jet cutting head.3. A high-pressure fluid jet system to assist with agricultural cultivation activities claim 1 , the system comprising: a fluid reservoir;', 'a pump coupled to the fluid reservoir and operable to selectively provide a source of high-pressure fluid; and', 'a fluid jet cutting head configured to receive the high-pressure fluid from the pump and including an orifice member to generate a high-pressure fan shaped fluid jet as the high-pressure fluid from the pump passes through the ...