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31 results about "Cover crop" patented technology

A cover crop is planted to manage soil erosion, soil fertility, soil quality, water, weeds, pests, diseases, biodiversity and wildlife in an agroecosystem—an ecological system managed and shaped by humans. Cover crops may be an off-season crop planted after harvesting the cash crop. The cover crop may grow over winter.

Articulated combine having rear module with seedbed preparation mechanism

A rear module, as illustrated with tanks, seed blowers, and transfer pump for fertilizer is mounted on the existing design frame, axle, and steering system; but it is a separate, distinct module. The planting module and the harvesting module must be disconnected from the common front module power unit and switched for planting row crops or harvesting. The harvesting configuration can have an attachment to the header to seed non row crops, such as, a cover crop like rye or canola Such rear module can be the rear unit of an articulated vehicle, such as a harvester.
Owner:TRIBINE IND LLC

Cover plant management device for unmanned farm

The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned agriculture, and particularly relates to a covering plant management device for an unmanned farm, which comprises a C-shaped planting assembly, a first driving assembly and a second driving assembly, the C-shaped planting assembly comprises a plurality of C-shaped planting plates, corresponding C-shaped sowing grooves are formed in the C-shaped planting plates, cutting knives are arranged in the C-shaped sowing grooves, the cutting knives are in sliding fit along the inner walls of the C-shaped sowing grooves, supporting rods are vertically arranged on the upper end faces of the cutting knives, blocking pieces are arranged at the upper ends of the supporting rods, and the blocking pieces obliquely extend into the C-shaped sowing grooves; the first driving assembly is connected with the cutting knives; according to the application management device, the structure is simple, unmanned crop laying and covering can be achieved, the covering plants are pressed to the C-shaped inner side (the roots of grapes) of the C-shaped planting disc through the blocking pieces, it is ensured that the cut-off covering plants can cover the roots of the grapes, and covering and soil moisture conservation are conducted on the grapes.
Owner:NINGXIA QIANLIZI TECH DEV CO LTD

Straw returning method based on corn and covered crop cultivation

PendingCN120226569AFabaceae cultivationCereal cultivationCropping systemBrassicaceae
The invention discloses a straw returning method based on corn and covered crop cultivation, which comprises the following steps: grading and crushing corn straws according to soil types, carrying out zoning treatment, combining a leguminous-gramineae-cruciferae ternary mixed sowing covered crop system, and matching a decomposition microbial inoculum and controlled release nitrogen fertilizer synergistic regulation technology. The efficient decomposition of the straws and the improvement of the soil quality are realized. The method can increase soil organic matters by 0.25%, increase corn yield by 12.7% and reduce nitrogen fertilizer loss by more than 30%, and is suitable for sustainable production in dry farming areas.
Owner:YUNNAN HENGYOU AGRI CO LTD

Methods to estimate field-level carbon, water and nutrient implications for agriculture

A methodology is used to quantify implications and / or footprints of carbon, water, and / or nutrients of a particular crop in a region on a large scale and at field-level. A methodology is used to quantify, calculate, and / or visualize cover crop traits, tillage practices, and / or their outcomes at large scale. A methodology is used to accurately derive, estimate, and / or predict large-scale, long-term, and field-level cover crop adoption and biomass information using remote sensing time series.
Owner:THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIV OF ILLINOIS

Farmland parcel segmentation and crop identification method based on cross-granularity remote sensing fusion

The invention discloses a farmland segmentation and crop identification method based on cross-granularity remote sensing fusion, and belongs to the technical field of agricultural remote sensing and intelligent farmland management. The method comprises the following steps: firstly, acquiring and preprocessing a high-resolution fine-grained image and a multi-temporal medium-low-resolution coarse-grained image of a target area; performing over-segmentation by using the fine-grained image to generate a super-pixel object and constructing a graph structure model; extracting a core region through morphological corrosion to form a core object, and distinguishing a farmland region from a non-farmland region; taking the kernel object as a unit, and extracting a multi-dimensional feature set covering a crop growth cycle from the coarse-grained image; carrying out crop type identification by adopting a machine learning classifier based on the kernel object features; and finally, mapping the identification tag back to the super-pixel object, and generating a plot level classification map with accurate plot boundary and crop category information after boundary optimization. According to the method, the advantages of remote sensing data with different spatial resolutions are fused, so that the comprehensive precision and practicability of plot segmentation and crop identification in a complex farmland area are effectively improved.
Owner:NANTONG UNIV

Slope cropland ridge side cultivation segmented corrosion control and acid reduction and soil fertility improvement method

The invention discloses a slope cropland ridge side cultivation segmented corrosion control, acid reduction and soil fertility improvement method, and belongs to the technical field of agriculture. Segmenting the slope cropland based on the position of the slope cropland where the predicted erosion amount is located; obtaining the predicted pH value of each slope cropland segment in a future time period; obtaining the dosage of the chemical modifier in each slope cropland section; obtaining the influence quantity of a chemical modifier on the root depth of the crops capable of being planted, and selecting each slope cropland to plant the crops in a segmented manner; adjusting the ridge body spacing of each slope cropland segment, and obtaining the ridge body erosion amount of each slope cropland segment under the action of the planted crops; covering crops on the ridge side are obtained, and corresponding crops are planted on each slope cropland segment; after crops planted on the slope cropland in a segmented mode are harvested, straw is returned to the field so that soil fertility can be improved. The problems that the corrosion-controlling and acid-reducing effect of the slope cropland is poor and the soil fertility is difficult to improve are solved, so that the corrosion-controlling and acid-reducing effect of the slope cropland is improved, and then the soil fertility is improved.
Owner:JILIN ACAD OF AGRI SCI

Fertilization prescription map rapid generation method and system based on multispectral detection

The invention relates to a fertilization prescription map rapid generation method and system based on multispectral detection, and belongs to the technical field of agriculture. Comprising the following steps: multi-source data acquisition: synchronously acquiring a 450-900nm wave band crop multi-spectral image acquired by a multi-spectral camera carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle, laboratory detection nutrient data of a preset soil sampling point, real-time soil humidity data, plot boundary vector data and a crop recommended fertilization model; data preprocessing: carrying out radiation correction, geometric correction and de-noising processing on the multispectral image; performing crop nutrient demand inversion; according to the method, the multi-spectral image of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the soil sampling data, the real-time soil humidity and the plot boundary vector data are synchronously integrated, a raster data set of a unified coordinate system is constructed, and crop nutrient requirements and environment variables are comprehensively covered. In combination with vegetation index combinations such as NDVI, RENDVI and RVI, the crop nutrient content is inverted through the PLSR algorithm, and the prediction precision R2 is greater than 0.85 and is significantly superior to that of a single index model.
Owner:COMPOSITE MATERIALS (JIANGSU) E-COMMERCE CO LTD

Greenhouse spraying agricultural equipment for agriculture

The utility model discloses agricultural greenhouse spraying agricultural equipment, which belongs to the field of agriculture and comprises a support, the upper surface of the support is fixedly connected with a cover plate through bolts, the upper surface of the cover plate is fixedly connected with a water supply tank, the back of the water supply tank is fixedly communicated with a water supply pipe, and the bottom surface of the support is fixedly connected with a protective cover. Through the high-pressure pipe, water can be guided from the water supply tank to the pressurizing seat and sprayed out from the spray head to spray crops in the greenhouse under the action of the pressurizing seat, uniform water mist or water flow can be formed, it is ensured that all parts of the crops can be uniformly sprayed, the situation that too much or too little local spraying is conducted is avoided, and the crop spraying efficiency is improved. Meanwhile, the driving motor is started to drive the transmission rod to rotate, then the transmission rod is used for adjusting the spraying angle of the pressurizing base and the spraying head, the spraying angle of the spraying head can be adjusted according to actual requirements, and it is ensured that water can cover the crops at different positions in the greenhouse.
Owner:PINGXIANG COUNTY GUOKAI FAMILY FARM

Sieve star with cleaning element

Sieve star for a sieving device for sieving a material such as municipal waste, wood chips or soil-covered crops, comprising the sieve star: 1.1 a hub (4) that defines an axis of rotation (R) of the sieve star (3), 1.2 Several elastically compliant fingers (5) made of plastic or rubber are distributed around the axis of rotation (R), projecting from a foot area (6) near the hub (4) to a free peripheral end (7), with at least one of the fingers (5) serving as a cleaning finger (5), and 1.3 a cleaning element (10; 20; 30; 40; 50) detachably attached to the cleaning finger (5) made of a material that is harder than the plastic or rubber of the fingers (5), wherein 1.4 the cleaning element (10; 20; 30; 40; 50) can be optionally attached to the cleaning finger (5) in a first and a second orientation, 1.5 the cleaning element (10; 20; 30; 40; 50) has a first cleaning geometry (11; 21; 31; 41; 51) and a second cleaning geometry (12; 22; 32; 42; 52), 1.6 In the first orientation, the first cleaning geometry (11; 21; 31; 41; 51) and in the second orientation, the second cleaning geometry (12; 22; 32; 42; 52) take an active position, while the other cleaning geometry takes a passive position. 1.7 the cleaning geometry (11, 12; 21, 22; 31, 32; 41, 42; 51, 52) in the active position points in the direction of rotation (D) of the sieve star (3) and / or radially outwards, and 1.8 the cleaning geometry of the hub (4) in the passive position is radially closer than the cleaning geometry (11, 12; 21, 22; 31, 32; 41, 42; 51, 52) in the active position and / or points against the direction of rotation (D) of the sieve star (3).
Owner:GUNTHER HLDG GMBH & CO

Cover crop seed applicator for agricultural harvesting header

PendingUS20260047524A1MowersBalingCover cropCrop harvester
An agricultural machine configured to harvest a crop by advancing a crop harvesting header across a field, the agricultural machine presenting a fore-and-aft extending longitudinal axis that extends in a travel direction, the harvesting header having a header frame that mounts a cutting platform configured to sever crop being harvested, the header frame having a header axis that extends perpendicular to the direction of travel, wherein the agricultural machine has a cover crop seed dispensing apparatus with a seed dispenser and a distribution line mounted along the header frame, the distribution line having a plurality of distribution points at spaced intervals along the header axis. The seed dispenser meters seed delivery to the distribution line so as to distribute cover crop seed from the plurality of distribution points as the harvesting header severs crop from the field.
Owner:AGCO CORP

Three-dimensional pesticide sprayer for unmanned aerial vehicle

The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle pesticide sprayer, which relates to the field of pesticide sprayers and comprises a spraying device stabilizer, a throttle valve system, a shunting system and a sprayer. The spraying device stabilizer is connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle through a stud, and vibration in flight is reduced through the magnetic attraction stabilizer. The throttle valve system comprises a meter and a valve, and can monitor and accurately adjust the pesticide flow in real time. The flow dividing system comprises a flow dividing valve and a branch valve and is used for evenly distributing pesticide to different spraying intervals. The sprayer conveys pesticide to the spray head and the bottom sprayer through the spray pipe, the spray head is used for horizontally spraying and covering crop canopies, and the bottom sprayer is used for covering crop roots. According to the sprayer, through cooperative work of all the components, efficient and accurate pesticide spraying is achieved. The spraying device stabilizer ensures stable connection with the unmanned aerial vehicle, and vibration and shaking in the flying process are reduced. The throttle valve system realizes real-time monitoring and accurate adjustment of pesticide flow through accurate cooperation of the metering device and the valve. The flow dividing system is provided with a flow dividing valve and a branch valve, and pesticide is evenly distributed to different spraying intervals of crops. The design of a spray pipe, a spray head and a bottom spray of the sprayer ensures effective coverage and conveying of pesticide, the spray head is responsible for horizontal spraying, and the bottom spray needle is used for deep protection of crop roots. All the parts are connected through quick connectors and sealing structures, so that the stability of connection is ensured, and the continuity and safety of pesticide conveying are also ensured.
Owner:三亚易阔农业信息科技有限公司

Techniques and implementations for improved crop yields in arid conditions

Disclosed implementations for improving crop yield in arid environments. Implementations include a method comprising selecting a cover crop adapted to absorb one or more of atmospheric or soil moisture for storage in an underground portion of the cover crop, and planting the selected cover crop in a particular tract of land at a first time instance. The method additionally includes controllably terminating growth of the cover crop at a second time instance, subsequent to the first time instance, to initiate a decay phase of the cover crop to cause transfer of the moisture absorbed in the underground portion of the cover crop to soil of the tract of land, and planting a primary crop in the tract of land at a third time instance, the primary crop absorbing from the soil at least some of the moisture released during the decay phase of the cover crop.
Owner:JAMISON JOHN

Method and apparatus for employing deep learning neural network to infer regenerative cover crop practices

A computer-implemented method for predicting a cropland data layer (CDL) for a current year includes: retrieving a first set of records from a historical CDL database, where the first set corresponds to sampled areas of a region taken over a period for a number of years; retrieving a second set of records from a historical imagery database, where the second set corresponds to the sampled areas of the region, the period, and the number of years; employing the second set as inputs to train a deep learning network to generate the first set; retrieving a third set of records from a current imagery database, where the third set corresponds to a prescribed region, and where the third set corresponds to the time period and the current year; and using the third set as inputs and executing the trained deep learning network to generate a predicted CDL for the current year.
Owner:CIBO TECHNOLOGIES INC

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.
Owner:ROWBOT SYSTEMS LLC

A covering plant management device for unmanned farm and a method of using the same

The application belongs to the technical field of unmanned agriculture, and relates to a covering plant management device for an unmanned farm and an application method thereof. The C-shaped planting assembly comprises a plurality of C-shaped planting discs, the C-shaped planting disc is provided with a C-shaped seeding groove, and a cutter is arranged in the C-shaped seeding groove. The first pulling assembly is connected with the cutter and pulls the cutter to move in a first direction along the C-shaped seeding groove. The second pulling assembly is connected with the cutter and pulls the cutter to move in a second direction along the C-shaped seeding groove. The control module is electrically connected with the first pulling member and the second pulling member. The crop management node of the covering plant accesses the control module of the unmanned farm to control the first pulling assembly and the second pulling assembly, and unmanned cutting management of the covering plant is realized. The application provides a simple device for realizing unmanned management of covering crops and can access an existing unmanned farm to realize unmanned harvesting management of covering plants.
Owner:QINGDAO UNIV OF TECH +1

Techniques and Implementations for Improved Crop Yields in Arid Conditions

Disclosed implementations for improving crop yield in arid environments. Implementations include a method comprising selecting a cover crop adapted to absorb one or more of atmospheric or soil moisture for storage in an underground portion of the cover crop, and planting the selected cover crop in a particular tract of land at a first time instance. The method additionally includes controllably terminating growth of the cover crop at a second time instance, subsequent to the first time instance, to initiate a decay phase of the cover crop to cause transfer of the moisture absorbed in the underground portion of the cover crop to soil of the tract of land, and planting a primary crop in the tract of land at a third time instance, the primary crop absorbing from the soil at least some of the moisture released during the decay phase of the cover crop.
Owner:JAMISON JOHN

Agricultural and pastoral interlaced zone covering crop sowing and biogas slurry spraying method

The invention provides an agricultural and pastoral zone covering crop sowing and biogas slurry spraying method, and belongs to the technical field of agricultural planting, and the method comprises the following steps: adjusting the soil humidity to a preset humidity range according to the water content, and synchronously applying a fertilizer and turning over; selecting a wide-narrow-row mulching sowing machine, performing main crop wide-narrow-row mulching sowing and inter-row mulching crop synchronous precision sowing, applying seed fertilizer along with sowing, and performing pressing treatment after sowing; in the germination period, the biogas slurry is filtered and diluted and sprayed to covering crop rows; adjusting a biogas slurry dilution ratio and adding nutrients in an elongation stage, and implementing differential application amounts based on a soil nutrient detection result; and in the filling stage, the precipitated biogas slurry stock solution is intensively sprayed around the roots of the crop rows. According to the agricultural and pastoral zone covering crop sowing and biogas slurry spraying method provided by the invention, the agricultural and pastoral zone crop population covering degree and the effectiveness of biogas slurry utilization are improved, and the productivity is improved.
Owner:SHIJIAZHUANG INST OF AGRI MODERNIZATION CHINESE ACAD OF SCI

Agricultural greenhouse spraying device

The utility model discloses an agricultural greenhouse spraying device, which relates to the technical field of agriculture and comprises a fixing part, a spraying head and a spraying head. The main liquid pipe is connected with the fixing piece, horizontally arranged in the length direction in the greenhouse and located in the middle of the greenhouse, one end of the main liquid pipe is open, and the other end of the main liquid pipe is closed; the liquid injection assembly is arranged in the greenhouse, and the liquid outlet end of the liquid injection assembly is connected with the open end of the main liquid pipe; the multiple branch liquid pipes are vertically and linearly arranged in the pipe body direction of the main liquid pipe; the number of the mounting pipes is consistent with that of the branch liquid pipes, the mounting pipes are horizontally arranged on the branch liquid pipes, and the mounting pipes are horizontally arranged in the width direction in the greenhouse; the plurality of connecting pipes are vertically and linearly arranged along the pipe body direction of the mounting pipe; the number of the nozzles is consistent with that of the connecting pipes, and the nozzles are vertically arranged on the connecting pipes. According to the utility model, the plurality of nozzles are arranged along a plurality of coordinate points in the greenhouse, the sprayed liquid medicine uniformly covers crops in the greenhouse, and the device is simple in structure and convenient to maintain, and the use effect is greatly improved.
Owner:郯城县郯城街道农业综合服务中心

Method for increasing pollination in crops susceptible to pollination of invertebrates of the apideae families

A method for increasing pollination, crop quality and / or crop yield and / or seed production in agricultural or horticultural crops susceptible of pollination through invertebrates of the Apidae families (bees), in particular honey bees (Apini), bumble bees (Bombini), or stingless honey bees (Meliponini), including providing agricultural, horticultural crops, or bee-yards where bees are placed in transit prior to or after pollination, providing one or more beehives within or in the immediate vicinity of the agricultural or horticultural crops to pollinate the agricultural or horticultural crops during the pollination period of the agricultural or horticultural crops or greenhouse crops or partially covered crops, in particular tunnel crops, and administering to the beehives a pollen supplement composition.
Owner:APIX BIOSCIENCES NV +1

cover net

ActiveCN309797297SAgricultural engineeringCover crop
Owner:MEIYA JIANBANG INT TRADING (BEIJING) CO LTD

Method and device for calculating comprehensive water use efficiency of crops by multi-method comparison

PendingCN122452840AWater useEvaluation result
The present application provides a method and device for calculating the comprehensive water use efficiency of crops by multiple methods, which comprises: constructing a multi-dimensional calculation index system covering crop growth benefits, resource utilization efficiency and environmental benefits, obtaining original index data and standardizing to obtain a standardized index matrix; using multiple subjective and objective weighting methods to calculate subjective weight vectors and objective weight vectors respectively; combining the weight vectors, generating candidate weight combination schemes through multiple weight fusion strategies and calculating the comprehensive scores and ranking of each object; constructing a regional adaptability calculation function containing the indices of distinguishability, robustness and external consistency, comprehensively scoring each scheme and selecting the optimal calculation mode to output the final result of crop water use efficiency. This method improves the rationality of weight selection and the reliability of evaluation results, adapts to different regional characteristics, and the calculation results are more accurate and stable.
Owner:CHINA AGRI UNIV

Method for reducing erosion and acidification and improving soil fertility by segment control on ridge side of slope farmland

The application discloses a method for controlling erosion and reducing acid and improving soil fertility on the ridge side of slope farmland, and belongs to the field of agricultural technology, and comprises the following steps: obtaining a predicted erosion amount of the slope farmland; segmenting the slope farmland based on the position of the predicted erosion amount; obtaining a predicted pH value of each slope farmland segment in a future time period; obtaining a chemical modifier delivery amount of each slope farmland segment; obtaining a chemical modifier influence amount on the root depth of cultivable crops, and selecting a crop to be planted in each slope farmland segment; adjusting the ridge spacing of each slope farmland segment, and obtaining a ridge erosion amount of each slope farmland segment under the action of the planted crops; obtaining a cover crop on the ridge side, and planting corresponding crops on each slope farmland segment; and after the planted crops on the slope farmland segment are harvested, returning the straws to the field to improve the soil fertility. The method solves the problems of poor effect of controlling erosion and reducing acid and difficult improvement of soil fertility, thereby ensuring that the effect of controlling erosion and reducing acid of the slope farmland is improved, and then the soil fertility is improved.
Owner:JILIN ACAD OF AGRI SCI

Method and system for judging excessive returning of livestock and poultry manure to field based on environmental safety

The invention discloses a method and a system for judging excessive return of livestock and poultry manure to field based on environmental safety, and relates to the technical field of agricultural environment, basic data of soil and target crops are collected, and the basic data cover crop demand parameters, soil background supply, manure nutrient effective rate and environmental safety threshold; establishing a crop demand constraint and an environment constraint; and then calculating the maximum allowable manure application amount according to the conditions, and if the actual application amount is greater than the maximum allowable manure application amount, determining that the fertilizer is excessively returned to the field. According to the method, crop nutrient requirements and environmental safety are used as parallel constraint conditions, the problem that an existing judgment method does not consider environmental safety factors is effectively solved, scientific guidance is provided for standard and safe manure application of a farm, the manure application amount of the farm can be reasonably controlled, and the economic benefit is improved. Environmental pollution and soil and crop safety problems caused by excessive application are avoided; meanwhile, a practical basis is provided for environment supervision, a supervision department can conveniently and effectively supervise the manure application behavior of the farm, agricultural sustainable development is promoted, and the ecological environment is protected.
Owner:TECH CENT FOR SOIL AGRI & RURAL ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT MINIST OF ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT

Conservation tillage planting pattern and supporting equipment for cover crop mixtures

The protective tillage planting mode and supporting device of mixed cover crop planting disclosed by the present invention belong to the field of protective tillage planting technology, including a no-till seeder, wherein the no-till seeder is equipped with a connecting frame for connecting to a tractor, support plates are installed at both ends of the connecting frame, a main frame is installed on the connecting frame, a fertilizer box is installed on the main frame and the connecting frame, a frame is also installed on the main frame, and multiple groups of cross beams for support are installed at the lower end of the frame; soil erosion can be effectively reduced, and during its growth period, the active root system transports secretions to the soil, and through rhizosphere deposition, litter decomposition and residue return, diversified carbon and nutrients can be input into the soil, increasing organic carbon accumulation and also improving nutrient effectiveness, improving soil microenvironment, and increasing soil biodiversity. Cultivating healthy soil is of great significance to the rational use of resources and improvement of cultivated land quality.
Owner:SHENYANG INST OF APPL ECOLOGY CHINESE ACAD OF SCI

Irrigation and fertilization optimization method and system for corn and soybean intercropping

The invention discloses an irrigation and fertilization optimization method and system for corn and soybean intercropping, and relates to the technical field of corn and soybean irrigation and fertilization. Coverage crops are scientifically introduced through an environment-crop interaction coefficient algorithm, and the ecological function of the coverage crops as service crops is fully exerted; a time sequence feature fusion module combined with an attention mechanism and a self-adaptive multi-task learning model are adopted, the space-time interaction rule between corn, soybeans and covering crops can be deeply excavated, accurate prediction of water and fertilizer requirements and synchronous evaluation of soil carbon reserves are achieved, the high yield of the crops is guaranteed, and the soil carbon sequestration capacity is remarkably improved; the water and fertilizer package and the scheduling plan for dynamic risk adjustment are generated, and the intelligent irrigation equipment is directly linked, so that full-chain closed-loop intelligent management is realized, the utilization efficiency of water and fertilizer resources is greatly improved, and climate and ecological risks in the production process are effectively reduced.
Owner:JILIN ACAD OF AGRI SCI

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.
Owner:ROWBOT SYSTEMS LLC

Green manure returning water nitrogen reduction method

The invention discloses a green manure returning water nitrogen reduction method, and belongs to the technical field of agricultural water saving and nitrogen reduction. The method comprises the following steps that green manure is sown after previous crops are harvested, the green manure is smashed and covers the surface of a farmland in the full-bloom stage of the green manure, and the green manure is turned over and returned to the field before next crops are planted; the green manure comprises vicia sativa and / or vicia villosa. According to the method, rich light and heat resources in the leisure period of the farmland are utilized, leguminous green manure is inserted into an economic crop planting system in a crop covering mode, bare land covering in the leisure period of the farmland in the northern arid and semi-arid agricultural areas is achieved, the effects of storing water, preserving soil moisture and improving soil and fertility are achieved, and therefore the irrigation amount and the nitrogen application amount of next-stubble crops in the whole growth period are reduced; a large amount of agricultural water is saved, and the investment of chemical nitrogen fertilizer is reduced.
Owner:GANSU AGRI UNIV

Articulated Combine Having Rear Module with Seedbed Preparation Mechanism

A rear module, as illustrated with tanks, seed blowers, and transfer pump for fertilizer is mounted on the existing design frame, axle, and steering system; but it is a separate, distinct module. The planting module and the harvesting module must be disconnected from the common front module power unit and switched for planting row crops or harvesting. The harvesting configuration can have an attachment to the header to seed non row crops, such as, a cover crop like rye or canola. Such rear module can be the rear unit of an articulated vehicle, such as a harvester.
Owner:TRIBINE IND LLC

Method for terminating cover crop growth

Provided is an effective method for terminating the growth of cover crops. In this method, cover crops are applied with at least one compound selected from epyrifenacil, tiafenacil, and trifludimoxazin.
Owner:SUMITOMO CHEM CO LTD