Ensure a smooth start to the season and maximize results from start to finish. Better data, better decisions, better outcomes — it all starts here.
Ensure a smooth start to the season and maximize results from start to finish. Harness the full power of the FieldView™ platform by following these five fundamental steps prior to planting. Better data, better decisions, better outcomes — it all starts here.
Is your account set up? Login and passwords recorded and organized? How about the FieldView apps – do you have them set up on all your devices? Now is the time to make sure all of this is set up and running smooth.
The next step is to understand what you will need to get your seeding and planting data into the FieldView platform.
If you don’t already have FieldView Drive, we recommend getting one. It’s simple to install and is currently compatible with many tractors, planters, seeders, sprayers and combines.
There are several key considerations when identifying what cable(s) you will need to collect data with the FieldView Drive. For example, when checking for compatibility for planting/seeding, part of the compatibility check is to input the type of air drill and monitor you are using. For instance, if you have a Bourgault drill controlled by a Topcon monitor pulled by a Case tractor, you require a different cable than if this set up was pulled by a John Deere Tractor.
Note, if you’re unsure about compatibility, call our Customer Success Team, at (888) 924-7475, they are ready to help you out.
Next, it’s time to make sure you have your correct field boundaries set on the FieldView platform. This is essential to enable accurate data collection throughout the season.
Even if you have already mapped field boundaries, make sure you review these boundaries every year for the most accurate data possible. The platform allows for manual boundaries to be drawn, based on creating boundaries super-imposed on satellite imagery. Ensuring you remove parts of the fields that aren’t farmable such as trees or sloughs will make your satellite imagery far more accurate in season as the imagery uses the average biomass in the field – extra trees in your field = extra biomass as well. See this information page including video that further explains best practices for managing FieldView boundaries.
The next step is to make sure your equipment is set up in the FieldView Cab app to ensure seamless and accurate data collection. Simply open the app, click the “Equipment” tab and check to make sure every piece of equipment is listed.
When you are connecting equipment for the first time, or need to add a new piece of equipment, the process in the app is easy to follow. First open the Cab app, then click on the “Equipment” tab. From there, select the “add new equipment” tab at the bottom of the page. You can then select the type of equipment you want to add – whether tractor, planter, seeder – and follow the steps to connect.
Learn more about Climate FieldView Cab Equipment Measurements for Sprayers, Planters, Air Seeders, Tractors and Combines here.
Before arriving in the field to plant this spring, another important step to complete within the FieldView Cab App is setting up your virtual seed shed. This process allows you to pre-load the names of your hybrids, seed treatments and applications to keep planting and spraying data organized throughout the season.
Start by selecting the Settings tab, click the Hybrids tab along the left-hand side, then click “Add New Hybrid.” You can then start typing and search the FieldView database for the varieties you plan to plant – select those one by one by responding to the prompts.
Once you’re set with your shortlist of hybrids, you can add your seed treatments by following the same process, this time clicking Seed Treatments then “Add New Treatment.”
Watch this video for more information on how to manage your seed shed.
In addition to setting up your seed shed, you can also set up an application shed. To set it up and add it to your shortlist, tap Applications, then tap “Add New Application” and enter a unique name. From there simply tap Next to go through the remaining steps. Watch this video for a detailed walkthrough.
As you prepare for spring, remember that help with your FieldView account is always just a phone call away. If you have any questions, please contact your Climate FieldView dealer, the Climate Support Team at 1-888-924-7475 or support@climate.com.
We’ve pulled together some helpful information to help you set up your FieldView app so you can accurately collect your as-planted, as-applied, and fall harvest data, all of which will help with your decision-making now and throughout the year on your farm.
We know that integrating this platform into your operation doesn’t happen in a day. It takes time. We are invested in helping farmers navigate this new technology.
Laying the groundwork for a successful harvest requires detailed preparation at planting, and your expertise and attention throughout the year. More than ever, farmers are making the most of every acre by using digital agriculture tools to simplify field data management, better analyze seed performance and maximize their returns with planting prescriptions.