Seven Helpful Reminders for Planting Season

Click here to get the official compatibility guide for all your planting equipment. Simply type in your equipment manufacturer and model number and you’ll get a step-by-step process of how to adapt your tractor to FieldView.

Before you head to the field, confirm your boundaries are exactly where they should be. If this is your first time entering or adjusting boundaries, watch this short video to learn. 

If you’ve already mapped your field boundaries, it’s always a good idea to review them before you plant. If you’ve added something to your field like drain tile, consider excluding that from your boundaries to avoid altering the data collected throughout the year.

You want to know exactly what worked and what didn’t after harvest. Having precise harvest data starts by collecting precise planting data. There are a few simple things you can do to make sure your planting data is as accurate as possible.

Download or update the FieldView™ Cab app in the iOS App Store®. Version 13.0.0 is the one you want. But you don’t need to know the exact number — just press the “Update” button. Don’t forget to update the FieldView Cab app on your tablet and your phone. With the new update, you can simplify all your data collection by connecting your Precision Planting Gen 1, 2 or 3 Display directly to your iPhone, eliminating the need for Cab App on an iPad. Cab App also now lets you visualize your fuel usage on a map, helping you identify areas for improvement like optimizing routes, adjusting equipment settings, or adopting alternative practices to reduce fuel consumption.

Ensure CloudSync is enabled in the FieldView^TM Cab app. If needed, force a CloudSync by clicking the circular arrow on the home screen of the Cab app and allowing the CloudSync process to fully complete. This step makes sure you're ready for yield analysis and other features, and is very important to ensure your data is not lost if something were to happen to your device. With the newest update, CloudSync is faster and more efficient than ever.

If you have a self-propelled, pull-type or air seeder, there are specific steps to make sure it's connected to FieldView. Click here to get your equipment set up. If you take the time to adjust every axel, all your GPS settings and more, this preparation helps FieldView collect the most accurate data possible. Investing in that time now will pay off at harvest when you have more precise and insightful yield data.

If you have compatible equipment, installing the FieldView Drive only takes a few minutes and makes data collection automatic and seamless.