Using Soil Data within the Seed Rx Scripts

Users working within the Soil Fertility module will now have new functionality that will allow them to incorporate their Field Sample data layers directly into the Seed Rx scripts built within the program.

This new feature will help build upon the existing Seed Rx utility where users could reference Management Zones and their associated attribute data for reference within the Seeding Equations. Now, users will be able to worth with both data set layers to make the most accurate prescription possible based on available field data layers.

A Field Sample event layer will need to be available underneath a field profile in order to generate a Seed Rx prescription that incorporates soil test value attributes. Clients can elect to do this be previewing their desired fields within the Main tab and verifying that the existence of a Field Sample layer is present.

Getting Started from Fertility

Beyond this method, the “Seeding” analysis mode within the Fertility module has been updated to provide the same visual feedback within the profile tree selection. Fields that have an available Field Sample soil test layer will show with the brown color shading and soil shovel icon.

The web system also performs an automated “requires soil test” check upon selection of your desired Seed Rx equation. If the equation selected utilizes soil test attributes within its setup, the system will only allow for fields that have an available soil test layer to be selected. If the equation being used does not utilize soil test attributes, then any field will be available for selection.

Field Profile (No Data) Selection Example

With the proper field(s) now identified, continue with the Seed Rx process by filling out all required equation variable inputs and Rx adjustment factors. For clients wanting to take advantage of established Management Zone control functions, the option for “Use Zone Input” can be used in conjunction with the soil test data layers.

Zone Input Setup View

Finalize all setup scenario options and then select the “Create Seeding Rx” action button found at the bottom of the right-hand action pane. The resulting output will have utilized the constraints and information provided by the influencing Seed Rx equation.

Seed Rx Output Utilizing Soil Test Values

For any groups wanting to utilize this new feature, please reach out to the customer support team. Updated equations will be required to be entered that incorporate declared conditions for expressed/defined soil test attributes and levels.