Recording a weather observation

A weather observation records the weather conditions affecting your crops on a particular day.

If the Image tab isn’t visible and you’d like to add an image, select Software Preferences from the Setup menu and click the Operation/Observation tab. You can also use this tab to record your actual start and end times.

To add a weather observation:

1. Select your land from the land tree on the main dialogue box or click the  icon.
2. Select Enter a Weather Observation from the Records menu.
3. Select the General tab.
4. Enter the required information.
5. To add GIS co-ordinates for your observation, click the GIS tab and enter the required information. This information is optional.
6. To add an image for your observation, click the Image tab and load the image and/or draw your own sketch. This information is optional.
7. To add file links to your operation, select the Links tab and enter the information. This information is optional.
8. Click Save & Close.

To edit a weather observation: 

1. Select the land with the observation from the land tree.
2. Double-click the observation or click .
3. Select the General tab.
4. Make your desired changes (see the above procedure for help).
5. Click Save & Close.

To delete a weather observation:

1. Select the land with the observation from the land tree.
2. Select the observation.
3. Click , press the Delete key on your keyboard or open the observation record and click  on the toolbar.

Last updated on August 25, 2014 by FCC AgExpert