How do I Add and Use Field Observations?

Overview:

The Field Observations tool is used to provide Pioneer customers a way to record and share various areas of concern on their fields. 

Requirements:

• Must have a BPID added to account.
• Fields created.
• Crop assigned.
• Must meet current minimum device requirements.
• Camera and Location access enabled.

Process:

1. Log into the Pioneer Seeds app.
2. Choose current Crop Year and select Done.
3. Select the field in which the Note or Observation will be completed.
4. Select the Add Observation icon
5. Select to either Capture Threat or Add Quick Note.
   

Capture Threat

1. 1. 1. Take a picture of the Pest or Disease directly affecting the crop or choose an image from the camera roll.
      2. Choose from Most Likely (if more than one).
      3. Select ADD TO OBSERVATION.                                                                  NOTE: Selecting DONE will end the Threat analysis and will not proceed to the observation screen.
      4. Mark the location of this threat by selecting Add observation in the map section at the top of the page.
         • This process uses the previously selected layer for the map
         • Tap and Hold to place/drop a pin on the map.
         • Alternatively you may use the Follow Me button  to navigate to your current location or use the Field Location button  to zoom to the selected field.
           
      5. Once pin has been placed, Select Done.
         NOTE: You may change the location of the selected pin by selecting the Edit Observation's location
         
      6. Confirm the field name (this will be the field name you selected previously).
      7. The Date field is the current date and is unable to be changed at this time.
      8. The Product Placed is reflected on this observation.
      9. Add any applicable notes to this observation by selecting Add Notes Here.
      10. The initial image of the threat is displayed under Attached Photos. You may add additional photos by selecting the Camera icon
      11. Save the Observation.

Add Quick Note

1. 1. Begin by placing a pin on the field where this note is applicable.
      (see step 4 under Capture Threat process)
   2. The Quick Note Observation page is displayed upon selecting the Add Quick Note option.
   3. Confirm the field name for this observation.
   4. The Date field is the current date and is unable to be changed at this time.
   5. The Product Placed is reflected on this note.
   6. Add any applicable notes to this observation by selecting the Add Notes Here section.
   7. Attach any photos to this note by selecting the Camera icon
      NOTE: You may take a picture or select from the camera role at this time. 
   8. Save the Quick Note.

 

NOTE: All saved observations will be visible in Pioneer Seeds and Corteva Fields to all users who have access to this field.

NOTE: You may also Share this Threat Observation by selecting the Share icon <image>. A PDF document will be generated and options to share are dependent on the device being used.