FieldCast

FieldCast · Practical guide

Planning fieldwork with a field weather forecast

Use FieldCast to compare weather windows across fields, then check the conditions behind the decision.

The FieldCast operating-conditions screen, showing the field-by-field workflow.
The FieldCast operating-conditions screen, showing the field-by-field workflow.

Start with the operation

Choose the job you need to do—planting, spraying, fertilizer application, tillage, or harvest. The weather factors that constrain a spray window can differ from the ones that constrain traffic or harvest.

Compare the fields and the time window

Open FieldCast, select your saved fields, and compare the forecast and operating-condition views. Look at the timing of rain, wind, temperature, and the other available factors relevant to the job. A farm-wide comparison helps you decide which field to inspect first.

A practical comparison

If one field has a clearer forecast window than another, inspect the hours behind that difference. A favorable daily summary may still contain rain or wind during the hours you can actually work. Recheck the forecast close to the operation and confirm conditions in the field.

Keep the forecast in context

Soil trafficability, equipment, crop stage, and local observations matter. A forecast is guidance about future conditions; it does not measure every part of a field. For pesticide applications, use the applicable product label and current local conditions.

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