Creating a Subfield

Overview

Use this job aid to create a Subfield in AgroGuide.

To create a subfield:

From the Toolbar, select AGY for AgroGuide.
From the AgroGuide menu, select AgroGuide
Select a Client.
Select a client farm to display the associated fields for that farm.
Select the field entity on the entity tree pane to which the subfield is to be added.
On the Field frame, click New Subfield to display a blank Subfield frame.
Click the General Tab, if not already displayed.
In the FSA Number box, type the Farm Service Agency number for the subfield.
In the FSA Area box, type the assigned Farm Service Agency area for the subfield, including a unit of measure from the drop-down list. This area is used as the basis for participation in various government programs.
In the Spatial Area box, type the area for the subfield. This can be different than the FSA area if the subfield has been measured spatially and aerially. If using Mapping, this field will automatically fill in, when the map is setup.
In the Section box, type the legal section number for the subfield.
In the Range box, type the legal range of the subfield.
In the Township box, type the name of the township (up to 30 characters) where the subfield is located.
In the Parcel box, type the section subdivision of the subfield, if applicable. Note: The section, range, township, and parcel can be printed on field tickets supplied to the applicator.
In the State box, type the 2-digit state abbreviation, or use the drop-down list to select a state code.
In the County box, type the county name, or use the drop-down list to select a county from the list.
In the Soil Texture box, use the drop-down list to select one of the texture options.
In the Watershed box, use the drop-down list to select the watershed the applies to the subfield. This information is for reference only in preparation for future enhancement.
In the Longitude box, type the longitude location of the subfield, between -180.00000000 and 180.00000000. This information is for reference only. If using Mapping, this field will automatically fill in, when the map is setup.
In the Latitude box, type the latitude location of the subfield, between -90.00000000 and 90.00000000. This information is for reference only. If using Mapping, this field will automatically fill in, when the map is setup.
Mark the Is Irrigated check box if the subfield is irrigated.
Verify that the Is Active check box is marked, if the subfield is to be active for the field.
Completing the Legal/Notes Tab:
Click the Legal/Notes tab to set up additional subfield information, if not already selected.
In the Legal Description box, type the legal description for the subfield.
For the purpose of generating reports that meet legal requirements, you must type all legal information in the box. Even if some of the legal information is already included in other boxes on the window, you need to retype the information in the Legal box.
Enter the legal description for the location of your land. The legal description is found on the deed to the land or you can use the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). PLSS is used in legal descriptions and employs a grid system based on township, range, and section numbers. An example of a PLSS legal description: N 1/2 SE 1/4, SW 1/4, S24, T32N, R18E
In the Notes box, type any internal company notes pertaining to the subfield.
In the Print Comment box, type any information to be printed on sales orders, delivery tickets, and invoices pertaining to this subfield.
Click Ok to save the subfield and exit from the window, or click Apply to save the subfield and remain on the AgroGuide Tree window. The subfield is now added to the tree under the selected field. The icon next to the subfield identifies it as either active or inactive, as set up.
You can also edit the existing subfield or inactivate a subfield.

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Creating a Subfield

Overview

To create a subfield:

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