Take a sneak peek at Field Manager PRO and 360 2016-01 update

Take a sneak peek at Field Manager PRO and 360 2016-01 update

Ready for the new year? Download the latest version of Field Manager PRO (2016-01) and you will be. Loaded with new improvements and fixes, you’ll manage your field and crop data better than ever.

Here’s a peek at the just some of the new features and enhancements:

Auto-update

• Now you’ll be notified from within your software when an update is available. (You need an internet connection to use this feature.)

Online Activation

• Activate your software as soon as you’re ready. All you need is an internet connection, a serial number and the email address we have on file. Once the information is entered, just press the button to activate the system. It’s the ultimate in convenience: no need to call in, no need to wait for a disc.
• Of course, you can choose to not use the online activation tool, or if your computer isn’t connected to the internet, you can call us during our normal business hours.

Enhancements

• A date range has been added to the delivery section on the Commodity contracts screen.

Harvest

• Editing a Harvest now let you change on which the harvest operation took place.

GIS

• Importing all your GIS data has been simplified to a couple steps.

Soil test observation

• The Soil Test Observation screen has been updated for ease of use

Reports

• Updated the CanadaGAP forms from the Canadian Horticultural Council.
• Weather conditions are now displayed on the CanadaGAP Forms.
• Added new filters to the seed filter to the Operation History Report.
• Storage locations are added as an option on the Setup Information Report.

FM PRO Mobile

• Added the ability to edit the label when you drop a pin in an observation.

Do you have feedback? We’d love to hear. You can use the Send Anonymous Usage data to FCC (under the help menu) to help us to better understand how you use your software. Secondly, you can always post suggestions for Field Manager PRO on the discussion boards.

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus you can always contact our FCC Management Software support staff.

To learn more about all the new features and enhancements click here.

Upgrade with Field Manager PRO and 360 version 2015-03

Upgrade with Field Manager PRO and 360 version 2015-03 

It’s new and it’s here – Field Manager PRO and Field Manager PRO 360 2015-03, including updates for FM PRO Mobile.

Here’s a list of just some of the new features you can expect:

Auto-update

• Automatic notification from within your software when an update is available. (You need an internet connection to use this feature.)

Online Activation

• Activate your software as soon as you’re ready. All you need is an internet connection, a serial number and the email address we have on file. Once the information is entered, just press the button to activate the system. It’s the ultimate in convenience: no need to call in, no need to wait for a disk.
• Of course, you can choose to not use the online activation tool, or if your computer isn’t connected to the internet, you can call us during our normal business hours.

Setup

• New preference setting added to set default nutrient unit for a soil test.
• Links tab added to your input setup
• Identify up to 4 active ingredients to your inputs

Operation

• Add seed spacing in the Planting operation.

GIS

• Import field boundaries using .gpx files
• Import all operation data from New Holland Intelliview 2/3
• Import harvest and operations information from New Holland Intelliview 4
• Import all Summarized Planting Logs from Precision Planting Manufacturer
• Hover over a field in the GIS Farm view to get a Summary report on that field

FM PRO Mobile

• Update available to ensure compatibility with iOS 9.
• Running FM PRO Mobile on Android? Check out our new look.
• Import weather information into FM PRO Mobile.
• Add seed spacing in the planting operation into FM PRO Mobile.

These are just some of the feature upgrades you can look forward to. Give your business every advantage you can and upgrade to the latest version of your software.

To learn more about all the new features and enhancements click here.

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus, our FCC Management Software support staff is always just a click away.

Check out what’s new in Field Manager PRO and 360 2015-02

Check out what’s new in Field Manager PRO and 360 2015-02 

Managing your field data has never been easier thanks to the latest upgrades to Field Manager PRO and Field Manager PRO 360. What’s new for 2015-02? New improvements, features and a few bug fixes. And of course, we’ve included a new FM PRO Mobile app release. Check it out:

Auto-update

• Automatic notification from within your software when an update is available. You’ll need an Internet connection to use this feature.

Online Activation

• Activate your software as soon as you’re ready. All you need is an internet connection, a serial number and the email address we have on file. Once the information is entered, just press the button to activate the system. It’s the ultimate in convenience: no need to call in, no need to wait for a disk.
• Choose to use the online activation or simply call us – if your computer isn’t connected to the internet, you can call us during our normal business hours and we’ll get you activated.

Preferences

• Added a Show and Hide feature to turn Canada GAP on or off.

Harvest

• Added checkboxes to the Harvest record to identify if the “PHI met”, if the “Production site was assessed” and if “All glass intact”.
• Default your crop to the last crop planted on that field when entering a Harvest record.

GIS

• Compare two GIS layers from different records.
• Updated toolbar with a fresher and more relevant look.

FM PRO Mobile

• Updated look for FM PRO Mobile on iOS – watch for an update for Android users on the next app release.
• Added checkboxes to the Harvest record to identify if the “PHI met”, if the “Production site was assessed” and if “All glass intact”.
• Entering a Harvest record? The crop will now default to the last crop planted on that field.

Learn more about all the new features and enhancements.

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus, our FCC Management Software support staff is always just a click away.

Update your Field Manager PRO, 360 and FM PRO Mobile now

Update your Field Manager PRO, 360 and FM PRO Mobile now

The new updates to Field Manager PRO, 360 and FM PRO Mobile are here.  Take a look:

Online Activation

• Now you can activate your software as soon as you’re ready. All you need is an internet connection, a serial number and the email address we have on file. Once the information is entered, just press the button to activate the system. It’s the ultimate in convenience: no need to call in, no need to wait for a disk.
• Of course, you can choose to not use the online activation tool, or if your computer isn’t connected to the internet, you can call us during our normal business hours.

Reports

• Updated the CanadaGAP forms from the Canadian Horticultural Council
• Crop column added to the equipment usage report
• New Setup Information report added

GIS

• Now you can import and store a multi-variable GIS overlay
• You can draw polygon circles
• Additional information has been added to the GIS PDF, including the date, farm name, and record type
• Show all the bins and all the land on the GIS Farm View

FM PRO Mobile

• Graphics have been added to the Storage locations to show how full a bin is
• Weather observation has been added
• Other observation has been added
• Irrigation operation has been added

Support

Your Online Community is here to help. The FCC Management Software Online Community is the place to get answers to your software questions 24-7. You can access searchable discussions, blogs and the Knowledge Base. Connect with other software users and our support staff when you need them.

Learn more about all the new features and enhancements.

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus, our FCC Management Software support staff is always just a click away.

Download your software update in two easy steps

Download your software update in two easy steps

If you’re looking for the easiest way to install your new software updates, you can do it online. It’s a new option this year and something a lot of you have asked for: a safe, fast and easy way to update your AgExpert Analyst or Field Manager PRO.

If the computer running your software is connected to the web, here’s what you need to do:

1. Simply close out of the software.
2. Run the install using the download link that was sent to you via email. That’s it.

It doesn’t get easier than that. You’ll be using the most up to date version of our software in no time.

Some people choose to have their computer offline, and that’s ok. It just adds an extra step to updating process.

1. You need access to a computer with an Internet connection and a memory stick.
2. Using your email with the imbedded software update link, open and download the updated file to your memory stick.
3. Take that memory stick and download the update to the computer you use for your AgExpert Analyst or Field Manager PRO software (the one not connected to the Internet).

Need to learn more about this process? Read this article for more details.

Buying a new computer?

Before you run out to get that new computer, here are some things you’ll need to keep in mind when running our software. 

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus, our FCC Management Software support staff is always just a click away.

Fresh updates for Field Manager PRO and 360, and FM PRO Mobile

Fresh updates for Field Manager PRO and 360, and FM PRO Mobile

Great news – Field Manager PRO (and 360) 2014-03 is ready, along with an updated version of FM PRO Mobile for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

If you like an accurate picture of your costs and profit margins, you’ll want to get this latest version. It contains bug fixes and several new features to help you manage your operation. Also an update to FM PRO Mobile is available through the App Store and Google Play.

To get started, you’ll need to reactivate your software. Learn how to do it online.

New help within the software is also available. Press the F1 key to get directed to our online community.

What’s new for you

Field Manager PRO

• edit your seed, fertilizer, manure and pesticide inputs directly from the operation screen
• duplicate Equipment maintenance records
• added the option <all> to the filter list to display all your pesticides at once
• fix – the reports will stop selecting everything by default

Field Manager PRO 360

• fix – doing an operation on a field with multiple polygons
• display the manures applied and the last irrigated fields in the GIS Farm View

FM PRO Mobile

• changes to user interface based on your requests
• geolocate your storage location on your phone (setup must be done on Field Manager PRO 360)
• add a sale record
• added Change password and Forgot password
• added a button to delete data from the cloud to the Sync screen – this step is not reversible

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus you can always contact our FCC Management Software support staff.

New updates for Field Manager PRO, 360 and FM PRO Mobile

New updates for Field Manager PRO, 360 and FM PRO Mobile

Great news for Field Manager PRO and 360 users – a new update is on its way. What can you expect? Updates include bug fixes and a few new features to give you the best experience yet. Plus there’s another update for FM PRO Mobile – perfect for your iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

To take advantage of these awesome new updates, you’ll need to reactivate your software. Learn how to activate Field Manager PRO and 360 online.

Check out these updates for Field Manager PRO and 360:

• simplified land setup in the Field Manager PRO and Field Manager PRO 360 setup wizard 
• updated CanadaGap forms from the Canadian Horticultural Council
• added a “Date as at” filter to the inventory report filters
• added a filter to the GIS tab to use recommended imagery or to use the most recent imagery
• import data from CASE IH AFS PRO 600/700 New Holland Intelliview II/III in Field Manager Pro 360 

Get more updates for FM PRO Mobile:

• fixed – operation/observation/harvest deletion on the desktop will stop reappearing on the desktop after the sync 
• field record editing has been added 
• attach a photo to an operation, harvest, observation
• email a PDF of a pest observation from FM PRO Mobile
• assign equipment to operation and harvest
• assign labor to operation and harvest

Running a BlackBerry phone? Get FM Pro Mobile Android App on your BlackBerry.

Apple and Android users can update their devices now.

You can buy FM PRO Mobile:

• For your iPhone and iPad from the App Store 
• For your Android mobile device from GooglePlay

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus you can always contact our FCC Management Software support staff.

Find out the latest updates to Field Manager PRO 2014-01

Find out the latest updates to Field Manager PRO / PRO 360 2014-01

Have you downloaded Field Manager PRO / PRO 360 2014-01 yet? The latest version is now available and while there are many upgrades worth talking about, here are just a few to get your juices flowing:

GIS imagery

Big changes to the way GIS imagery works in Field Manager PRO 360. No need to download imagery anymore. Now you’ll define your farm size at activation, making it easier to draw your polygons.

Commodity contracts

A new Commodity Contracts Module has been added to Field Manager PRO / PRO 360. This will help you better manage your inventory to fulfill those contacts.

These are just a few of the new upgrades to Field Manager PRO / PRO 360 2014-01 – or click here for more details. Or better yet, download it now and find out for yourself.

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus, help is always just a click away.

Upgrades to Field Manager PRO and 360 – now available

Upgrades to Field Manager PRO and 360 – now available 

Like most entrepreneurs you’re always looking for an advantage – something to improve margins or create more efficiency in your operation. That’s why so many of you use farm software like Field Manager PRO and 360.

Now you can double up on that advantage by upgrading to the latest versions.

New improvements include:

Customizing how you see your GIS Farm View:

• choose your own colours in the crop, fertilizer and pesticide setup
• add a new operation or observation with a right-click on any field
• create any reports for that field with a right-click

Do you use GPS in your equipment? Watch for these fixes:

• import GPX waypoints in Field Manager PRO 360
• enhancements to the GIS import function for John Deere 2630 display

Other Enhancements

• a coverage calculator was added to the Pest Control to convert units such as acres/jug
• specify the default application rate for you pesticides
• add an FM PRO Mobile user using Field Manager PRO desktop

Finally, look for a new version of FM PRO Mobile. Among the upgrades, Apple and Android users will now be able to:

• allocate crops to a storage location during the Harvest
• display how much inventory is left in your bins at the time of the last sync
• duplicate operations on FM PRO Mobile 

Those are just some of the feature upgrades you can look forward to. When you’re in business for yourself, every little advantage matters and that includes using the latest and best versions of your software. Don’t forget to upgrade yours.

Questions? Get answers and share your comments with other software users on our Discussion Boards or search the Knowledge Base. Plus, our FCC Management Software support staff is always just a click away.

Release of FM PRO Mobile delayed

Release of FM PRO Mobile delayed

FM PRO Mobile app is almost here

Like you, we were hoping our new app would be launched sooner than later. But don’t worry – we’re just making a few final adjustments to ensure you get the best experience possible.

Soon, you’ll be able to turn your wireless device into a field and crop management tool that revolutionizes how, where and when, you manage your farm data. Enter data with your mobile device while in the field. Then sync with your desktop computer and update your records from anywhere.

Thanks for your patience. Once FM PRO Mobile is ready, we’ll send you an email so you can be one of the first to download it.  

Introducing Field Manager PRO 2013, Field Manager PRO 360 2013, and our new app – FM PRO Mobile

Introducing Field Manager PRO 2013, Field Manager PRO 360 2013, and our new app – FM PRO Mobile

June is shaping up to be a big month for farmers who want the most from their production: introducing Field Manager PRO 2013 and Field Manager PRO 360 2013.

But the news doesn’t stop there. FM PRO Mobile, our new app for Apple and Android users will be ready to download as well. 

Whether you use an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, FM PRO mobile is designed to synchronize with your desktop version of Field Manager PRO 360 and Field Manager PRO. To use the synchronize functions, you’ll need the current software versions. If you have Field Manager PRO 360, you’ll also be able to access the GPS/GIS functions of the application from your mobile device. 

The latest version of Field Manager PRO and Field Manager PRO 360 has been amped up for 2013. Here are some things to look for: 

View your crop records like never before

• Now you can display your crop records in a calendar view on your Crop Records dialogue window.

Improved setup of the Field Manager PRO 360 GIS

• After defining the location of the farm, you can see the streets and roads in the defined area.
• Now you can cut out pieces of the polygon to mark landmarks such as rocks and waterways. You can also have multiple polygons on a field. 

Better zoom features

• We added new zooms – 1:150000, 1:200000 and 1:250000.
• The software will now default back to the last zoom scale that you used.

New GIS Import features

• Now you can import and export GPS waypoints (in the .gpx format) from other GIS tools such as Garmin, Trimble and Tom Tom. Waypoints are collected using a GPS receiver (points). They could be marking rocks, washouts, areas of interest in the field or other landmarks. In Field Manager PRO 360, those waypoints could be used to trace the field boundary or to mark a point for observations.

Want to see more features and enhancements?

To learn more about the new features in Field Manager PRO and Field Manager PRO 360 2013, click here.

Questions or comments? Please post them below.