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.

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.

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.

Improve traceability with electronic record keeping

Improve traceability with electronic record keeping

Read the headlines these days and it’s not hard to find something related to food safety. Consumers want to know where their food comes from and how it got there. In short, traceability has never been more important.

From planting to harvest, packing and delivery to the retail market, tracking your products is easier with electronic record keeping.

Field Manager PRO 360 tracks your operations from planting to spraying, up to harvest.

• know what was done to specific fields and crops
• keep one set of records for many purposes – processor, exporter and food safety

Field Manager Commercial lets you trace from packaging, to delivery to retail markets.

• import data from growers
• get detailed shipment reporting and order tracking  
• know customer identity, dates and who transported it

Ready or not, traceability is here and it’s only getting bigger. Armed with the right software, you can profit from the new food chain.

To learn more watch this webinar featuring Matthew Van Dijk from the FCC Management Software team.

Questions/Comments?  Share your thoughts and ask questions while connecting with other software users and FCC Management Software support staff.

Watch for upcoming posts detailing more features in Field Manager PRO, Field Manager PRO 360 and Field Manager Commercial.