| The HarvestMap Website
Overview and General FAQ's
Updated on Thursday, October 28, 2003
What is the HarvestMap website?
Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive analysis of precision
farming yield monitor files for the producer's benefit-all online.
Our tools will assist you in decisions related to planting and
cost control. We are dedicated to maximizing the value of your
investment in precision farming techniques and practices; through
online information and automated analysis. For more information
see our About Us page.
What kinds of information will
appear on the site?
Browsers and subscribers will be able to view commodity
market information. Subscribers will have access to several tools
and services which include yield file error correction, yield,
hybrid and moisture maps, income statement calculator with links
to commodity futures quotes from Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT),
a what-if calculator, community view reports and database search
capability. For more information see our products information
page.
How do I subscribe?
Just complete a simple form... Start your subscription process
now - subscribe.
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Can other subscribers see
my maps or detail data that I have uploaded or entered?
Part of our services includes the uploading of your yield monitor
files, mainly for your analysis and use. The graphical views representing
your fields – such as yield maps – will not be shared
with other users, or third parties. However, the summary information
contained in these files will become part of the HarvestMap database
that is available to any subscriber in a non-identifying and aggregate
basis. Please see our Privacy Statement
I forgot my password. What do
I do?
If you have forgotten your password, please request your password
hint using the feedback form and we will send it to you via email.
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I have subscribed and logged
on but the format does not look right. Some of the graphics overlap
the text or are incomplete, or some links don't work. What can
I do?
For optimal viewing capabilities, you'll want to have the most
recent version of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator downloaded
on your computer. You can do this by clicking on one of the following
links:
Where does the commodity information
come from?
The commodity futures quotes come from the Chicago Board of Trade
(CBOT) with daily updates.
Why does my
markets page show that markets have not been updated?
The prices shown are prices from the most recent market close
available. If the date listed is from a previous date the provider
hasn't submitted the most recent information or the current day
market is not closed.
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