At FarmTRX we want users to be able to get empowering insight from their yield data off any combine, whether they’re looking for fine detail coming through in precision maps or just for monitoring live readings in the cab. In the FarmTRX Web App farmers can choose from 9 different outputs to visualize their yield and moisture data – from raw unfiltered points taken directly from the yield monitor to automatically corrected precision maps.
When FarmTRX yield and moisture data syncs to the cloud, it is automatically processed into a variety of yield and moisture maps. Automated precision mapping is part of the FarmTRX Premium Web Service, which all customers receive for their first year free. More info on FarmTRX Premium here!
Farmers with full Premium Web App service can choose from the following 9 map layers to review their yield data:
Boundary
The Boundary marks the extent of your field. All recorded yield and moisture data from FarmTRX lands within a field boundary upon yield data sync, therefore boundaries need to be created in your Web App account to see yield maps. Boundaries are drawn or imported by the farmer and can be customized at any time. If factors like surface water or tree clearing impact the area harvested one year, farmers can change their field boundary to reflect it accordingly. Have a test plot in your field? You can draw smaller sub-field boundaries within a larger one to get separate precision maps for both.
Raw Yield Points
This view displays every data point the yield monitor collected while combining, one point created every two seconds.
Each harvester (if you’re running multiple machines) will appear in different colors for easy tracking.
Because the data hasn’t been cleaned yet, Raw Yield Points allow you to:
- Spot miscalibrations
- See incorrect crop inputs
- Identify headland turns, unloading trips, or partial passes
This is your unedited record of harvest.
Trend of Yield Map
Think of this as your “big picture” yield view. The Trend of Yield Map smooths out smaller, local variations to highlight overall performance trends across the field.
This is especially useful for identifying patterns tied to:
- Drainage
- Soil zones
- Power zones or topography
Use it when planning broad agronomic strategies or comparing performance across multiple fields.
Corrected Yield Points
These are the post-processed, cleaned-up yield data points after the FarmTRX processor has done its work. The FarmTRX Web App will automatically:
- Remove outlier data points (unloading zones, start and end pass delay, area that has already been harvested)
- Adjusts for multiple combines in the same field with different calibrations
- Identifies and corrects headland turns, partial rows, and day-to-day calibration drift
This layer is ideal for exporting and will be the data passed to third party farm management systems if the corresponding API Integration is enabled.
Corrected Yield Map
The Corrected Yield Map is automatically created from corrected yield points, delivering a continuous visualization of yield performance on every part of the field in finer detail.
This is layer is helpful for:
- Calculating return on investment for every part of the field
- Supporting variable rate program planning
- Yield comparison across seasons
Classified Yield Map
Looking for clean-cut performance zones? The Classified Yield Map breaks your field into five distinct yield classes (from lowest to highest) each representing a 20% range of the harvested area.
It’s an ideal tool for:
- Pinpointing remedial treatment areas
- Supporting variable rate seeding or fertility planning
- Easy-to-read performance snapshots
- Selecting zones for soil sampling
No gradient blending just clear yield zones.
Trend of Moisture Map
Just like the Trend of Yield map, this layer is a continuous visualization of the raw Moisture Sensor readings collected during harvest. The Trend of Moisture map reveals larger moisture patterns for the field.
It’s a great tool for:
- Supporting decision-making on irrigation or drainage
- Comparing grain moisture trends with other growing factors
- Improving storage and drying logistics at harvest
Swath Map
Want to see exactly how your combine moved through the field? The Swath Map displays corrected yield points pass-by-pass, across each header width, no smoothing applied.
It’s perfect for:
- Spotting in-field variability
- Evaluating test plots or trials
- Checking for equipment performance differences
If your combine is equipped with a Yield Monitor Pro, you’ll now see Swath Maps for Yield, Moisture, and Speed giving you even more insight into your harvest pass by pass.
If you have a FarmTRX Header Height Sensor installed you can also view your Header Height data in the Swath Map layer, showing recorded header height status throughout the field.
Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
The Digital Elevation Model provides a clear visualization of your field’s high and low points, creating a topographic layout that helps you understand elevation across the entire field. When viewed alongside your Corrected Yield Map, the DEM can reveal how elevation impacts yield performance. It’s also a valuable tool for identifying water flow patterns, which supports more informed decisions around irrigation and drainage.
Ideal for:
- Planning and optimizing field drainage
- Understanding water movement and pooling
- Comparing elevation data with corrected yield for insights into performance variation
Smarter Maps, Smarter Farming
FarmTRX yield maps are more than just visuals, they’re the report card helping farmers investigate what’s working and where to spend the next dollar.
Find out how other farmers are using their yield map insights from FarmTRX by checking out our case studies.
