Setup Guide for Harvest Profit

Introduction and Overview

  • Harvest Profit: A tool to track cost of production, field-by-field profitability, and overall farm finances.
  • Goal: To make informed decisions about crop rotations, market volatility, and more by knowing your numbers.

Watch the Introduction Video

1. Getting Started

1.1 Adding Fields and Land Costs

Manual Entry - Navigate to the "Fields and Land Cost" Page

  • Enter your fields and any associated land costs or crop share agreements.
  • Example: Add a field "Buck Southwest" with 250 acres and assign a land rent or crop share percentage.

Video Tutorial: Creating a Crop Share

Import from Operations Center - Navigate to the "Integrations" on the "Account Settings" page

  • Connect your Operations Center to Harvest Profit and import fields seamlessly.

Detailed Guide: Import Fields from Operations Center

Video Tutorial: Import Fields from Operations Center

1.2 Adding Crops

  1. Navigate to the "Account Settings" Page:
    • Go to the Account Settings page in Harvest Profit.
    • Scroll down to the "Operation Details" category and select "Crops".
    • On the right-hand side, click "New Crop".
    • Type in the crop you want to add (e.g., Wheat).
    • Optionally, add a description (e.g., "Hard Red Winter Wheat").
    • Ensure the standard test weight is correct (choose from pounds or kilograms).
    • Set the standard moisture if applicable.
    • Select the relevant Futures Market if applicable.
    • Enter the budget price and basis price for the crop.
    • Click "Add This Crop".

Video Tutorial: Add a Crop

1.3 Creating a Crop Plan

  1. Go to the "Crop Planner" Page:
    • Assign crops to your fields.
    • Create Entity Shares(if applicable) See Crop Shares Vs. Entity Shares tutorial below
    • Assign an Entity/Entity Share

Video Tutorial: Crop Shares Vs. Entity Shares

1.4 Entering New Inputs

  1. Navigate to the "Inputs" Page:
    • Add new inputs such as seed, chemical, and fertilizer.
    • Enter the name, unit, and cost for each input.
    • Example: Add "Corn Seed" with a cost of $230/80k bag.

2. Manage Applications

2.1 Adding Applications and Creating Templates

  1. Go to the "Applications" page & click on the "Templates" tab at the top:
    • Create a new template, e.g., "Corn Budget 2024".
    • Add operations such as fertilizer, seed, and chemical applications.
    • Save the template and apply it to all relevant fields.

2.2 Applying and Customizing Templates

  1. Navigate to "Applications" Page:
    • Apply the template to your fields.
    • Customize specific fields if needed by detaching from the template.

Video Tutorial: Using Templates to Quickly Apply Inputs

2.3 Adding Manual Applications and Miscellaneous Costs

Adding Manual Application

  1. Navigate to the "Applications" Page:
    • Click on "Add Application".
    • Select the type of application (e.g., chemical, fertilizer).
    • Enter the details such as product, rate, and cost.
    • Assign the application to the relevant fields.

Video Tutorial: Add a Manual Application

Adding Miscellaneous Costs

  1. Navigate to the "Miscellaneous Costs" Page:
    • Click on "Add Cost".
    • Enter the description, amount, and assign it to the relevant fields or entire operation.
    • Example: Add a machinery repair cost of $500.

Video Tutorial: Add a Miscellaneous Cost

2.4 Importing Applications from Operations Center

  1. Navigate to the "Applications" Page:
    • Use the "Machine Data" section on the very right side of the page to import data from John Deere Operations Center. Click on the tiny tractor icon in the top of the right column to open the "Machine Data".

Video Tutorial: How to Import Applications from John Deere Operations Center

3. Managing Yields and Revenue

3.1 Entering Yields

  1. Go to the "Yields" Page:
    • Enter planned yields for your crops.
    • Adjust based on historical data or estimates.

Video Tutorial: Adding Yields

3.2 Managing Contracts and Marketing

  1. Navigate to the "Contracts" Page:
    • Add grain contracts and manage sales.
    • Example: Add a contract for "Corn" with 5,000 bushels at a specific price.

Video Tutorial: How to Add Grain Contracts

4. Analyzing Profitability

4.1 Reviewing Profit and Loss Reports

  1. Navigate to the "Reports" Page:
    • Analyze total farm profitability, field-by-field profitability, and by crop.
    • Use the analysis tools to compare scenarios such as budget vs. actual.

Support

  • Email Support: Reach out to us at support@harvestprofit.com.
  • Help Button: In the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, click the Help button. Click on the Ask tab. Your email will be automatically populated, allowing you to send us a message directly.

Thank you for using Harvest Profit!