Farm Works Software® will be hosting a Level 1 training class in York, Nebraska on February 21-22, 2012.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to better utilize the software while networking with other users at the same time.

Laptops are welcome, but not required.  If you are bringing your own laptop, please make sure you have the latest version of software installed and registered prior to attending. 

Cost of training is $75 per person per day which includes lunch.  Class size is limited so be sure to register early by calling Farm Works at 1-800-225-2848.

February 21, 2012
Holiday Inn
4619 South Lincoln Ave.
York, NE 68467

Level 1 (Basic) classroom style training on…

• Using Farm Works™ Mapping & Field Records software

February 22, 2012
Holiday Inn
4619 South Lincoln Ave.
York, NE 68467

Level 1 (Basic) classroom style training on…

• AM: Using basic features of Farm Works Mobile software
• PM: Work with your own data

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A complete list of classroom and online classes can be found here.

More information on training classes can be found here.

January 27, 2012 — Farm Works Software® offers a variety of online training classes that provide detailed tips and suggestions on how to better utilize your software solution.  These classes typically last one hour with time available for specific questions - all from the comfort of your own home.  Each session is $25 and high-speed Internet is required.  To register for one of these online classes, please contact Farm Works at 1-800-225-2848.

February 9, 2pm(EST):  Using Livestock Software

February 21, 2pm(EST):  Basic Set Up of Field Records

February 23, 2pm(EST):  Importing Yield Data and Imagery

February 28, 2pm(EST):  Creating Prescription Maps Using Soil Lab Data

January 25, 2012 - Farm Works Software® has released version 2012.03 of the office and mobile software.  Customers who are subscribed to the Update Service Plan (USP) can easily upgrade their software by using the Internet.  To do this, open Farm Works Office and select “Check for Updates” from the Help menu.

Version 2012.03.515 of the office software offers the following enhancements:

• Support for Bing Maps – Available in Mapping for displaying Microsoft® Bing™ imagery for the entire world.  As you zoom in on an area, the program will automatically load higher resolution imagery for that area.

• Support for Electronic Sending of Crop Insurance Data – Available in Mapping for submitting crop insurance data electronically to Great American Insurance Company.

• Reprocess Trimble Yield Data – Available in Mapping for applying the calibration data (including test weights and yield delays) from a calibration load to a single or group of Trimble yield loads.

• Property Changes to Completed Drainage Lines – Available in Surface when trying to edit a "Completed" layer.  This feature allows you to right-click and copy lines and display labels on lines.  You can also go to Properties and change the Name, Type and assign a Pipe supply to a line (which includes the size).

• Updated Profile Error Display – Available in Surface so that the profile will have the area where the error is occurring highlighted in orange.  Additionally, all sections that have an error will have a warning symbol on the map to warn you of the error.

• Added Feature for Auto-Update Connected Sections – Available in Surface to provide an updated profile for any sub-mains or laterals that connect to a changed main depth.  Any additional sub-sections that drain into these laterals will also be updated.

• Check Purchase Box Drop-Down List Offers ATM Selection – Available in Accounting When you record a check via Payments & Purchases, the Check# drop-down list now allows you to select ATM and other text items.

• Automatic Entry of Vendor Amounts When Printing 1099-Misc Forms – Available in Accounting so that the program automatically enters the total amount paid to vendors (who are marked as "1099 Required" in the Contact Properties) in Box 1 - Rents of the 1099 - Misc.

• Fixed Issues of Harvested Crop Sales Contracts Filters and Reports – Available in Accounting so that the program can filter contracts by year and updated the "Harvested Crops Delivery" report so the Delivery End Date does not get cut off on page.

• Support for Case IH or New Holland Variety Locator

• Support for Case IH or New Holland Field Boundaries and Guidance Maps

• Ability to Change Languages without Reinstalling

Version 2012.03 of the mobile software offers the following enhancements:

• Support for Grids Over 100 Points - Previously Mobile would lock up if you made a sampling grid with over 100 points on a slower handheld computer.  This new version supports these larger numbers of grid points on most handheld devices.

• New Preference for Basic Mapping Option - A new preference option (located under the File menu) allows you to select only mapping and choose if you want to log attributes with lines, points, or boundaries.  When attributes is not selected, you will have simplified jobs that require less input (for attribute information).

If you wish to download version 2012.03 from the Farm Works website, please click here.

Jan. 17, 2012—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today My Connected Farm portal, a new Web-based solution for growers and agribusinesses to access and manage mapping applications, precision farming data and vehicle performance and movement. My Connected Farm is password-protected and users can customize information specific to their farming operations.

Access Maps and Precision Ag Data Online

 My Connected Farm allows users to sign on and upload field and office data to access, manage, view, and print information and maps collected by precision agriculture hardware such as the Trimble® FmX® integrated display from any computer connected to the Internet.

 The new portal will also be compatible with Office Sync service. Office Sync provides wireless transfer of data between the field and office making it possible to instantly view collected data from Web browsers for timely management decisions.

 Highlights of My Connected Farm portal:

• Display Bing™ Maps for background imagery overlaid with current or historical data
• Build a list of client/farm/field/input names which can be synchronized with a Trimble CFX-750™ display or the FmX integrated display
• View data such as yield, coverage, and other maps with legend
• Print a map or task report summarizing activities
• Manage guidance lines from the CFX-750 display or FmX integrated display

Vehicle Manager

My Connected Farm will also serve as the gateway for Vehicle Manager, Trimble’s telematics solution. Vehicle Manager provides up-to-date fleet management information, a virtual dashboard of cab monitors, fuel usage, engine reporting, and performance analysis. Managers can also create geo-fences to guard against theft or provide alerts when vehicle operators enter non-farming zones.

“We are excited to introduce an innovative Web-based agricultural mapping solution for growers and agribusinesses who want to manage precision ag data online,” said Erik Arvesen, vice president for Trimble's Agriculture Division. “Our solution opens the door for use on many platforms and will provide growers with the convenience of being able to access their data on the Web at any time.”

My Connected Farm is expected to be available in March 2012.

Jan. 17, 2012—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a strategic alliance with Great American Insurance Group to help farmers automate their crop insurance reporting under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal Crop Insurance Program. The new recordkeeping system makes it possible for Farm Works™ users to submit their crop insurance records electronically to Great American Insurance Group. The time-saving solution makes it simple for farmers to transfer planting and harvest data directly to the Great American Insurance Group systems from their Farm Works Mapping software.

The announcement was made today at the Trimble Agriculture Reseller Conference.

Jan. 17, 2012 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced a product reorganization within its Farm Works™ Information Management division. Office software solutions for field record keeping, mapping and analysis that were once sold separately are available as one complete solution: Farm Works Mapping. This solution maintains its simple interface for exchanging precision agriculture mapping and field records data while providing more functionality, analysis, and reporting options.

In addition, Farm Works Accounting now includes all the cash and accrual accounting functionality as well as crop record keeping tools. The accounting software provides a full general ledger system for managing financial records with the flexibility to integrate with the Farm Works Mapping software to show precision farming’s return on investment. .

Farm Works Mapping retails for US$750 and Farm Works Accounting for US$750. Existing customers with an Update Service Plan subscription will receive the new integrated solutions at no charge.

Farm Works Software® will be hosting a Level 1 training class in Gibsonburg, OH on January 31 - February 1, 2012.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to better utilize the software while networking with other users at the same time.

Laptops are welcome, but not required.  If you are bringing your own laptop, please make sure you have the latest version of software installed and registered prior to attending. 

Cost of training is $75 per person per day which includes lunch.  Class size is limited so be sure to register early by calling Farm Works at 1-800-225-2848.

December 15, 2011 - Ed Groholski (grower in Burlington, Michigan) talks about his complete Trimble® solution and how it helps him manage his yield data during harvest. The FmX® display in the combine captures his harvest information and simplifies data management by sending it wirelessly back to the office.

Farm Works Software® will be hosting a Level 1 training class in York, PA on January 6-7, 2012.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to better utilize the software while networking with other users at the same time.

Laptops are welcome, but not required.  If you are bringing your own laptop, please make sure you have the latest version of software installed and registered prior to attending. 

Cost of training is $75 per person per day which includes lunch.  Class size is limited so be sure to register early by calling Farm Works at 1-800-225-2848.

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• User Story - Indy Family Farms
• Connected Farm™ Components
• Version 2012 Highlights
• New Accessories for Mobile Computers
• Online Training Schedule
• Classroom Training Schedule
• Plan Your Corn Maze for 2012
• Soil Sampling with the Yuma
• Tax Form Tips
• Price List