Agricultural Engineer how-to

How to Read a Yield Map

Yield maps guide decisions.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Yield maps guide decisions. In short: load; clean; look, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Load data.

  2. Clean errors.

  3. Look for patterns.

  4. Compare to soil maps.

  5. Find causes.

  6. Plan changes.

Safety reminders for agricultural engineers

  • Follow machine safety
  • Watch PTO hazards
  • Follow field safety
  • Design for operator safety

USDA · Yield · Crop rotation · Extension service · Sustainability · Precision agriculture: see the full agricultural engineer glossary.

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