Illustrative example · no account needed
Return to the decision, with its evidence
These invented records demonstrate the workflow. They are not measured farm results or a forecast. Nothing you explore here is added to your farm.
- 1. Field and evidence
North field · 40 acres. Keep the soil report, collection date, lab and sampling depth together.
- 2. Decision and action
Repeat sampling after harvest. Link the action to the report and opt into a due-date reminder.
- 3. Outcome and next visit
Record: “Samples collected at the same depth and locations.” Schedule next year’s visit and compare compatible evidence.
Compare samples from one field
Comparisons use sample collection dates and matching field, depth, lab and measurement methods. Overall scores also require the same indicators. Change alone does not establish the effect of a practice.
+0.2 percentage points between the first and latest comparable samples
Inspect comparable values and protocol
Lab: Illustrative lab · Depth: 0–6 inches · Methods: organic_matter: loss_on_ignition; soil_ph: water_1_1
| Collected | Organic matter % |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-05 | 2.8 |
| 2025-10-07 | 2.9 |
| 2026-10-06 | 3 |
Try switching to Creek pasture to see how My Farm handles a field with only one sample. Changing the metric keeps the comparison within the selected field.