How do I Update the Encirca Decision Zones Layer After Changes?

Overview:

Sometimes, changes must happen to a field after recommendations have already been generated or crop zones have been placed. When these changes are made, it can seem that the web site has not recognized these changes. This is because the Encirca Decision Zones (EDZ) layer found under the crop zone does not change automatically. This rule protects variable-rate recommendations from changing unexpectedly. However, the field-level Decision Zones (DZ) layer does catch changes to field boundaries, irrigation status, and yield history.

Requirements:

• Farms and field boundaries created
• Crop Zones assigned
• An Encirca Decision Zones layer created. 
• A recent change made necessitating an update to the Encrica Decision Zones layer, such as:
  
  • Change to field boundaries
  • Change to crop zone boundaries
  • Irrigation Layers created
  • new past yield data uploaded mid-season

Note: Field360 Studio is an internal program available to Pioneer employees. 

Note: The DZ Reset function is only available to CSA's

Warning: Deleting the Encirca Decision Zone layer removes any recommendations on that field, including Stand, and Nitrogen. Please verify that there is no concern for these services before proceeding. 

Process:

Clear Old Encirca Decision Zones Layer and Verify Inputs:

1. Log in to Field360 Studio using Corteva Granular email/password combination. 
2. In Field360 Studio, in the Grower window, select the Operation and Crop Year. 
3. In the Resources window, Expand the farm, the field, and the crop zone from the domain tree.
4. Right-click the Encirca Decision Zones layer, found under the crop zone
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5. Select delete or rename.
6. Verify that the Decision Zones layer contains the changes you expect. If so, proceed to the next section. If not, check the following for accuracy:
   • field boundary
   • crop zone boundary
   • Irrigation layers (if applicable)
   • DZ Yield Zones and Surface layers (if applicable)
   • Note: Only CSA's have access to the DZ Reset function, but all roles have an option for updating the Encirca Decision Zones layer. 

Sales Reps EDZ Reset Procedure:

1. Right-click the Decision Zones layer, found under the field.
2. Select copy layer(s).
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3. Select copy to crop zones. Note that this layer is not automatically renamed.
4. Right-click the new Decision Zones layer now found under the crop zone.
5. Select rename.
6. Name the layer exactly: 'Encirca Decision Zones'
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7. Proceed to the web site to reset yield targets in Setup > Field setup.

CSA EDZ Reset Procedure:

1. Open the Add-ons menu.
2. Select Encirca Enrollment.
3. Check the box in the Reset DZ column in the row that contains the crop zone on the field that needs to be updated. Note: This is only available in the current crop year, and for fields with a crop zone placed.
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4. Click the save button, located in the top-left corner.
5. Wait until the new Encirca Decision Zones layer appears under the crop zone.
6. Proceed to the web site to reset yield targets in Setup > Field setup.