Agronomic methodology questions
What should I know about using my own methods?
Are my formulas visible to growers or other advisors?
Growers see published advice, not your formula definitions, and your methodology is proprietary rather than visible to other advisors by default. You can choose to offer it as a recommendation module; within your own white-label space, you can share methods with other advisors who have been explicitly invited into that space. Explore advisor confidentiality.
Can I import existing spreadsheets?
The SoilBeat team helps translate the methods in your existing spreadsheets into SoilBeat formulas and deterministic calculations. This is a supported translation process rather than a direct import that preserves every Excel formula or template unchanged; review the inputs, units, rate limits and outputs with the team before using the calculation for client advice. Discuss your existing spreadsheet workflow.
Can I mark my own methodology as private?
Yes. Advisor methodologies are proprietary, and sharing is your choice: you can offer a method as a module in the recommendation module and receive 50% commission on its sales value. If you create your own white-label space, you can also share methodologies with advisors explicitly invited into that space. Discuss methodology sharing and white-label options.
Can I change a template for one farm?
Yes. Use an existing template to prepare a recommendation, then customize the products, rates and advice for the farm and its management zones. Reusing a method provides a consistent starting point; the agronomist still checks the laboratory evidence, crop needs, field conditions and calculated output before approving the plan. Explore the recommendation workflow.
Who approves the resulting recommendation?
The agronomist reviews, edits and approves advisor recommendations before they are shared with the grower. Check the selected laboratory evidence, formula inputs, products, units and rates, together with any AI-assisted interpretation, so the published advice reflects the field conditions and your professional judgment rather than an unchecked draft. See how advisor plans are prepared.