Panorama by Precision Planting

With the release of version 4.5, Panorama has made meaningful progress in harvest tracking. Under Coverage, the software now properly displays totals of all machines combined, which is a big improvement. This update helps provide a more accurate picture of overall progress when multiple machines are working in the same field. That said, a few key areas still need attention: 1. Harvest Tab Aggregation While Coverage totals are now correct, the Harvest tab still does not aggregate machine data correctly. When multiple machine passes are selected, the metrics (area covered, yield, moisture, and others) should reflect combined totals and averages. For example, area covered should be the sum of all machines, while yield and moisture should reflect averages across machines. Currently, the Harvest tab only reflects totals from one primary machine, ignoring that multiple machines are selected. These combined metrics need to function the same way they do under Coverage. 2. Hybrid Totals vs. Field Totals The homepage includes a helpful Hybrid Totals card, but there should also be a Field Totals card option. Most growers track performance metrics on a per-field basis, not strictly per hybrid. A “Field-First” card would display each field name as the card title (sortable alphabetically by filter/sort), with hybrid, acres planted/harvested, moisture, yield, and related stats shown underneath. The data already exists in Panorama but is locked in a hybrid-first view. Presenting it in a field-first view would better match how operations are managed. 3. Landing Page Simplification The home page still needs streamlining to make quick glances more useful. Under Recent Activity, if multiple machines are in the same field, their activity should be combined into one entry instead of listed separately. Additionally, whether a machine is planting or harvesting, it would be valuable to see simple metrics at a glance, such as current field, acres remaining, average yield, and average moisture. This would give operators and managers a fast, accurate snapshot for planning logistics like truck scheduling, bin capacity, and crew timing. Closing Thought Version 4.5 demonstrates clear progress with Coverage aggregation, but extending these fixes into the Harvest tab, adding a field-first card view, and simplifying the landing page would unlock even greater usability. Precision has the data right; now the presentation just needs refinement to match real-world farm workflows. It’s good to see Precision listening to their customers, as each update shows clear improvement.