DAILY CROP SCOUTING REPORT (SPECIFIC CROP)

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--- DATE & LOCATION ---
[ ] Scouting Date
[ ] Scouting Start Time
[ ] GPS Coordinates (Optional)
[ ] Field Name/ID
[ ] Block/Section (if applicable)
[ ] Row/Aisle Number (if applicable)

--- WEATHER CONDITIONS ---
[ ] Date of Scouting
[ ] Time of Scouting
[ ] Temperature (Â°C/Â°F)
[ ] Humidity (%)
[ ] Wind Speed (km/h or mph)
[ ] Precipitation (None, Light Drizzle, Moderate Rain, Heavy Rain, Snow)
[ ] Cloud Cover (Clear, Few Clouds, Scattered Clouds, Broken Clouds, Overcast)

--- OVERALL CROP HEALTH ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] General Vigor Assessment (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Very Poor)
[ ] Description of Overall Appearance
[ ] Percentage of Plants Exhibiting Stress (Estimate)
[ ] Leaf Coloration (if applicable) (Normal Green, Yellowing, Purple, Chlorotic Spots, Other (Specify in Notes))
[ ] Notable Abnormalities Observed
[ ] Stunting Observed? (Yes, No, Slight)
[ ] Suspected Cause of Stress (Preliminary)

--- PEST IDENTIFICATION & SEVERITY ---
[ ] Observed Pest Species (Check all that apply) (Aphids, Caterpillars, Beetles, Thrips, Spider Mites, Grasshoppers, Wireworms, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify:
[ ] Average Pest Count per Plant (or area)
[ ] Percentage of Plants Affected (%)
[ ] Severity Level (Negligible, Low, Moderate, High, Critical)
[ ] Pest Damage Photos
[ ] Detailed Pest Observations

--- DISEASE IDENTIFICATION & SEVERITY ---
[ ] Observed Diseases (Check all that apply) (Early Blight, Late Blight, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Rust, Bacterial Spot, Fusarium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt, None Observed)
[ ] Disease Incidence (%)
[ ] Disease Severity (0-100)
[ ] Detailed Disease Description
[ ] Disease Photo(s)
[ ] Disease Progression Rate (Slow, Moderate, Rapid)
[ ] Notes on Disease Distribution

--- WEED IDENTIFICATION & DENSITY ---
[ ] Dominant Weed Species Observed (Broadleaf Pigweed, Kochia, Foxtail, Lambsquarters, Johnsongrass, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Specify Other Weed Species (if 'Other' selected above)
[ ] Estimated Weed Density (Plants/sq meter)
[ ] Percent Ground Cover (%)
[ ] Weed Size/Growth Stage (Seedling (1-4 inches), Young (4-12 inches), Mature (Over 12 inches), Flowering/Seeding)
[ ] Weed Distribution Notes

--- NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES (VISUAL SIGNS) ---
[ ] Observed Nitrogen Deficiency? (Yellowing of lower leaves, Stunted growth, Pale green color, Delayed maturity, None Observed)
[ ] Observed Phosphorus Deficiency? (Purple coloration on stems and leaves, Stunted root development, Delayed maturity, Poor tillering, None Observed)
[ ] Observed Potassium Deficiency? (Yellowing or browning of leaf margins, Weak stems, Reduced disease resistance, None Observed)
[ ] Specific Area(s) Affected
[ ] Estimated % of Area Affected
[ ] Detailed Description of Symptoms
[ ] Location of Symptoms

--- IRRIGATION ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Soil Moisture (0-100 scale)
[ ] Irrigation System Status (Operating Normally, Malfunctioning, Not Operating, Partially Operating)
[ ] Water Pressure (PSI)
[ ] Run Time (Minutes)
[ ] Observations on Water Distribution
[ ] Soil Type (Sandy, Loamy, Clay, Silty, Other)

--- GROWTH STAGE ---
[ ] Primary Growth Stage (Emergence, Vegetative (Early), Vegetative (Mid), Vegetative (Late), Flowering (Early), Flowering (Mid), Flowering (Late), Fruiting/Grain Fill, Maturation, Harvest)
[ ] Developmental Stage (Specific to Crop - e.g., BBCH Scale) (BBCH 0: Germination, BBCH 1: Leaf Development, BBCH 2: Tillering, BBCH 3: Stem Elongation, BBCH 4: Flag Leaf Emergence, BBCH 5: Inflorescence Emergence, BBCH 6: Flowering, BBCH 7: Grain Fill)
[ ] Number of Nodes with Flowers/Fruit (Sampled Area)
[ ] Detailed Description of Growth Stage Observations

--- YIELD POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Estimated Yield (Bushels/Acres or Equivalent)
[ ] Yield Trend Compared to Previous Scouting (Higher, Same, Lower, Uncertain)
[ ] Justification for Yield Estimate
[ ] Major Limiting Factors to Yield (Pest Pressure, Disease, Weeds, Nutrient Deficiency, Water Stress, None Identified, Other)
[ ] Average Plant Height (inches)
[ ] Comments on Plant Health impacting Yield

--- ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS ---
[ ] Pesticide Application Recommended? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Detailed Pesticide Application Instructions (if applicable)
[ ] Estimated Pesticide Application Rate (if applicable)
[ ] Irrigation Adjustment Needed? (Yes - Increase, Yes - Decrease, No)
[ ] Details of Irrigation Adjustment (if applicable)
[ ] Fertilizer Application Recommended? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Recommended Fertilizer Rate (lbs/acre or equivalent)
[ ] Notes on Weed Control Measures (if applicable)

--- SCOUTER NOTES ---
[ ] General Observations
[ ] Unusual Animal Activity?
[ ] Area of Highest Concern
[ ] Estimate of Affected Area (Acres/Hectares)
[ ] Further Investigation Needed?
[ ] Possible Contributing Factors (e.g., soil type, previous crop) (Soil Type, Previous Crop, Drainage Issues, Other)
[ ] Attach Photos (if applicable)

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