Geotagged Scouting Reports with Automatic Field Data
Equip scouts with a mobile-friendly form where they drop a pin on the exact problem area, upload photos, and submit a report. LandForms automatically attaches GPS coordinates, the reverse-geocoded address, and PLSS legal descriptions to every report. Crop identification and field boundaries are launching soon with the Pro plan.
The Problem with Traditional Scouting Reports
Field scouts report issues via text messages, paper notebooks, or disconnected apps. A scout might text "found aphids in the west field" with a blurry photo and no GPS coordinates, legal description, or crop context.
Agronomists and operations managers then spend time figuring out which exact field, which part of the field, what the crop is, and where the problem actually is — before they can even begin to recommend treatment.
Without precise, standardized data, patterns across fields go unnoticed, historical comparisons are impossible, and response times suffer.
How LandForms Solves This
LandForms gives each scout a professional, mobile-friendly form with a satellite map. They drop a pin on the exact problem spot, describe the issue, upload photos, and submit. LandForms automatically attaches GPS coordinates, the reverse-geocoded address, and PLSS legal descriptions.
Every scouting report arrives in your dashboard fully geotagged. Sort by location or date. Compare reports across fields and seasons. The data is structured and consistent, no matter which scout submitted it.
Crop identification, field boundaries, and direct integrations with Slack/Zapier are launching soon with the Pro plan. Today, every submission triggers an email notification and lands in your in-app inbox.
What Data Scouts and Managers Get Automatically
Pin-Drop Location
Exact GPS coordinates of the problem area, placed by the scout on a satellite map. Available today.
Photo Uploads
Scouts upload photos directly in the form, attached to the submission. Available today.
Reverse Geocoded Address
Street, city, and state for the pin location, courtesy of Google Maps. Available today.
PLSS Coordinates
Legal description (section, township, range) for regulatory and record-keeping. Available today.
Custom Report Fields
Add fields for pest type, severity, weather conditions, treatment recommendations. Available today.
Crop ID & Field Boundaries (Pro – Coming Soon)
Automatic crop type from USDA CDL plus parcel boundary overlay so managers know exactly which field is impacted.
LandForms for Field Scouting FAQ
How does LandForms work for field scouting?
Scouts open a mobile-friendly form with a satellite map, drop a pin on the problem area, describe the issue, upload photos, and submit. LandForms automatically attaches GPS coordinates, the address, and PLSS legal description to the report.
Can scouts use LandForms on their phone in the field?
Yes. LandForms forms are fully responsive and designed for mobile use. Scouts can access the form via any mobile browser — no app installation required. The satellite map works on cellular data connections.
Can I customize what fields scouts fill out?
Yes. The drag-and-drop form builder lets you add text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, file uploads, star ratings, and more. You can create custom fields for pest type, severity level, weather conditions, or treatment recommendations.
How do I get notified of urgent scouting reports?
LandForms sends email notifications on every submission, plus an in-app inbox you can review on any device. Direct Slack/Microsoft Teams/SMS routing via Zapier is launching soon with the Pro plan.
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