Mapping Overview Q & A 5/27/2026

General Mapping & Functionality

Q: Was the issue resolved where field (farm) names were getting deleted when updating F/T/F from the CLU layer?

A: The FIELD names now roll when you perform the Update F/T/F from the CLU layer. Farm names that come from being attached to a unit will also roll; however, they must be planted to a crop in order to display as labels on maps or reports. For example, if a field has both a corn unit and a soybean unit attached, the Farm Name label will not appear on the map until one of the crops is planted.

Q: Can mapping be used for PRF/AF, or is it only for Multi-Peril?

A: PRF/AF mapping must be completed in the PRF/AF Mapping System on the policy side.

Q: When splitting shapes for irrigation practices (e.g., pivot vs. dryland), does that serve as a record even if it doesn’t exactly match FSA acres?

A: No, these acres can’t be used as hard record. They are not transmitted back to RMA/FSA

CART

Q: How often is CART data updated?

A: The CART data typically appears in the system within 24-48 hours of the FSA’s electronic transmission.

Comment: CART appears to update faster than CIMS based on user experience.

Q: How does CART work for landlord policies with multiple tenants?

A: AgriNet will import a separate set of CART data for each insured after they certify with the FSA office.

Mapping & Field Behavior

Q: When adding fields in mapping, are they added to the policy in AgriNet?

A: Yes, all entries in the mapping system will sync with the corresponding policy in AgriNet, and vice versa.

Q: I marked a field as “no longer farming” in AgriNet, but it still appears in mapping. How do I remove it?

A: You will need to select the field in Mapping and delete it if it is no longer needed.

Visualization & Mapping Display

Q: Can insured and uninsured planted fields be shown in different colors?

A: Crop colors can only be customized based on the selected commodity, practice, and type.

Q: Sometimes split fields show as overlapping colors (e.g., corn and another crop). How can this be prevented?

A: To prevent crop colors from combining, the field must be split so each portion can be planted to the desired crop.

Field Splitting & Tools

Q: If you split a field, does it remain split permanently or just for the current year?

A: Yes, a split shape is considered a custom shape and will roll to the following crop year.

Q: Why does the split tool stop working (grayed out) after creating two units?

A: If a shape is already linked to a unit, you must assign a unit to at least one of the new pieces before completing the split.

Planting & Reporting

Q: Can acreage still be reported/planted from AgriNet (Crop Acreage Line fields tab)?

A: Yes, acreage can be reported from either AgriNet or Mapping.

Q: Can acres be edited after processing is finalized?

A: Finalize can be undone, adjustments made within the 20-day window, and the policy re-finalized.

Resources

Q: Where can I find guides or training materials?

A: Visit AgriNet University to access all the training scribes and videos for both AgriNet and Mapping (Bookmark for easy future access.) https://scribehow.com/page/Agent_AgriNet_University__3qiYO2WcQDqlLMgvTO7fgw

If you would like additional training, please email the Software Support Training team and we will set up a date and time to meet!

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