What is the first step when calibrating a yield monitor?

The first step in calibrating a yield monitor is to collect representative samples during harvesting. This step is crucial because obtaining accurate and representative samples ensures that the yield monitor can effectively measure and report the productivity of the crop being harvested. By gathering these samples, you establish baseline data that the yield monitor uses for calibration, allowing it to accurately reflect the actual yield conditions.

This initial data collection involves understanding the variations within the field, as well as ensuring that the samples represent the different conditions across the area being harvested. Following this step, you would typically move to other tasks such as testing sensors, updating software, or setting up GPS systems; however, the foundation of an accurate calibration process relies on collecting those representative samples to inform all subsequent actions.