Understanding Fieldprint Analysis Results
Once you’ve entered all required data and completed the Fieldprint Analysis, your results are displayed through a set of sustainability indicators and a visual summary called the Fieldprint Spidergram.
These results provide a comprehensive look at your field’s environmental performance and help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Spidergram Overview
The Fieldprint Spidergram offers a quick visual comparison of your field’s sustainability performance across eight key metrics.
- Your score is shown in blue
- Project (when available), State and national benchmarks are also included for comparison
- Smaller shape = Better sustainability performance
- A smaller “footprint” on the Spidergram indicates less resource use or environmental impact across the metrics.
The Eight Sustainability Indicators
Your Fieldprint results include the following indicators:
| Metric | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Biodiversity | Habitat Potential Index (HPI) – estimates a field’s potential to support wildlife habitat |
| Energy Use | BTUs per bushel – energy used to produce the crop |
| Greenhouse Gas | Pounds of CO₂ equivalent per bushel – emissions from field practices |
| Irrigation Water Use | Acre-inches per bushel – volume of irrigation water used |
| Land Use | Acres per bushel – land required for each unit of crop produced |
| Soil Carbon | Pounds of CO₂ sequestered or lost – estimates change in soil organic carbon |
| Soil Conservation | Tons of soil lost per acre per year – based on erosion estimates |
| Water Quality | 0–4 STEP score – risk of nutrient and sediment loss to water systems |
Exploring Each Indicator
In the Platform you can click on any of the eight cards to explore:
- Your Score
- How to Improve Your Score
- Why This Metric Matters for sustainability
- About the Metric – how the score is calculated, including models and data sources used
This information helps you understand the science behind the metric and make informed decisions about improving your field’s sustainability.
Exporting Your Results
You can download a PDF report containing all metric scores, benchmark comparisons, and Spidergram visuals. This document is helpful for:
- Sharing with advisors, agronomists, or project partners
- Tracking changes over time
- Supporting participation in Fieldprint Projects