PastureMap
Livestock management software
Smart irrigation systems
Agriculture software
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What is PastureMap
PastureMap is a ranch and grazing management application used to plan and document livestock movements, pasture use, and related field activities. It targets ranchers, graziers, and land managers who need map-based records for rotational grazing and compliance or reporting. The product emphasizes mobile data capture and geospatial pasture records (maps, paddocks, water points, and notes) rather than full farm accounting or animal health sensor ecosystems.
Map-based grazing planning
PastureMap centers workflows on geospatial pasture maps, which helps users plan rotations and document where herds graze over time. This supports operational decisions such as rest periods, stocking density, and pasture utilization tracking. Compared with broader farm management suites, the mapping-first approach can reduce reliance on separate GIS tools for day-to-day grazing records.
Mobile-first field data capture
The product is designed for use in the field, enabling users to record moves, observations, and tasks while on ranch. This can improve timeliness and consistency of records versus paper logs or office-only systems. For teams, mobile capture can also standardize how pasture events and notes are recorded across staff.
Operational records for reporting
PastureMap maintains a history of grazing events and pasture activity that can be used for internal review and external reporting needs. This is useful for operations that must demonstrate land stewardship practices, grazing plans, or management actions over time. The focus on pasture-level records complements livestock-centric systems that prioritize individual animal performance or health events.
Limited animal-level depth
PastureMap’s core value is pasture and grazing management, so it may not provide the same depth for individual animal performance, breeding, or health workflows as specialized herd platforms. Operations that require detailed animal event tracking, RFID integrations, or sensor-driven monitoring may need additional systems. This can increase process complexity when users must reconcile pasture records with animal records elsewhere.
Not a full farm ERP
The product is not positioned as a complete agriculture ERP covering accounting, inventory valuation, payroll, or advanced financial reporting. Farms seeking end-to-end financial management and enterprise controls may need separate accounting or farm finance software. As a result, users may manage budgets and profitability analysis outside the platform.
Irrigation capabilities may be limited
Although it can support water-related mapping and field notes, PastureMap is not primarily a smart irrigation control system. Users looking for automated irrigation scheduling, controller integrations, and sensor-based closed-loop irrigation management may find gaps. In those cases, PastureMap may function more as a planning/record layer than an irrigation automation platform.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $10 per month | Includes 1 team member and 50 head of livestock. All core PastureMap features included. Monthly billing. |
| Starter | $65 per month | Includes 2 team members and 500 head of livestock. All core features included. |
| Pro | $145 per month | Includes 5 team members and 1,000 head of livestock. Includes premium support. |
Additional/add-on pricing (as listed on official site):
- Additional team members: $10 per additional team member (maximum 50 members per account).
- Additional livestock pricing:
- Up to 1,000 head: $5 per 50 head.
- 1,001–2,000 head: $3.75 per head.
- Over 2,000 head: $2.50 per head.
- For requirements beyond standard limits, contact support@pasturemap.com.
