Implementing Baseline Rx: The Process

In this solo episode of Rhizometrx, host Faith Lois takes listeners through the nitty-gritty details of implementing the Baseline RX program for the 2026 growing season. Moving beyond theory, Faith breaks down exactly what the process looks like—from zone creation using water flow and elevation maps to interpreting an Indicator soil test and building custom fertility scripts.Faith addresses the elephant in the room: the anxiety many farmers are feeling right now. She challenges listeners to control the controllables and shift their mindset from "we've always done it this way" to understanding why they are applying every pound of fertilizer. Whether you're looking to start small with one field or overhaul your entire operation, this episode is a blueprint for taking accountability, gaining confidence in your decisions, and finally understanding the limiting factors holding your yield back.In this episode, you’ll learn:Who Baseline RX is For: Growers tired of guessing, ready to move beyond standard PPM soil tests, and willing to take an active role in their farm's management.The Implementation Process: A step-by-step guide to zone delineation (using water flow, elevation, and soil texture), sampling points, and why grouping "like with like" removes artificial variability.Interpreting the Data: What happens after the samples come back? Faith explains the consultation process, including discussing WEOC (Water Extractable Organic Carbon), CSAT scores, and setting realistic yield goals based on APH and historical NDVI maps.The Scripting Phase: How fertility scripts are built to disperse yield goals across zones, utilizing tools like Ferticast to fast-track nitrogen decisions and optimize budget allocation.Mindset Shifts: Why "we've always done it this way" are the most expensive words in agriculture, and how understanding your data leads to confidence in conversations with retailers and suppliers.Resources & Links Mentioned:Follow Faith on X @FaithLois12After You Listen:Subscribe to RhizoMetRx to stay updated on new episodesShare this episode with fellow growers, consultants, or agronomy professionalsReady to stop guessing? Email Faith [email protected].