RhizoMetRx
RhizoMetRx is where dirt meets data. Agronomist Faith breaks down the chemical, physical, and biological factors driving crop performance—going beyond outdated checklists to deliver real, actionable agronomy. If you’re ready to understand the hidden half of the plant, improve profitability from the root up, and rethink soil fertility, this podcast is for you.
The Basics of Baseline RX with Dirt2Dollars (Ep 3)
In this episode of RhizoMetRx, host Faith is joined by Nebraska natives Kyle Olson and Chase Perry to dismantle the "grid sampling" status quo. Together, they explore the shift to zone management through the Baseline protocol and share real-world examples of "ground truthing" soil data.
Listeners will gain insights into why nature doesn't grow in perfect squares, how to interpret advanced soil metrics like WEOC and PSAT, and practical strategies for improving nitrogen efficiency and farm profitability.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The Grid Sampling Disconnect: Why tra...
Reimagining Fertility: Soil Health, Zone Management, and the Power of the Indicator Test with Jason Schley
In this episode of RhizoMetRx, host Faith sits down with agronomist and Next Level Ag Labs part-owner Jason Schley to explore why traditional fertility models often fall short—and what growers can do instead. Together, they dive into the development of the Indicator Test, the value of zone-based management, and how understanding soil biology can unlock yield potential.
Listeners will gain insights into modern soil health metrics, nutrient release dynamics, and practical strategies for improving both crop performance and farm profitability.
In this episode, you’ll l...
Welcome to RhizoMetRx: Where Dirt Meets Data
Welcome to the launch of RhizoMetRx, the podcast where agronomy meets actionable insights. In this episode, host Faith—farmer’s daughter, farm wife, entrepreneur, and agronomist—shares her journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to running a seed and agronomy business in Northeast Illinois.
Faith explains what inspired her passion for understanding soil fertility, plant nutrition, and crop performance beyond traditional checklists. She dives into her experiences with soil testing, tissue sampling, and field trials, revealing the “aha moments” that changed the way she approaches agronomy—and how these lessons can help growers make data-dr...
Welcome to RhizoMetRx
Agronomy didn’t begin in a lab—it started in the field, guided by instinct, observation, and a deep understanding of the land. But somewhere along the way, the art of agronomy was squeezed into formulas, checklists, and oversimplified recommendations that no longer meet the realities growers face today.
RhizoMetRx is here to change that.
Hosted by Faith—farmer’s daughter, farm wife, entrepreneur, and agronomist—this podcast digs beneath the soil surface to uncover the chemical, physical, and biological forces that truly drive crop performance. Each episode explores the “hidden half” of the plant and the root-z...
