Where Agronomic Expertise Meets Precision Innovation – Transforming Agriculture, One Field at a Time

FieldX, a precision agriculture company based in Raleigh, NC, is a long-term partner of RoleModel Software. Our collaboration has already produced impactful tools, including the FieldX Journal™ iPad® application, which enables in-field data collection, and FieldVault®, a cloud-based system for secure data transfer, storage, and sharing.

Our most recent project, FieldX VRT, marks a new initiative that stands apart from previous efforts. FieldX aimed to create a custom Variable Rate Treatment (VRT) platform. The goal of the platform was to support the unique workflows of their key customers while offering scalability for broader industry adoption. The challenge: replacing legacy systems with a solution that combines technical precision, user flexibility, and deep agricultural expertise.

The VRT workflow begins by designing sampling patterns, which involve gridded soil samples across a field. Lab test results for those samples are interpolated into a series of detailed nutrient maps, which serve as the basis for complex crop-specific mathematical models to make nutrient recommendations. The platform can optimize fertilizer ratios to best meet the nutrient needs at each location across the field and then export geospatial application maps to GPS-enabled equipment, enabling precise fertilizer application. This ensures that agronomists can move from data collection to field application with unmatched speed and accuracy, reducing waste, lowering costs, and maximizing yield potential.

FieldX VRT redefines precision agriculture by embedding expertise into its core. Leveraging years of agronomic experience, the platform integrates batch workflows for efficient field management, allowing users to process single fields or apply preconfigured templates across multiple areas. This reduces repetitive tasks and accelerates decision-making.

At the heart of the solution is the Formula Editor, an Excel-like tool that empowers users to customize nutrient calculations for diverse crop needs. This flexibility ensures recommendations are tailored to specific soil conditions, maximizing yield while minimizing waste.

For data integration, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tools streamline workflows with advanced data interpolation and map editing capabilities. Users can import/export data seamlessly, interactively adjust layers, and create precise nutrient maps. These maps inform zone planning, enabling agronomists to delineate treatment areas based on soil variability, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and optimizing fertilizer use.

FieldX VRT is positioned as a market leader because of it’s ability to scale, customize, and integrate with existing ecosystems. By amplifying expertise through intuitive and powerful tools, this solution addresses critical pain points, such as cost efficiency and workflow optimization, while paving the way for future innovation.