Dr. Bruno Basso, a Michigan State University professor and leader in regenerative agriculture research, is highlighted as the driving scientific force behind farming practices that boost productivity while improving environmental outcomes. Through long-term collaboration with Michigan farmer Jeff Sandborn, Basso’s precision agriculture strategies — including drone-based remote sensing, yield stability mapping, and advanced computer models like SALUS — have helped target fertilizer use, increase yields, lower costs, and convert less productive land into conservation areas. His work combines soil science, climate modeling, and geospatial technology to make regenerative agriculture data-driven and scalable, influencing not only individual farms but also national initiatives, nonprofit data platforms like the Soil Inventory Project, and corporate sustainability programs such as PepsiCo’s. The article portrays Basso as a key figure translating complex science into practical tools that help agriculture become part of the solution to climate, soil health, and biodiversity challenges.
