Research on historical crop yields reveals soil health insights

Bruno Basso Michigan State University
Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024

Kestel-Forsythe combine — Everyone in the area is pleased (with yields) after having low expectations going into harvest.
Photo courtesy Frankie Kestel-Forsythe

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Bruno Basso Michigan State University

Newly published research from Michigan State University shows evaluating historical crop yields across field areas can provide farmers with information on soil health characteristics and carbon sequestration.

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Bruno Basso is an expert in sustainable agriculture who serves as John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in the MSU departments of Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, as well as the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station.