Renzo Negrini receives Precision Agriculture Award

August 07, 2024

 

Renzo Negrini accepting precision agriculture award

 

Renzo Negrini, a graduate student at the Precision Agriculture Center, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul Campus, has been honored by the International Society of Precision Agriculture as one of the top ten outstanding graduate students/researchers in precision agriculture worldwide. This prestigious award, typically reserved for PhD students and researchers, underscores Renzo’s exceptional impact during his Master's program. His groundbreaking on-farm precision agriculture research in nutrient management is tackling critical societal issues, enabling farmers to achieve agronomic, economic, and environmental benefits.

Renzo's journey, which began in São Paulo, Brazil, has taken him through Central Europe and now to the forefront of agricultural innovation in the United States. His dedication to precision agriculture drives a sustainable revolution in farming practices. By empowering farmers with data-driven insights, optimizing resource use, and promoting environmentally friendly practices, Renzo is advancing scientific knowledge and contributing to a more sustainable and profitable agricultural future. His work is a testament to the transformative power of on-farm research, benefiting the global farming community and the environment.

Renzo Negrini is an M.S. student/researcher advised by Dr. Yuxin Miao; his research focuses on On-farm precision nutrient management (nitrogen and sulfur) in corn and soybean crops, aiming to improve farmers' agronomic, economic, and sustainable benefits while doing scientific research and sharing the created value with the world. In addition, he is testing a biostimulant (regenerative agriculture) in on-farm corn trials and contributing to another on-farm variable-rate seeding project. 

"Receiving the highest professional award possible at this moment and being applauded by my idols and renowned professionals from around the world (over 400 people from more than 40 countries) was an unforgettable experience that shows we are on the right path. I hope everyone can experience this one day." - Renzo Negrini