A Michigan farmer’s decade-long collaboration with Michigan State University researcher Dr. Bruno Basso has drawn national attention after being featured in a 2025 New York Times story highlighting the use of precision agriculture and regenerative farming practices. Using drone data, soil modeling and remote sensing, Jeff Sandborn of Sandborn Farms has improved crop yields, reduced input costs and designated lower-producing land for environmental restoration. The work reflects broader research from MSU’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture, which uses advanced modeling and data tools to support scalable, science-based regenerative practices across the U.S. and globally.