USDA Grant (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Michigan State University is spreading the seeds of big data to improve agricultural practices thanks to a $4.9 million USDA grant. Credit Photo by Kurt Stepnitz Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.