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This bill establishes the Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program, which aims to increase local fertilizer production by providing financial support to manufacturers operating within Minnesota. The commissioner of agriculture will have the authority to award grants up to an unspecified amount to eligible applicants who manufacture, process, and handle fertilizer in the state. To qualify for a grant, businesses must be located in Minnesota, with priority given to those who can supply fertilizer to agricultural producers for crop years 2026 and beyond. The bill includes a funding appropriation from the general fund to support these grants in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, though the specific dollar amounts are not specified in the provided text. The program's primary goal is to enhance local fertilizer supply and support Minnesota's agricultural sector by encouraging in-state fertilizer production. Both sections of the bill will become effective the day following final enactment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0303&ssn=0&y=2025