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This bill establishes a Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program administered by the state's commissioner of agriculture, designed to increase the local production of fertilizer. The program will provide grants to applicants operating within Minnesota, with priority given to those who can supply fertilizer to agricultural producers for crop years 2026 and beyond. While the specific dollar amount for grants is not specified in the provided text (indicated by blank "$" spaces), the bill appropriates funds from the general fund in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support these grants. The primary goal of the program is to enhance the local fertilizer supply, potentially reducing dependency on out-of-state or international fertilizer sources. Grants will be awarded to manufacturers, processors, and handlers of fertilizer who meet the program's eligibility requirements, which primarily center on being a Minnesota-based operation. The bill becomes effective immediately following its final enactment, allowing the commissioner to quickly establish and begin implementing the grant program.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1701&ssn=0&y=2025