Bill > SF2610

This bill modifies several agricultural provisions in Minnesota, focusing on beginning farmer programs, grain buyer financial reporting, and fertilizer regulation. The bill expands the definition of a "beginning farmer" to include single-member limited liability companies, allows the agricultural commissioner to coordinate with state agencies and local governments to protect public health from fertilizer-related risks, and updates financial reporting requirements for grain buyers. Specifically, the bill changes the financial statement submission rules for grain buyers, requiring independent third-party or certified public accountant reviews, with different standards based on the volume of grain purchased annually. The bill also adjusts the timeline for allocating tax credits to beginning and emerging farmers, moving the date for reallocating unused emerging farmer credits from September 30 to June 1. Additionally, the bill repeals a previous requirement for the agriculture commissioner to submit an annual report on biodiesel fuel mandate implementation, effectively eliminating this reporting obligation. These changes aim to modernize agricultural regulations, support new farmers, and streamline reporting requirements for agricultural businesses.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2610&ssn=0&y=2025