Bill > HF2778

This bill transfers $371,000 from Minnesota's general fund to the agricultural research, education, extension, and technology transfer account in fiscal year 2026. Specifically, the commissioner of agriculture is directed to transfer these funds to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents to conduct research on crop contamination and exposure to prions (misfolded proteins that can cause neurodegenerative diseases) deposited by animals infected with chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological condition that affects deer, elk, and moose, and this research aims to understand potential agricultural and environmental impacts of the disease. The bill provides targeted funding to support specialized agricultural research at the state's primary public university, focusing on an emerging agricultural and wildlife health concern.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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