Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program established, and money appropriated.

The bill establishes the Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program, with funds appropriated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The commissioner of agriculture will award grants to applicants to manufacture, process, and handle fertilizer while operating in Minnesota. The goal is to increase the supply of locally produced fertilizer. Priority is given to applicants supplying fertilizer to agricultural producers for use in crop years 2026 and thereafter.

Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program established, and money appropriated.

The bill establishes the Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program, with funds appropriated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The commissioner of agriculture will award grants to applicants to manufacture, process, and handle fertilizer while operating in Minnesota. The goal is to increase the supply of locally produced fertilizer. Priority is given to applicants supplying fertilizer to agricultural producers for use in crop years 2026 and thereafter.