Minnesota HF2778 transfers $371,000 to the University of Minnesota for chronic wasting disease research.

Minnesota HF2778 allocates $371,000 from the general fund to the agricultural research, education, extension, and technology transfer account. The funds will be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to support research on crop contamination and exposure to prions from animals infected with chronic wasting disease. This research aims to address the impact of chronic wasting disease on agriculture and food safety.

Minnesota HF2778 transfers $371,000 to the University of Minnesota for chronic wasting disease research.

Minnesota HF2778 allocates $371,000 from the general fund to the agricultural research, education, extension, and technology transfer account. The funds will be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to support research on crop contamination and exposure to prions from animals infected with chronic wasting disease. This research aims to address the impact of chronic wasting disease on agriculture and food safety.