The bill establishes the Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program, which is designed to support the local production of fertilizer by providing financial assistance to eligible applicants. The commissioner of agriculture is tasked with implementing this program, allowing grants of up to a specified amount to be awarded to applicants who manufacture, process, and handle fertilizer within Minnesota. Priority for these grants will be given to those who supply fertilizer to agricultural producers for use in crop years 2026 and beyond.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund, specifically $....... for fiscal year 2026 and $....... for fiscal year 2027, to support the grant program. Both sections of the bill will take effect the day following final enactment, ensuring that the program can be initiated promptly to bolster local fertilizer production.