The bill establishes the Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program, which is to be implemented by the commissioner of agriculture. This program aims to increase the local supply of fertilizer by providing grants of up to a specified amount to eligible applicants who manufacture, process, and handle fertilizer within Minnesota. To qualify for these grants, applicants must operate in the state and priority will be given to those supplying 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 Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program. Both sections of the bill will take effect the day following final enactment.