This bill appropriates funds to the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute to support its operations. Specifically, it allocates $4,518,000 from the general fund for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
The funding is intended to enable the Institute to fulfill its responsibilities as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116V, which focuses on agricultural research and development. This financial support aims to enhance the Institute's capacity to promote agricultural innovation and utilization in the state.