The bill appropriates funds for the development of markets for continuous-living cover crops in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates a specified amount from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for fiscal year 2026. The bill mandates that the commissioner submit reports by February 1 of both 2026 and 2027 to the legislative committees overseeing agriculture finance and policy. These reports must detail how the funds were utilized, including administrative costs and the outcomes achieved with the funding.

Additionally, the bill allows the commissioner to allocate up to 6.5 percent of the appropriation for administrative expenses, despite existing regulations that may limit such expenditures. This appropriation is designated as a one-time funding source and will remain available until June 30, 2028.