The bill establishes the Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program, which is to be implemented by the commissioner of agriculture. Under this program, grants of up to a specified amount will be awarded to applicants who manufacture, process, and handle fertilizer while operating in Minnesota, with the aim of increasing the local supply of fertilizer. To qualify for a grant, applicants must operate within 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 awarding of these grants. Both sections of the bill will take effect the day following final enactment.