This bill appropriates funds for the North Dakota State University Extension Service, Northern Crops Institute, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, Main Research Center, Branch Research Centers, and Agronomy Seed Farm for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The total appropriation amounts to $285,731,890, with $128,756,012 coming from the general fund. The bill includes several new provisions, such as the establishment of a "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and a "New and Vacant FTE Pool," which allows for the allocation of funds for new positions and enhancements to existing services. Additionally, it outlines specific funding for various projects, including equipment and facility improvements across the institutions.

The bill also includes exemptions that allow for flexibility in fund management, such as permitting the transfer of appropriation authority within certain subdivisions and allowing the state board of higher education to adjust full-time equivalent positions as needed. Furthermore, it mandates reporting requirements for the use of one-time funding and income from mineral rights at specific research centers. An emergency clause is included for a $6,000,000 appropriation for swine facility renovations, indicating the urgency of this funding. Overall, the bill aims to support agricultural research and education in North Dakota through strategic funding and operational flexibility.