This bill provides an appropriation 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, which includes adjustments for base level enhancements and new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across various subdivisions. Notably, the bill specifies the allocation of funds from the general fund and other sources, with a total general fund appropriation of $128,756,012.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for one-time funding items, limitations on the use of funds from the new and vacant FTE pool, and exemptions for certain financial activities related to mineral rights income at the Dickinson and Williston research extension centers. It also allows for adjustments to FTE positions as needed and exempts unexpended general fund appropriations from certain provisions, ensuring that these funds can be utilized in the subsequent biennium. The bill declares an emergency for specific funding related to the renovation of a swine facility, emphasizing the urgency of these appropriations.