A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.

HF 998 updates and expands regulations related to agriculture, specifically impacting crop production, nutrient application, and agricultural land definitions. It clarifies what qualifies as "agricultural land" for landowners and introduces "beneficial substances" as a new category of regulated agricultural input. The bill also revises definitions for various fertilizers and related terms, affecting manufacturers, distributors, and farmers. Overall, it clarifies the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in overseeing these agricultural activities.