Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program established, and money appropriated.

HF 1701 establishes a grant program to support Minnesota-based fertilizer manufacturers. The commissioner of agriculture will award grants to businesses operating in Minnesota for manufacturing, processing, and handling fertilizer, with priority given to those supplying fertilizer to agricultural producers for crop years starting in 2026. The bill appropriates state funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support these grants. This policy directly affects Minnesota fertilizer producers and aims to increase the local supply of fertilizer made within the state.