Northern crops institute grants appropriation

This bill appropriates $60,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $60,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to the Northern Crops Institute. The funds may be used by the Institute to purchase equipment. The bill directly affects the Northern Crops Institute by providing dedicated funding for equipment acquisition through the Agriculture Department. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes or broader regulatory impact.