Minnesota-made fertilizer grant program establishment and appropriation

This bill creates a grant program to support Minnesota-based fertilizer manufacturers. The commissioner of agriculture will award grants to companies operating in Minnesota to help them produce and handle fertilizer, with priority given to those supplying agricultural producers for crop years starting in 2026. The program is funded with specific appropriations from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directly affects fertilizer manufacturers in Minnesota by providing financial support to expand local production capacity. The goal is to increase the supply of fertilizer made within the state for use by farmers.