Agricultural Utilization Research Institute appropriation

This bill appropriates $4,518,000 annually from the general fund for the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It provides funding to support AURI's existing statutory duties under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116V, which focus on agricultural research and development. The funding directly supports AURI's work in advancing agricultural innovation and economic development in Minnesota. This is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy changes, solely providing financial resources for the Institute's current operations.