Agricultural Utilization Research Institute funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $4,518,000 for fiscal year 2026 and an additional $4,518,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. It directly provides funding for the Institute to carry out its existing duties under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116V, which focus on agricultural research and utilization. The bill makes no new policy changes but ensures continued financial support for the Institute's current operations.