Minnesota Turf Seed Council grants appropriation

SF 2137 appropriates $75,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $75,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Turf Seed Council. The funds support research on improved turf and forage seed production, native plant breeding, and sustainable management practices like nutrient and pest control. The bill requires the Council to report on how the funds were used and their results by January 15, 2027, to relevant legislative committees. This bill directly affects the Minnesota Turf Seed Council and the commissioner of agriculture, who administers the grants. It is a funding measure with no new regulations or requirements beyond the specified research and reporting.