SF3143

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to transfer money from Minnesota's general fund to support agricultural research, specifically focusing on issues related to crop contamination and the exposure to prions from animals affected by chronic wasting disease (CWD).

Main Provisions

• A total of $371,000 will be transferred in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the agricultural research education extension and technology transfer account.
• The Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture is responsible for transferring these funds to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
• The funds are earmarked for research on crop contamination and studying how prions from animals with chronic wasting disease affect agriculture.

Significant Changes

• This bill creates a new financial allocation for 2026 that targets research on the impact of chronic wasting disease, with a specific focus on prion exposure and crop contamination.

Relevant Terms

agricultural research, technology transfer, chronic wasting disease, prions, crop contamination, University of Minnesota, agriculture funding.