This bill, S.F. No. 2137, relates to agriculture and provides funding for research on turf and forage seed production. It 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 funding will support basic and applied research on improving seed production, including studies on new and improved varieties, native plants, plant breeding, nutrient management, pest management, disease management, yield, and viability.

The bill allows the Minnesota Turf Seed Council to subcontract research to qualified third parties. Any unspent funds from the first year will carry over to the second year.

Additionally, the Minnesota Turf Seed Council must submit a report by January 15, 2027, detailing how the grant money was used and outlining related accomplishments. The report will be sent to the legislative committees overseeing agriculture finance and policy.