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Senate passes agriculture omnibus bill funding avian influenza response, local food programs and wolf/elk depredation accounts
Summary
The Senate approved House File 2446, the agriculture omnibus, which includes funding for avian influenza countermeasures (infrared 'turkey lasers'), increased local food purchasing and farm‑to‑school support, and money for wolf and elk depredation accounts. The bill passed on the floor after debate and several friendly and contested amendments.
The Minnesota Senate on April 30 passed House File 2446, the omnibus agriculture bill. The package includes emergency preparedness for animal disease, local food and food‑access investments, and support for producers facing wildlife depredation.
Sponsor Senator John Putnam outlined policy priorities including renewal of support for infrared deterrent equipment used…
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