Missouri House Bill 2006 (2024) is a comprehensive appropriations bill that allocates funding for the state's Departments of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Conservation for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill includes a notable provision of $1 million in federal funds dedicated to a three-year algae research project at the University of Missouri's Regenerative Agriculture program. This initiative aims to explore the application of live, native algae to enhance soil health and crop productivity on Missouri farms. The bill was signed into law with partial vetoes on June 28, 2024, and became effective on July 1, 2024.
Section 6.102 of HB2006 allocates:
HB2006 [LS] Appropriation bill, includes “To the Department of Agriculture, For agricultural management practices focused on soil health that will result in improved crop productivity and water use efficiency for Missouri crops by applying live, native algae produced and delivered on-farm, From Budget Stabilization Fund (0522) (one-time)…$1,000,000” – signed by governor 6/28/2024
Missouri Office of Administration. (2024). HB 2006 Combined FY 2025 TAFP Fact Sheet.
See related resource page: Algae (for Soil Health)