MS SB3004

Appropriates $7,885,389.00 from the State General Fund for Alcorn State University Agricultural Research, Extension, and Land-Grant Programs for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).

Authorizes an additional $335,000.00 from special source funds and Education Enhancement Fund, with $170,000.00 for Agency Operations and $165,000.00 for the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center.

Allocates $300,000.00 from general funds for the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center and $715,000.00 for Agricultural Research and Extension programs including poultry science, animal science, and environmental science.

Prohibits use of appropriated funds to replace federal or special funds previously used for salaries that have been withdrawn.

Requires the agency to submit its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request in comparable format and detail to the Fiscal Year 2026 request and gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions.