Groundwater & Nitrate Risk: New Florida research uses AI to map where the state’s shallow, vulnerable aquifers are most at risk from nitrate pollution—aiming to help farms and communities target protection where it matters most. Food Safety: A cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce has surged to 20 states, with Florida among the affected; federal health officials also upgraded a related Taylor Farms de Mexico recall to the highest risk level. Beef & Processing Politics: Trump says he’ll pursue legal action to reduce ranchers’ dependence on big meatpackers, pushing for more producer-controlled processing as cattle producers react to foreign beef plans. Fertilizer Supply Shock: Mosaic is idling fertilizer production and laying off workers after sulfur prices spiked, a reminder that global disruptions can quickly hit Florida agriculture inputs. Outdoor Sales & Gear: Florida’s Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday runs Sept. 1–Dec. 31, offering tax breaks on qualifying outdoor equipment. Local Fishing Access: Pinellas tourism leaders are floating a plan to bring back shore-based fishing piers, but it’s still early with no funding request yet. Heat Health Warning: A physician urges Floridians to take extreme heat seriously, noting agriculture and other outdoor work put millions at higher risk.