Conservation Deal for Ranchland: Conservation Florida says a partnership permanently protected 1,500 acres at Square One Ranch in Highlands County via a conservation easement, keeping the working cattle operation intact while safeguarding habitat that connects for endangered Florida panthers. Marine & Fishing Rules: FWC announced fall season dates for Greater Amberjack and Gulf Gag Grouper, and Florida’s regular spiny lobster season opens Thursday with reminders on licenses, gauges, protected areas, and daily bag limits. Food Supply & Safety: The FDA issued a recall of Bettergoods pistachio nut butter sold at Walmart in 19 states due to possible salmonella contamination; no illnesses reported. Egg Prices Settlement: Three major egg producers will donate 53 million eggs to food banks as part of a settlement over alleged price-fixing. SNAP Pressure Point: Florida Democrats pressed the DeSantis administration for details on using AI to reduce SNAP eligibility errors after lawmakers funded a $4 million AI contract. Wildlife Policy Warning: An internal fisheries memo warns a Trump-backed bill could delay North Atlantic right whale protections until 2035, risking functional extinction. Local Agriculture Land Use: Hillsborough County commissioners voted to study AI data center impacts and draft a moratorium ordinance tied to water restrictions.