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Last update: 10 hours agoAI Data Centers Backlash: A new wave of political heat is building around hyperscale AI data centers—critics say they’re driving up pressure on farmland, water, and power, and Florida’s races are getting flooded with Big Tech money. Florida Citrus Breakthrough: The EPA approved a gene-edited citrus rootstock, CarriCea T1, aimed at helping trees fight citrus greening and potentially reducing spray reliance. Cotton History in Focus: Scientists traced where modern upland cotton was first domesticated—pinpointing Mexico’s Yucatán region—adding fresh context for a crop that still shapes global fiber markets. Peanut Branding Push: The National Peanut Board rolled out a new “It’s Not Nuts. It’s Peanuts.” platform to unify growers and brands and boost demand. Food Supply & Costs: Separate reporting ties grocery price pressure to natural-disaster damage, with Florida freezes cited among major recent agricultural loss drivers. Local Ag Economy: Whole Foods is expanding in Florida with a new Jacksonville store featuring Florida-sourced items, while Dandy Produce kicked off summer with a statewide sweepstakes.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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