WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has established the "Tryon Foothills" American viticultural area (AVA) in Polk County, North Carolina. This AVA, which covers an area of approximately 176 square miles, does not fall within or contain any other approved viticultural area. The establishment of this designation allows winemakers to describe the origin of their wines more accurately and helps consumers better identify the w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has accepted filings for six applications requesting changes to how pesticide residues are regulated on food crops. The agency is asking the public to provide feedback on these petitions, which concern the establishment or adjustment of chemical residue tolerances on a wide range of commodities. This action is mandated by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Six distinct petitions from four companies  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service announced a quota adjustment for commercial bluefish. The state of New Jersey is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial bluefish quota to the state of North Carolina. This action complies with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan's quota transfer provisions, providing a revised commercial bluefish quota for both states. The regulations  more