Texas opens its borders to wine

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The Texas state legislature has passed a bill that allows consumers to receive direct shipments from wineries both inside and outside Texas' borders. Under the Senate Bill 877, out-of-state wineries each will be allowed to ship up to 3 gallons per month to any adult consumer for a total of no more than 35,000 gallons per winery a year throughout the state and Texas wineries can ship the same amount and can also send their wine to consumers in other states that permit home delivery.

International economic relations, Texas, Trade policy

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Mendocino says no to genetically modified vines: county's organic growers say move will protect their reputation

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Mendocino County has become the first county in its nation to ban genetically engineered grapevines and other crops, due to concerns over their potential impact. Wine grape and pears are the most widely planted crops in Mendocino, which has 148 organic farms and many of these farmers fear that genetically modified foods (GMOs) could contaminate their organic status and hurt marketability of their products.

Government domestic functions, California, Grape Vineyards, Grapes, Agricultural policy, Growth, Mendocino County, California, Company growth, Grape products, Genetically modified crops

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Ohio curtails residents' direct wine shipment

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A revised law that prohibits large wineries from directly shipping wines to Ohio consumers, thereby effectively blocking most out-of-state wineries, is discussed.

Freight Transportation, Ohio, Shipment of goods

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