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USDA and Canada's food safety agency have developed a protocol that minimizes impacts on trade if African Swine Fever is detected in feral swine in either country. (Stephanie Ho and APHIS Associate Administrator Jack Shere)

Speaking at USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, APHIS Associate Administrator Jack Shere said it takes national and international collaboration to fight African Swine Fever.

Speaking at USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, APHIS Associate Administrator Jack Shere said international data about African Swine Fever helps determine U.S. safeguards for the disease.

The latest storm brought more precipitation, but less flooding than two years ago. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The recent winter storm dumped historic levels of snow in the Rockies and Great Plains. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there is one more storm that is expected to cross the country within the next week.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there is not much precipitation expected in the near future for the western United States.

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, with the national weather outlook for March 23rd through the 29th.

USDA has played a key role in helping to keep U.S.-Irish traditions alive. (Stephanie Ho; Osama El-Lissy, APHIS; Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall)

An annual meeting between the U.S. and Irish leaders will be virtual this year, but the featured Irish shamrocks will be at the White House, in person. (Stephanie Ho; Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall; Osama El-Lissy, APHIS)