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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)

Irish-Americans traditionally have been among the most enthusiastic about celebrating their heritage on St. Patrick's Day. (Stephanie Ho and Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall)

The Irish Embassy's Agriculture Counsellor, Finbar Brown, describes the speedy process of getting Irish shamrock into the United States in time for a St. Patrick's Day ceremony at the White House.