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Travelers to African Swine Fever Prevention Zone locales such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands need to keep in mind some measures to assure ASF does not travel back with you to the U.S. mainland. (Rod Bain and Fernando Lugo of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

What is the weather forecast for Santa and his sleigh this Christmas Eve and early Christmas morning as he makes deliveries across the U.S.? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

If you are getting an early start to holiday travel the weekend before Christmas, how might weather play a part in your travel plans? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Understanding between the U.S. and Mexico has been reached regarding Mexico's water obligations to producers in Texas and the American Southwest. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg)

How did a popular Christmas plant become associated with the holiday in the first place? (Rod Bain and Robin Buterbaugh of South Dakota State University)

The four rules of food safety should always be a consideration when putting out charcuterie boards for your holiday event, according to USDA food safety expert. (Rod Bain and Meredith Carothers)

Robin Buterbaugh of South Dakota State University Extension discusses the history and origins of poinsettias and how it became known as a Christmas plant.

South Dakota State University Extension's Robin Buterbaugh explains how poinsettias received their name and how they became popular in our country.