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The first federal forecast for this year's Atlantic hurricane season indicates the possibility of a record number of named storms. Yet what does that mean in realms of safety considerations, and what tropical storm activity could occur on the other side of the county an ocean away? Rod Bain looks at...

A Special Day for Dam Safety. (Gary Crawford and James Demby with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service) **National Dam Safety Awareness Day is May 31st**

What are some of the trends reflected in the Agriculture Department’s latest monthly look at grocery store food prices? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economist Megan Switzer

Many of us share some common misconceptions about dams. (Gary Crawford and James Demby with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service) **National Dam Safety Awareness Day is May 31st**

The first federal forecast for this year's Atlantic hurricane season indicates the possibility of a record number of named storms. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Rick Spinrad. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

James Demby, Dam Safety Coordinator with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service saying that regular dam inspections and maintenance are important. **National Dam Safety Awareness Day is May 31st**

The nation is experiencing a climatic pattern change over the summer, but signs of its transition may not appear over the next three months. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

James Demby, Dam Safety Coordinator with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, saying that downstream.emergency management people have a role to play in dam safety. **National Dam Safety Awareness Day is May 31st**

One expert says that in some cases owners of dams tend to pay little attention to them until there's a major safety problem. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and James Demby with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. **National Dam Safety Awareness Day is May 31st**

Food and farm exporters interested in participating in USDA's agricultural trade mission to Vietnam in September only have days remaining to apply. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)