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USDA meteorologist,Brad Rippey, says not much change in temperatures, but an increase in precipitation for most of the nation, is expected during the period of June 8th - 14th.

The role our nation’s dams play in everything from irrigation, power generation, and recreation is important. Yet with several of these structures aging, work is underway to repair and restore dams while educating those living around these facilities about dam safety awareness. Rod Bain talks with...

*-STATIONS : Dam Safety Awareness Day is Tuesday, May 31st. -* Understanding the importance of safety awareness in areas where dams are located grows more important as more of these structures become surrounded by suburban and urban areas. (Rod Bain and Jose Hernandez of the Natural Resources...

A little known organization is working behind the scenes to guard the world's food supply and prevent sickness and death. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius Codex Manager.

*-STATIONS : Dam Safety Awareness Day is Tuesday, May 31st. -* Jose Hernandez of the Natural Resources Conservation Service talks about the Dam Watch monitoring system as a dam safety tool, and federal partnerships regarding efforts in dam safety and dam safety awareness.

*-STATIONS : Dam Safety Awareness Day is Tuesday, May 31st. -* Sherry Hunt of the Agricultural Research Service talks about the partners and projects in research focused on monitoring dams and safety for stakeholders and citizens.

What are some of the factors behind the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook for this year's Atlantic hurricane season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

*-STATIONS : Dam Safety Awareness Day is Tuesday, May 31st. -* Jose Hernandez of the Natural Resources Conservation Service shares tips for citizens living around dams to assure their safety.

With another above normal Atlantic hurricane season forecasted, the public is being advised how they can prepare for such an emergency event. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell.

USDA's prices report shows that in April farm commodity prices received by farmers rose faster and farther than production expenses. (Gary Crawford)