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

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.

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

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**

It's not only hiking and camping season, but also, unfortunately, tick season. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. University of Nebraska Extension insect expert, Kait Chapman.