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BUSY HURRICANE SEASON INCREASES IN PACE
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The updated Atlantic Hurricane outlook calls for more storms and hurricanes for the remainder of the 2008 season as the peak of the season approaches. (Rod Bain and Meteorologist Brad Rippey)
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2008 HURRICANE ESTIMATES REVISED TO REFLECT INCREASE
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The revised Atlantic hurricane outlook for this year shows an increase in predicted storms from earlier this year. (Rod Bain and Meteorologist Brad Rippey)
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ACTUALITY: ON FACTORS FOR INCREASED HURRICANE OUTLOOK
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USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says warm sea surface temperatures and a favorable easterly African jet stream has increased the previous forecast of Atlantic hurricanes in 2008.
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THE THREAT OF THE SOYBEAN RUST FUNGUS
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Rainy and breezy weather could significantly impact soybean crops nationwide. (Susan Carter, Rick Bennett-Agricultural Research Service)
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HOW SOYBEAN RUST FUNGUS IS SPREAD
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In 2008 27 counties in half a dozen Gulf Coast states have been hit by soybean rust fungus. (Susan Carter, Rick Bennett-USDA's Agricultural Research Service)
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ACTUALITY: EFFECTS OF SOYBEAN RUST FUNGUS
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Rick Bennett with USDA's Agricultural Research Service talks about the damaging effects of the soybean rust fungus and the role weather plays in its spreading.
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ACTUALITY: CONTROLLING SPREAD OF SOYBEAN RUST FUNGUS
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Rick Bennett of USDA's Agricultural Research Service talks about ways to controll the spread of soybean rust fungus.
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PREPARING CHINESE CHEFS FOR WESTERN FOOD DEMANDS AT OLYMPICS
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USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has been training Chinese service industry chefs to prepare Western style foods for the upcoming Olympics in Beijing. (Rod Bain and Wayne Batwin of USDA-FAS)
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ACTUALITY: ON TRAINING CHINESE CHEFS FOR OLYMPICS
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Wayne Batwin of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service talks about training Chinese service industry chefs to prepare Western style foods during the Beijing Olympics.
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