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Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

The Mississippi River's low water levels due to hot and dry weather have led to reduced barge loads, causing concerns for both barge companies and farmers.
Barge transportation costs have risen significantly as the river's depth is no longer suitable for typical barge sizes, leading companies to lighten loads and reduce the number of linked barges.
Farmers, already facing drought-related crop shrinkage, will now be burdened with higher transportation prices for their remaining crops, affecting their profits amid increased international competition.

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The Independent

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar. That comes as Midwest farmers

3 months ago·United States

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Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

3 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

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The Hill

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn and soybeans downriver to the Gulf of Mexico. The transport restrictions are a headache for…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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KVIA

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar. That comes as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn and soybeans downriver to New Orleans. The transport restrictions are a headache for barge companies, but even more worrisome for thousands of farmers who have wa…

3 months ago·Panama City, United States

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Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

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Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

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