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Sub-Zero Temps Disrupt Grain Shipments on Mississippi

Published December 19, 2025

Barges on the Mississippi River have faced delays this month as sub-zero temperatures and ice have slowed operations, according to the USDA’s latest Grain Transportation report. Warmer weather in recent days is expected to help melt some of the ice.…

River Levels Dictate Grain Movement

Published October 20, 2022

The Mississippi River’s water levels have become too shallow for many barges to effectively navigate. "Water levels really dictate whether barges are moving, how much grain is loaded in them, and how many barges a single tugboat can pull," explains…

Rail Backlog Puts a Cap on Grain Supplies

Published July 9, 2022

Rail bottlenecks are growing more severe. National Grain and Feed Association Chief Economist Max Fisher says its members have been impacted by rail service disruptions. "Some people are having a hard time getting timely service and if they do get…

U.S. Grain Shipments Higher Than One Year Ago

Published January 22, 2021

USDA’s Grain Transportation report for the week ending January 14 shows rail and barge shipments at 3.3 million metric tons. That's down six percent from the previous week, but 51 percent more than one year ago. U.S. Class 1 Railroads…

Articles tagged under: grain shipments

Sub-Zero Temps Disrupt Grain Shipments on Mississippi

River Levels Dictate Grain Movement

Rail Backlog Puts a Cap on Grain Supplies

U.S. Grain Shipments Higher Than One Year Ago

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