Articles tagged under: Mississippi River Level
River Levels Improve
Published November 20, 2023
A webinar hosted by the National Integrated Drought Information System and NOAA painted a more positive outlook for the Mississippi River this fall. Two different models are showing that water levels should be on the rise. Lower Mississippi River Forecast…Mississippi River Avoids Major Closures
Published November 4, 2023
Water levels of the Mississippi River have reached record lows for the second year in a row. CHS Global Grain & Processing Manager of Barge Freight Ben Doane was part of a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute. The…Weather Worries
Published October 1, 2023
All eyes are on South American weather. Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass says at least two inches of rain is needed before planting can begin. "The long-range forecast says they should have enough moisture to get it…Mississippi River-A Bad Sequel
Published September 6, 2023
Current water levels of the Mississippi River are cause for concern once again this year. Barge companies have announced restrictions on the volume of freight they will load onto vessels. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it’s an…