Barge traffic expected to continue despite drought
Federal officials say they’re confident barge traffic will keep moving along the Mississippi River. Earlier this month, the U.S. Army…
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Barge companies fear Mississippi River shutdown
Barge traffic could be disrupted as early as next week because of sharply lower water levels on the Mississippi River.
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Ag in the AM: Mississippi River Still Open
Mississippi River remains open to barge traffic as Corps of Engineers now believes water levels will be sufficient until December 29
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Drought decisions threaten Mississippi River barge traffic
Washington lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are calling on presidential action to keep barges moving on the Mississippi…
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Ag in the AM: Mississippi River Could Close Early
Lower Mississippi River levels could stop barge traffic early this year.
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Senators call to fund aging lock and dam system
U.S. senators from three states are joining forces to help the navigation system on the Mississippi River. They want federal…
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Coast Guard halts traffic on low-water stretch of Mississippi
An 11-mile stretch of the Mississippi River near Greenville, Mississippi, was closed Monday to most vessel traffic because of low water levels.
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Low Water Hurting Barge Companies
“The bottom up here is mostly rock bottom and you don’t take chances on hitting it, because when rock and…
