Drought and Low Mississippi River Levels Pose Challenges for Midwest Farmers’ Crop Transportation

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Insurance Journal - Sep 18, 2023

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 …...

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