# Transportation Uncertainty Will Continue in 2026 | Southern Farm Network

> Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition says U.S. agriculture heads into 2026 facing uncertainty over export markets and shipbuilding policy. He notes that Mississippi River low water has persisted for a fourth year and hurt barge transportation. He credits 2025 rail service as commendable.

- Date: 2026-01-02 · published 2026-01-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16396-transportation-uncertainty-will-continue-in-2026-southern-farm-network
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Persistent low water and policy uncertainty keep upward pressure on barge and export logistics costs, which can narrow the interior basis for soybeans and grains over time.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- sfntoday.com: https://www.sfntoday.com/2026/01/02/9968/

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