Mississippi River low water levels challenge grain barge logistics amid strong corn exports

Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.

After 1,054 past logistics events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.5%), and -0.0% over 20.

• Sep 4, 2024Low water levels on the Mississippi River impact barges and grain exports before harvest-1.4%
• Sep 21, 2023Barge loads reduced as low water impacts Mississippi River | Feed & Grain-0.2%
• Sep 25, 2025Low water levels return to Mississippi River as harvest season begins | Feed & Grain-2.5%
• Sep 7, 2023Barge rates pressured by low Mississippi River water levels | Supply Chain Dive-1.2%
• Dec 4, 2025Mississippi River Crisis Threatens U.S. Grain Exports and Farm Logistics - Agrolatam+0.4%

After 837 past logistics events, Soybeans moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.0%), and +0.6% over 20.

• Sep 4, 2024Low water levels on the Mississippi River impact barges and grain exports before harvest-2.0%
• Sep 21, 2023Barge loads reduced as low water impacts Mississippi River | Feed & Grain-1.3%
• Sep 25, 2025Low water levels return to Mississippi River as harvest season begins | Feed & Grain+0.4%
• Sep 7, 2023Barge rates pressured by low Mississippi River water levels | Supply Chain Dive-1.8%
• Dec 4, 2025Mississippi River Crisis Threatens U.S. Grain Exports and Farm Logistics - Agrolatam-2.2%