Low Mississippi River Levels Pressure Grain Barge Movement - RFD-TV

Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.

After 284 past neutral logistics events, Corn moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.4%), and -0.2% over 20.

• May 30, 2017WEEKLY GRAIN MOVEMENT: Rising water slows Mississippi River shipping-0.2%
• Feb 23, 2024Mississippi River levels return to normal+0.1%
• Feb 20, 20262025 barge grain movements rise despite weather challenges on Mississippi River System | Feed & Grain+1.4%
• Jun 2, 2020River levels allow favorable barge movement compared to 2019 - Mid-West Farm Report+2.9%
• Jun 7, 2017WEEKLY GRAIN MOVEMENT: River market improves as water levels drop+0.6%

After 297 past bearish logistics events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.8%), and +0.7% over 20.

• Sep 7, 2023Barge rates pressured by low Mississippi River water levels | Supply Chain Dive-1.8%
• Sep 25, 2025Restrictions, Freight Costs Pressure Grain Movement on the Mississippi River - RFD+0.4%
• Oct 15, 2025Low Mississippi River levels threaten fall grain movement - Brownfield Ag News+2.4%
• Aug 30, 2023Low Mississippi River level will challenge grain movement again this harvest-1.6%
• Nov 7, 2022Mississippi River's Low Levels Causing Barge Traffic Issues+0.3%

After 167 past bullish logistics events, Soybean Meal moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.9%), and -1.2% over 20.

• Jan 11, 2022Shallow Parana river pressures Argentinian FOB soybean meal, oil basis levels | S&P Global+2.9%
• Feb 8, 2018Argentine truck strike pressures more ports, lowers grain cargos+10.3%
• Jul 27, 2021Argentina declares emergency due to low water levels in Paraná River - BNamericas+0.8%
• Apr 28, 2020Low river, COVID measures hamper Argentina’s agricultural exports - Grain Central-0.7%
• Jul 23, 2021EXCLUSIVE Historic low river levels force Argentine grains ships to cut cargoes by 25%, ports chamber says-1.5%