USDA Explores Third-Quarter Barged Grain Movements on the Mississippi River

Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.

After 359 past bearish logistics events, Corn moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.5%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Sep 25, 2025Restrictions, Freight Costs Pressure Grain Movement on the Mississippi River - RFD-2.5%
• Oct 15, 2025Low Mississippi River levels threaten fall grain movement - Brownfield Ag News+0.1%
• Sep 4, 2024Low water levels on the Mississippi River impact barges and grain exports before harvest-1.4%
• Sep 29, 2022Low water on the Mississippi River impacting barge traffic | AP News+1.7%
• Nov 6, 2023CoBank – Strong US dollar, low Mississippi River limit grain movement & oilseed exports-0.5%

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.

• Oct 1, 2025Low Mississippi River Levels Pressure Grain Barge Movement - RFD-TV+2.0%
• 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%
• Sep 4, 2024Low water levels on the Mississippi River impact barges and grain exports before harvest-2.0%
• Nov 6, 2023CoBank – Strong US dollar, low Mississippi River limit grain movement & oilseed exports+0.5%