# Falling levels on Mississippi River affect grain shipments

> Falling water levels on the Mississippi River are raising the cost and time needed to move grain to the Gulf for export, according to a World Grain report from September 26. The USDA's September 22 report showed weekly barge movements down 38% from the same period in 2022, with delays of two to three days caused by reduced loading drafts and tow sizes.

- Date: 2023-10-04 · published 2023-10-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/33828-falling-levels-on-mississippi-river-affect-grain-shipments
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Slower and costlier barge transport lowers Gulf-delivered prices for Midwest grain and raises freight costs for feed buyers who depend on river-supplied ingredients.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- ofimagazine.com: https://www.ofimagazine.com/news/falling-levels-on-mississippi-river-affect-grain-shipments

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