River levels allow favorable barge movement compared to 2019 - Mid-West Farm Report

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.

• Oct 1, 2025Low Mississippi River Levels Pressure Grain Barge Movement - RFD-TV+1.4%
• Jun 7, 2017WEEKLY GRAIN MOVEMENT: River market improves as water levels drop+0.6%
• Feb 20, 20262025 barge grain movements rise despite weather challenges on Mississippi River System | Feed & Grain+1.4%
• Jun 23, 2021Mississippi River Barge Traffic Slowed By Lower Water Levels | State News | voiceofalexandria.com+2.8%
• Feb 23, 2024Mississippi River levels return to normal+0.1%

After 230 past neutral logistics events, Soybeans moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.0%), and +0.1% over 20.

• Jun 7, 2017WEEKLY GRAIN MOVEMENT: River market improves as water levels drop+1.0%
• Jun 16, 2025Study: Mississippi River's 2022 low water levels reduced soybean crop value by up to $293 million-1.0%
• Jun 23, 2021Low water levels in the Mississippi River create issues for commercial boating - DredgeWire : DredgeWire-2.5%
• Sep 5, 2025Soy barge bids rise, traders watch river levels — TradingView News+0.3%
• Jun 21, 2019Armada of barges cleared for Mississippi River shipments after floods-3.0%