# Opinion - In Louisiana, Agriculture & Infrastructure Are Linked - DredgeWire : DredgeWire

> An opinion piece argues that Louisiana's agriculture and infrastructure are closely linked, since the state exports farm products through Mississippi River ports. It highlights the 2014 Farm Bill's $1.8 billion for international trade and the pending 2019 Farm Bill.

- Date: 2017-06-13 · published 2017-06-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/70378-opinion-in-louisiana-agriculture-and-infrastructure-are-linked-dredgewire
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md)

## Why it matters

The commentary signals potential future policy on trade promotion and river infrastructure, but it offers no immediate supply change or price catalyst for feed markets.

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## Sources

- dredgewire.com: https://dredgewire.com/opinion-in-louisiana-agriculture-infrastructure-are-linked/

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