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Mississippi water levels have been falling since June. That’s worrying farmers and the barge operators who ship grains to New Orleans and the world beyond.

Mississippi water levels have been falling since June. That’s worrying farmers and the barge operators who ship grains to New Orleans and the world beyond.

Extreme weather events—including both high and low water levels—can wreak havoc on inland waterways transport. In late 2022…

Extreme weather events—including both high and low water levels—can wreak havoc on inland waterways transport. In late 2022…

After a much-extended season, dredge crews in the Memphis, Vicksburg and St. Louis engineer districts have wrapped up their work.

Parts of Mississippi River are so low from drought, that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time; as crop harvests begin.

Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time -- as crop harvests begin.

As Mississippi River levels drop, the St. Louis Engineer District is keeping an eye on conditions, but there are no tow restrictions yet.

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) - Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is bei...

Mississippi River water levels are expected to reach the second-lowest ever by Oct. 13. Because of this, barge traffic will be limited as the crop harvest season begins.