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Corn and soybean production is down from September, according to the report issued Oct. 12 by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. At a forecast 15.1 bushels, corn production is down 1% from the previous forecast but up 10% from last year; soybean growers are expected to decrease their production 4% from 2022, forecast at 4.10 billion bushels.
Mississippi River water levels are at historic lows – dropping even below where they were last year when barge transport came to a complete halt – and that means increased costs and slower delivery for farmers that need to get their crops to the Gulf.
Mississippi River low water level concerns grow marinelog.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from marinelog.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.