Mississippi River
Weather news and maritime trade news related to the Mississippi River from RFD-TV News.
HTS Commodities’ Lewis Williamson discusses falling crop conditions, harvest progress and what USDA’s Friday WASDE report could mean for markets.
A Farm Bureau economist says EPA’s Hypoxia Task Force has made encouraging progress in reducing nitrogen runoff in the Mississippi River Basin, but work remains on phosphorus.
Mexico’s demand for U.S. corn, soybeans, and wheat remained mostly steady during the first quarter, despite higher transportation costs.
Rising fuel costs will soon increase grain transportation expenses.
China may no longer serve as a consistent anchor market for U.S. cotton exports. Lewis Williamson of HTS Commodities joined us to discuss the factors influencing planting decisions, river conditions, and what producers are considering as they finalize acreage plans for the season.
Strong export demand supports barge markets, but weather risks remain.
Tight storage could widen basis and limit marketing flexibility.
Reliable waterways lower costs, protect export demand, and support long-term farm profitability.
Weather-driven transportation disruptions can tighten logistics, affect basis levels, and delay grain movement during winter months.
Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition discusses industry reactions to the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, the Surface Transportation Board’s review process, and current conditions on the Mississippi River.