Unusually low Mississippi River causing problems for farmers
The water level of the Mississippi River is unusually low for the third straight year, forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry and cutting into farm profits.
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1 viewpointRan by 2 outlets· Sioux City Journal, Minneapolis Star Tribune
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1 viewpointThe Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain