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Mississippi River Flood Stage – Barge Traffic 31% Lower Than 2018 – DTN Apr 29, 2019
As the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota, began to move closer to minor flood stage around April 15, a snowstorm on April 11 — followed by heavy rains on […]
Minnesota River’s Ice, Snowmelt Headin’ South – DTN Apr 2, 2019
In my March 18 story “Snowmelt, Rain Wreak Havoc on US River Systems” (https://www.dtnpf.com/…), I mentioned that the Mississippi River level in St. Paul, Minnesota, was at 5.8 feet. I […]
DTN Fertilizer Outlook: Domestic Prices Strengthen as Texans Get in the Field Feb 3, 2017
Here is a breakdown of wholesale prices and trends by the various fertilizers: AMMONIA International: International ammonia prices continued to be pushed up by tight nearby availability with no spot […]
Grain Transportation: Mississippi Water Levels Slowly Dropping – DTN Feb 2, 2016
Maybe it’s time to rename the Mississippi River “The Barge Graveyard” as another barge sank on Jan. 26. The river was closed at Mile 120 near Destrehan, Louisiana, to Mile […]