Close to half of all U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat exports move through the Mississippi River system, making it one of the most important export corridors in the world. Over the past five years, an ...

When you drive over a river now you might think that river is very low. You are probably correct. Let’s see just how low many Michigan rivers are right now. The U.S. Geological Survey (called the USGS ...

Water levels in parts of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers are likely to reach critically low stages soon, forcing shippers to light-load harvest-season grain barges for the fourth year in a row.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover logistics and supply chain management. As October's harvest season reaches full swing, the Mississippi River Basin is ...