873 Grain Barges in a Week: New Orleans Unloadings Climb 16% as Low Water Trims Harvest Tows

Towboats and barges on the Mississippi River at New Orleans. The tows shown are not identified as grain tows. Key Points* 873 grain barges were unloaded in the New Orleans region in the week ended Oct. 17, 16% more than the prior week; barged grain movements…