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Mississippi River’s historic lows cause shipping woes

Season 2023 Episode 327

About the Episode

The Mississippi River is a superhighway for American agricultural products, but a warm fall and extreme drought conditions have contributed to its water levels dropping to record lows. Special correspondent Megan Thompson reports from Missouri on what conditions along this vital commercial route mean for farmers who rely on it to get their crops to market.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 8m 04s