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How Mississippi River disruptions impact farm income and export competitiveness

Posted on January 15, 2026

Source: Farm Progress. The original article is posted here.

How Mississippi River disruptions impact farm income and export competitiveness
The Big River Coalition (BRC) recently released a comprehensive economic impact study on the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC), underscoring its role as a critical gateway for U.S. global trade and domestic markets. The report, funded by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) and conducted by Polaris Analytics and Consulting with assistance from the BRC, reveals that the MRSC supports an average of $226.5 billion in annual trade value through the New Orleans Customs District (NOCD)—equivalent to $620.4 million per day—and handles approximately 20% of all U.S. waterborne cargo volumes. Joining us to discuss the study findings are Sean Duffy, executive director of the Big River Coalition, and Ken Ericksen of Polaris Analytics and Consulting.
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