Articles tagged under: Hurricane Ida
Vilsack Expects No Major Export Disruptions
Published September 8, 2021
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the U.S. will not see major disruptions to its ability to export grain out of Gulf Coast. River traffic on the Lower Mississippi was shut down for nearly two weeks due to Hurricane Ida.…River Traffic Resumes
Published September 6, 2021
The Lower Mississippi River is now open to all traffic. The Coast Guard reports power lines that blocked the river after Hurricane Ida have been removed and there has been significant progress in reopening ports and waterways throughout southeastern Louisiana.…Ida Shuts Down Gulf Ports
Published September 3, 2021
Due to Hurricane Ida, the Mississippi River remains closed from Baton Rouge to the Gulf. Barges are moving on other parts of the Lower Mississippi River, but restricted to daylight hours. Grain terminals are still assessing damage, but work has…Exports Through the Gulf Delayed by Hurricane Ida
Published September 1, 2021
The damage from Hurricane Ida will likely have lingering effects on the country’s busiest agricultural port. The Mississippi River remains closed from Baton Rouge to the Gulf. Barges are moving on other parts of the Lower Mississippi River, but restricted…