The Executive Director of the U.S. Soy Transportation Coalition says flooding is causing problems for farmers beyond delays in field work. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield high water is impacting barge traffic. “We’re seeing the size of the barge flotillas being constricted so you’re not having as many of them that you can lash together, so that really decreases the efficience and cost effectiveness of the barge.”
And, he says the flooding is impacting local roads and railroad service where some repairs might be delayed.
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