A shorter navigation season expected for MO River

A shorter navigation season expected for MO River

The Army Corps of Engineers says the flow of the Missouri River is expected to remain at minimal levels throughout the year, which could slow movement of ag products like fertilizer and commodities.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Dru Buntin tells Brownfield the amount of water available in reservoirs will determine how much shorter the navigation season will be for the Missouri River this year.

“Typically the navigation season along the Missouri will go into December.

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