🌱 How low river levels south of Cairo are squeezing soybean shipments

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• How low river levels south of Cairo are squeezing soybean shipments

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 54, low: 46.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 59 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Low river levels slow soybean traffic toward the Gulf (brownfieldagnews.com) — Barge traffic on the river south of Cairo is slowing as low water levels force shippers to load fewer soybeans per barge and navigate narrower channels. Transportation officials say recent rain helped somewhat, but ongoing depth and width restrictions are still limiting how efficiently grain can move toward the Gulf, potentially affecting regional farm income and shipping costs.
   

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Wednesday December 17

• Red Cross Blood Drive
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• Christmas Concert
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Thursday December 18

• 2:00pm Dismissal
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• HS Boys Basketball at Cobden
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Friday December 19

• HS Boys Basketball - Dongola Christmas Tournament
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• Elementary Christmas Parties
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