Number: RL32401
Title: Agriculture as a Source of Barge Demand on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers: Background and Issues
Authors: Randy Schnepf, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report provides background on the linkage between U.S. agriculture and the Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway (UMR-IWW) navigation system. In addition, it explores several of the key issues and uncertainties behind evolving trade patterns and projections for future agricultural freight traffic on the UMR-IWW navigation system.
Pages: 27
Date: May 26, 2004