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Drought disrupts Miss. River shipping and agriculture

Drought's impact on Mississippi River causes disruptions in shipping and agriculture

Aired 11/17/2022

PBS News Hour

Drought disrupts Miss. River shipping and agriculture

Clip: 11/17/2022 | 7m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Drought's impact on Mississippi River causes disruptions in shipping and agriculture

Up and down the Mississippi River basin, below-average rainfall has constricted one of the country’s major economic thoroughfares. Some areas along the river are reporting their lowest water levels in decades and it could affect consumers across the country. William Brangham reports.

Aired 11/17/2022

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