Dozens of metrics are used to determine drought and that can make it complicated to measure and track. But it’s a bit easier ...

Low Mississippi River levels are squeezing Southeast Missouri farmers, forcing them to store crops and accept lower profits as barge restrictions drive up shipping costs and depress local markets.

Along with calls for better disaster mitigation programs, the mayors announced a new federal data tool that will compile ...

The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, a cooperative of more than 100 river communities between Minnesota and ...

Elevation plays a key role. The elevation of the Mississippi riverbed is lower than the Gulf’s. In fact, it’s not higher than the Gulf until after Natchez, MS. The lower riverbed, combined with the ...

The Army Corps of Engineers is getting ready to fight a saltwater intrusion making its way up the Mississippi River.

Not only does the lack of rain raise concerns for dry vegetation and fires, it also impacts rivers and tributaries. In ...

Mayors from cities all along the "Mighty Mississippi" met in Minneapolis on Wednesday for the latest Mississippi River Cities ...

As the numbers on the Mississippi River gauge at Memphis, TN, sink, so does soybean basis, but at a faster clip than in ...

The Mississippi River stretches for around 2,400 miles from central Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Every year, 30 to 50 paddlers attempt to travel its length.

The Mississippi River stretches for around 2,400 miles from central Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Every year, 30 to 50 ...