Corn growers ask Army Corps to delay ‘mat-laying work’
November 07, 2014 | 04:42 PM
The National Corn Growers Association asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today to delay its planned mat-laying work along the Mississippi River.
“This comes at a terrible time for U.S. corn farmers,” said NCGA President Chip Bowling. “We produced a record crop in 2014, much of which will be transported along the Mississippi River. It is imperative that barge traffic not be impeded, and as much grain as possible is transported before winter.”
In the letter, NCGA said the closure is being done with little notice, and will result in significant delays of grain shipments.
▪ National Corn Growers Association letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
“This comes at a terrible time for U.S. corn farmers,” said NCGA President Chip Bowling. “We produced a record crop in 2014, much of which will be transported along the Mississippi River. It is imperative that barge traffic not be impeded, and as much grain as possible is transported before winter.”
In the letter, NCGA said the closure is being done with little notice, and will result in significant delays of grain shipments.
▪ National Corn Growers Association letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
