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South American drought affects crops and ability to ship them

May 7, 2021 | Ship Report Podcasts

Severe drought in South America is driving up prices on crops like corn and wheat, partly because of the difficulty in growing the crops, but also low water levels in the rivers where these agricultural products need to be shipped by tug and barge.

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