How many bushels of corn are in a river barge?

Answer 1

At max draft it would be 73,333 bushels. A barge can hold 2200 tons. and a bushel of soybeans weigh 60 lbs according to a quick Google. A barge can only be loaded to a draft that it suitable to the river conditions.

Answer 2

That depends on many factors including corn cultivar, variety, soil type, precipitation, farm management, fertility level, and pest control, just to name a few. The number of bushels in one acre can range anywhere from 0 to over 300.

Answer 3

Depending on size of railcar and test weight of the corn, typically between 3,200 US bushels and 3,500 US bushels. Depending on size of railcar and test weight of the corn, typically between 3,200 US bushels and 3,500 US bushels.

Answer 4

A bushel is a unit of volume. As such, the item that makes up the bushel doesn't matter, a bushel of corn will be the same as a bushel of wheat, barley, etc.

* 1.284352 cubic feet * 2219.36 cubic inches * 0.03636879 cubic liters

Answer 5

depends on the size of the wagon, barge or otherwise.

Answer 6

The average US river barge holds about 62,500 bushels, according to the American Waterway Operators Association.