Drought forces slowdown in grain shipments

WICHITA, Kan. - The drought has reached a visible low for Wichita -- and it’s not only Kansas feeling the effects.

All across the country, rivers are low. Local businesses are now being affected, because when barges can’t move, tons of grain sits at a standstill.

“Specifically, the foundation of our product is wheat and white flour, so it’s going to affect our prices,” said Tim Heeren, owner of Great Harvest Bread Company.

Heeren said his last resort is raising prices, and unless rivers rise, it may be only a matter of time before consumers start to notice.