Mississippi River Recedes Faster Than Expected, Shippers Say

If tugboats are shut down on the Mississippi River due to low river levels, expect high prices--on just about everything.

http://www.agweb.com/article/mississippi_river_recedes_faster_than_expected_shippers_say/

Mississippi River so low, cargo barges run aground

Another reason why inflation may rear its ugly head.  Currency debasement is the biggest reason.  But official inflation statistics will reassure us that all is well, and that Mother Nature is the culprit.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48197693/ns/us_news-environment/t/mississippi-river-so-low-cargo-barges-run-aground/#.UBBl0KOJmSo