HOUSTON -- Moderate to extreme droughts throughout the Houston area and across Texas could have an impact on produce prices, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday.

Craig Sizemore said he always shops where the sales are, but lately, he has noticed something concerning.

"We drive by on Clodine Road over here on (FM) 1964 and we see a whole field that's dying right before our very eyes," said Sizemore. "Oh boy, the prices are gonna go up this year or we're not gonna have a good batch this year."

The National Center for Environmental Protection is reporting moderate to extreme droughts across Texas and horticulture specialists said consumers could feel the impact on their next grocery trip.

"The moderate droughts in Houston and surrounding counties may affect local produce prices -- fruits and vegetables that are locally grown and are seasonal," said Dr. Carol Brouwar, who focuses on horticulture.

Brouwar said watermelon, cantaloupe, corn, and tomatoes are locally grown and could immediately see a price hike.

She said organic foods could also become more expensive. Brouwar said during this time, several counties are experiencing low production in hay that could result in higher beef prices in the long-term.

Brouwar said even though some foods may not have shortages, shoppers could share the cost of the water that farmers use to get their crops through the drought.

"If growers are on irrigation systems, than they may be paying a little bit more for water instead of rainfall, so that could affect the price in that way," said Brouwar.

However, Brouwar added that the price increases will probably be nominal.

But, when it comes to all the other ways shoppers are trying to cut back, even a nominal price-hike could be enough for customers to scrap some of their favorite foods.

Sizemore said he'll probably stick with the beef, but spare the watermelon.

"We'll keep the necessities," said Sizemore. "If we can afford them, we'll get them and if we can't, we won't. Watermelon is kind of a party fruit."