After last year’s record turkey prices, the cost of a turkey could be lower this Thanksgiving. The drop in prices comes alongside a decrease in avian influenza cases and a recovery of the United States turkey population.  American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed turkey and egg prices in the latest Market Intel report, which states the […]

U.S. consumers can expect to pay more for their Thanksgiving turkeys this year as supplies have dwindled following the widespread outbreak of HPAI. Since the outbreak began this spring, more than 7.5 million turkeys have been removed from production in an effort to mitigate the disease.

The centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners – the turkey – could reach record highs at the grocery store this holiday season.

Next week, as we enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends, the USDA reminds us all that it’s also important to keep family safe from foodborne illness.

For every dollar Americans spend on their Thanksgiving dinner this year, farmers and ranchers will earn approximately 11.9 cents.

Farmers and ranchers take home just 12.1 cents from every dollar that consumers spend on their Thanksgiving dinner meals.