AFBF: Turkey Farm Challenges Could Affect Thanksgiving Prices

Challenges in turkey production could impact holiday prices - Texas Farm Bureau

Shoppers preparing for upcoming fall holidays, including Thanksgiving, should brace for higher turkey prices this year. New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Market Intel series says economic factors, as well as disease challenges, have driven wholesale turkey prices up about 40%. While prices may be higher, the analysis shows there will be enough birds to meet consumer demand, and Thanksgiving specials are likely to be …

AFBF: Turkey Farm Challenges Could Affect Thanksgiving Prices

WASHINGTON — Shoppers preparing for upcoming fall holidays, including Thanksgiving, should brace for higher turkey prices this year. New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Market Intel series says economic factors as well as disease challenges have driven wholesale turkey prices up about 40%. While prices may be higher, the analysis shows there will be enough birds to meet consumer demand and Thanksgiving specials are likely to …