Turkey prices this year: Why some forecasters say up 40%, others down 16%

Turkey prices this year: Why some forecasters say up 40%, others down 16%

With Thanksgiving just days away, families are stocking up on turkey and all the fixings. But predicting what you’ll actually pay at the store can be surprisingly tricky. Every year, universities, government agencies and industry groups release forecasts for holiday meal costs. Those numbers often don’t match, which can leave shoppers confused about what a turkey really costs. The reason: wholesale prices vs. retail prices. Wholesale prices refl…