- The US turkey population has reached a 40-year low this year, primarily due to a devastating bird flu outbreak that led to the culling of over two million turkeys.
- Wholesale turkey prices are projected to increase by 44 per cent, although many retailers are offering discounts and promotions to mitigate the impact on consumers.
- Larry Doll's Old Brick Farm successfully protected its poultry from avian influenza and metapneumovirus through strict biosecurity measures, despite the widespread outbreak.
- The overall cost of a typical Thanksgiving meal has risen, influenced by factors such as tariffs on imported steel affecting canned goods and reduced cranberry production due to drought.
- Despite some retail turkey price reductions, higher consumer demand for turkey (due to expensive beef) and the rising cost of other ingredients contribute to the increased expense of holiday feasts.
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