Your Thanksgiving meal could cost a little less this year. That is according to the American Farm Bureau’s annual survey, which shows the price for the holiday dinner is down 5% from last year but still well above pre-pandemic levels.
AFBF Economist Bernt Nelson spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on what stands out from the survey, HPAI impacting turkey production, and what farmers need to keep in mind.
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