What contributing factors will be impacting your grocery budget?

High Path Avian Influenza has significantly impacted poultry and egg prices recently. Will consumers face the same pressures this Thanksgiving?

With the holiday season upon us, many consumers are keeping a close eye on grocery store prices. From inflation to avian influenza, a number of factors might impact the cost of your Thanksgiving meal.

Dr. Jada Thompson with the Arkansas Ag Experiment Sation spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the main factors impacting turkey and egg prices, the impact of HPAI in the state, and other big takeaways consumers need to consider.

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