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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