Turkey is the time-honored centerpiece of most Thanksgiving Day meals and we’ve gotten used to it being an economical buy, especially as the holiday grows closer.
But with inflation still rising and food prices soaring to 11% more than they were this time last year, Thanksgiving could be pretty expensive this year.
And as for that delicious bird?
Farm Bureau says the cost of a turkey could reach record prices this year thanks to the impacts of inflation and bird flu. The price of a fresh, boneless skinless turkey breast reached $6.70 per pound in September — 112% higher than
