Some Thanksgiving Meal Staples Cost Less This Year, but Many Shoppers Say It Doesn’t Feel that Way

Thanksgiving meal costs expected to fall as turkey prices drop

Shoppers may find a bit of relief in their pockets this year, as many holiday staples are priced lower than a year ago. “For the first time in a while, I can give the good news that actually, the cost of a meal looks like it’s going to be down this year,” said Dawn Thilmany, professor of agricultural and resource economics at Colorado State University. Thilmany said turkey prices are a major reason for the shift, after several years of inflation…

Some Thanksgiving meal staples cost less this year, but many shoppers say it doesn’t feel that way

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Shoppers are filling grocery stores this week as they hunt for ingredients for traditional — and not-so-traditional — holiday feasts. And while a classic Thanksgiving spread may cost slightly less this year compared to last, many shoppers…

Thanksgiving meal cost down slightly, survey says

American Farm Bureau Federation Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and family will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Thanksgiving meal cost down slightly, survey says appeared first on Ruidoso News.

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Drop in Missouri, Survey Shows

(Missourinet) – Some good news for those Missourians getting ready to go to the grocery store ahead of Thanksgiving Day.  President of the Missouri Farm Bureau, Garrett Hawkins, says the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey shows that a holiday feast for 10 will cost less than last year. “You think about the traditional Thanksgiving meal of Turkey and sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, etcetera. The overall cost…