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The perfect economic storm that’s creating a pricier Thanksgiving 

by Dylan Miettinen
Nov 23, 2021
Hint: Inflation and good ol’ supply chain issues play a big role.
If the food won't put you in a coma this year, the cost of Thanksgiving just might.
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Don't panic. Holiday food will be there, just more expensive.

by Kristin Schwab
Oct 22, 2021
The supply chain mess has raised the prices of feed, storage, shipping and materials. But the turkey and pie will be on the table.
The cost of turkey feed is higher this year, contributing to the expected higher cost of serving a Thanksgiving dinner.
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Smaller gatherings. Smaller Thanksgiving. Smaller turkeys?

by Kristin Schwab
Oct 23, 2020
Making last-minute pivots in farming isn't too easy. "We only have so much control over their rate of growth," one farmer says.
John Peterson, a third-generation turkey farmer, is slaughtering birds earlier to meet consumer demand for smaller turkeys.
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Turkey prices are down again this year

by Justin Ho
Nov 25, 2019
Consumers are paying the lowest prices they’ve paid in years.
Average turkey prices are down this year.
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