# Shoppers should be able to find deals on Thanksgiving turkey

> U.S. turkey production and bird weights are higher than last year, while wholesale whole-turkey prices averaged $1.80 per pound in late October, up from $1.69 a year earlier. An agricultural economist expects ample retail availability and holiday promotions, although the article notes wholesale prices have remained above last year's levels.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-06T00:07:40.703Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/82692-shoppers-should-be-able-to-find-deals-on-thanksgiving-turkey
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Higher production and heavier birds support ample turkey supplies and competitive retail promotions, despite modestly higher wholesale prices. This points to limited price pressure for buyers during the holiday period.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bearish ▼

## Sources

- feedstuffs.com: https://www.feedstuffs.com/agribusiness-news/shoppers-should-be-able-to-find-deals-on-thanksgiving-turkey

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