# Turkey supply expected to meet Thanksgiving demand - Texas Farm Bureau

> The National Turkey Federation says US turkey farmers raised about 198.5 million birds in 2026, a 3% increase and the first growth since 2023. Retail prices for frozen whole turkeys are slightly higher than last year, with birds under 16 pounds averaging $1.19 per pound versus $0.93 a year earlier. Industry officials expect ample supply for the holiday.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-12T18:08:52.338Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95832-turkey-supply-expected-to-meet-thanksgiving-demand-texas-farm-bureau
- Commodities: [Turkey](https://feedsoft.ai/c/TURKEY.md)

## Why it matters

Higher turkey output and limited avian flu losses point to adequate supply, which caps wholesale price gains. Feed demand from the larger flock is a small support for corn and soybean meal.

## Read by commodity

- TURKEY: neutral

## Sources

- texasfarmbureau.org: https://texasfarmbureau.org/turkey-supply-expected-to-meet-thanksgiving-demand/

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