# Talkin’ turkey, Givin’ thanks

> NDSU Extension's Tim Petry reviews U.S. turkey production, which fell to 4.8 billion pounds in 2025 from a 2020-2024 average of 5.42 billion due to HPAI. USDA projects a rebound to 5.13 billion pounds in 2026, but HPAI has reappeared in commercial turkey flocks in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota this fall. Turkey prices were $1.80 per pound, versus $1.68 a year earlier.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-13T06:08:56.590Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/97193-talkin-turkey-givin-thanks
- Commodities: [Turkey](https://feedsoft.ai/c/TURKEY.md)

## Why it matters

Lower turkey output and renewed HPAI detections in key states keep turkey supply tight into the holiday season, supporting poultry prices and the value of poultry-based feed ingredients.

## Read by commodity

- TURKEY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- ndsu.edu: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/talkin-turkey-givin-thanks

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