Memorial Day cookout costs rise 4.2%, totaling $103, due to increased farm and labor costs.

Memorial Day cookouts are getting more expensive, with costs up 4.2% from last year, reaching $103 according to Rabobank's Barbecue Index. Higher prices are due to factors like farm costs, labor, and trade changes. Beef, beer, soda, and chicken make up 78% of the increased cost, while tariffs only account for a small fraction of the total expense.