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flag U.S. turkey production fell 34% in bird count since 1996, but output stayed stable due to larger birds, with Thanksgiving remaining the top consumption day.

flag U.S. turkey production has declined by 34% since 1996 in terms of bird numbers, but output remains stable due to larger average turkey sizes—now 32.9 pounds, nearly double the 1960 average—driven by selective breeding and improved farming. flag Despite falling per capita consumption from 26.8 to 19.3 pounds since 1996, Thanksgiving remains a major consumption day, with about 46 million turkeys eaten. flag Prices dropped to $0.94 per pound in 2024 from a 2023 peak of $1.40 and are projected to rise to $1.19 by year-end. flag Production is highly concentrated, with 86% in just 13 states, led by North Carolina and Minnesota, which together produce nearly 30% of the nation’s turkeys. flag Iowa ranks fifth, contributing 7.7% of total production.

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