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Turkey prices increase at New Jersey farm as production costs climb

Fox Business • November 11, 2026 • business

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Wholesale turkey prices in the U.S. have increased by 12% this year due to rising production costs, impacting both farmers and consumers ahead of Thanksgiving.
DiPaola Turkey Farms in New Jersey has raised turkey prices by 30 cents per pound because of higher feed costs, with corn and soybean prices up 10-12%.
Farm owner Artie DiPaola expressed the emotional difficulty of raising prices for loyal customers despite the necessity caused by increased expenses.
Smaller farms like DiPaola rely on strong customer loyalty and increased sales to help offset the financial strain from rising costs.
Rising fuel and feed prices contribute significantly to the overall increase in turkey production expenses, reflecting broader inflationary pressures in the food supply chain.