According to January 2025 figures from the USDA, the average retail price per pound of conventional ground chicken is $3.49 compared to $3.85 for ground turkey. The difference may seem minimal ...

In August, the average price for the 8- to 16-pound turkey typically served for Thanksgiving was $1.27 per pound, 22% lower than August 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.