According to a survey done by volunteer shoppers, From $44.61 last year, it will only be $42.91 instead $1.70 dollars less. This is due to retail food price declines.

Although the news maybe good for ordinary consumers, farmers may not be as happy as poultry and produce production may be expected to be down this year too. Turkey production is expected to drop 8% to 9 % this year. Wisconsin and Massachussetts cranberry growers are also expecting a drop of 18% and 30 (respectively) because of the wetter weather.

Source: Daily Finance