Thanksgiving remains one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States, with over 90% of Americans observing the tradition each year. For many, it ranks as a favorite holiday , bringing together family and friends around a meal that often centers on one iconic dish: roast turkey.

Yet, few people consider the agricultural effort behind this holiday staple. Each year, an estimated 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving alone, with production largely concentrated in a handful of states. As the holiday nears, these leading turkey-producing states work hard to support millions of Thanksgiving tables nationwide. Here, we take a

Trends in U.S. Turkey Production & Consumer Demand

Americans are eating less turkey: per capita turkey production fell from 26.8 lbs in

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