(NAFB.com) – The cost of cooking a Thanksgiving dinner is falling for the third straight year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual holiday survey. The group estimates that a traditional meal for 10 will average $55.18 this year, or about $5.52 per person—a 5% drop from 2024. Prices, however, remain above pre-pandemic levels after peaking at a record $64.05 in 2022. A sharp decline in turkey prices is driving much of the relief. A 16-pound frozen bird now averages $21.50, or about $1.34 per pound, down more than 16% from last year. While wholesale prices for fresh turkeys are higher, grocers are cutting retail prices and promoting holiday deals to boost demand. Farm Bureau volunteers collected prices during the first week of November, with USDA data showing further declines the following week. Half the survey’s Thanksgiving staples, including rolls and stuffing, fell in price as lower wheat costs helped ease flour-based items.