Turkey Plentiful for Holidays: There will be...

Turkey Plentiful for Holidays: There will be plenty of turkey to put on Americans’ dinner plates this holiday season, but the Agriculture Department said the increasingly popular bird will carry a slightly higher price tag, averaging about $1 a pound. Turkey consumption has risen an average of 9.9% a year since 1985. Government analysts credit the increase to attractive prices, the hunt for lower-fat foods and an array of products that allow shoppers to buy a convenient amount of meat. It is anticipated each American will eat an average of 18.3 pounds of turkey this year, up 1.2 pounds from last year.