PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey shows cooking a feast for 10 people will cost less than it did in 2023.

Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says the shopping list for the informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

Additionally, because of changes in Thanksgiving meal traditions, the Farm Bureau price survey also included an expanded menu which also figured in boneless ham, Russet potatoes and frozen green beans. Adding these foods increased the overall cost to $77.34, an increase of $19.26.

Nelson says most ingredients in the survey saw a decline in prices.

Like many things, Nelson says some prices went up.

Nelson says the cost is a reflection of the overall economy in the U.S.

Nelson says while the overall decrease in cost is encouraging, it doesn’t mean Americans aren’t still struggling with rising costs.

Nelson says American Farm Bureau has conducted the informal survey since 1986.

The survey’s record high cost of the meal– $64.06– was in 2022.

AFBF also conducts an annual summer cookout survey in advance of the 4th of July holiday.