HAMPTON, N.H. —

Wholesale turkey prices are expected to be higher this Thanksgiving compared to last year, but some New Hampshire turkey farmers said they have been able to keep prices stable.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, turkey prices will be up 40% compared to last year because of a rise in bird flu cases across the country.

The USDA reported that in September, bird flu cases were up on a monthly basis.

Steve Hurd, owner of Hurd Farm in Hampton, said his business hasn't felt the effects of bird flu and, hopefully, won't.

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Hurd said he hasn't had to raise prices. Turkeys direct from the farm typically cost more than at the grocery store, but Hurd said his buyers know exactly where

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