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Wisconsin BBQ Costs Surge | Milwaukee News
This Fourth of July, Wisconsin grillers are paying more than the national average to host a backyard barbecue—with costs up over seven percent to nearly $76 for a ten-person spread. While inflation-adjusted prices haven’t surged since 2022, rising beef, strawberries, ice cream, and canned beans are driving the spike, while potato salad ingredients dip nearly 18% thanks to cheaper eggs. The West remains the priciest region, but regional price gaps are narrowing. Farmers aren’t reaping the benefits—they’re absorbing rising fuel, fertilizer, and labor costs, leaving them with a shrinking share…
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