 The results come as Walgreens works to slash costs by closing underperforming stores, among other efforts. The price of a July 4th cookout will be 5% higher this year than last year. And that is according to a survey from the U.S. Farm Bureau released this week. The farmer and rancher organization said an Independence Day cookout for 10 people will cost on average $71.22 this year. That is versus the $67.73 in 2023.