Major Statistical Series of the U.S. Department of Agriculture: How They Are Constructed and Used. Volume 4. Agricultural Marketing Costs and Charges

摘要

Two major statistical series are now maintained to meet current and continuing needs for information on food marketing costs and the farmer's share of the consumer's food dollar. These are the market basket and marketing bill statistics. Farmers, consumers, and the Federal Government have long been concerned about the spread or difference between prices consumers pay for foods and prices farmers receive.