Analysis of USDA's Final Rule

Analysis of USDA's Final Decision on Federal Order Reform (PDF format)

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Federal Order Model Used in Analysis(MS Excel 97)

This is the spreadsheet model used in the analysis of USDA's Final rule.

Instructions for download: Select the file from above. The browser should prompt you to save the file. At this time, select the directory of your choice on your local drive. After the file is saved, you may access it through your computer's file manager, eg:Windows Explorer. Select and double-click the executable file you chose to download. The program will prompt you about were you wish to save the unzipped files. Once the files are unzipped, you can open them in the appropriate spreadsheet program.
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Understanding USDA's Final Rule (PDF format)

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Federal Order Spreadsheet(MS Excel 97)

This spreadsheet will help you learn how to compute class prices under the final rule. It links weekly NASS survey prices to component values and class prices.

Instructions for download: Select the file from above. The browser should prompt you to save the file. At this time, select the directory of your choice on your local drive. After the file is saved, you may access it through your computer's file manager, eg:Windows Explorer. Select and double-click the executable file you chose to download. The program will prompt you about were you wish to save the unzipped files. Once the files are unzipped, you can open them in the appropriate spreadsheet program.
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