Nonrandom inputs for the U.S. truck cost and rail tariffs
| Model input | Mean | Original units | Converted units | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US: Origins Truck Cost to 6 Barge Locations | $1.56 | USD/mile | USD/mile × number of miles traveled | USDA AMS |
| Rail Tariff: Ayr, ND | $1.09 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Rail Tariff: Alberta, MN | $1.10 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Rail Tariff: Jasper, MN | $1.11 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Rail Tariff: Ida Grove, IA | $1.18 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Rail Tariff: St. Joseph, MO | $1.10 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Model input | Mean | Original units | Converted units | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US: Origins Truck Cost to 6 Barge Locations | $1.56 | USD/mile | USD/mile × number of miles traveled | USDA AMS |
| Rail Tariff: Ayr, ND | $1.09 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Rail Tariff: Alberta, MN | $1.10 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Rail Tariff: Jasper, MN | $1.11 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Rail Tariff: Ida Grove, IA | $1.18 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
| Rail Tariff: St. Joseph, MO | $1.10 | USD/car | USD/bu | BNSF Ag Price Documents |
Source(s): Authors’ own creation
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