### Question
How is the "national average price" defined?


### Answer
The term **national average price** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 2401* as follows -

> the national average price paid to an agricultural commodity producer for an agricultural commodity in a marketing year as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-TRADE ACT OF 1974 > SUBCHAPTER II-RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION > Part 6-Adjustment Assistance for Farmers**

