I think the politics follow the crop. When the product was beef that could be trailed on its own far to market, the politics were laissez-faire. When the railroad could ship wheat, it paid farmers to get together and advocate for lower freight rates. Great article, very useful to me.
I think the politics follow the crop. When the product was beef that could be trailed on its own far to market, the politics were laissez-faire. When the railroad could ship wheat, it paid farmers to get together and advocate for lower freight rates. Great article, very useful to me.