The Farmers' alliance and the Grange sought better regulation of which industries?

Long Answer: overproduction occasioned by the expansion of the agricultural domain-it doubled during the same period - coupled with more efficient methods. Increased production overseas also contributed. However, U. S. farmers did not recognize the complexities of the matter. They believed they were the victims of a conspiracy generated by the railroad companies, the bankers, the grain elevator operators, and conservative politicians who favored a money system based on the gold standard.