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The Wild Roots of Corn Subsidies and Monumental Musings
This chapter explores the origins of corn subsidies during Nixon's presidency, examining the increase in corn production and the emergence of corn-based products like high-fructose corn syrup. It combines historical analysis with humor, focusing on the eccentricities of former agricultural secretary Earl Butz and briefly touches on contemporary political announcements.