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The Differential Effects of Rail Rate Deregulation U.S. Corn, Wheat and Soybean Markets

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  • Bitzan, John
  • Vachal, Kimberly
  • VanWechel, Tamara
  • Vinje, Dan

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  • Bitzan, John & Vachal, Kimberly & VanWechel, Tamara & Vinje, Dan, 2003. "The Differential Effects of Rail Rate Deregulation U.S. Corn, Wheat and Soybean Markets," MPC Reports 231695, North Dakota State University, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.231695
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