Question

What were the nations farmers so upset about? (The populists)

Answer 1

The nations farmers so upset about Fall in farm prices and overproduction

Explanation:

The nation's farmers were upset about the fall in farm prices and high taxes on items they were purchasing. They were also upset about the increasing foreign competition.

These were the major issues in the populist era. Farmers were facing the burden of debts also.

They tried to produce more to reduce their debt burden but it gives rise to the problem of overproduction which multiplies their problem. The farmers were paying more.