Which of the following was NOT a factor in making cotton a risky crop to grow?

A) availability of railroads to transport crops

B) unpredictable prices

C) drought

D) insect infestation

A) availability of railroads to transport crops

Availability of railroads to transport crops was not a factor in making cotton a risky crop to grow, even if such availability makes easier to gain from the crops, the cotton was a risky crop because it is very delicate and environmental factors such as drought or insect infestation could easily kill the plant, making the investment worthless.