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America's Heartland
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Season 5
Episode 21
Learn about the many uses for soybeans in a journey from rural Iowa to San Francisco. You'll explore efforts to grow the market for soy-biodiesel fuel, discover industrial products made from soy oil, and hear from a leading soybean researcher. You'll also see the popularity of soy-based foods in San Francisco's Japan Town and even visit a beauty store selling soy-based lotions and cleansers.
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Cactus farm finds success. Georgia peanut harvest. “Mule Days” draws fans of the farm animal.
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“Big Apple” harvest in New York. Ohio family sells crops overseas. Tasty new carrot soup recipe.
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U.S. winter “salad bowl.” Florida farmers feed the hungry. Montana growers raise gluten-free crops.
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Rice farmer sells directly to consumers. Virginia corn grower reaps nation’s largest harvest.
