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How soybeans took over America — and the world

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Vegan heaven (just kidding — these soybeans will mostly be processed into farm animal feed). | Ben Brewer/Bloomberg Americans have a weird relationship with soy, one of the most important and widely cultivated crops in the world.  Most of us associate the protein-packed, butter-yellow orbs known as soybeans with niche vegetarian products like tofu, soy milk, and veggie burgers (hence the anti-vegan epithet “soy boy”). In reality, though, pretty much everyone is eating soy all the time, and if you’re not a vegetarian, chances are you’re consuming more soy than those who avoid meat, not...

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