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How soybeans took over the American diet—without anyone noticing

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What happened

U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in 2026, according to projections from the U.S.

Department of Agriculture.

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  • U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in 2026, according to projections from the U.S.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:20:05 UTC.

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