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A publication from Arkansas Farm Bureau
Soybeans
What is a Soybean? A soybean is an annual legume. A legume is a plant of the pea family known for its edible seed or pod, and often grown as a crop. Soybeans grow on bushy plants that are 2-4 feet tall. Each plant has 60-80 pods, and each pod contains three to four seeds. The soybean is valued for its nutritional benefits, nitrogen-fixing ability and versatile uses. It is the most important bean in the world, providing protein for millions of people and ingredients for hundreds of products. Most soybeans grown in the U.S are used to feed livestock, including chickens, cattle and hogs.
Inside: Where are Soybeans Grown Did You Know The Anatomy of a Soybean Seed Parts of a Soybean Plant From Seed to Harvest: The Life of a Soybean Plant
Q&A
with a Soybean Farmer
Soybean Word Search Plant-Powered Fuel:
Soybean Before Harvest After Harvest
Soybean Biodiesel
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