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# 521
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/americas-heartland/episode/americas-heartland-521/
- Published: 2024-05-08T14:07:43.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-20T08:50:58.000Z
- Description: Learn about the many uses for soybeans in a journey from rural Iowa to San Francisco.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: America's Heartland, Season 5, Episode 21, #ZZZ_Episode_06c535db-5c2a-4b71-a8b3-ae927ad5d9c4, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_e2dd9911-ad05-4ab5-aadb-338e5c6e1486, #v1.16

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.