Edamame: America's Next Big Cash Crop?

Arkansas, already the 10th largest producer of soybeans in the United States, is now cashing in by producing edamame, the Asian bean that is growing in popularity as a nutritious snack for American consumers looking for healthier options.

Jan 20, 2014

Arkansas, already the 10th largest producer of soybeans in the United States, is now cashing in by producing edamame, the Asian bean that is growing in popularity as a nutritious snack for American consumers looking for healthier options.

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