The Magic Beans (Part III)

This week we're taking a deep look into the world of soybeans with a five-part video series hosted by Jason Shoultz and originally run by Aol's American Heartland. Soybeans aren't just for foods and fuels. Many plastics and foams are now made from soybeans.

Feb 15th, 2012

This week we're taking a deep look into the world of soybeans with a five-part video series hosted by Jason Shoultz and originally run by Aol's American Heartland. Soybeans aren't just for foods and fuels. Many plastics and foams are now made from soybeans.

Series: Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V

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