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Golden hues sweep across the farm as the food-grade soybeans reach maturity. (Photo courtesy United Soybean Board)
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State News
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?
Tara Sun and Medill Illinois News Bureau
Illinois grows more soybeans than any other state, but almost none end up as food on Illinois plates.
Vessels are anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on May 21, 2026.
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Trump says more countries should normalize ties with Israel in any Iran deal
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