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Soybeans are used for a variety of different things. There is soy milk. People who are allergic to lactose, the proteins in cow’s milk, often drink soy milk. Because they are high in protein, soybeans are used as animal feed and fish feed. Biodiesel, an alternative to petroleum-based fuels, can also be made from the oils extracted from soybeans. Because they are in high demand, soybean prices are rising. Many farmers in the United States plant both corn and soybeans in their fields. Due to the high demand for corn, many American farmers have chosen to plant more corn and less soybean crops in their fields. This is another reason why soybean prices have risen. When the demand for a product is high, and the supply of that product is low, the price of that product will rise dramatically. That is exactly what has happened in regards to soybeans. The United States is currently the leading producer of soybeans, but many other countries are choosing to make soybeans their crop of choice. They are realizing that there is a lot of money to be made in the soybean industry due to current soybean prices. The United States will more than likely continue to be the leading producer of soybean crops, but there are other countries that may soon be in the running.
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