Almost 100 percent of the seeds used commercially today are also bred using modern biotechnology, producing genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). Initially, Uruguayan farmers had planted seeds that had been bred for other regions, according to the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Increases in production have been attributed to farmers' adopting of certified soybean seeds better suited to grow within the country’s ecological environs. The soya bean’s exports in 2013 earned the country $1.89 Billion USD, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) data. During the 2012-2013 growing season, the country produced 2.76 million tons of soybean, and in the 2013-2014 season that production rose to 3.2 million, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture.
Soy plantations occupy over 60 percent of Uruguay’s arable farmland, and annual soybean production has been on the rise in recent years.
On the other hand, many individuals live with an allergy to this important legume. Soy products have also been shown to be beneficial in reducing the risk of certain disease, including heart disease and certain cancers. Though originating in Asia, 7 of the top 10 producers today are found in the New World. Commercially important products commonly made from soybeans include protein powders, textured vegetable protein, soybean vegetable oil, edamame, dry beans, sprouts, livestock feed, gluten-free flour, natto, tempeh, tofu, soy milk, soy cheese and curds, and much more.
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Soybeans are also one of the few plants that have a full array of amino acids in their protein compositions to be considered "complete" proteins, on par with meats, milk products, and eggs. These legumes can be classified as legumes, oil-seeds, vegetables, or even fuel sources, depending upon how they are used. Soybeans have been cultivated in Asian civilizations for thousands of years, and are one of the most important food crops globally today.
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