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Former NASA Astronaut Promotes Soybeans in Space

Apr 04, 2019

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Video: Former NASA Astronaut Promotes Soybeans in Space

U.S. soybean farmers have teamed up with former NASA Astronaut Don Thomas to promote soybeans in space. Thomas says they've done many experiments with soybeans already, but will likely be growing beans on Mars in the future because of the many uses for this renewable crop. Michelle Rook has more.

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