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Soybeans are typically harvested in late summer/fall when mature. Specialized combines cut, separate, and clean the crop. Optimal moisture is 13-15%. Post-harvest, soybeans are stored until processing. Key steps are: cleaning, drying to 12% moisture, dehulling, flaking, oil extraction using solvents, oil refining, and defatting the meal for feed. Soybean processing is crucial, as the crop provides valuable vegetable oil and high-protein animal feed to meet global demand.