Ines Prodöhl
Historian and author of Globalizing the Soybean: Fat, Feed, and Sometimes Food, c. 1900–1950; researcher on the transnational history of agriculture, imperialism, and commodity flows with expertise on soy, Manchuria, Germany, and the United States.
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Jan 18, 2026 • 52min
Ines Prodöhl, "Globalizing the Soybean: Fat, Feed, and Sometimes Food, c. 1900–1950" (Routledge, 2023)
Ines Prodöhl, a historian with expertise in agriculture and commodity flows, dives into the fascinating history of soybeans from 1900 to 1950. She shares how soy became a vital resource, particularly in Manchuria and Germany, driven by the demand for fats. Ines explains Germany's reliance on Manchurian soy after WWI, the U.S. integration of soy into agriculture to combat soil depletion, and the environmental consequences of soybean expansion today. Her insights provide a captivating look at the globalization of this critical crop.
Sep 11, 2023 • 52min
Ines Prodöhl, "Globalizing the Soybean: Fat, Feed, and Sometimes Food, c. 1900–1950" (Routledge, 2023)
Ines Prodöhl, author of 'Globalizing the Soybean: Fat, Feed, and Sometimes Food, c. 1900–1950', discusses the history of the soybean and its integration into industry and agriculture. Topics include the soybean's serendipitous solution to crises, its role in German pig production, and its significance in various global contexts. The podcast delves into the discovery of the soybean's ability to replenish soil, its impact on the environment, and its cultural significance throughout history.
