Iowa is “raising the roof” on how they can best use one of their top crops

In Iowa, roofers are making good use of the state’s second-most-abundant crop through a process called Roof Rejuvenation.

The state’s Soybean Association shows us how you do not have to replace your roof, but spray it instead!

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