The United States grows more soybeans than any other country and six out of every ten rows of soybeans are exported to other countries.

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Pig farmers have reduced greenhouse gas emissions on pig farms by 35% per pound of pork by changing how crops are raised, how pigs are fed, and how nutrients are recycled.

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The majority of oil used for cooking in our country is U.S.-grown 100% soybean oil!

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About two-thirds of the Kansas corn crop is used in-state as livestock feed or in food production.

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Gluten is what helps bread expand while the dough rises, and hold its shape while baking and after it cools. It’s also what makes bread chewy.

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One acre of soybeans can make 82,368 crayons!

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Grain sorghum is one of the oldest known grains. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Africa and India.

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Grains can be categorized into food grains (for people) and feed grains (for cattle). Cattle eat feed grains like field corn and grain sorghum. An average of 4 ½ pounds of grain is used to produce a...

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From farm to processor to distribution and retail, dairy creates jobs that support the economic well-being of Kansans. The dairy industry contributes $592 million annually to the Kansas economy and...

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Did you know some of the fertilizer farmers add to the soil comes from the air we breathe? Companies can convert nitrogen in the air into nitrogen to nourish the ground.

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A finished bale of cotton weighs about 480 pounds.

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Cotton can be found in much more than clothes and other fabrics! Cotton by-products can be used to make paper currency, cosmetics and feed for dairy cattle and livestock.

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Soybean oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.

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Did you know that in Kansas cows outnumber people 2-to1? There are almost 3 million people and more than 6 million cattle!

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One bushel of corn makes 2.8 gallons of ethanol.

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About a third of a steer is used for beef production. The rest of the animal is used to make by-products found in medicines, cosmetics, detergents, insulation, and much more!

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In 2018, farmers in Kansas planted 165,000 acres of cotton, which produced about 335,000 bales!

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Did you know Kansas has more than 2 million pigs?

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Mexico and Japan are our top international corn buyers. They buy 50 percent of U.S. corn exports.

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Kansas exports more than $4.8 billion in agricultural products per year.

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Energy experts estimate global ethanol production and use reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 110 million metric tons per year. That’s equivalent to taking more than 20 million vehicles off the road.

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