Fun Facts

There are about 60-80 pods on a mature soybean plant. Each pod contains three small soybeans.

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.

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

Looking for a gluten-free grain? Try sorghum! It's gluten-free and packed with protein, iron, vitamin B-6, niacin, magnesium and phosphorus.  

Fertilizer contains a lot of helpful nutrients, thanks to Mother Nature! Potash, which is salt from ancient evaporated oceans, is used in fertilizer to feed our soil.

Did you know corn tortillas can differ in color based on the type of corn used? Some are white and others are yellow.

Small engines like lawnmowers and boats can use E10 fuel.

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...

One bale of cotton can make 3,085 diapers.

About one-third of the milk produced in the U.S. is used for making cheese.

Within an hour of birth calves are up and ready to nurse. A baby calf will drink a gallon of milk a day.

In addition to meat, pigs provide us with lots of other products, including valves for human heart surgery, suede for shoes and clothing, and gelatin for many food and non-food uses.

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

A finished bale of cotton weighs about 480 pounds.

Did you know Kansas has an official state soil? It's called Harney silt loam and it covers about 4 million acres of land in our state. 

Pork tenderloin is as lean as a skinless chicken breast.

Compared with 50 years ago, pig farmers are using 41% less water to produce a pound of pork, with a 35% smaller carbon footprint.

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.

Gluten-free grains have no caloric advantage over grains containing gluten like wheat, barley and rye. All carbohydrates have four calories per gram. Gluten-free foods are often higher in fat and...

The top five agiculture commodities in Kansas are cattle, corn, wheat, soybeans and sorghum.

Drink local with milk! It takes about 48 hours for milk to travel from dairy farms to the grocery store.