Fun Facts

More than 87 percent of land in Kansas is farmland.

98 percent of all corn farms are family-run farms.

Did you know that one acre of soybeans can produce 82,368 crayons?

There are 7 different breeds of dairy cattle. Farmers choose their breeds based on milk production, size and even personality.

One bushel of corn makes 2.8 gallons of ethanol.

There are four main types of sorghum: grain, forage, biomass and sweet. Their most popular uses are: for food (grain sorghum), as livestock feed (forage sorghum), to produce bioenergy (biomass...

Did you know Kansas has more than 2 million pigs?

Sorghum can be used to make environmentally-friendly packing peanuts, fencing materials, floral arrangements, brooms and more!

Small engines like lawnmowers and boats can use E10 fuel.

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

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...

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

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

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.

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

One bale of cotton can make 3,085 diapers.

In pre-refrigeration days, hogs were harvested in the fall and cured for six to seven months, just in time for Easter dinner. That’s how ham came to be the traditional Easter favorite.

Farmers in Kansas grow more than 650 million bushels of corn each year. 

One cowhide can produce enough leather to make 20 footballs, 18 soccer balls, 18 volleyballs or 12 basketballs.

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 largest market for field corn is to provide feed for animals like cattle, pigs, chicken, and even catfish.