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

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

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

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Pork tenderloin is as lean as a skinless chicken breast.

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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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All the wheat grown in Kansas in a single year would fit in a train stretching from western Kansas to the Atlantic Ocean.

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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...

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A bushel of soybeans weighs 60 pounds and produces 11 pounds of oil and 48 pounds of soybean meal.

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

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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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Corn is produced on every continent of the world with the exception of Antarctica. 

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

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Did you know Kansas farmers grow about 330 million bushels of wheat each year? That’s enough to make 23 billion loaves of bread!

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

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One bale of cotton can make 1,256 pillowcases.

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

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