Fun Facts

Wheat flour is a good source of complex carbohydrates and contains protein. Plus, it’s low in fat and sodium.

More than 87 percent of land in Kansas is farmland.

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

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.

One acre of soybeans can make 82,368 crayons!

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.

A finished bale of cotton weighs about 480 pounds.

One 60-pound bushel of wheat provides about 42 pounds of white flour, enough for about 70, one-pound loaves of white bread.

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...

Did you know there are 15,000 soybean farms in Kansas? In 2016, Kansas farmers harvested more than 4 million acres of soybeans.

One bale of cotton can make 1,256 pillowcases.

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

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

Did you know cotton is becoming a big crop in Kansas? Last year, farmers here produced over 164 million pounds of cotton! 

Kansas is known for its sunflowers. They provide food for insects, birds and cattle, and make great cooking oil, biofuel and a delicious snack for people!

Enriched white bread and other enriched grain products are a good source of iron and B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid), as well as complex carbohydrates.

In Kansas alone, pig farmers raised over 3.2 million pigs in 2015, producing over 600 million pounds of pork!

Did you know Kansas has more than 2 million pigs?

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

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