Fun Facts

Kansas is the top state for growing and storing wheat.

A finished bale of cotton weighs about 480 pounds.

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

More than 87 percent of land in Kansas is farmland.

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

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

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

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

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!

For a dessert to officially be considered ice cream, it must contain at least 10 percent milkfat.

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.

About four percent of the land in Kansas is part of conservation or wetland reserve programs.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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...

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