Fun Facts

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

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...

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

The cotton gin first came to Kansas in 1854 when a Polish immigrant wanted to gin local cotton near Valley Falls.

Pig farmers have reduced greenhouse gas emissions on pig farms by 35% per pound of pork by changing how crops are raised, how pigs are fed, and how nutrients are recycled.

There are more than 300 licensed dairy herds in Kansas with about 143,000 cows total. In 2015 cows produced about 365 million gallons of milk, making Kansas the 16th largest milk producing state.

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.

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

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

A common ingredient in fertilizer is phosphate, which comes from ancient sea life. Phosphate is one of many natural ingredients used to keep soil — and plants! — healthy.

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

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

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

Did you know Kansas has more than 2 million pigs?

Did you know that Americans consume about 132 pounds of wheat flour per person each year?

Dairy farmers work with animal nutritionists to create recipes that meet the specific nutritional requirements of their cows. A cow’s diet is a combination of hay, grain, silage and proteins,...

One bale of cotton can make 4,312 mid-calf socks.

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. 

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.

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

One acre of soybeans can make 82,368 crayons!