Fun Facts

Kansas is the top state for growing and storing wheat.

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

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.

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

A finished bale of cotton weighs about 480 pounds.

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

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.

One bale of cotton can make 1,256 pillowcases.

Compared with 50 years ago, pig farmers are using 41% less water to produce a pound of pork, with a 35% smaller carbon footprint.

It takes five to six months for a pig to reach market weight (about 265 pounds). One market hog provides about 160 pounds of pork for the grocery store’s meat case.

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

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...

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

Grains can be categorized into food grains (for people) and feed grains (for cattle). Cattle eat feed grains like field corn and grain sorghum. An average of 4 ½ pounds of grain is used to produce a...

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

Pork tenderloin is as lean as a skinless chicken breast.

Milk is one of the best sources of calcium. Our bodies absorb 28 percent of the calcium found in milk, but as little as 5 percent of the calcium found in other foods like spinach.

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.

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

Small engines like lawnmowers and boats can use E10 fuel.

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