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!
See full factBeef from cows and steers are used in two different ways. . Cow meat is used primarily as ground beef for hamburgers and the majority of steer meat is used as steaks.
See full factThe journey from the time a calf is conceived to the time beef is consumed takes 24-30 months and thousands of miles—from ranches, farms, feed yards and packing plants to grocery stores and...
See full factSoybean oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.
See full factOne bale of cotton can make 1,256 pillowcases.
See full factAbout two-thirds of the Kansas corn crop is used in-state as livestock feed or in food production.
See full factDid you know corn tortillas can differ in color based on the type of corn used? Some are white and others are yellow.
See full factGrain sorghum is one of the oldest known grains. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Africa and India.
See full factThere are 7 different breeds of dairy cattle. Farmers choose their breeds based on milk production, size and even personality.
See full factFertilizer contains a lot of helpful nutrients, thanks to Mother Nature! Potash, which is salt from ancient evaporated oceans, is used in fertilizer to feed our soil.
See full factDid you know cotton is becoming a big crop in Kansas? Last year, farmers here produced over 164 million pounds of cotton!
See full factMexico and Japan are our top international corn buyers. They buy 50 percent of U.S. corn exports.
See full factAbout one-third of the milk produced in the U.S. is used for making cheese.
See full factThere are more than 29 cuts of beef that meet government guidelines for lean, including tenderloin, T-bone steak and extra lean ground beef.
See full factDid you know Kansas has more than 2 million pigs?
See full factA 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.
See full factFrom 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...
See full factGluten 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.
See full factDid 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.
See full factOne acre of soybeans can make 82,368 crayons!
See full factCotton bolls, which are the puffs of white produced by cotton plants, are technically fruit.
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