Compared with 50 years ago, pig farmers are using 41% less water to produce a pound of pork, with a 35% smaller carbon footprint.
See full factPork tenderloin is as lean as a skinless chicken breast.
See full factPig 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.
See full factSoybean oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.
See full factOne bushel of corn makes 2.8 gallons of ethanol.
See full factDid you know Kansas has more than 2 million pigs?
See full factWithin an hour of birth calves are up and ready to nurse. A baby calf will drink a gallon of milk a day.
See full factKansas exports more than $4.8 billion in agricultural products per year.
See full factThere 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.
See full factWheat flour is a good source of complex carbohydrates and contains protein. Plus, it’s low in fat and sodium.
See full factGluten-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...
See full factOne bale of cotton can make 1,256 pillowcases.
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 factCorn is produced on every continent of the world with the exception of Antarctica.
See full factMore than 87 percent of land in Kansas is farmland.
See full factDairy 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,...
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 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 factIt 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.
See full factDid you know that Americans consume about 132 pounds of wheat flour per person each year?
See full factThe majority of oil used for cooking in our country is U.S.-grown 100% soybean oil!
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