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...
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 factGrain sorghum is one of the oldest known grains. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Africa and India.
See full factOutput from Kansas agriculture has a direct economic impact of $22.5 billion per year.
See full factFor a dessert to officially be considered ice cream, it must contain at least 10 percent milkfat.
See full factOne bushel of corn makes 2.8 gallons of ethanol.
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 factKansas exports more than $4.8 billion in agricultural products per year.
See full factIn addition to meat, pigs provide us with lots of other products, including valves for human heart surgery, suede for shoes and clothing, and gelatin for many food and non-food uses.
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 factAbout two-thirds of the Kansas corn crop is used in-state as livestock feed or in food production.
See full factDid you know Kansas has more than 2 million pigs?
See full factKansas is the top state for growing and storing wheat.
See full factAbout 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 factAbout two-thirds of the Kansas corn crop is used in-state as livestock feed or in food production.
See full factOne bale of cotton can make 4,312 mid-calf socks.
See full factThe United States grows more soybeans than any other country and six out of every ten rows of soybeans are exported to other countries.
See full factIn 2018, farmers in Kansas planted 165,000 acres of cotton, which produced about 335,000 bales!
See full factDid you know Kansas farmers grow about 330 million bushels of wheat each year? That’s enough to make 23 billion loaves of bread!
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 factThe majority of oil used for cooking in our country is U.S.-grown 100% soybean oil!
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