Kansas is known as the "breadbasket of the world," and produces some of the highest quality wheat in the United States. On this page, you'll find a wealth of information related to Kansas wheat including recipes, nutrition analysis, growing and harvesting methods, storage tips, and much more. Our goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive and accurate information about Kansas wheat so that you can fully appreciate the importance and beauty of this crop. Whether you're a farmer, baker, or just a curious individual, we hope you learn something new about Kansas wheat.
Average Kansas Wheat Production
Year Area Planted (1,000 acres) Area Harvested (1,000 acres) Yield (bushels) Production
Wheat varieties
Wheat varieties that are developed and released from Kansas State University are licensed through the Kansas Wheat Alliance. Hard Red Winter Wheat 1863…
Wheat assessment
Promotion and market development through research, education and information The Kansas Wheat Commission is funded by a two cent per bushel, voluntary assessment on…
All About Protein
Information on protein content provided by Jeanne Falk Jones, Multi-County Agronomist for the Sunflower Extension District There is a lot of discussion about protein…
Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs)
The Farm Service Agency has provided the following information about the availability of MALs and LDPs in hard red winter wheat regions, which has been tribbered by low…
Wheat Quality
The 2017 HRW wheat crop was very similar to last year’s crop in many ways. Generally, both crops were planted and developed in a favorable environment until late in the…