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Wheat in Kansas

The Turkey hard red winter wheat, brought to Kansas by Mennonites in 1874, quickly became the most important crop in the state. Continued improvements by breeding and modern technology for production have kept Kansas the number one wheat state in the nation. While the weather may limit the production inputs, Kansas wheat growers are highly knowledgeable and its soils are generally excellent.